Features
From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
A Day in My Life ~ Mosey Frye by Kay Pritchett
Some Days, the Dead Have More to Say Than the Living Most mornings I wake up knowing more than I did when I fell asleep. Not because I’ve been studying—though Lord knows my daddy would’ve approved of that—but because he visits in the night. Daddy died ten years ago,...
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A Day in The Life ~ Jory by Cindy Kirk
role: the town dog Mornings in Cornwall start before the doors open. I make my rounds while the town is still quiet, when the air holds onto the night, and everything smells the way it’s supposed to. No distractions. No people rushing past. Just the steady rhythm of...
A Day in My Life ~ Ster McCaffrey by Cindy Brown
I come awake like I’m coming up from underwater, struggling to get away from the dream. I’m on the couch, the fire out, the room dark. No one to wake me, to ask me to come to bed. Just me and a book—not even a real book these days. I pick up the cover of my audiobook....
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ WRECK YOUR HEART by Lori Rader-Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Everything that could happen to a person does in the name of Dahlia Devine, as her role in discovery who she is, is fraught with the unexpected and it will take an understanding of who she is to come out of it alive in this complex tale that takes...
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My Musing ~ POISON AND POOCHES by Sandra Balzo
Dru’s Short Musing: What do you do when the house you inherited has a dead body under the floorboard? If you are Arial Kingston, you look for clues under the guise of meeting your new neighbors. This was a well-written whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable...
My Musing ~ A TOUR TO DIE FOR by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When one of Capri’s tour guests sees a crime and the subsequent search yields nothing, things change when a body is later found. The author did a great job in keeping me immersed in all aspects of this well-written multi-plot whodunit with a...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 22, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 22 – 28, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 23 Murder at Sea by Helena Dixon (Historical Mystery 1930s)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ HOUSE OF SPELLS AND SECRETS by Ivy Cassidy
Melissa Bourbon writing as Ivy Cassidy is a prolific author and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for her latest work, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2026 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Fantasy Author Website:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Lie In The Tide by Holly Danvers
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the new LITTLE WHITE LIES thriller series, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 3, 2025 Format: Print, Digital (Audio to follow) Name of Series: A Little White Lies ~ Book...
Cover Reveal ~ Candle With Care by Valona Jones
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~...
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Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #3
Thanks to the publisher, Two finished copies of PEANUT BUTTER PANIC by Amanda Flower Two winners To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what you like best about cozy mysteries. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher....
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Blog Anniversary 2021
Today marks 10 years of dru's book musings. When I started the feature blog, I didn't know how much pleasure it would be to bring authors and readers together. I didn't know that creating this blog, it would welcome a bevy of author who willingly take the time to...
Poll: What Device Do You Mostly Use For Social Media?
Polls are fun. So what is the one device you use mostly when accessing social media? https://poll.fm/10736061 If there is anything you would like to add, comment below.
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
