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A Day in My Life ~ Sheriff’s Deputy Jedidiah “JW” Whatley by Olivia Matthews
Like most of the people in Peach Coast, Georgia, I was born and raised in this town. Others were only raised here. And then there’s Marvella “Marvey” (Pronounced “marVAY.”) Harris. She moved here at the beginning of the year– nine months ago, now– from New York City....
A Day in My Life ~ Raven Burns by Faye Snowden
I’m a homicide detective who sends a prayer up every time I approach a body in my small, crime-ridden hometown of Byrd’s Landing, Louisiana. “Please don’t let it be anybody I know,” I ask the universe. My prayers are seldom granted. I usually keep it together by...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Grace Adair by Nikki Knight
Grace Adair sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Grace. What is your full name? Grace Anne MacInnes Adair How old are you? 41 What is your profession? Full-time suburban mom,...
A Day in My Life ~ Ellie Hamlin by Sylvie Kurtz
How does that saying go? Man plans and God laughs. My husband Harlan, Brighton, New Hampshire’s Chief of Police, was all set to retire and for the first time in our life, we would enjoy traveling. As you can guess, that didn’t work out. My sister-in-law Page owns the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE GRAPEVINE by Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson
Dru’s Short Musing: In this well-written tour de force, the authors delivered a complex and riveting drama that quickly became a page-turner as I could not put this book down. Lou’s search for her missing daughter is all-consuming as she hopes she gets some answers....
My Musing ~ WHISKEY BUSINESS by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: The author blends the art of creating cocktails and the magic of what reading brings in this delightfully engaging whodunit that immediately had me immersed in all aspects in this new cozy series. This is a well-executed whodunit with crisp writing...
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My Musing ~ Echo by Tracy Clark
From the award-winning author of Hide and Fall comes a taut tale of renegade justice and long-awaited resolution, bringing the thrilling Detective Harriet Foster series to a heart-stopping conclusion. Hardwicke House, home to Belverton College’s exclusive Minotaur...
My Musing ~ The Case of the Beguiling Brooch by Terry Ambrose
A cryptic message from the dead. An art world full of shadows. Two mysteries intertwine. Don't miss this exciting second book in the Beachtown Detective Agency series. Private Eye Jade Cavendish thought she was just attending another somber funeral, paying respects to...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 31, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 31 – September 6, 2025 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 31 Below the Wisteria Veil by Veronica Mixon (Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE WITH THE STEELY GAZE by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in the “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 13, 2026 Series: A Cait Morgan Mystery, Book 16 Genre: Traditional Mystery, Female Sleuth Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Elevator Ride by Bethany Maines
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW rom-com mystery trilogy, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2025 Publisher: Blue Zephyr Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Valkyrie Brothers...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the first book in Sydney Leigh’s mystery series, coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 5, 2024Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print (March 19), DigitalName of Series: Hudson Valley...
Cover Reveal ~ Cheap Trills by Wendall Thomas
This is one of my favorite series and I am so excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Wendall Thomas’ mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 30, 2023Publisher: Beyond the Page PublishingFormat: Print,...
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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 👉...
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 musings
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