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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 ~ Olivia Redmond by Kate Parker
Olivia Redmond sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Olivia. What is your full name? How old are you? My full name is Olivia Harper Denis Redmond, which includes my...
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A Day In My Life ~ Capri Sanzio by Michelle Chouinard
A day in my life? You couldn’t have picked a worse day to ask me that, not even if you went back to the day I found another woman’s panties in my (now) ex-husband’s suitcase. Yesterday, I'd’ve known how to answer. I'd’ve told you all about the true-crime tours I lead...
A Day In My Life ~ Audrey Penault by Donna Mumma
I’m Audrey Penault, and I work at Wynton’s Department Store as an executive secretary to Mr. Wynton, the owner and founder of the store. It’s 1955, and I’m not your typical 50s southern belle living in Levy City, Florida. My day starts at five o’clock sharp. I’m a...
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 Mini Musings ~ Cathy Ace, Annette Dashofy, S.A. Kazlo
The Corpse with the Turquoise Toes by Cathy AceSeries Name: Cait Morgan Mystery #12Genre: Traditional Dru’s very short musingThis was a great mystery that had me immersed in all aspects from the beginning to the dramatic finale. Being landlocked and trying to solve a...
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My Musing ~ Borrowed Time by Tracy Clark
Borrowed Time by Tracy Clark is the second book in the “Chicago” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming May 28, 2019. In Tracy Clark’s electrifying new mystery featuring Cassandra Raines, the former Chicago cop turned private investigator...
My Musing ~ A Deadly Feast by Lucy Burdette
A Deadly Feast by Lucy Burdette is the ninth book in the “Key West Food Critic” cozy culinary mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, May 7, 2019. Key West food critic Hayley Snow scents-es something fishy when a customer falls stone-crab cold dead on a seafood...
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Releases
Week of April 17, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check the list below for some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 17 – 23, 2022. The Paris Showroom by Juliette Blackwell (Women’s Fiction)Capucine Benoit works alongside her father to produce fans of rare feathers,...
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 ~ A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming January 28, 2020. Title: A Field Guide to Homicide Name of Series: Cat Latimer Number in Series: Sixth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Lynn...
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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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