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A Day in My Life ~ Rainbow Sanderson by Margaret Mizushima
I love the early morning! I’m Rainbow Sanderson, and I work for the Timber Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Timber Creek, Colorado. I live outside of town in a log cabin on the edge of the creek that the town and county are named for. I rise before dawn, write in...
A Day in My Life ~ Ann Davenport by Elisabeth Wathen
At my age, sleep is something that frequently runs away long before I’m ready to actually get up. Sixty-eight years means a lot of past, and that stuff rises up in those dark hours sometimes—not to mention a laundry list of aches and pains, most of them parting gifts...
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A Day in My Life ~ Taylor Hunter by CB Wilson
“Good girl” is not exactly what you say when your mini dachshund trots home alone from a walk with your fourteen-year-old nieces and drops a velvet pouch in your lap. Especially when the pouch contains an eight-carat flawless red diamond, known as the Red Tear of...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Molly Green by Iris March
Molly Green 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 Molly. What is your full name? Molly Anne Green How old are you? I’ll be 32 soon. What is your profession?...
Reviews
My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
My Musing ~ THE SNOW LIES DEEP by Paula Munier
Dru’s Short Musing: It’s Christmastime in Vermont and a yule log is burning, not on the ground, but on the mayor’s body that Mercy found in the woods and as such, an investigation begins, and Mercy is right there to lend a gloved hand. From the first page to the...
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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 job...
My Musing ~ Murder Italian Style by Diane Vallere
Dru’s Short Musing: Samantha’s reputation in solving crime goes international when a trip arranged by her father-in-law is more than just that when Sam finds out that her host wants her to do what she does best and that is solving a murder. Like fine wine, hey we are...
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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 ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder Pays A Call by Nancy Cohen
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Keri Armstrong” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 9, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Keri Armstrong Cozy Mysteries ~ Book 1...
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Cover Reveal ~ Larceny & Last Chances edited by Judy Penz Sheluk
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Superior Shores” anthology series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Subtitle: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense Publication Date: June 18, 2024 Publisher: Superior Shores Press Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ A Chocolate is Announced by Amber Royer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Bean To Bar” mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 25, 2024 Publisher: Golden Tip Press Format: Digital, Print (to come) Name of Series: Bean To Bar,...
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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...
A Year In Books ~ 2022
Lists are popular towards the end of the year. I’m not a fan of best book of the year, because the assumption should be that you read all books published to make that statement. For the third year in a row, I'm included in the feature, "What Did Women Like in 2022."...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
