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A Day in My Life ~ Dot Taylor by Misty Simon
Hi there! I’m Dot. I’m in town to check out a retirement village because I want to move closer to my son. I’ve finally admitted he’s not coming back to our little hamlet outside Pittsburgh and has instead started making a completely different life in Central...
A Day in My Life ~ Grayson Montana by Sandra Owens
Grayson Montana here. Back when I was a senior in high school, I learned firsthand what it felt like to be powerless. I was kidnapped, along with two other boys, and held for ransom. My father—a former SEAL—didn’t waste a second. He called in two of his...
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A Word With Misty Simon
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love the justice and the community, but let's be honest here, killing people on the page is some of the best therapy ever! What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your...
A Day In My Life ~ Gilbert Lane by Sarah Osborne
Hi Everyone: Name’s Gil, Gilbert Lane. I’m not much of a talker, but Flo asked me to tell you something about myself and our relationship. That story comes to the forefront in Flo’s Lost Love by Sarah Osborne. If you don’t know Sarah’s work, you should. She has a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Live and Let Grind by Tara Lush
Live and Let Grind by Tara Lush Series Name: Coffee Lover's Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: October 11, 2022 Devil’s Beach is percolating with a hot murder case, and reporter-turned-barista Lana Lewis could be the next to get beaned in Tara Lush’s third Coffee Lover’s...
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My Musing ~ Can’t Judge a Book by its Murder by Amy Lillard
Can't Judge a Book by its Murder by Amy Lillard is the first book in the NEW "Main Street Book Club" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, coming October 29, 2019. Not every murder is by the book. . . As Sugar Springs gears up for its all-class high...
My Musing ~ Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey
Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey is the first book in the NEW "Cider Shop" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming October 29, 2019. Apples are at the core of the family business run by Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe. But this...
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September 2022 Releases
Here is a list of over 70 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with five debut series. The longest running series on this list is “In Death” by J.D. Robb at 55 books....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Farewell Las Vegas by Grant Bywaters
I am excited to share with you the cover for the latest book by Grant Bywaters from Wild Rose Press, coming Spring 2020. Book Synopsis New England cop turned Las Vegas private investigator Joe Roddick thinks his luck in life has changed. That is until he takes on what...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
