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A Word With Craig Robertson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Crime fiction was always my go to reading so I guess it was natural that was what I wanted to write. My mother read me Agatha Christie as bedtime stories from...
A Day in My Life ~ Naomi Sinclair by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier
As far back as I can remember, every day in my life has had one thing in common—they’ve all started with a cup of Virgin Islands magic, a mug of bush tea. Bush tea is the kind of warm, earthy treat that can start your day the right way, no matter whether you choose...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Theodosia Browning by Laura Childs
Theodosia 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 her. What is your full name? My name is Theodosia Regina Browning. I’m actually named after Theodosia...
A Day in My Life ~ Ella Devine by Lori Duffy Foster
When Ella thought of her father’s best friends, she remembered piggyback rides, snowball fights and hot cocoa by the fire on frigid Adirondack nights at the logging camp. She was only three when her father died while breaking a jam on the river and she had no real...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth’s world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely...
My Musing ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
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My Musing ~ An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder by Lynn Cahoon
Dru’s Short Musing: What a fun book featuring new amateur sleuth Meg, who’s put to the test when a man she overheard on a boat ride, ends of dead at her new employer’s dock. Returning home to a new life awaits Meg with two jobs, one working in a bookstore and one...
My Musing ~ The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao
Dru’s Short Musing: What do a lawyer (Liv), a chemist (Kat), and a writer (Elle) have in common? An ex-boyfriend and murder. This was a well-written and fast-paced drama that had me immediately immersed in all that was happening on the page. The author did a great...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 30, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 30 – December 6, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 30 Sable Point Murder by Alec Peche (Thriller)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Roscoe Gang” mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery – Culinary...
Cover Reveal ~ It’s Not Even Past by Anna Scotti
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for this short story collection, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Author Website: annakscotti Book Synopsis A...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Courtesan’s Pirate by Nina Wachsman
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Nina Wachsman’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Venice Beauties...
Cover Reveal ~ Tallowed Ground by Valona Jones
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Valona Jones’ mystery series, coming Month 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Muddle House Publishing Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Magic Candle...
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
