Features
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 ~ Lydia Krause by Marilyn Levinson
Lydia Krause 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 Lydia. What is your full name? My name is Lydia Krause. How old are you? 56 What is your profession? I'm retired now, though I have...
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A Day In My Life ~ Fran Lightfoot by Cindy Keen Reynders
I’ve always been the black sheep of the family, you know, living on the edge and doing my best to get some well-deserved attention. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy because my older sister, Lucy, seemed perfectly in tune with what Mom and Dad wanted in a daughter. I...
A Day In My Life ~ Lizzie Crane by Skye Alexander
March 1926: Salem, Massachusetts Hello, lovers of music, art, and literature. I’m Lizzie Crane, a jazz singer with The Troubadours from the Big Apple, visiting historic Salem, Massachusetts for the second time in three months. My bandmates and I only arrived yesterday...
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 ~ Flyin’ Solo by Peggy O’Neal Peden
Flyin’ Solo by Peggy O'Neal Peden Series Name: Nashville Mystery #3Genre: TraditionalRelease: July 5, 2022 Travel agent Campbell Hale's first boyfriend is back in Nashville for their high-school reunion - but murder, rather than love, is in the air . . . Travel agent...
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My Musing ~ Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber
Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber is the author’s 30th published novel. Publisher: Forge Books, coming July 16, 2019. Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Café is a captivating blend of magical realism, heartwarming romance, and small-town...
My Musing ~ Muffin But Trouble by Victoria Hamilton
Muffin But Trouble by Victoria Hamilton is the sixth book in the "Merry Muffin" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Beyond The Page Publishing - July 2, 2019. In the new Merry Muffin Mystery from the author of Muffin to Fear, baker Merry Wynter must confront a spiritual...
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Releases
June 2022 Releases
Here is a list of over 50 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with eight debut series. The longest running series on this list is “Sarah Booth Delaney” by Carolyn...
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 ~ For Better or Worse by Donna Huston Murray
Donna is re-releasing her titles with new covers and I'm happy to share with you the cover for the eighth book in her "Ginger Barnes" cozy mystery series. Title: For Better or Worse Name of Series: Ginger Barnes Number in Series: Eighth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author:...
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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
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