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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 Word With Greta Sinclair
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Growing-up I loved reading the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mystery series. Later in life, I loved reading Agatha Christie. How did you come up with your pseudonym?...
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A Word With Elaine L. Orr
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My mother read traditional mysteries so I had an early introduction. Before I started reading what she did (Mary Stewart, Phyllis Whitney, Agatha Christie) I read...
Author Showcase ~ I Knew the Answer for Four Books (And Didn’t Tell Anyone) by Kristen Brand
Picture this: your phone buzzes with a text from your murdered boss. Not a scheduled message or a glitch—her actual ghost, reaching out from beyond the grave to demand justice. That's the situation Sydney Farina finds herself in at the start of my Texts From Beyond...
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 ~ TROUBLE’S TURN TO LOSE by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When faced with a decision to help a client or not, her heart and sense of justice win out. This evenly paced and well-written whodunit with its comfortable tone quickly became a page-turner as I had to know how this was going to end. The author...
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My Musing ~ A ZAPPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: When her employee becomes a prime suspect in a Pine Bluff resident’s death, Dawna is on the case to prove her innocence. This was a fun book with crisp writing, a comfortable tone and a fast-paced whodunit that I could not put down until all was...
My Musing ~ DEATH ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
Dru’s Short Musing: When a family member becomes the prime suspect in a local murder, Delia knows what she has to do and learning about the history of Dickens Island will unearth secrets left behind in this whodunit. Coming back home to reconnect with her son and help...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 5, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 5 – 11, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 6 Death on a Deck by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery) Real estate agent...
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 ~ MURDER, LOCAL STYLE by Leslie Karst
I have been a fan of Leslie Karst since the first book in her "Sally Solari" series was published in 2016. So, I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Orchid Isle" series, coming April 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Cold Query by Ivanka Fear
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ivanka Fear’s mystery series, coming January 2025. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: January 29, 2025 Format: Digital, Print Name of Series: A Blue Water Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery Author...
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 next...
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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. . . An Amateur Sleuth's Guide To Murder by Lynn Cahoon, the first in a new series set in Bainbridge, Washington, folllows a woman who return home after a broken engagement with one skill set and one desire - to solve crimes like Nancy Drew, but now...
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2019 Top Mystery Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 50 Mystery Blogs and Websites For Mystery Lovers and Authors. dru's book musings placed 27th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
