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Let’s Get To Know ~ Theodosia Browning by Laura Childs
Theodosia 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 her. What is your full name? My name is Theodosia Regina Browning. I’m actually named after Theodosia...
A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Mullaley by Hilary U. Cohen
Good morning – I’m Maggie Mullaley. I’m the charter boat chef and first mate for Andiamo, a real beauty of a sailboat. Right now, I’m sitting in her cockpit, sipping my coffee as dawn breaks over Admiralty Bay. One of my favorite moments of the day. The sky...
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A Day in My Life ~ Cordelia West by Lyla Lane
I’m Cordelia West and I am, or at least I was, a librarian in Dallas, Texas. That is until my Aunt Penelope passed away, leaving me the sole owner of the Chickadee Motel. A bit of a surprise, considering I didn’t even know I had an Aunt Penelope. Her trust came...
A Day In My Life ~ Angie Hepler by Terry Odell
A day in my life? You’re asking me? What a change. Everything’s usually about Gordon, my husband. I’m Angie Mead, now Angie Mead-Hepler. I live in Mapleton, which is a small town in Colorado. Don’t bother looking; you’ll never find it on a map. I’m part owner of a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
My Musing ~ TELL-TALE TREATS by Jennifer J. Chow
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name. This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along...
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My Musing ~ WRECK YOUR HEART by Lori Rader-Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Everything that could happen to a person does in the name of Dahlia Devine, as her role in discovery who she is, is fraught with the unexpected and it will take an understanding of who she is to come out of it alive in this complex tale that...
My Musing ~ THE HINDENBURG SPY by L.A. Chandlar
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a solid and well-written drama during the 1930s featuring Lane and her exploits. The mystery was nicely executed with a suspenseful nature and intrigue as I had to know the outcome of who was doing what to whom and will they succeed. The...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of February 22, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 22 – 28, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 23 Murder at Sea by Helena Dixon (Historical Mystery 1930s)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ SÉANCE AND SENSIBILITY by Maureen Klovers
Check out the cover reveal for the next book in the “Rita Calabrese” culinary mystery, coming in February 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 14, 2026 Name of Series: A Rita Calabrese Culinary Cozy Mystery, Book 7 Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Tossing Seas by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in "Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries," coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 27, 2026 Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book #12 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Embroidered Lies and Alibis by Lois Winston
This is one of my favorite series and an author I admire. Lois' books are both entertaining and engaging and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Anastasia Pollack Crafting" mystery series, coming February 2026 and now up...
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 ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 220...
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Anthony Award For Best Short Story
I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in the "Happiness Is a Warm Gun: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of The Beatles" edited by Josh Pachter. And... We won an Anthony Award For...
Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women edited by Kimberly Sullivan and Elaine Aucoin Schroller
In celebration of Women's Fiction Day (June 8, 2024), the Women's Fiction Writers Association recently released their anthology with 23 stories set in the years 1470 to 1970. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Women’s Fiction...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
