Features
From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Molly Green by Iris March
Molly Green sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Molly. What is your full name? Molly Anne Green How old are you? I’ll be 32 soon. What is your profession?...
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A Day in My Life ~ Don Virtue by Libby Klein
Whoa. Calm down, dude. Yes, I am that Don Virtue. I’m happy to give you an autograph, but I can only sign things above the waist. My daughter, Layla, used to be a cop and she’s a stickler for indecent exposure or whatever. Butts. Apparently they’re a crime now....
A Day in My Life ~ Meg Gates by Lynn Cahoon
I've been back home on Bainbridge Island now for a year. And I still feel like I'm visiting at times. My mother for example, she's being totally weird lately. Usually, she's all up in my business, judging my outfits for church, telling me what I should be doing with...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ LIT by Tim Sandlin
Dru’s Short Musing: This book features a quirky cast of characters that I was happy to spend time with them in this satire-ish cozy mystery that kept me engaged in all that they were doing, from book burning to an intoxicated author to murder, and to the friend who is...
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My Musing ~ Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies at her café, Savvy starts looking into things to save her reputation and her business. This well-written drama was unputdownable quickly becoming a page-turner with its crisp writing and comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder by Melinda Mullet
Dru’s Short Musing: Being a ghostwriter meant Maeve could kill at will, but when she becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, all bets are off as she searches for a killer, before they strike out at her. This fast-paced and intriguing whodunit was presented...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of January 11, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of January 11 – 17, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JANUARY 12 The Type-A Guide to Book Clubs by Elizabeth Spann Craig (Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ All Spooked Up by E.J. Copperman
I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Haunted Paint Store” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Haunted Paint Store Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Devil’s Snare edited by Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Devil’s Snare, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 8, 2024 Publisher: Crime Spell Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 4 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Save The Fate by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Karnes’ mystery series, coming October 2024 and is now on sale. Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Wedding Planner, Book...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron, the third book in the Vintage Cookbook series, in which a mansion is turned into a Halloween haunted house against the wishes of their litigious and mysterious new neighbor whose assistant turns up dead...
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Kensington Holiday Giveaway 2018
Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington's signature Cozy Basket which contains different books and swag for cozy lovers. Inside you will find one copy of The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams; Survival of the Fritters and Goodbye Cruller World by...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
