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A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Penrose by Tracy O’Shields
A typical day in Porth Merryn is considerably quieter than the life I left behind in London. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. These days, mornings generally begin at Seaward Grange with tea, five Buff Orpington hens demanding breakfast as though they have...
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A Day in My Life ~ Catherine Tilney by Nancy Bilyeau
Looking out my bedchamber window, I couldn’t see the trees or the garden I knew to be near Harrowden House, much less the distant tower of rocks called Hound Tor. It was two hours to sundown, but the mists of Dartmoor moved swiftly. At first they were white tendrils...
A Word With L.B. Phillips
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Florida did. I'm a Gulf Coast kid at heart — and even now, writing from the Tennessee mountains, it's still the place that owns my imagination: funny and...
Reviews
My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
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My Musing ~ THE HINDENBURG SPY by L.A. Chandlar
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a solid and well-written drama during the 1930s featuring Lane and her exploits. The mystery was nicely executed with a suspenseful nature and intrigue as I had to know the outcome of who was doing what to whom and will they succeed. The...
My Musing ~ MURDER IN MANHATTAN by Julie Mulhern
Dru’s Short Musing: Reporter about town, Freddie Archer, is on the case when she becomes entangled in a murder investigation. This was a fast-paced, character driven, and a nicely executed whodunit with crisp writing making it easy to follow the path the author has...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 7, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 7 – 13, 2026. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 9 Whose Body In The Library by Eva Gates (Cozy Mystery) While Lucy McNeil is enjoying her new...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
This is one of my favorite series and I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mindy Quigley’s mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 27, 2026 Name of Series: A Deep Dish Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
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A Reveal Like No Other by Ellen Byron
I am excited to share with you this reveal from the Golden Motel Mystery series. Tada!!! A VERY WOODSY MURDER: Sitcom writer Dee Stern impulsively quits her job on the Kidz Channel sitcom “DUH!” and buys a rustic motel in a small California Gold Rush town at...
Cover Reveal ~ It’s Not Even Past by Anna Scotti
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for this short story collection, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Author Website: annakscotti Book Synopsis A young...
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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
