Features
A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Word With Lila Blake
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mysteries because they let you ask big questions in a very readable way. Who gets to belong? What do people hide? What happens when a community is forced to...
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A Day in My Life ~ Taylor Hunter by CB Wilson
“Good girl” is not exactly what you say when your mini dachshund trots home alone from a walk with your fourteen-year-old nieces and drops a velvet pouch in your lap. Especially when the pouch contains an eight-carat flawless red diamond, known as the Red Tear of...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Molly Green by Iris March
Molly Green 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 Molly. What is your full name? Molly Anne Green How old are you? I’ll be 32 soon. What is your profession?...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ CAUGHT ON CAMERA by Kara Lacey
Dru’s Short Musing: Does finding a body make you a prime suspect? It does if you’re Bobbie Brooks who is determined to clear her name by starting her own investigation with assistance from her friends. This was a well-written whodunit with a comfortable tone that I...
Reviews
My Musing ~ The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a conundrum of personalities that take over this drama where one hand doesn’t know what the other hand is doing thus creating havoc in all situations. The author did a very good job in telling this fast-paced and action-packed narrative...
My Musing ~ Bait and Swiss by Korina Moss
Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In her latest adventure, Willa’s exes arrive in her new hometown causing havoc, especially when she becomes a suspect in a murder. I enjoyed this book with its cleverly plotted...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of December 14, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of December 14 – 20, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! DECEMBER 15 These Crooked Things by Ellen Byerrum (Historical Mystery...
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 ~ Death Of A Shady Shrink by Mary Kennedy
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Talk Radio” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 28, 2025 Format: Digital Name of Series: Talk Radio Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron
I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a brand-new mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 23, 2024 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Golden Motel, Book #1 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Molten Death by Leslie Karst
I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the first book in a new mystery series by Leslie Karst, coming April 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 2, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Orchid Isle, Book #1 Genre: Cozy...
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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...
Guest post ~ Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers
I am honored to be invited to do a guest post for Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers, the blog of Anastasia Pollack, crafts editor, and reluctant amateur sleuth by author Lois Winston. Today, I’m talking about how a craft mirrors a mystery novel which has a beginning,...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
