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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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Liv Wilde by Lynda Allen
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Liv. What is your full name? Olivia Caroline Wilde. Everyone calls me Liv. I chose that nickname when I was twelve in honor of Liv Ullmann, who I thought was the height of...
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A Word With Iris March
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre your write? I have always loved mysteries. I was an avid Encyclopedia Brown reader as a kid. I wasn't inspired to write a mystery for a while though. Then, I read a cozy...
A Day in My Life ~ Rose MacGillivray by L.G. Reed
My name is Rose MacGillivray, and I thought retiring would be sipping a glass of good wine, reading a book, and watching the world go by. In the three months I’ve lived in Paso Robles, I haven’t done that at all. Watson, my sweet rescue mutt, is a scruffy little dog...
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 ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
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My Musing ~ Bait and Swiss by Korina Moss
Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In her latest adventure, Willa’s exes arrive in her new hometown causing havoc, especially when she becomes a suspect in a murder. I enjoyed this book with its cleverly plotted...
My Musing ~ Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry
Dru’s Short Musing: The author did a great job in staging this fun whodunit, that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. This well-written drama grabbed my attention immediately with the introduction of a varied and quirky cast of characters, each with...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 23, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 23 – 29, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 24 Murder at Midwinter Farm by Helena Dixon (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 ~ Death On Dickens Island by Allison Brook
Marilyn is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Caught In The Snare by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in "Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries," coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 1, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book #11 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron
I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a brand-new mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 23, 2024 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Golden Motel, Book #1 Genre:...
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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 Review ~ 2021
176 posts 94 posts 80 musings 52 posts 35 cover reveals and 58 authors introduced on the blog
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