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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 ~ Nicole Underwood by L.S. Stratton
Hey! My name is Nicole Underwood, but you can call me Nikki. I’m the babysitter of . . . Sorry. Let me try that again. I’m the executive assistant of Xander Chambers, CEO of Altruist Corporation. A quick scan of my Outlook calendar shows a packed schedule today. I’ve...
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A Day In My Life ~ Ava Goldberg by Aliza Levine
I still remember the night Zaidy Mel taught me to read the cards. I didn’t learn everything in one night—obviously, it’s a process—but I do remember that we sat for hours on the hardwood floor of his study, heads bent together, wading through his tarot deck. I’d grown...
A Day In My Life ~ Bridget “Bunny” MacBride by Darci Hannah
I don’t like ghosts. I really don’t, and I don’t like spooky things either. Back in Scotland, where I grew up, every castle and old building claimed to be haunted. Not my cup of tea. Thankfully, I now live in the U.S. and up until two weeks ago I was working my dream...
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 ~ Maddie Day, Nikki Knight, Shannon Baker
Batter Off Dead by Maddie DaySeries Name: Country Store Mystery #10Genre: Cozy Dru's very short musingThis was a wonderful book that quickly became a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom. This lighthearted whodunit kept me immersed in all aspects...
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My Musing ~ Drowned Under by Wendall Thomas
Drowned Under by Wendall Thomas is the second book in the “Cyd Redondo” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, coming March 19, 2019. Eggnog notwithstanding, travel agent Cyd Redondo is not looking forward to the holidays. The borough of Bay Ridge,...
My Musing ~ Restaurant Weeks Are Murder by Libby Klein
Restaurant Weeks Are Murder by Libby Klein is the third book in the "Poppy McAllister" cozy culinary mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, February 26, 2019. Cape May, New Jersey, is the site of a big culinary competition—and the knives are out . . . Poppy...
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Releases
Week of January 23, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check the list below for some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 23 – 29, 2022 with one debut series. Show Me the Bunny by Laurien Berenson (Cozy)Aunt Rose already has a strike against her for not being too fond of...
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 ~ Into The Frying Pan by Sarah Osborne
I am happy to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Ditie Brown” cozy mystery series from Kensington Books, coming May 28, 2019. Author: Sarah Osborne Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: doctorosborne.com Book Synopsis Mabel Aphrodite Brown has quickly...
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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
