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A Day in My Life ~ Frances Hazelton by Dianne Freeman
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
A Day in My Life ~ Dot Taylor by Misty Simon
Hi there! I’m Dot. I’m in town to check out a retirement village because I want to move closer to my son. I’ve finally admitted he’s not coming back to our little hamlet outside Pittsburgh and has instead started making a completely different life in Central...
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Author Showcase ~ All Aboard for Research! by Ellen Byron
Maybe it’s because I grew up navigating the subways and commuter rail lines of New York, but I never met a train trip I didn’t love. I wisely married a man who feels exactly the same way. Even more fortuitous, we live in California—a state with a rich and pivotal...
A Day in My Life ~ Hannah Portman by Valerie Burns
My name is Hannah Portman, but everyone calls me Miss Hannah. I’ve worked at Baby Cakes Bakery in New Bison, Michigan almost as long as the current owner, Madison Montgomery, has been alive, and long before she inherited it from my best friend, her great aunt Octavia....
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
My Musing ~ THIS WEEKEND DOESN’T END WELL FOR ANYONE by Catherine Mack
Dru’s Short Musing: Once again Eleanor must put on her sleuthing cap and solve yet another murder while penning her own murder mystery. This was a well-written drama with crisp writing and a comfortable tone that was gifted with humorous moments throughout. The...
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My Musing ~ COSPLAYED TO DEATH by Elle Jauffret
Dru’s Short Musing: A dead body or two propelled Claire to look for answers, especially when her father was questioned, and she knew beyond reasonable doubt that he had nothing to do with any murder(s). I was immediately immersed in this cleverly written drama that I...
My Musing ~ ALL SPOOKED UP by E.J. Copperman
Dru’s Short Musing: When her customer is found shaken to death in her paint shop and Laura is on the hunt to find the killer with assistance from her father, who is dead. This was a well-written drama with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow the path the...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 26, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 26 – May 2, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 26 Murder and Madeleines by Kat Bellemore (Cozy Mystery) A year...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Echoes of the Lost by Cindy Brown
I am thrilled to welcome Cindy Brown back to the blog with the cover reveal for her latest crime fiction novel, coming May 2026 and now up for preorder. Cindy wrote the “Ivy Meadows cozy mystery series, but with this book she is venturing into the suspense genre....
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Cover Reveal ~ The Case Of The Unfortunate Fortune Teller by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 31, 2025 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A...
Cover Reveal ~ Death On Dickens Island by Allison Brook
Marilyn is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
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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...
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...
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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 those are the...
Going Virtual
Due to the 2020 pandemic, in-person activities have either gone by the wayside or are being held virtual. For an introvert like myself, I miss the occasional foray to various cities to meet authors or to a local bookstore for a book launch. I posted an article on The...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
