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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 Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up watching mystery TV shows with my mother and grandmother (think Murder, She Wrote and Columbo) and always loved books in this genre as a kid—yeah, I read...
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Get To Know ~ Jayne Wilson by Vicki Delany
Jayne 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 Jayne. What is your full name? Jayne Wilson How old are you? Mid thirties What is your profession? Baker Do...
A Day In My Life ~ Casey Carson by Cindy Goyette
As a probation officer I’m supposed to help people turn their lives around. Yet, my clients are dropping like flies. My caseload numbers are plummeting, sure, but that’s not the preferred way to reduce recidivism. There are two ways to get off probation early, one way...
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 ~ On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry
On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry Series Name: By the Book Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: November 29, 2022 Bestselling author Tess Harrow and her teenage daughter Gertrude have decided to make Winthrop their home. Their cabin is fixed up and now they're turning to the...
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My Musing ~ Theater Nights Are Murder by Libby Klein
The last thing gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister needs in her life is more drama—or more murder . . . Poppy thought her toughest challenge this winter would be sticking to her Paleo diet and filling all her orders for her gluten-free goodies, but now she has to...
My Musing ~ Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson is the third book in the "Welcome Back to Scumble River" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Sourcebooks, December 31, 2019. There's something fishy just below the surface of Scumble River. . . School psychologist Skye...
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Releases
Week of November 13, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 13 – 19, 2022 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Death at the Auction by E.C. Bateman (Cozy) *new...
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 ~ Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
I knew the moment I fell in love with the characters of this engaging series and I haven't stopped yet. I'm so thrilled to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Cajun Country" mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming September 2020. Book Synopsis To...
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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
