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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 Day in My Life ~ Emma Brennan by Bella Ellwood-Clayton
Emma here. Most people think living on Cape Cod sounds dreamy, but let me tell you what my mornings actually look like. 5 a.m. alarm. Grief insomnia means I’m awake anyway. Might as well torture myself productively. I meet the Tragic Wives at Harbor Beach for our...
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A Day In My Life ~ Mother Superior Perpetua by Anna Dowdall
Occupation: Principal at Saint Reginald’s Academy for Girls, December 1962 That little Sister Clothilde in the outer office has probably been listening on the extension again, and if she wasn’t such a good typist I’d find another secretary. No wonder she’s curious...
Get To Know ~ Jules Keene by Heather Weidner
Jules sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Julia “Jules” Anne Keene How old are you? I turn thirty-nine this year. What is your...
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 ~ Something Fishy This Way Comes by Gabby Allan
Something Fishy This Way Comes by Gabby Allan Series Name: Whit and Whiskers Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: July 26, 2022 In Gabby Allan’s second Santa Catalina Island-set mystery series with a rom-com twist, boat tour guide Whitney Dagner, her chonky cat Whiskers, and...
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My Musing ~ Heaven Has No Rage by Liz Milliron
Heaven Has No Rage by Liz Milliron is the second book in the "Laurel Highlands" traditional mystery series, coming August 13, 2019. State Trooper Jim Duncan's quiet overnight shift turns deadly when fire destroys a ski lodge at a local resort and the first responders...
My Musing ~ Dreamed It by Maggie Toussaint
Dreamed It by Maggie Toussaint is the sixth book in the “Dreamwalker” paranormal cozy mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, coming August 13, 2019. Justice for the dead and solace for the living is Baxley Powell’s creed, but she faces uncharted territory in this...
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Releases
Week of June 12, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check the list below for some of the new titles releasing during the week of June 12 – 18, 2022 with one debut series. Death of an Heiress by Anne Louise Bannon (Historical)It starts when the inheritance that Lavina Gaines was to receive...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder At The Arts And Crafts Festival by G.P. Gardner
Check out the cover for the next book in the "Cleo Mack" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming December 3, 2019. Title: Murder At The Arts And Crafts Festival Name of Series: Cleo Mack Number in Series: Third Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: G.P. Gardner...
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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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