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A Word With Mary Anna Evans
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like crime fiction because it deals with big, important issues. If somebody commits murder, and that’s almost always the crime at the heart of a mystery, the...
An Excerpt from Never Nap in a Casket by J.W. Hodge
Looking at the dead woman draped over a Mercedes-Benz G-class shiny black steering wheel didn’t freak me out; I’m related to Cassandra Harrigan, the only female mortician in Portneuf Gap, Idaho. But another murder at my apartment complex had my anxiety meter soaring...
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A Word With Christina Romeril
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write what I love to read. Cozies have been one of my favorite genres to read since elementary, so it seemed a natural choice to begin my writing career with one. I love the whodunit aspect of cozies. Characters and setting...
A Day In My Life ~ Amira Cooper by Barbara Howard
My name is Amira Cooper. It’s nice to meet you. I’m on the bus on the way to Social Theory class. So please excuse me if my thoughts are a little disconnected when I write this. That’s actually very funny because I’m incredibly organized. People call me the Extreme...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ An Incantation of Cats by Clea Simon
An Incantation of Cats by Clea Simon is the second book in the "Witch Cats of Cambridge" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Polis Books, coming January 14, 2020. When two new clients seek Becca’s professional services, the fledgling witch detective is overjoyed. Finally,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Ripe for Murder by Carlene O'Neil
Ripe for Murder by Carlene O'Neil is the second book in the “Cypress Cove” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2016 From the author of One Foot in the Grape—a new full-bodied Cypress Cove mystery that is certain to delight, even if one wine lover is...
My Musing ~ Out of the Dying Pan by Linda Reilly
Out of the Dying Pan by Linda Reilly is the second book in the "Deep Fried" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2016 Revenge is set to sizzle in the tasty new Deep Fried Mystery from the author of Fillet of Murder. For Talia Marby, the sweet smell of...
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Releases
December 2018 Releases
Eight new series debut this month from Mary Lee Ashford, Maddie Day, Sarah Fox, Debra H. Goldstein, Meghan Scott Molin, M.B. Shaw, Clea Simon. *recently added LynDee Walker # # # # # # # # # # # December 1 The Frame-Up by Meghan Scott Molin (Golden Arrow) *new series*...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
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