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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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Dean Erickson by Annie McEwen
Dean Erickson sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Dean. What is your full name? Dean Everett Erickson – My middle name is after my Grampa. How old are...
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A Day In My Life ~ Ava Burke by Susan Furlong
The Tuesday That Changed Everything This past year, I’ve come to find that being widowed is like being on a permanent solo vacation—except I didn’t book this trip and the tour guide’s nowhere to be found. At least that’s how it feels to me: stuck and lost. That’s part...
A Day In My Life ~ Kelvin Love by Jennifer J. Chow
I’m perched on a hilltop securing flowers to the glorious arch I created. I hope the bride and groom are satisfied. I’ve hand-selected the best blooms to make the Lum-Wu wedding spectacular. Just down the hill, I see Felicity coming out of the reception tent. She must...
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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 ~ A Hard Day For A Hangover by Darynda Jones
A Hard Day For A Hangover by Darynda Jones Series Name: Sunshine Vicram Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: December 6, 2022 Some people greet the day with open arms. Sheriff Sunshine Vicram would rather give it a hearty shove and get back into bed, because there’s just too...
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Non-Cozy Musings ~ Bruce Robert Coffin, Delia C. Pitts, Lori Rader-Day
Here are three non-cozy titles that I recently read and all three were unique in how the stories were being told, which added to my reading pleasure. Within Plain Sight by Bruce Robert Coffin, third book in the Detective John Byron series. Coming February 4, 2020 Amid...
My Musing ~ The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams is the third book in the "Secret, Book, & Scone Society" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming January 28, 2020. In the new Secret, Book, and Scone Society novel from New York Times bestselling author...
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Releases
December 2022 Releases
Here is a list of over 55 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with nine debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
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 ~ What the Hatmaker Heard by Sandra Bretting
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Missy DuBois" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming July 2020. Book Synopsis When a groom gets murdered, Louisiana hat maker Missy DuBois must look behind a veil of secrets on a former sugar...
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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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