Features
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...
A Day In My Life ~ Frances Sullivan (née Palmer) by Carmen Radtke
Have you ever felt like all your dreams have come true? I have! If you haven’t met me yet – I’m Frances Palmer – sorry, Sullivan, since my wedding. It’s heavenly being married to Jack, I have the kindest mother-in-law anyone could wish for, and staying with her and...
Features
Get To Know You ~ Callie Padget by Alicia Bessette
Callie sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can get to know her better. What is your full name? Calista Padget. No middle name. Short and sweet. How old are you? 39 What is your profession? Used to be a print journalist. Now...
Henny James by Judy Alter
Irene Foxglove is going to ruin my family Christmas in Texas and Charlie’s wedding—I just know it. She and her entourage are here in Fort Worth for the holiday, staying in the Stockyards. Imagine that: the diva and faux French chef who despises everything Texan in the...
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 ~ Paw of the Jungle by Diane Kelly
Paw of the Jungle by Diane Kelly is the eighth book in the "Paw Enforcement" cozy mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, coming November 26, 2019. Police officer Megan Luz and her K-9 partner in crime, Brigit, are on all fours as they try to solve their...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan
Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan is the seventh book in the "Mattie Winston" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, January 2016 Every fall, hunting season in Sorenson, Wisconsin, leads to some accidental injuries. Deputy coroner Mattie Winston just hopes the...
My Musing ~ Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly
Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly - Publisher: Minotaur Books, January 2016 After ten years away, Keeley Carpenter is excited to be back in Belfrey, the traditional English village hometown she fled as a shy teen, with a plan to reopen her father's neglected...
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Releases
October 2018 Releases
Seven new series debut this month from Tamara Berry, Lauren Elliott, Jody Holford, Holly Quinn, G.A. McKevett, Sara Rosett, Cathi Stoler. Download print copy here October 1 Very Merry Murder by Mary Angela (Professor Prather #3) Murder Becomes Mayfair by Jeffrey Eaton...
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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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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