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A Day in My Life ~ Frances Hazelton by Dianne Freeman
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
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An Excerpt from TWELVE WEEKS OF LOVE & LOSS by Rebecca Gould Baeurle
The wail of the siren only intensifies my anxiety. I'm holding him in my arms pressing a dish towel on his wound attempting to control the bleeding. "Shhhhh, we're getting you help," I whisper in his ear and kiss his head. The police car makes a sharp right turn, and...
A Day in My Life ~ Ann Davenport by Elisabeth Wathen
At my age, sleep is something that frequently runs away long before I’m ready to actually get up. Sixty-eight years means a lot of past, and that stuff rises up in those dark hours sometimes—not to mention a laundry list of aches and pains, most of them parting gifts...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
My Musing ~ THE BUSH TEA MURDER by Ashley-Ruth Bernier
Dru’s Short Musing: Naomi’s investigative prowess helped solve the small mysteries on the island, but will it help with the decades-old murder case? Is she up to the challenge? You’ll have to read this culinary delight to find out. This was a multi-plot storyline that...
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My Musing ~ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When a blackmailer is murdered and her parents are suspects, Ricki will do everything possible to clear their names. What a great whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well-written drama with crisp...
My Musing ~ CONTESTING THE WOOL by Diane Vallere
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an enjoyable story that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well written drama had a solidly wicked storyline that kept me intrigued throughout the telling of this whodunit. The writing was crisp and the...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 19, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 19 – 25, 2026 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 20 Murder Under A Bitter Moon by Abigail Keam (Historical Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Tossing Seas by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in "Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries," coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 27, 2026 Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book #12 Genre: Traditional Mystery Format:...
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Cover Reveal ~ Vanishing Into The 100% Dark by Amber Royer
On the blog today is the cover reveal for the next book in the “Bean to Bar” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 4, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Bean to Bar Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Lie In The Tide by Holly Danvers
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the new LITTLE WHITE LIES thriller series, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 3, 2025 Format: Print, Digital (Audio to follow) Name of Series: A Little White Lies ~ Book...
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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...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . The Jig is Up by Lisa Q. Matthew is the first book in the Shamrock Sisters Mystery series, in which a single mom and police chief's daughter return to her Irish-themed hometown in Massachusetts to find her sister's best friend, an Irish dance star...
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Special Report: Street Teams
I recently attended the MURDER AND MAYHEM CHICAGO 2020 conference, virtually. It was recorded and is available HERE until the end of March. You should definitely listen to the recording as you will learn much about the crime fiction community that I am happy to be a...
A Year In Books ~ 2019
When you read as many books as I do each year, it is hard to pick a favorite, but somehow you do recall the books that really resonated with you even after you turned the last page. Here are a few that accomplished that goal, not to discount the others that I fondly...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
