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...
A Day in My Life ~ Carissa Blackwood by Penny Warner
I’m So Not Nancy Drew Although I wish I were sometimes. Especially now that I’ve moved into what could only be described as a “haunted” house with my two “eccentric” aunts. After I got divorced and lost my job as a mystery novel ghostwriter, I’d been looking for a new...
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A Word With Sharon Short
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? For several years at the beginning of my career, I tried writing romance, mainstream fiction, and science fiction, all genres that I enjoyed reading and still read....
A Day In My Life ~ Jason Davey by Winona Kent
I hate time and distance problems. I’m pretty certain I was at home, sick, when they taught us how to solve the train problem at school. I feel like I’ve missed some fundamental part of my education. Like the time I came down with tonsillitis on the day they dealt...
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 ~ Death In A Pale Hue by Susan Van Kirk
Death In A Pale Hue by Susan Van Kirk Series Name: Art Center Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: June 7, 2022 Who knew going home could be deadly? I will show them success. Artist Jill Madison repeats this mantra when she returns to her small hometown to restart her life....
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My Musing ~ A Crafter Hooks a Killer by Holly Quinn
A Crafter Hooks a Killer by Holly Quinn is the second book in the "Handcrafted" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming June 11, 2019. Community Craft proprietor Sammy Kane suspects that a tantalizing thread links the deaths of her best friend and a...
My Musing ~ A Shot of Murder by J. A. Kazimer
A Shot of Murder by J. A. Kazimer is the first book in the “Lucky Whiskey” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming June 8, 2019. When it comes to murder, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good Ten years after leaving the small town of Gett,...
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Releases
Week of April 24, 2022
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 24 – 30, 2022 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! he Audrey Hepbur The Vanishing Type by Ellery Adams (Cozy)While January snow falls...
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 ~ All Hats On Deck by Sandra Bretting
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Missy DuBois" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming September 10, 2019. Title: All Hats On Deck Name of Series: Missy DuBois Number in Series: Fifth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Sandra Bretting...
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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
