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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 ~ Sergeant Ali Wren by Maria Malone
Funny how things come back to you. Getting dressed for dinner with my parents to mark their forty-fifth wedding anniversary, my thoughts turned to another occasion decades earlier when we were together in London, celebrating the end of my police officer training. That...
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A Day In My Life ~ Kate Buckley by Lisa Q. Mathews
Hi, I’m Kate. Aka Kathleen, Katie—or Katie Margaret to my dad. Yep, I’m one of the infamous Buckleys from Shamrock, MA. Nice to meet you! This isn’t an ideal time to introduce myself, because I may have a teensy family crisis to deal with. But that’s nothing new, so...
Get To Know You ~ Jinx Curry by Tracey Lampley
Jinx sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Valerie Yvette Curry. But call me Jinx. How old are you? 33 What is your profession?...
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 ~ The Finalist by Joan Long
The Finalist by Joan Long Genre: SuspenseRelease: March 15, 2022 Five authors, each with their own secrets, are chosen to complete a deceased novelist’s unfinished manuscript. For single mom Risa Marr, the competition is the opportunity of a lifetime. At stake is a...
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My Musing ~ Past Due For Murder by Victoria Gilbert
Past Due For Murder by Victoria Gilbert is the third book in the "Blue Ridge Library" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, February 12, 2019. Has a curse fallen on the small town of Taylorsford, Virginia? After a young woman goes missing during a spring...
My Musing ~ Trouble On The Books by Essie Lang
Trouble On The Books by Essie Lang is the first book in the NEW "Castle Bookshop" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming March 13, 2019. Rookie bookstore owner Shelby Cox must hit the books to learn the ropes before she loses a killer in the...
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Releases
February 2022 Releases
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with twelve debut series. The longest running series on this list is “Hamish Macbeth” by M.C. Beaton at...
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 ~ The Appraiser by R. Franklin James
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Remy Loh Bishop" mystery series from Camel Press, coming August 14, 2019. Author: R. Franklin James Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: rfranklinjames.com Book Synopsis Remy Loh Bishop...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
