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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Jazzi Swanson by Karen Rose Smith
Jazzi 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 Jazzi. What is your full name? My full name is Jasmine (Jazzi) Rosemary Swanson. All the women in my family have flower names. How old...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Occupation: Estate Sale Maven by Trade, Amateur Sleuth by Accident You can tell a lot about a person based on the contents of their medicine cabinet. I’m not talking about snooping on someone while using their bathroom at a dinner party. It’s part of my job. My...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Grace Adair by Nikki Knight
Grace Adair 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 Grace. What is your full name? Grace Anne MacInnes Adair How old are you? 41 What is your profession? Full-time suburban mom,...
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 ~ AT DEATH’S DOUGH by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: All Delilah wanted to do was keep her business floating, but instead a body floated to her and when the body was identified, the situation hit a bit too close to home. The author did a terrific job in presenting this whodunit with visually...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Switcheroo by E.J. Copperman
Dru’s Short Musing: Fran and Ken Stein (get it) are back at it again and this time a simple adoption request opens a new can of worms. In this well-written and visually descriptive narrative, the author set the stage for an intriguing and suspenseful tale that I...
My Musing ~ Family & Other Calamities by Leslie Gray Streeter
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an evenly paced and complex family drama that was intertwined in the telling of this story. This well-written tale was filled with dysfunction from all ends with grief, betrayal, and personal growth comprising most of the visually...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ November 2025
Here is a list of over 85 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 11 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
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 ~ Lavender Lies Bleeding by Leslie Budewitz
Since the release of Death Al Dente in 2013, I’ve been a fan of Leslie’s work, reading all of the books in her two cozy series, as well as her suspense titles. It is my honor to host the next book in her “Spice Shop” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for...
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...
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. . . Ill-Fated Fortune by Jennifer Chow featuring a third-gen Chinese American woman working at her mother’s magical bakery, where she discovers she can write fortune cookies that predict the future and gets wrapped up in several murder cases,...
Extras
Mystery Book Bloggers: Cyberspace Champions
This just in! Perfect times as Bouchercon, the world’s mystery convention begins this week. Les Blatt, Christine Gentes, Lesa Holstine, Dru Ann Love and Kristopher Zgorski were interviewed by Eona Calli and it appears in the September 1, 2018 issue of First...
Giveaway by Twist Phelan
The story based on Twist Phelan’s post “Take Your Daughters to Work Day” for the Day in the Life feature on my blog is in the September/October 2018 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. “Thank you again for being the impetus for my...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
