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 ~ Holly Schlivnik by Susie Black
Holly Schlivnik sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Holly. What is your full name? Holly Schlivnik. How old are you? I am on the sunny side of my 30s and, to my mother’s...
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A Day in My Life ~ Marissa and The Other Me by P.M. Raymond
Hi! I’m Marissa. I work a tedious office job that just got more interesting this afternoon. And I’m not excited at all about it. My boss and co-workers think I might be living a double life. I think they're crazy. I also think I might be losing my mind. Let me start...
A Day in My Life – Kelsey McKenna by Marla Cooper
Author’s Note: Originally released by Minotaur Books, the Destination Wedding Mysteries are getting a reboot! Read Dru’s original Musing on Terror in Taffeta here. Okay, I'll stop talking and let Kelsey take it from here! Kelsey: I have a confession to make. I love...
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 ~ THE FIRE DIAMOND by CB Wilson
Dru’s Short Musing: In her latest assignment, Taylor Hunter's, gem detective, goal is twofold, find the missing diamond and protect her sister from the unknown. This was a nicely executed drama that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. The author did...
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My Musing ~ Death Of An Ex by Delia Pitts
Dru’s Short Musing: The struggle is real for Vandy Myrick in this complex tale of mischief and deceit. Running into her ex was not expected but when his murder hits a bit too close to home, Vandy is determined to find out who killed Phil and why. This drama builds...
My Musing ~ The World’s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully
Dru’s Short Musing: We are introduced to two protagonists (Olivia and Aubrey) who are so different from each other, they make a great mystery solving pair. This book quickly became a page-turner as I had to know the outcome. A well-written drama that had me...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ January 2026
Here is a list of over 95 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 12 debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! JANUARY 1 Behind These Four Walls by Yasmin Angoe...
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 ~ Detective Honeywell Series by Annette Dashofy
Annette is one of my favorite authors and I enjoy every book that she has written and published. It is my pleasure to share with you the covers for the next two books in the “Detective Honeywell” mystery series, coming in Fall 2025 and now up for preorder. Title: The...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Corpse with the Pearly Smile by Cathy Ace
As always, I'm so honored to present the cover reveal for the latest book in the long-running “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming October 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 7, 2024 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital Name...
Cover Reveal ~ The Art of Murder by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Sarah Osborne’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2024 Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Ditie Brown Mystery Book 7 Genre:...
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 by...
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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 blogs.
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 hosted and the...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
