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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...
A Day in My Life ~ Kit Jimeson by Karen Odden
If I want people to trust me, I don’t tell them I’m from Elephant and Castle. For those who don’t know the neighborhood on the south side of the Thames, it’s home to two thieving gangs, dozens of gambling halls and brothels, and a street full of pawn shops and fences,...
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A Word With Alexandra Sokoloff
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My dad was a scientist but also an obsessive reader – we grew up in a house with not just full bookshelves in every room – I swear, the walls were propped up by...
A Day in My Life ~ Lilly Weathers by Christy J. Kendall
Good morning! I’m on my way to Las Vegas, Nevada, to meet an Air Force Colonel to get a tour of the Nevada Test and Training Range, the Air Force’s premier training facility, located near Area 51. Why? This tour doesn’t have much to do with my duties as a volunteer...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ SCOT’S EGGS by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: The Trinity for Trouble team is on the case when an abandoned car is found filled with blood, but where are the occupants? The author serves up a smorgasbord of events and sets the stage for a solidly wicked plot that had me immersed in what was...
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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...
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New Releases ~ Week of January 11, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of January 11 – 17, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JANUARY 12 The Type-A Guide to Book Clubs by Elizabeth Spann Craig (Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Buried in Shamrocks by Lisa Q. Mathews
I am a fan of Lisa's work and it give me great pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Irish Bed & Breakfast” mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name...
Cover Reveals
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...
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 Website:...
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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. . . Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae, first book in the new "Haunted Shell Shop" mystery series coming in July 2024, part of a three-book deal Beyond Devil's Mountain by Wendy Tyson writing as Ayla Rose, first book in the new "Hummingbird...
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