Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Day in My Life ~ Darby Alexander by Wanda McLaughlin
My name’s Darby Alexander and I live in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, a podunk town near the Missouri border. Excuse me if I sound rushed. I am. It’s Friday morning and I’m already running behind. I’m usually up early but coping with the fact that my cheating husband moved...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Cordelia West by Lyla Lane
I’m Cordelia West and I am, or at least I was, a librarian in Dallas, Texas. That is until my Aunt Penelope passed away, leaving me the sole owner of the Chickadee Motel. A bit of a surprise, considering I didn’t even know I had an Aunt Penelope. Her trust came...
A Day In My Life ~ Angie Hepler by Terry Odell
A day in my life? You’re asking me? What a change. Everything’s usually about Gordon, my husband. I’m Angie Mead, now Angie Mead-Hepler. I live in Mapleton, which is a small town in Colorado. Don’t bother looking; you’ll never find it on a map. I’m part owner of a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
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...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder by Melinda Mullet
Dru’s Short Musing: Being a ghostwriter meant Maeve could kill at will, but when she becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, all bets are off as she searches for a killer, before they strike out at her. This fast-paced and intriguing whodunit was...
My Musing ~ Icing on the Murder by Valerie Burns
Dru’s Short Musing: A wedding expo should be exciting but not when the featured guest is murdered and puts the Baker Street Irregulars on the search for the person responsible. The author is very good at storytelling, pulling me in the middle of the fast-paced and...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ December 2025
Here is a list of over 90 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with three debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder Pays A Call by Nancy Cohen
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Keri Armstrong” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 9, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Keri Armstrong Cozy Mysteries ~ Book 1...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Save The Fate by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Karnes’ mystery series, coming October 2024 and is now on sale. Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Wedding Planner,...
Cover Reveal ~ Gone Fishin’: Crime Takes a Holiday edited by Jim M. Jackson
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the for the eighth Guppy Anthology, coming February 2025 and now available for preorder. Publication Date: February 1, 2025 Publisher: Wolf’s Echo Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Guppy Anthology Book 8...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . The Jig is Up by Lisa Q. Matthew is the first book in the Shamrock Sisters Mystery series, in which a single mom and police chief’s daughter return to her Irish-themed hometown in Massachusetts to find her sister’s best friend, an Irish...
Extras
A New Venture ~ BOLO*Musings
As a result of a collaborative effort between dru’s book musings and Kristopher Zgorski’s BOLO Books, we have launched the BOLO*Musings YouTube channel, where we will spotlight a few books in the crime fiction community. This will not replace our blog...
Special Report: Street Teams
I recently attended the MURDER AND MAYHEM CHICAGO 2020 conference, virtually. It was recorded and is available HERE until the end of March. You should definitely listen to the recording as you will learn much about the crime fiction community that I am happy to be...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
