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A Day in My Life ~ Peg Turnbull by Laurien Berenson
I’ve always been an early riser. When I was younger, it was because I needed to let my dogs outside. Or I was on my way to a dog show. Now that I’m in my seventies, it’s because I don’t sleep much anymore. When the sun rises, so do I. That’s actually a benefit because...
A Day in My Life ~ Kelsey Hendricks by Kim Harrington
When faced with a drastic life change, some people reinvent themselves. A friend of mine got bangs after a breakup. Another went blonde after she got laid off. I, Kelsey Hendricks, moved from Boston to Christmasville. It’s a cozy little tourist town in Maine where we...
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Author Showcase ~ Can The Setting In A Novel Be As Important As A Character? by Sheila Hansberger
Yes, absolutely! If a reader is to be fully immersed in the story, the author must pull him in with words that paint a picture of the surroundings. Before writing Runaway Artist, I knew the direction the story would take, and I knew where it would begin: Beverly...
A Day in My Life ~ Emma Stockton by Michelle L. Cullen
A year ago, my daily activities looked completely different from today. I’ve gone from being an ICU nurse, to caregiver, to international healthcare consultant, to a researcher at a biopharmaceutical lab. Maybe this constant shifting is a cusp thing. Given my...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE MOVIES by Alicia Malone
Dru’s Short Musing: When a dead man is found in her theater on opening night, Audrey begins an investigation to save her business. If you are a movie buff, you will enjoy this evenly paced whodunit with nods to classic movie references throughout. The writing and...
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...
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My Musing ~ APPLE PIES AND POISONED LIES AT CIDER FALLS FESTIVE by Traci Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: Going home to reassess her life finds Macki a prime suspect when a competitor is found dead with Macki standing over her dead body holding her pastry knife. This fast-paced and well-written whodunit quicky became a page-turner as I had to know who...
My Musing ~ A PINCH OF ASSAULT by Misty Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: Meeting her boyfriend’s mother (Dot) at a retirement community sounds perfect, until they find a dead body. And of course, Jax is ready along with Dot to solve this murder. This was a cleverly written whodunit where I was immediately immersed in...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 6, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 6 – 12, 2026. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 7 Madame Pompette Helps the Haunted by Libby Castle (Cozy Mystery) As autumn comes to...
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 ~ ESSENTIALS OF HOMICIDE by Kim Davis
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Aromatherapy Apothecary" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
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Cover Reveal ~ LURLEEN’S TALE OF LOVE AND MURDER by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format: Print, Digital...
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:...
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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
