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A Day in My Life ~ Frances Hazelton by Dianne Freeman
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
A Day in My Life ~ Ginevra Bishop by Kate Westbury
The daily tabulation of my usual activities within the hallowed halls of St. Mildred’s College is not for the faint of heart: The hunt for rationed marmalade at breakfast, the mad dash for the warmest corner of the lecture hall, the wrestling over grammar with my...
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A Word With Nancy Bilyeau
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like to write the fiction that I most want to read. From a young age, I loved reading historical fiction as a way to be transported to a story that was beautiful,...
A Day in My Life ~ Dr. Kara Clay by Shari Bruin
As I looked over my calendar for today, I smiled. I was living my dream life as Dr. Kara Clay, Veterinarian. I opened my animal clinic in Crystal Stream, my charming hometown in Central Florida, just over two years ago. It’s been quite a ride and full of surprises,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE MOVIES by Alicia Malone
Dru’s Short Musing: When a dead man is found in her theater on opening night, Audrey begins an investigation to save her business. If you are a movie buff, you will enjoy this evenly paced whodunit with nods to classic movie references throughout. The writing and...
My Musing ~ HAWAI’I RAGE by Tori Eldridge
Dru’s Short Musing: Makalani heads to her cousin’s ranch and discovers there’s more there than meets the eye. In this well-written drama, the author set the stage with a solid multi-plot mystery, where anyone could be a suspect, especially when complex family dynamics...
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My Musing ~ MURDER IN MANHATTAN by Julie Mulhern
Dru’s Short Musing: Reporter about town, Freddie Archer, is on the case when she becomes entangled in a murder investigation. This was a fast-paced, character driven, and a nicely executed whodunit with crisp writing making it easy to follow the path the author has...
My Musing ~ YULE REGRET IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: Try as she might, Emmy once again gets involved in a murder investigation, this after promising she won’t. This well-written and fast-paced whodunit had a comfortable tone with crisp writing making it easy to follow the path the author has set for...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 24, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of May 24 – 30, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MAY 25 The Body at St Edmund’s by Kate Hardy (Cozy Mystery) Georgina is...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
This is one of my favorite series and I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mindy Quigley’s mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 27, 2026 Name of Series: A Deep Dish Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The White Feather Murders by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the fifth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 2025 Format: Digital (Print to come) Name of Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 5 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Detective Honeywell Series by Annette Dashofy
Annette is one of my favorite authors and I enjoy every book that she has written and published. It is my pleasure to share with you the covers for the next two books in the “Detective Honeywell” mystery series, coming in Fall 2025 and now up for preorder. Title: The...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
