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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 ~ Reece Parker by Adrian Andover
I’m awakened by the growing hum of a lawnmower. Did I make it to the afternoon? After stretching all my limbs in every direction and sucking in a deep yawn, I roll over and glance at my alarm clock. Seven minutes after eleven. Not bad for a Saturday morning. Friday...
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A Day In My Life ~ Gumbo the Peacock by Ellen Byron
Hey there, it’s Gumbo. My brother Jambalaya and I are the two peacocks you see chasing certain employees and guests around Bon Vee Culinary House Museum in New Orleans’ Garden District. People think that all we’re good for is fanning out our gorgeous feathers and...
A Day In My Life ~ Holly Schlivnik by Susie Black
Hello. I’m Holly Schlivnik, President of Mermaid Swimwear. Today started typically for the rag biz. Organized chaos. But discovering another dead body this afternoon not only gave credence to the tacky nickname LAPD labeled me—triple M-for Mart Murder Magnet-it made...
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 ~ Bree Baker, Sherry Harris, Catriona McPherson
Pleading the Fish by Bree BakerSeries Name: Seaside Café Mystery #7Genre: Cozy Dru’s very short musingBeing the final book in this delightfully charming series, the author did a great job in wrapping things up with a well-executed mystery with a few surprising twists...
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My Musing ~ Dyeing Season by Karen MacInerney
Dyeing Season by Karen MacInerney is the fifth book in the “Dewberry Farm” cozy culinary mystery series. Publisher: Gray Whale Press, March 30, 2019 The eggs aren't the only things dyeing in Buttercup. . . It's springtime on Dewberry Farm, and homesteader Lucy Resnick...
My Musing ~ They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall
They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall is a contemporary thriller. Publisher: Forge Books, coming April 9, 2019. It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Delighted by a surprise invitation, Miriam Macy sails off to a luxurious private island off the coast of...
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Releases
Week of February 27, 2022
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 27 – March 5, 2022 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Death by Drywall by Barbara Barrett (Cozy)Renovating a restaurant is hard...
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 ~ Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy Coco
I am honor to host the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Oregon Honeycomb” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming December 31, 2019. Author: Nancy Coco Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: nancyjcoco.com Book Synopsis Wren Johnson and her adventurous...
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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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