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 Word With Deborah J Ledford
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve loved reading darker themed literature ever since I can remember reading. My tastes later turned more to literary fiction, but the alure of a crime to be...
Features
Kate Fitzhugh by Sarah Osborne *plus giveaway*
Hi. I’m Kate, the youngest member of the Old Dames Protection Agency (ODPA). I’m in my forties, half the age it takes to be a full-fledged member of the organization. Flo Wellington is the founder, and I was hired by Flo’s father before he died to look after her....
A Word With Karen Odden
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write mysteries because I can create life-and-death stakes for a character that also gesture to life-and-death stakes for a culture. Mysteries are about justice and truth; and I think the difficulties of finding justice in a...
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 ~ One Potato, Two Potato, Dead by Lynn Cahoon
One Potato, Two Potato, Dead by Lynn Cahoon is the third book in the “Farm-to-Fork” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, March 19, 2019. Angie Turner’s restaurant, The County Seat, is conveniently located near a first-class farmers market—so her menu is...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Photoplay by Hallie Ephron
Photoplay by Hallie Ephron is the prequel to Night Night, Sleep Tight. Publisher: Witness Impulse, February 10, 2015 Duane Foley thought shooting movie star Bunny Nichol's glamorous Hollywood party was going to be just another job. All the A-listers will be there, of...
My Musing ~ Played by the Book by Lucy Arlington
by the Book by Lucy Arlington is the fourth book in the “Novel Idea” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, February 2015 The New York Times bestselling Novel Idea Mysteries make their return with Lila Wilkins, literary agent and “murder magnet,” planning a...
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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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
