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 ~ Don Virtue by Libby Klein
Whoa. Calm down, dude. Yes, I am that Don Virtue. I’m happy to give you an autograph, but I can only sign things above the waist. My daughter, Layla, used to be a cop and she’s a stickler for indecent exposure or whatever. Butts. Apparently they’re a crime now....
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Junetta Beale by Greta McKennan
I should have listened to Marcy. I’m Junetta Beale, owner of the Shipshape Bookshop in my small Southeast Alaska town. My best friend, Marcy George, runs the adjoining Last Chance Café. She tried to talk sense into me when I agreed to host my former fiancé and his...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Jazzi Swanson by Karen Rose Smith
Jazzi sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Jazzi. What is your full name? My full name is Jasmine (Jazzi) Rosemary Swanson. All the women in my family have flower names. How old...
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 ~ EDGE by Tracy Clark
Dru’s Short Musing: Another solid entry into this complex and riveting drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. In this fast-paced and well-written story, people are dying due to Edge, a new drug on the streets. The detectives are on the hunt...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Trebled Waters by Leah Dobrinska
Dru’s Short Musing: This book was unputdownable, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom. This well-written, fast paced, and musically inspired whodunit was a fun book to read with its comfortable tone that made it easy to follow...
My Musing ~ Secrets Will Link by K.B. Jackson
Dru’s Musing: When her sister’s upcoming golf-themed wedding is marred by murder, Audrey is teed up to find the person responsible. I could not put down this well-written drama that quickly became a page-turner as I was immediately immersed in all that was...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ January 2026
Here is a list of over 95 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 12 debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! JANUARY 1 Behind These Four Walls by Yasmin...
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 ~ All Spooked Up by E.J. Copperman
I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Haunted Paint Store” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Haunted Paint Store...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Blood Of The Innocents by Catherine Maiorisi
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Chiara Corelli” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Bella Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Chiara Corelli ~...
Cover Reveal ~ Angel City Beat edited by Barb Goffman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the Sisters In Crime Los Angeles anthology, coming December 2024. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: December 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Anthology...
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 – #1
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of an Amanda Flower signed set: HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC LEMON DROP DEAD MARSHMALLOW MALICE TOXIC TOFFEE PREMEDITATED PEPPERMINT LETHAL LICORICE ASSAULTED CARAMEL To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
Extras
2020 dru’s book musings recap
195 Day In The Life posts 126 Get To Know You posts 116 musings 73 authors introduced52 weekly releases 40 cover reveals 12 monthly releases all published on dru’s book...
A Year In Books ~ 2020
I have read over 250 books thus far and the year isn’t over. When picking out one favorite book, it just can’t be done because every book touches you differently and it simply hard to choose. However, there are books that truly resonate with you and...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
