Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Day in My Life ~ Junetta Beale by Greta McKennan
I should have listened to Marcy. I’m Junetta Beale, owner of the Shipshape Bookshop in my small Southeast Alaska town. My best friend, Marcy George, runs the adjoining Last Chance Café. She tried to talk sense into me when I agreed to host my former fiancé and his...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Alice Rhodes by Mollie Ann Cox
I know not what this world is becoming. I’m not naive, for I’ve seen more sadness and loss than most, I reckon. But it’s difficult to make sense of it when it hits the young–and one of your own, at that. We prepare ourselves when men go off to war, no matter the...
A Day in My Life ~ Manifesto (AKA Mephisto AKA Devil Dog AKA Leonard), the French Bulldog by Lois Winston
Why so many names for one runt of the litter French Bulldog? Let’s just say, I’m the exception that proves the rule about how you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. At least, that’s what the humans in my life believe. In reality, I’m fully responsible for my...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
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...
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My Musing ~ Grave Word by Gerri Lewis
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a person of interest, Winter starts investigating and finds herself in precarious situations. The author did a great job presenting this whodunit with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along. I liked how this...
My Musing ~ By Hook or By Book by Misty Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: We are introduced to Roxy who is an innkeeper and a bibliomancer (words jump out to give her hints). Having writers at the inn did not include a murder and yet it happened and being inquisitive put Roxy on the trail of the killer who is hiding...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 2, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 2 – 8, 2025 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 2 Beneath the Silence by Veronica Mixon (Cozy Mystery) Emma...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Death Of A Shady Shrink by Mary Kennedy
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Talk Radio” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 28, 2025 Format: Digital Name of Series: Talk Radio Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Mortal Flip by M. E. Bakos
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Home Renovator” mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 31, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Home Renovator Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author...
Cover Reveal ~ Donor 73101 by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Nancy Lynn Jarvis’ mystery series, coming August 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: August 15, 2024 Publisher: Good Read Publishers Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: PIP...
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. . . A Whisper of Poison by Jess Lourey, in which a teenaged apothecary takes down the walls of her isolated society when they make the mistake of killing her brother in favor of the system, in a three book deal. Molten Death, Waters of Destruction...
Extras
2018 Top Mystery Book Blog
In other news dru’s book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 100 Mystery Book Blogs on the internet. dru’s book musings placed 39th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book...
Podcast ~ What are book reviewers looking for in a book?
Yesterday I was part of a panel of book reviewers talking about books for Authors on the Air. The name of the podcast is “What are book reviewers looking for in a book?” and if you missed it, you can listen to it here at Authors on the Air. Pam Stack...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
