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A Day in My Life ~ Rainbow Sanderson by Margaret Mizushima
I love the early morning! I’m Rainbow Sanderson, and I work for the Timber Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Timber Creek, Colorado. I live outside of town in a log cabin on the edge of the creek that the town and county are named for. I rise before dawn, write in...
A Word With Wendy Church
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? For reasons I’m not ready to explore within myself, I really enjoy crime stories. I watched every episode of Law and Order – all iterations – when I was in graduate...
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A Day in My Life ~ Detective Sam Roma by Sandra J. Cady
Exhausted from a long day yesterday with a new murder, I will myself out of bed almost stepping on our new pup, Jack. I give him a few scratches behind the ears. There’s something special about Jack. I’ll figure it out eventually. My mom, Laura, decided to get a dog...
A Day in My Life ~ Don Virtue by Libby Klein
Whoa. Calm down, dude. Yes, I am that Don Virtue. I’m happy to give you an autograph, but I can only sign things above the waist. My daughter, Layla, used to be a cop and she’s a stickler for indecent exposure or whatever. Butts. Apparently they’re a crime now....
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My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
My Musing ~ DEATH ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
Dru’s Short Musing: When a family member becomes the prime suspect in a local murder, Delia knows what she has to do and learning about the history of Dickens Island will unearth secrets left behind in this whodunit. Coming back home to reconnect with her son and help...
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My Musing ~ Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
In this atmospheric southern cozy debut, Madeline Brimley returns to the bookstore she inherited, discovering that small towns hold deadly secrets. Madeline Brimley left small town Georgia many years ago to go to college and pursue her dreams on the stage. Her...
My Musing ~ Scotzilla by Catriona McPherson
Lexy's wedding becomes a crime scene when a murderer dares to strike on her big day in this superbly plotted and wickedly funny cozy. Lexy Campbell is about to put her bridezilla tendencies to one side to tie the knot with her beau Taylor in Cuento. The Last Ditch...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 19, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 19 –25, 2025 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 20 Candy Canes and Crimes by Lisa Siefert (Cozy Mystery) Ava Decker...
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ Cold Query by Ivanka Fear
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ivanka Fear’s mystery series, coming January 2025. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: January 29, 2025 Format: Digital, Print Name of Series: A Blue Water Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery Author...
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Cover Reveal ~ Murder In Masquerade by Mary Winters
I’m happy to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Winter’s mystery series, coming February 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 20, 2024Publisher: Penguin Random HouseFormat: Print, Digital, AudioName of Series: Lady of...
Cover Reveal ~ The Witless Protection Program by Maria DiRico
I am a huge fan of Ellen’s work and I’m so thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in Maria DiRico’s mystery series, coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 26, 2024Publisher: Kensington BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName...
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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...
Special Report: Street Teams
I recently attended the MURDER AND MAYHEM CHICAGO 2020 conference, virtually. It was recorded and is available HERE until the end of March. You should definitely listen to the recording as you will learn much about the crime fiction community that I am happy to be a...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
