Features
A Day in My Life ~ Vicky Casey by Vicki Delany
I’ve done it! I’ve actually done it! I’d hoped, of course, that my dream would come true, and I worked so hard to achieve it. But still that little voice in the back of my head kept telling me I was wasting my time But I wasn’t and it’s now actually a thing. A...
A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Emily Fyne by Ginger Bolton
Emily Fyne 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 Emily. What is your full name? Emily Fyne. How old are you? I’m in my thirties, but let’s not get specific....
A Word With Tracy O’Shields
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always loved mysteries. When my sister and I were little, she would dress up like Sherlock Holmes—the Basil Rathbone version—and we'd make up mysteries to...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO DEATH & DECEIT by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: In the latest adventures with Harry and Emma, they get involved when a friend is scammed out of their livelihood. Scammers beware because Harry and Emma are on the case. This engaging read had me immediately immersed in all that was happening in...
My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...
Reviews
My Musing ~ TAKE HART by Jamie Parker Stickle
Dru’s Short Musing: A missing mother propels Corey to look further than what the police are doing and, in the process, finds herself in the crosshairs of something nefarious. This was a nice drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
My Musing ~ ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When his friend is murdered, Dee’s dad, Sam, wants her to find the killer. Ellen Byron continues to bring a solid and well-plotted whodunit that I could not put down until the last page was read. The drama was nicely executed with crisp writing and...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 16, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 16 – 22, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 17 Delusional by James Patterson and James O. Born (Political...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ THE BATHING BOX MURDERS by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the sixth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming August 2026. Preorders coming soon. Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE ALCHEMIST OF ALL HALLOWS EVE by Gigi Pandian
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Gigi Pandian’s mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery, Book 10 Genre: Cozy Mystery - Cozy Fantasy -...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE LIGHTHOUSE by Maddie Day
Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cozy Capers Book Group" mystery series, coming February 2027 and now up for...
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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...
Kensington Giveaway 2025
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners will receive a signed copy of PUZZLE ME A MURDER by Roz Noonan Empathetic to a fault, librarian Alice Pepper always had a natural talent for figuring out people and puzzles in the small Oregon town of West Hazel. But as a...
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Macavity 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 the Macavity Award For...
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 Best...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
