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A Day in My Life ~ Frances Hazelton by Dianne Freeman
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
A Day in My Life ~ Dave by Jaime Parker Stickle
“Police, open up.” Shit. I roll over and look at my phone. Early. Sun hasn’t come up yet, early. The police pound on the door again. One more hit and it may just fall off the duct taped hinges that hold this aluminum house on wheels together. “Hang on. I’m coming.”...
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A Day in My Life ~ Charlie Calderbank by Cindy Goyette
My name’s Charlie Calderbank and I’ve been keeping a secret that has me living a lie. I received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the young age of thirty. I’ve always been athletic and healthy, so this news came out of left field and changed everything for me. I...
A Day in My Life ~ Lammie Timmon by Nora Gaskin
I learned as a little girl to keep secrets. Telling only brought me hurt. My secrets were my comfort. Now, on this day, I was ready to leave my old life and old hurts behind. I’d heard people say they felt as if they were walking on air. On this day, I understood just...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
My Musing ~ YULE REGRET IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: Try as she might, Emmy once again gets involved in a murder investigation, this after promising she won’t. This well-written and fast-paced whodunit had a comfortable tone with crisp writing making it easy to follow the path the author has set for...
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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...
My Musing ~ Grave Word by Gerri Lewis
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a person of interest, Winter starts investigating and finds herself in precarious situations. The author did a great job presenting this whodunit with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along. I liked how this...
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New Releases ~ Week of January 18, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of January 18 – 24, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JANUARY 19 Bait the Devil by Winter Austin (Thriller) Dot Ybarra doesn’t...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
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 ~ Farewell Performance by Donna Huston Murray
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Farewell Performance, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 25, 2024 Publisher: Ravenhill Press Format: Print (June 4, 2024), Digital (June 25, 2024) Name of Series: Ginger Barnes,...
Cover Reveal ~ The Case of the Secretive Secretary by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the Cathy Ace’s mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 24, 2024 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: WISE Enquiries...
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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...
Sisters in Crime Podcast Interview with Dru Ann Love
A few months ago, I was invited by Julie Hennrikus to be a guest on the SinC Writer's Podcast. We had a great conversation about my reading and blogging foray in the crime fiction community. Click HERE to hear the conversation.
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
