Features
A Day In My Life ~ Harriet Morrow by Rob Osler
“Drat!” Harriet Morrow shouted into the cacophony surrounding her. The swarm of pedestrians, buggies, carts, streetcars, other bicyclists, and the occasional motorized contraption—an invention Harriet welcomed to the roadways as a picnicker would an army of...
A Day In My Life ~ Julia Kogan by Erica Miner
I knew it didn’t feel right when I heard about Ben’s accident. Something about it sounded suspicious. At least to me. Being suspicious is in my nature, as my closest friends have told me. Let me back up. I’m Julia Kogan, a member of the first violin section of the...
Features
A Day In My Life ~ Annie Bustamante by Alex Segura
My name is Annie Bustamante. I'm from Miami, live in New York and LA, and have a kid. I'm in my mid-forties and I'm generally pretty happy. You might have heard of me - I've directed a few movies, some popular, some 'critically-acclaimed.' Hell, I was even...
Get To Know ~ Aunt Edna by Rosalie Spielman
Aunt Edna 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? Edna Harrington. Tessa always makes fun of my middle name, so I'm gonna keep...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
In this atmospheric southern cozy debut, Madeline Brimley returns to the bookstore she inherited, discovering that small towns hold deadly secrets. Madeline Brimley left small town Georgia many years ago to go to college and pursue her dreams on the stage. Her...
My Musing ~ The Case of the Beguiling Brooch by Terry Ambrose
A cryptic message from the dead. An art world full of shadows. Two mysteries intertwine. Don't miss this exciting second book in the Beachtown Detective Agency series. Private Eye Jade Cavendish thought she was just attending another somber funeral, paying respects...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Dominoes, Danzón, and Death by Raquel V. Reyes
Latina sleuth and culinary master Miriam Quiñones-Smith is cooking up a storm in the fourth installment of the Caribbean Kitchen mystery series. It’s been three years since food anthropologist and cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith had her last brush with...
My Musing ~ Crooked Ways by Tina Whittle
Tai Randolph doesn’t like tailing adulterers. Or photographing cracked sidewalks. Or staking out insurance scammers. But being an apprentice PI means doing what she’s told, filling out paperwork, and following the rules, all the rules. It’s a bit chafing for...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of December 15, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 15 – 21, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! DECEMBER 16 Again with Feeling by Gregory Ashe (Cozy Mystery) When...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst
I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the...
Cover Reveal ~ Elevator Ride by Bethany Maines
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW rom-com mystery trilogy, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2025 Publisher: Blue Zephyr Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Valkyrie Brothers...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024...
Cover Reveal ~ Blood Of The Innocents by Catherine Maiorisi
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Chiara Corelli” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Bella Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Chiara Corelli ~...
Extras
2024 Best Mystery Blog
In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the...
Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women edited by Kimberly Sullivan and Elaine Aucoin Schroller
In celebration of Women's Fiction Day (June 8, 2024), the Women's Fiction Writers Association recently released their anthology with 23 stories set in the years 1470 to 1970. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Women’s Fiction...
Extras
I’m an Anthony and Macavity Award Nominee by Dru Ann Love
This happened. . .again, two times. Winners will be announced in...
Agatha Award For Best Short Story
This past weekend I attended the annual Malice Domestic Convention. The main event is the dinner banquet where awards are handed out. Since I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in...
About
Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
