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...
A Day in My Life ~ Wren Winters by Shelly Jones
“I will trade you sheep and wood for coffee. Stat,” I joke to Charlie Reynolds, slumping over the counter at the Drip and Sip, the local cafe in my adopted hometown, Hollows Way. I’ve lived here since my college days and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Even...
Features
A Word With Kathleen Bailey
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I’ve always loved mysteries, whether they involve books, movies/TV, or games. Give me a puzzle, and I’m all in. That weird noise outside at three o’clock in...
Get To Know You ~ Olivia Lively by Shelley Burbank
Liv 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? Olivia Rose Lively. My friends call me Liv. How old are you? I just turned 30. What is...
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 ~ Catherine Bruns, Holly Danvers, Cindy Sample
Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library by Holly DanversSeries Name: Lakeside Library Mystery #2Genre: Cozy Dru’s very short musing:This was very enjoyable. A fun and fast-paced whodunit with a good plot and great backdrop of the library. Love how Rain took control and...
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My Musing ~ Hipster Death Rattle by Richie Narvaez
Hipster Death Rattle by Richie Narvaez, debut hard-boil novel, published by Down & Out Books, coming March 11, 2019. Murder is trending. Hipsters are getting slashed to pieces in the hippest neighborhood in New York: Williamsburg, Brooklyn. While Detectives...
My Musing ~ Cookin’ The Books by Amy Patricia Meade
Cookin' The Books by Amy Patricia Meade is the first book in the NEW “Tish Tarragon” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Severn House Publishers, coming March 1, 2019. Literary caterer Letitia ‘Tish’ Tarragon fights to save her reputation and catch a killer when a murder...
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Releases
Week of January 16, 2022
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 16 – 22, 2022. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Robert B. Parker's Bye Bye Baby by Ace Atkins (Private Investigator)Carolina Garcia-Ramirez is a rising...
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 ~ A Very Mummy Holiday by Lynn Cahoon
I am excited to share with you the cover for the sixth novella in the "Tourist Trap" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming October 29, 2019. Author: Lynn Cahoon Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: lynncahoon.com Book Synopsis From New York Times and USA Today...
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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
