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 My Life ~ Gumbo the Peacock by Ellen Byron
Hey there, it’s Gumbo. My brother Jambalaya and I are the two peacocks you see chasing certain employees and guests around Bon Vee Culinary House Museum in New Orleans’ Garden District. People think that all we’re good for is fanning out our gorgeous feathers and...
Features
Viviana Valentine by Emily J. Edwards
Listen: it’s not always an easy sleep in New York City no matter the time of year, and in the summertime? That heat’ll get you. But my windowless room at Mrs. Svitlana Kovalenko’s Girls-Only Boarding house stays a pretty steady temp, so it’s a miracle that I manage to...
Camille Benson by Cordy Abbott *plus giveaway*
Waited4You Antiques Store Newsletter, No.01 “What can you say about Roberto Fratelli that hasn’t been said about dry weddings?” Really! Can you believe someone posted that on Waited4You’s Facebook page? (Alright, it was Opal, my best friend and the only woman captain...
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 ~ April Fools by Jess Lourey
April Fools by Jess Loury is the 12th book in the "Mira James" mystery series. Publisher: Toadhouse Books, coming April 1, 2019. Librarian Mira James has discovered at least one corpse a month for each of the eleven months she's lived in Battle Lake, Minnesota. With...
Reviews
My Musing ~ The Mad Catter by Kathi Daley
The Mad Catter by Kathi Daley is the second book in the "Whales and Tails" mystery series. Publisher: Kathi Daley Book, February 2015 When a cat named Alice comes into her life, Cait begins to suspect that Alice may hold the answers to the mystery surrounding the body...
My Musing ~ Dead Man Walker by Duffy Brown
Dead Man Walker by Duffy Brown is the fourth book in the "Consignment Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, February 2015 It’s springtime in Savannah, the azaleas and magnolias are in bloom, and Reagan Summerside’s consignment shop, the Prissy Fox, is...
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
