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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 ~ Ibby Russell by Carol J. Perry
I’m Isobel Margaret Russell. Most folks call me “Ibby” I’m a pushing seventy, happily single, part-time research librarian. I live in the fine old house in Salem, Massachusetts where I was born. It’s a big house, and sometimes I rent a few upstairs rooms to short time...
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A Day in My Life ~ Harriet Smith by Lucy Andrew
My name is Harriet Smith and I’m a celebrated lady novelist, virtuoso harpist and heir to a great Irish estate you most definitely will have heard of. Rule number one: never trust a lady to introduce herself. All you have to do is casually drop into the conversation...
Let’s Get to Know ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Emma Stewart 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 Emma. What is your full name? Emma Jane Stewart. I don’t really put it out there often, because I think it...
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 ~ 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 ~ 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...
My Musing ~ Sex And Death On The Beach by Elaine Viets
Dru’s Short Musing: Norah McCarthy will do all that is needed when a body is found on her property. From the first page to the finale, I was immersed in all aspects, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know how this was going to end. In this well-written drama...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 14, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of December 14 – 20, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! DECEMBER 15 These Crooked Things by Ellen Byerrum (Historical Mystery...
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 ~ Flashes of a Dying Hour by Lynda Allen
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming March 2025. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: March 27, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Liv Wilde Mystery ~ Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
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Cover Reveal ~ Sorry, Knot Sorry by Lois Winston
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Lois Winston’s mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Digital, Print (to come) Name of Series: Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book #13 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ In The Blink Of A Pie by Catherine Bruns
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Maple Syrup” mystery series from Poisoned Pen Press, coming October 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 22, 2024 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Format: Print, Digital Name of...
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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...
Kensington ARC Giveaway 2022
Thanks to the publisher, ten lucky winners will receive one of two Kensington's giveaway advance readers copies (ARCs). A few of the titles have not yet been released. Giveaway 1 – Historical Mysteries: - 5 winnersA TRACE OF POISON by Colleen CambridgeMURDER AT THE...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
