Features

A Word With Kay Pritchett

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...

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A Word With Darlene Dziomba

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I was at Bouchercon Toronto, listening to a panel of authors who each had a protagonist in a dog-related profession. I was volunteering at a no-kill animal...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra

Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...

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My Musing ~ Gone in the Night by Joanna Schaffhausen

Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In the latest exploits, Annalisa’s brother has a request…prove a fellow inmate is innocent of his crime. To do this, Annalisa must let Nick, who arrested the inmate, know that...

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My Musing ~ Sheer Window by Diane Vallere

In this Thanksgiving twist on Rear Window, a seemingly ordinary holiday gathering takes a dark turn when a squabble across the street turns into something deadly… When a freak accident sidelines klutzy fabric store owner Polyester Monroe, she’s destined to enjoy...

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New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of July 27, 2025

Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 27 – August 2, 2025 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 28 The Only Way is Burglary by Lou Collins (Cozy Mystery) Just...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron

I love this author’s works and it gives me great pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Golden Motel” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 29, 2025 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson

I’ve been reading and enjoying this series since the beginning and I’m so delighted to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in Denise Swanson’s mystery series, coming August 2023. Publication Date: August 22, 2023Format: Print, DigitalName of Series:...

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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...

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2020 dru’s book musings recap

195 Day In The Life posts 126 Get To Know You posts 116 musings 73 authors introduced52 weekly releases 40 cover reveals 12 monthly releases all published on dru’s book...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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