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A Word With Tracy O’Shields
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always loved mysteries. When my sister and I were little, she would dress up like Sherlock Holmes—the Basil Rathbone version—and we'd make up mysteries to...
A Word With Carol Pouliot
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve loved mysteries since I read the Nancy Drew books when I was a kid. Then I fell in love with Agatha Christie’s books, especially Poirot and Miss Marple. I like...
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A Word With Jane Tesh
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’m actually a big science fiction and fantasy fan, so that’s what I like to write. As a teenager, I discovered Ray Bradbury’s work and became a big fan. I...
A Day In My Life ~ Julia McWilliams (Child) as told to Diana R. Chambers
June 1944 A year ago, I had never even heard of dengue fever. Be that as it may, I’m back in my dim, thatched-roof Secret File Registry as the fan rustles through stained, crumpled agent reports, decrypts, and cables that piled up during my hospital stay. I recoil....
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 ~ Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns Series Name: Baker Street Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: August 30, 2022 In this delectable new cozy mystery series, social media maven Maddy Montgomery’s perfectly ’grammable life has come undone, and she’s...
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My Musing ~ The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking by Leigh Perry
The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking by Leigh Perry is the sixth book in the "Family Skeleton" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Diversion Books, coming September 24, 2019. Sid is back with a murder that’s sure to send a chill down your spine in Leigh Perry’s festive new...
My Musing ~ Liars & Lunatics in Goose Pimple Junction by Amy Metz
Liars & Lunatics in Goose Pimple Junction by Amy Metz is the fifth book in the "Goose Pimple Junction" humorous cozy mystery series. Publisher: Southern Ink Press, coming September 19, 2019 It’s election season, and there’s a new candidate in town. Virgil Pepper...
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Releases
August 2022 Releases
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 11 debut series. The longest running series on this list is “Meg Langslow” by Donna Andrews at 31...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ ESSENTIALS OF HOMICIDE by Kim Davis
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Aromatherapy Apothecary" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Seas The Day by Maggie Toussaint
I am thrilled to host the cover for the first book in the NEW cozy mystery series from Henery Press, coming April 2020. Book Synopsis Caterer River Holloway has talents beyond her to-die-for cooking. She is also known among friends and family on Shell Island as a...
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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
