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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...
Author Showcase ~ BEAUTIFUL BUT DEADLY BURBANK by James T. Bartlett
The affectionately backhanded compliment “Beautiful Downtown Burbank” was coined on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, and made legendary by Johnny Carson on his Tonight Show. Long the home of movie studios and production companies, Burbank is over the hill from Hollywood...
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A Day in My Life ~ Madison Archer by Kathleen Barber
Good leaders delegate. That’s why when Brianna and Sarabeth complain they were supposed to have room 16 at the front of the house, not room 26 at the back, I send them to Zara, the junior I strong-armed into serving as Property Chair, and when a sophomore whose name I...
A Day in My Life ~ Liz Pond by Jenni Stand
My sneakers hit the concrete with a thud as I began my run. Early morning was the best time to run on the historic San Antonio River Walk, with the lack of tourists and cooler temps. “Hi, Liz!” a deep voice called out. I turned toward the river and saw one of the...
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 ~ EVERYONE IS PERFECT HERE by Jane Haseldine
Dru’s Short Musing: Carly thought she left her past behind her, but when a colleague’s dead body is found in her office, Carly must fight for her sanity and her life. This was a well-written and complex drama that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POISON AND POOCHES by Sandra Balzo
Dru’s Short Musing: What do you do when the house you inherited has a dead body under the floorboard? If you are Arial Kingston, you look for clues under the guise of meeting your new neighbors. This was a well-written whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable...
My Musing ~ A TOUR TO DIE FOR by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When one of Capri’s tour guests sees a crime and the subsequent search yields nothing, things change when a body is later found. The author did a great job in keeping me immersed in all aspects of this well-written multi-plot whodunit with a...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ April 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 nine debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! APRIL 1 Death by Blueprint by Terry Ambrose (A...
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 ~ A POISONOUS POUR by Maddie Day
Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cece Barton" mystery series, coming April 2026 and now up for preorder. A...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Elevator Ride by Bethany Maines
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW rom-com mystery trilogy, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2025 Publisher: Blue Zephyr Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Valkyrie Brothers...
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024 Publisher:...
Extras
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. . . 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...
Extras
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 issue.
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.
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
