Features
A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
A Day In Her Life ~ Phee Mahoney by Twist Phelan
I finished SNOWED during the first year of the pandemic, channeling my inner twelve-year-old. It’s the debut novel in the Phee Mahoney Adventure Mystery series. Spy aficionada Ophelia (Phee) Mahoney lives in Bristlecone, a small town in the foothills of Denver....
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Shay Myers by Lauren Elliott
Shay sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Hi there, my full name is Shayleigh Myers or Shay, as my friends and family call me. However, here’s a little known...
Author Showcase ~ Festive Mayhem 3: New Mystery and Crime Fiction Stories and Reissued Holiday Favorites
Thank you, Dru Ann, for hosting us for the third year in a row! This year’s anthology features four brand-new stories, two reissued favorites from the first Festive Mayhem, and one reprinted story not published in either 2020’s Festive Mayhem or 2021’s Festive Mayhem...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis is the 12th book in the “Domestic Diva” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming April 30, 2019. In New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis’s new Domestic Diva mystery, Old Town’s annual Pie Festival...
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My Musing ~ Swan Dive by Kendel Lynn
Swan Dive by Kendel Lynn is the third book in the “Elliott Lisbon” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, March 2015 It’s Opening Night at the Ballantyne Foundation’s production of The Nutcracker, but it’s curtains for the Sugar Plum Fairy. When her body is found...
My Musing ~ Side Trip to Kathmandu by Marie Moore
Side Trip to Kathmandu by Marie Moore is the third book in the “Sidney Marsh” murder mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, March 2015 Sidney Marsh's job as a New York travel agent is on the line. On her last two tours, she and her colleague Jay ended up smack in the...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
