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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 ~ Lorraine Highsmith by Erica Ruth Neubauer
I wake up early. Not because I want to—because the sprinklers are on a timer and I’m not a monster who lets her lawn go to hell. You spend years cultivating prize-worthy roses and suddenly everyone thinks you’re eccentric instead of dedicated. Rude. This particular...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Marketta Davis by Arlene Kay
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Marketta Davis. What is your full name? Marketta Davis How old are you? 26 What is your profession? Artist and cosmetic entrepreneur. I’d hoped for artistic fame but resigned...
A Day in My Life ~ Paco and Molly LeSoto by Rosemary and Larry Mild
…Opening Chapter Molly left her two canes in the car and, instead, hooked her hand into the crook of Paco’s strong left arm, content that he would keep her steady and upright until they got through the supermarket door. Inside, Molly wedged herself onto one...
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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 ~ Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies at her café, Savvy starts looking into things to save her reputation and her business. This well-written drama was unputdownable quickly becoming a page-turner with its crisp writing and comfortable tone making it easy to...
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My Musing ~ Fondue or Die by Korina Moss
In Korina Moss’s Fondue or Die, the lazy, hazy, dairy days of summer are coming to a close in the Sonoma Valley. . . and so is someone’s life. The small town of Yarrow Glen’s neighbor, Lockwood, hosts an annual Labor Day weekend bash: Dairy Days. And Willa...
My Musing ~ Mystery in the Title by Ian Ferguson & Will Ferguson
From the bestselling authors of I Only Read Murder comes a sidesplitting mystery of epic movie-of-the-week proportions, featuring the unstoppable Miranda Abbott. Miranda Abbott, actor, will once again be a star. After a very long dry spell that followed her network...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 6, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 6 – 12, 2025 with six debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 8 How They Were Taken by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (Cozy Mystery) *first...
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 ~ Devil’s Snare edited by Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Devil’s Snare, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 8, 2024 Publisher: Crime Spell Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 4...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Killin’ Time in San Diego edited by Holly West
I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the Bouchercon 2023 mystery anthology, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 30, 2023Publisher: Down & Out BooksFormat: Print, DigitalGenre: Short Story AnthologyAuthor Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel
I am happy to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a brand new mystery series from Joyce Tremel, coming January 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 16, 2024Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Cider...
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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...
A Puzzling Logo
Love puzzles? The admin at Cozy Mystery Village on Facebook, created a puzzle of my logo. How long did it take you...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
