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 ~ Emily Dalle by Sydney Leigh
I love the smell of coffee in the morning. Although for me, it’s usually mixed with the hot breath of Murray, my 100-pound mutt. He hasn’t learned the subtleties of personal space. Sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s try that again. Hi, my name’s Emily Dalle....
Features
Trudell Becket by Dorothy St. James
“Fiction reveals truths that reality obscures.” ~ Ralph Wando Emerson That quote pretty much sums up my life. I live for the tales and the truths that are whispered in the pages of my favorite books. As a librarian, I’ve made books my vocation. It was a purposeful...
Ellie Christie by Ann Claire
Hi, everyone. I’m Ellie Christie, and oh my, what a day to introduce myself. Just last night, my older sister Meg and I witnessed something awful. We were on the gondola and. . . Wait. Maybe I should clarify. Not a Venetian gondola. A ski gondola, your own glass...
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 ~ You Fit the Pattern by Jane Haseldine
You Fit the Pattern by Jane Haseldine is the fourth book in the "Julia Gooden" suspense series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming March 26, 2019. In this gritty, riveting new novel, Detroit reporter Julia Gooden tracks down a serial killer—only to realize she has...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Snoop to Nuts by Elizabeth Lee
Snoop to Nuts by Elizabeth Lee is the second book in the “Nut House” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2015 Lindy Blanchard’s family pecan farm is known county-wide, but it’s the goodies her grandmother sells at their store, the Nut House, that...
My Musing ~ In Hot Water by J.J. Cook
In Hot Water by J.J. Cook is the third book in the “Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2014 Sweet Pepper, Tennessee, has the world’s hottest and sweetest peppers—as well as a ghost that cooks and a fire chief who fights...
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
