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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 ~ Mackenzie Bardine by Dana Mentink
For security reasons I don’t usually give out my full name. There are people who would be paid well to do me harm, you see. You can call me Zee, if you’d like. My life is dangerous because I’m after a dangerous man…a drug kingpin named Bullseye who took my brother...
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A Word With P.M. Raymond
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Because I write across genres, there are many creative funnels that got me to this place. I grew up reading Encyclopedia Brown and, on the other end of the...
A Day in My Life ~ Louis Renfrew by Anne Louise Bannon
It was the week before Thanksgiving in 1989 when Niles Landry, formerly of the U.S. Army, called me for a job. I’m a grifter, also known as a small-time con man. How I got into the game is easy. My dad was a grifter. How I got into grifting for the United States...
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...
My Musing ~ Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder by Melinda Mullet
Dru’s Short Musing: Being a ghostwriter meant Maeve could kill at will, but when she becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, all bets are off as she searches for a killer, before they strike out at her. This fast-paced and intriguing whodunit was...
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My Musing ~ Rockin’ Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews
Bells are ringing and alarms are sounding in Donna Andrews’ latest cheery addition in the New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow series. Meg’s sister-in-law, Delaney, is pregnant. Since her due date is on or around Christmas Day, this is putting a bit...
My Musing ~ The Night Woods by Paula Munier
The sixth Mercy Carr Mystery in which Mercy and Elvis must prove the innocence of a new friend accused of murder. Record snow and sleet and rain are pummeling Vermont and a wild boar has escaped from an exclusive hunting club nearby—but that won’t stop a very...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 29, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 29 – July 5, 2025 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 30 The Widows’ Guide to Skulduggery by Amanda Ashby (Cozy...
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 ~ Save The Fate by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Karnes’ mystery series, coming October 2024 and is now on sale. Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Wedding Planner,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Deadly Game by Laraine Stephens
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the third book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 6, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: The Reggie da Costa MysteriesNumber...
Cover Reveal ~ The Case of the Uninvited Undertaker by Cathy Ace
I’m so honored to be hosting the cover reveal for the next book in Cathy’s Ace’s mystery series, coming July 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 24, 2023Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd.Format: Print, DigitalName of Series: WISE...
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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 New Venture ~ BOLO*Musings
As a result of a collaborative effort between dru’s book musings and Kristopher Zgorski’s BOLO Books, we have launched the BOLO*Musings YouTube channel, where we will spotlight a few books in the crime fiction community. This will not replace our blog...
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2024 Anthony Award
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