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A Word With Autumn Jordon
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always love puzzles of any sort. I have dozens of puzzle-me apps on my phone, so moving into the mystery genre was inevitable. How did you come up with your...
A Day in My Life ~ Kate Rowan by Vanessa Westermann
As I settle back against my pillows, I feel a twinge of guilt. I should be reading a new release for the bookstore’s newsletter. Crime fiction has always been my go-to in a reading slump, but reality broke my heart and there’s nothing like Jane Austen to heal it. A...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Casey Carson by Cindy Goyette
Casey Carson sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Casey. What’s your full name? Casey Carson. My parents couldn’t agree on a middle name, so they didn’t give me one. How old are you?...
A Day in My Life ~ Cinder
by Elizabeth de Veer
Resident of Bowmore House, the keeper of the fires I have always been drawn to fires. I lose myself watching flames dance around crackling, spitting wood, while wisps of smoke curl and disappear into the sky. Even when we had servants, I took pleasure in stirring the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ THE WRITE WAY TO DIE by Beth Prentice
Dru’s Short Musing: At a writer’s retreat a murder should occur on the page, not at the retreat and when her friend appeared to be one of the suspects, Aubrey just had to investigate. Beth Prentice has done it again by delivering another solid whodunit that I could...
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My Musing ~ The Library Game by Gigi Pandian
Dru’s Short Musing: A murder mystery party goes awry when a murder does happen in the latest escapade with Tempest Raj. What a wonderful tale with Tempest and her friends investigating a murder and it’s what they uncover that drives this well-written book that I could...
My Musing ~ Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
Dru’s Short Musing: In their latest caper, the dynamic duo finds themselves involved with their neighbor in this hilarious, unputdownable drama that will leave you wanting more. A body is found on the grounds of their neighbor Mrs. Haggerty and when Steve become a...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 19, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 19 –25, 2025 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 20 Candy Canes and Crimes by Lisa Siefert (Cozy Mystery) Ava Decker...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ Vanishing Into The 100% Dark by Amber Royer
On the blog today is the cover reveal for the next book in the “Bean to Bar” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 4, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Bean to Bar Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Molten Death by Leslie Karst
I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the first book in a new mystery series by Leslie Karst, coming April 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 2, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Orchid Isle, Book #1 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ My Old Kentucky Homicide by Gin Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a new mystery series, coming January 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 9, 2024 Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Bourbon B&B, Book...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
A Year In Review ~ 2021
176 posts 94 posts 80 musings 52 posts 35 cover reveals and 58 authors introduced on the blog
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
