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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Megan Stanford by Linda Rawlins
Megan Stanford talks about her life, how it began and how it is now, as a way to get to know her better. Take it away, Megan. I feel guilty. I should have come home. I was there to watch her die, but I should have been there years before that. Her name was Rose...
Features
A Day In My Life ~ Erika Shawn-Wheatley by Claudia Riess
An editor at Art News magazine, I’m posing today as Ellie Silverman, budding artist studying in Paris and quartered in the back room at Madame Denise Fontaine’s upscale tattoo parlor on rue de Ponthieu. I’m dressed in a loose-fitting sweater, maxi skirt and high-top...
A Day In My Life ~ Jane Cobb by K.B. Jackson
It’s about time I got the opportunity to tell my side of things. Sure, it’s mostly my sister Charlotte’s story. After all, it was her philandering husband who passed away, leaving her a mountain of conflicted feelings, a mistress and their love child, and a floating...
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 ~ Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss
Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss Series Name: Cheese Shop Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: March 29, 2022 In Korina Moss's cozy series debut, Cheddar Off Dead, cheesemonger Willa Bauer discovers that her new home in a small Sonoma Valley town is ripe for murder. . ....
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My Musing ~ You Fit the Pattern by Jane Haseldine
You Fit the Pattern by Jane Haseldine is the fourth book in the "Julia Gooden" suspense series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming March 26, 2019. In this gritty, riveting new novel, Detroit reporter Julia Gooden tracks down a serial killer—only to realize she has...
My Musing ~ Murder-A-Go-Go’s edited by Holly West
Murder-a-Go-Go's edited by Holly West: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Music of The Go-Go's Murder Go-Go. Publisher: Down & Out Books, coming March 25, 2019. The Go-Go’s made music on their own terms and gave voice to a generation caught between the bra-burning...
New
Releases
Week of February 13, 2022
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 13 – 19, 2022 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Death of a Green-Eyed Monster by M.C. Beaton (Cozy)Hamish's new constable, Dorothy...
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 ~ Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Cider Shop" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming October 29, 2019. Author: Julie Anne Lindsey Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: julieannelindsey.com Book Synopsis Apples are at the...
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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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