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A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Penrose by Tracy O’Shields
A typical day in Porth Merryn is considerably quieter than the life I left behind in London. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. These days, mornings generally begin at Seaward Grange with tea, five Buff Orpington hens demanding breakfast as though they have...
A Word With P.M. Raymond
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Because I write across genres, there are many creative funnels that got me to this place. I grew up reading Encyclopedia Brown and, on the other end of the...
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Get To Know ~ Josiah Reynolds by Abigail Keam
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Let’s see what Josiah has to say with her answers below. What is your full name? Josiah Louise Reynolds How old are you? I'm a little bit older than my...
A Day In My Life ~ Eliza Baker by Kelly Oliver
I toss the book into the bin. I’m no expert on detective fiction, but I know the author is expected to play fair with the reader. And Mrs. Agatha Christie is not playing fair. Standing at the stove, I tap the side of the coffee pot with one finger. Still warm. I give...
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My Musing ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
Dru’s Short Musing: When her scumbag of a husband re-enters her life, not only was he dead by bullets, but he put her life in danger when he slips an item into her possession. Now she is on the run for her life trying to return said item to its lawful owner without...
My Musing ~ Sticks and Stones and a Bag of Bones by Heather Weidner
Sticks and Stones and a Bag of Bones by Heather Weidner Series Name: Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery Book #1Genre: CozyRelease: January 17, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio When a beat-up suitcase full of bones washes up by the pier, the residents of the...
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My Musing ~ Hidden Victims by LynDee Walker
Hidden Victims by LynDee Walker is the eighth book in the "Nichelle Clarke" crime thriller series. Publisher: Severn River Publishing, coming April 21, 2020. A letter from a dead man catapults Nichelle Clarke into the biggest story of her career. . .if she can stay...
My Musing ~ Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
Seas The Day by Maggie Touissant is the first book in the NEW "Seafood Capers" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, coming Apr 21, 2020 Caterer River Holloway cooks like a dream and is known on Shell Island as a “finder” of things. Which is why a desperate...
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Releases
Coming soon ~ February 2023 Releases
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 10 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
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Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ Fresh Brewed Murder by Emmeline Duncan
I love being on the ground floor of a new series, so I'm thrilled to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series from Kensington Books, coming March 2021. Book Synopsis Master barista Sage Caplin is opening a new coffee cart in Portland,...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
