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A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
A Day in My Life ~ Kelly Boyd by K.L. Borges
It was a rare quiet day at RogerDog Rescue, the shoestring shelter where I work most days. I was enjoying the peace, updating web profiles for our adoptable dogs when the director, Betty Mills, appeared out of nowhere, a rolled-up newspaper clenched in her hand. Whap!...
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Author Showcase ~ Can The Setting In A Novel Be As Important As A Character? by Sheila Hansberger
Yes, absolutely! If a reader is to be fully immersed in the story, the author must pull him in with words that paint a picture of the surroundings. Before writing Runaway Artist, I knew the direction the story would take, and I knew where it would begin: Beverly...
A Day in My Life ~ Emma Stockton by Michelle L. Cullen
A year ago, my daily activities looked completely different from today. I’ve gone from being an ICU nurse, to caregiver, to international healthcare consultant, to a researcher at a biopharmaceutical lab. Maybe this constant shifting is a cusp thing. Given my...
Reviews
My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
My Musing ~ A MURDERER’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: Riding a krewe should be merry, that is until one of the co-leaders is found dead and his widow asks Ricki to use her amateur sleuth skills to find his murderer. Once again, Ellen Byron delivers a tantalizing whodunit that quickly became a...
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My Musing ~ EVERYONE IS PERFECT HERE by Jane Haseldine
Dru’s Short Musing: Carly thought she left her past behind her, but when a colleague’s dead body is found in her office, Carly must fight for her sanity and her life. This was a well-written and complex drama that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss, his...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 5, 2026
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 5 – 11, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 6 Cornwall's Deadly Series by Adriana Licio (British Gothic Mystery) The...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the "Bad Hair Day" mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Flamed Out by Valona Jones
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the latest book in Valona Jones' mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ The Most Dangerous Games edited by Deborah Lacy
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for Level Best Books latest anthology, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Genre: Short Mystery Fiction Anthology Editor Website: deborahlacy.com...
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2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #5
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Lee Hollis signed books: MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what makes a cozy a cozy-the plot or the characters? The books will be shipped directly...
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Kensington ARC Giveaway 2022
Thanks to the publisher, ten lucky winners will receive one of two Kensington's giveaway advance readers copies (ARCs). A few of the titles have not yet been released. Giveaway 1 – Historical Mysteries: - 5 winnersA TRACE OF POISON by Colleen CambridgeMURDER AT THE...
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