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Let’s Get to Know ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Emma Stewart 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 Emma. What is your full name? Emma Jane Stewart. I don’t really put it out there often, because I think...
A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Mullaley by Hilary U. Cohen
Good morning – I’m Maggie Mullaley. I’m the charter boat chef and first mate for Andiamo, a real beauty of a sailboat. Right now, I’m sitting in her cockpit, sipping my coffee as dawn breaks over Admiralty Bay. One of my favorite moments of the day. The sky...
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A Day in the Life ~ Yesenia Ubeda Goldstein by Neil S. Plakcy
My name is Yesenia Ubeda Goldstein. In the Spanish manner, I tack my mother’s maiden name onto my father’s to acknowledge my full Cuban-Jewish heritage. Six months ago, my days revolved around teaching food-tradition seminars, grading papers, and answering endless...
Behind the Scenes ~ Lucky, Familiar Extraordinaire by C.A. Phipps
If you’ve read A Wish Too Late, you probably think Patience O’Reilly is the real star of the show. Sure, she’s the white witch with the kind heart and the mysterious sparkle, but let’s not forget who’s been trotting beside her through every twist, turn, and...
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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...
My Musing ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: The gold rush is on at the Murder Motel… As well as the discovery of a dead body. To protect her business and reclaim her motel from being called “Murder Motel”, Dee starts looking for the person responsible. I love the writing style with its...
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My Musing ~ Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson
Benjamin Stevenson returns with a Christmas addition to his bestselling, “deviously good fun” (Nita Prose), Ernest Cunningham mysteries. Unwrap all the Christmas staples: presents, family, an impossible murder or two, and a deadly advent calendar of clues. If...
My Musing ~ In The Blink Of A Pie by Catherine Bruns
USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns is back with the third installment in the “delightfully sweet” Maple Syrup Mysteries, transporting readers back to the cozy town of Sugar Ridge, Vermont, where things are bound to go from sweet, to sour....
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New Releases ~ Week of July 13, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 13 – 19, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 14 Paws On The Ground by Riley Blake (Cozy Mystery) Liddy Leopold is...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ The Tell-Tale Homicide by Daphne Silver
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Rare Books” cozy mystery series, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Rare Books,...
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Cover Reveal ~ Wedding Bride And Doom by Mary Karnes
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Wedding Planner” mystery series, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 22, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series:...
Cover Reveal ~ Deep Roots by Sung J. Woo
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the second book in Sung J. Woo’s mystery series, coming September 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 5, 2023Publisher: Agora BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Siobhan O’BrienNumber in...
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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...
Going Virtual
Due to the 2020 pandemic, in-person activities have either gone by the wayside or are being held virtual. For an introvert like myself, I miss the occasional foray to various cities to meet authors or to a local bookstore for a book launch. I posted an article on...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
