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 ~ Ria Stiles by Karen Grose
Most days I wake up early to watch my husband sleep. The morning sun filtering through the bedroom blinds highlights auburn streaks in his thinning brown hair. Although I want to run my fingertips through the ends, I don’t touch it. He’s calm. Peaceful. Content. His...
Features
A Word With Barb Goffman
Why do you write the genre that you write?Since the type of crime stories I write range from cozy to noir (though more often on the lighter side of the scale because I love making people laugh and smile), I'm going to define my genre as short stories. They're all I...
Trudy, Just Trudy by Mary Keliikoa *plus giveaway*
Role: Sheriff Jax Turner’s right-hand gal Ever hear the expression herding cats? Well, that pretty much sums up my job when it comes to managing Sheriff Jax Turner and his deputies at the Misty Pines’ Sheriff Station. There’s not much that happens in the station, or...
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 ~ Sprinkled in Malice by Catherine Bruns
Sprinkled in Malice by Catherine Bruns is the seventh book in the "Cookies & Chance" culinary cozy mystery series. Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing, March 12, 2019. Spring has officially arrived, and while the weather outside may still be frightful, Sally...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook
Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook is a prequel novella to the “Biscuit Bowl Food Truck” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2015 After quitting her job, the first thing Zoe Chase has to do is to drive out to the swamp to see her Uncle Saul. He still has the...
My Musing ~ Nun Too Soon by Alice Loweecey
Nun Too Soon by Alice Loweecey is the first book in the new “Giulia Driscoll” humorous mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, January 2014 [Note: Read more about Giulia Falcone-Driscoll’s backstory in the three previously release novels from the “Falcone &...
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
