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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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Jax Turner by Mary Keliikoa
Jax Turner sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about him. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Jax. What is your full name? Jax Turner How old are you? Most of the time, I try not to think about it,...
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A Word With Matt Cost
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up reading and loving the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Encyclopedia Brown, and the Great Brain. This moved to share a love for James Michener and Leon Uris books....
A Day In My Life ~ Jaye Jordan by Nikki Knight
“Neptune!” I pulled my daughter’s giant gray cat out of the remote kit. Not an easy task, since he weighs close to twenty pounds, and he didn’t want to move. He yowled, and power-shed a cloud of fuzz down the front of my blue chambray WSV Radio logo shirt. Still, he...
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 ~ The Wedding Plot by Paula Munier
The Wedding Plot by Paula Munier Series Name: Mercy Carr Mystery #4Genre: TraditionalRelease: July 19, 2022 Love never dies a natural death. . . When Mercy’s grandmother Patience marries her longtime beau Claude Renault at the five-star Lady’s Slipper Inn, it promises...
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My Musing ~ Penne Dreadful by Catherine Bruns
Penne Dreadful by Catherine Bruns is the first book in the NEW “Italian Chef” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, coming July 30, 2019. Tomato sauce isn't the only thing that runs red. . . Local chef Tessa Esposito is struggling to get back on her...
My Musing ~ The Double Cheese Burger Murder by Rosie A. Point
The Double Cheese Burger Murder by Rosie A. Point is the second book in the “Burger Bar” cozy mystery series, coming August 1, 2019. Another murder. Another burger. And Christie Watson is back on the case! Suspended detective Christie Watson has decided not to get...
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Releases
Week of May 29, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check the list below for some of the new titles releasing during the week of May 29 – June 4, 2022 with three debut series. Until Dead by Donnell Ann Bell (Suspense)When Lt. Everett T. Pope is notified of an explosion in downtown Denver...
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 ~ Ginger Snapped to Death by Catherine Bruns
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Cookies & Chance" cozy mystery series from Gemma Halliday Publishing, coming November 5, 2019. Title: Ginger Snapped to Death Name of Series: Cookies & Chance Number in Series: Eighth Genre:...
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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
