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A Word With Suzy K Quinn
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Bob and Shirley is my move into cozy crime. It's inspired by a lifetime of English village life, pub lunches and an encyclopaedic knowledge of puddings. How did you...
A Word With Jenni Stand
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always been a fan of mysteries: books, television shows, and movies. It doesn’t matter. I’ve had the idea of my main character (a psychic private investigator...
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A Day In My Life ~ Patience O’Reilly by C. A. Phipps
My name is Patience O’Reilly, and I’m a white witch. I have the gift of granting wishes. Not any and all wishes. Just the kind that really matter and you’re sure the result is perfect for life. There are no do-overs! To be clear, I don’t do lotto wins, harming others,...
A Day In My Life ~ Lily Russo by Alison Gaylin
My friend Emma once asked me which sense I’d rather lose – my hearing or my sight. The answer was obvious to me, and to Emma too I’m sure. I don’t know what I’d do without my hearing. I’m a musician. I love music. And as my grandpa once told me in a letter, you don’t...
Reviews
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 ~ Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke
Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke Series Name: Record Shop Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: December 27, 2022 First in a new series by Olivia Blacke, Vinyl Resting Place follows three sisters who discover that opening a family business can be murder. When Juni Jessup...
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Three Mini Musings ~ Vivien Chien, Stephanie Cole, Tina Kashian,
Here are three cozy titles releasing this week, one of which is a debut series. All were entertaining reads with a different take on solving a murder mystery. Al Dente's Inferno by Stephanie Cole is the first book in the NEW "Tuscan Cooking School" cozy mystery...
My Musing ~ Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico is the first book in the NEW "Catering Hall" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming February 25, 2020 After her philandering husband’s boat went down, newly single Mia Carina went back to Astoria, the bustling...
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Releases
Week of December 11, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 11 – 17, 2022 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Devil's Delight by M.C. Beaton (Cozy)Agatha and her...
Cover Reveals
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 ~ Heartbreaks & Half-truths edited by Judy Penz Sheluk
I'm excited to share with you the cover reveal for the second anthology with 22 mystery and suspense short stories from Superior Shores Press, coming June 2020. Book Synopsis Lovers and losers. Whether it’s 1950s Hollywood, a scientific experiment, or a yard sale in...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
