Features
A Word With Craig Robertson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Crime fiction was always my go to reading so I guess it was natural that was what I wanted to write. My mother read me Agatha Christie as bedtime stories from...
A Day in My Life ~ Rose MacGillivray by L.G. Reed
My name is Rose MacGillivray, and I thought retiring would be sipping a glass of good wine, reading a book, and watching the world go by. In the three months I’ve lived in Paso Robles, I haven’t done that at all. Watson, my sweet rescue mutt, is a scruffy little...
Features
A Word With Cindy Kirk
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love stories set in small towns with memorable characters and a puzzle at the heart of the story. Cozy mysteries let me explore community, justice, and clever...
A Day in My Life ~ Freya Faith by Edwin Hill
Freya Faith is the long-time star of a police procedural called Scene of the Crime, and she uses her experiences on the set to help solve a murder in my latest novel What Happened Next. Freya got her start in the nineties on a New York-based soap opera called...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth’s world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely...
My Musing ~ SCOT’S EGGS by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: The Trinity for Trouble team is on the case when an abandoned car is found filled with blood, but where are the occupants? The author serves up a smorgasbord of events and sets the stage for a solidly wicked plot that had me immersed in what was...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Dru’s Short Musing: Tessa is a best-selling author on a cross-country book tour when her past comes back to haunt her in the most diabolical manner that has her in a tight situation that if not remedied, her life as she knows will not be the same. The author did a...
My Musing ~ WHISKEY BUSINESS by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: The author blends the art of creating cocktails and the magic of what reading brings in this delightfully engaging whodunit that immediately had me immersed in all aspects in this new cozy series. This is a well-executed whodunit with crisp...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of January 11, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of January 11 – 17, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JANUARY 12 The Type-A Guide to Book Clubs by Elizabeth Spann Craig...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Roscoe Gang” mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery – Culinary...
Cover Reveal ~ Styled For Murder by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents by Iris March
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Succulent Sleuth” mystery series, coming January 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 23, 2025 Publisher: Wandering Ginkgo Press Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of...
Cover Reveal ~ Seams Like the Perfect Crime by Lois Winston
I’ve been reading this series from the beginning and with each book written, the adventures continue to thrill me and I’m so excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” mystery series, coming February 2025 and...
Extras
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....
Extras
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...
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? If there is anything you would like to add, comment...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
