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A Day in My Life ~ Madelyn Garcia Castillo by Lizbeth Lipperman
Hi, I'm Madelyn Garcia Castillo. If my name sounds familiar, it's probably because I was the rookie cop who got framed for murder in JAILHOUSE GLOCK. A wannabe gangster ended up dead in a jail cell, my gun was used, and I nearly traded in my badge for an orange...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Babs Norman by Elizabeth Crowens
Babs Norman 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 Babs. What is your full name? Barbara Ann Norman, but I hate being called that. Just call me Babs...
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A Day in My Life ~ Callie Garcia by Catherine Dilts
How does that saying go? No good deed goes unpunished? It sure is true today at the Double C Ranch. Callie Garcia here, venting for a minute while I search for a missing cat. It’s just one more indignity I gotta suffer because I couldn’t say no. When an Oklahoma...
A Day in My Life ~ Jeff Maitlin by Susan Van Kirk
I had a talk with my author, Susan Van Kirk, and she agreed that it was high time I got my share of print about my role in her Endurance Mysteries. My wife, Grace Kimball, has always been the main character peeking out of Van Kirk’s laptop, but now that I asked the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
My Musing ~ MURDER AT BLACKWOOD INN by Penny Warner
Dru’s Short Musing: This is an intriguing whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. Getting a new start on her life, Carissa joins her two eccentric aunts in managing their new B&B. Little did she know the words “haunted” will apply...
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My Musing ~ Slaying You by Michelle Gagnon
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a riveting and grippingly adrenaline-fueled tale that I could not put down until all was said and done. This well-written, non-stop, fast-paced, and action-packed drama had me laughing from beginning to end, despite this being a serial...
My Musing ~ Death In The Cards by Mia P. Manansala
Dru’s Short Musing: This book immediately grabbed my attention, quickly became a page-turner as I had to know more about tarot-reading Danika Dizon and her journey as a young private investigator. This was a fun book to read with crisp writing and a comfortable...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of September 14, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 14 – 20, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 15 Niki Undercover by James M. Jackson (Thriller) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ Death On Dickens Island by Allison Brook
Marilyn is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Lies and Deception by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the fourth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 2, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Reggie da Costa...
Cover Reveal ~ French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ellen Byron’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Vintage Cookbook, Book #3...
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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. . . Death by Degree by Victoria Gilbert, where a 32-year-old writing tutor and author, with the help of an astute cafeteria lady, a young tattooed librarian, and a sometimes annoying but charming psychologist, must investigate the not-so-hallowed halls of...
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A Year In Books ~ 2018
When you read at least 250 books in the year, it is really hard to pick a favorite because every book read is a favorite at that moment. Unless of course the book becomes a DNF (did not finish) which was far and few this year. This year I've expanded my reading...
Get To Know ~ Dru Ann Love by Susan Santangelo, Suspense Magazine
Suspense Magazine turned the tables on me and asked me the 20+ questions I ask the characters on my blog. Click HERE to read article. Interviewed by Susan Santangelo and the article appears in the Fall 2018 Vol. 83...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
