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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...
A Day in My Life ~ Ashley Prescott/Niki Foster by James M. Jackson
Each morning, I wake up to two questions. Where am I? Who am I? This isn’t philosophy; my life depends on those answers. I do not open my eyes until I know whether I’m FBI Special Agent Ashley Prescott or Corporal Niki Foster—proud member of the Patriots For Freedom,...
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A Day In Her Life ~ Phee Mahoney by Twist Phelan
I finished SNOWED during the first year of the pandemic, channeling my inner twelve-year-old. It’s the debut novel in the Phee Mahoney Adventure Mystery series. Spy aficionada Ophelia (Phee) Mahoney lives in Bristlecone, a small town in the foothills of Denver....
A Day In My Life ~ Marie Tremblay by Sarah Osborne
Chère Reader: My name is Marie Tremblay and I am French-Canadian. Dr. Brown (Ditie) asked if I might tell you something about myself and her latest story, The Art of Murder. I said it would be my pleasure. I live in a French-speaking village along the Saint Lawrence...
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 ~ Simmering With Resentment by Daryl Wood Gerber
Simmering With Resentment by Daryl Wood Gerber Series Name: Cookbook Nook Mystery #11Genre: CozyRelease: April 26, 2022 The Agatha Award–winning author of Wining and Dying returns to the Cookbook Nook, where a killer’s explosive vengeance may lead to Jenna Hart’s...
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My Musing ~ Wed, Read & Dead by V.M. Burns
Wed, Read & Dead by V.M. Burns is the fourth book in the “Mystery Bookshop” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, April 30, 2019. Bookstore owner Samantha Washington sells and solves mysteries in North Harbor, Michigan—including the murder of her...
My Musing ~ A Sip Before Dying by Gemma Halliday
A Sip Before Dying by Gemma Halliday is the first book in the NEW "Wine & Dine" cozy culinary mystery series. Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing, coming May 7, 2019. The Oak Valley Vineyard has been in Emmy Oak's family for generations. So when the small Sonoma...
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Releases
Week of March 27, 2022
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of March 27 – April 2, 2022 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander (Magical Realism)Book editor Emily Bryant...
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 ~ When It’s Time For Leaving by Ang Pompano
It has been decided and I'm thrilled to share with you the winning cover from Ang Pompano's first full-length novel from Encircle Publications, coming October 1, 2019. Title: When It's Time For Leaving Genre: Traditional Mystery Author: Ang Pompano Author Website:...
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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
