Features
A Day in My Life ~ Prudence Bates by Suzanne Stauffer
June 6, 1929. I’ve never tried to keep a diary before. There didn’t seem to be much point. Every day was the same – placid, pleasant, predictable. I went off in the morning to work at the library and came home at night to dinner on the table, just Mother and me....
A Word With Marcia Talley
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My mother was a life-long subscriber to Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, so I cut my teeth early on short crime fiction! There were also the Nancy Drew books I...
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A Day In My Life ~ Mallory Shelton by Ivanka Fear
“Hi, I’m Mallory, Jake Shelton’s wife? He’s the evening supervisor here, at The Auto Supply Warehouse. It seems he’s late.” Again. I shouldn’t be surprised. I worry. A lot. About everything. All the time. Especially when it comes to Jake. My parents died unexpectedly,...
Get To Know You ~ Ellie Christie by Ann Claire
Come join Ellie and dru's book musings as we sit down for a Q&A session. What is your full name? Hi, everyone! I’m Ellie Christie. How old are you? I’m into my thirties. Thirty-three to be exact. What is your profession? I’m so glad you asked! I’m the new...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ Til Death by Annette Dashofy
Til Death is the tenth book in the "Zoe Chambers" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, released June 16, 2020. When one of Chief Pete Adams’ first murder convictions is overturned, he and County Detective Wayne Baronick are assigned to reinvestigate the case....
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My Musing ~ Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early
Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early is the first book in the NEW “Vintage Toy Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, October 2016 Liz McCall grew up in a playful winter wonderland but it was never her dream to manage her father’s vintage toyshop....
My Musing ~ Mojo for Murder by Carolyn Marie Wilkins
Mojo for Murder Carolyn Marie Wilkins is the second book in the "Bertie Bigelow" mystery series. Publisher: Pen-L Publishing, October 2016 Do you believe in magic? There's a hex on Charley Howard's Hot Links Emporium, and Charley, a.k.a. the Hot Sauce King, is...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of September 8, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books, with one debut series from Nancy Cole Silverman, releasing this week. My musing of the week is . . . . The House of Hallowed Ground by Nancy Cole Silverman ~ “The mystery was nicely done with suspects and clues that kept me...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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...
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