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 ~ Erika Shawn-Wheatley by Claudia Riess
An editor at Art News magazine, I’m posing today as Ellie Silverman, budding artist studying in Paris and quartered in the back room at Madame Denise Fontaine’s upscale tattoo parlor on rue de Ponthieu. I’m dressed in a loose-fitting sweater, maxi skirt and high-top...
Features
Dimpna Wilde by Carlene O’Connor
Being a veterinarian in Ireland makes for busy and chaotic days. I’m Doctor Dimpna Wilde. Before my life imploded, I had a sweet enough life in Dublin. I raised my son Ben, and was content in my marriage to Niall, we worked long hours and I loved my furry clients— the...
Leila Khoury by Catherine Bruns
This time of year, there’s nothing quite so lovely as the fall foliage in Sugar Ridge, Vermont. People come from all over the Northeast to see the vibrant colors of yellow, orange and red that decorate my hometown. Leaf peepers is what we call them. They also pick...
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 ~ Sleuthing for the Weekend by Jennifer L. Hart
Sleuthing for the Weekend by Jennifer L. Hart is the third book in the "Mackenzie & Mackenzie PI" cozy mysteries series. Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing, March 5, 2019. It’s St. Patrick’s Day in Beantown, and Mackenzie Elizabeth Taylor needs the Luck of the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ With Baited Breath by Lorraine Bartlett
With Baited Breath by Lorraine Bartlett is the first book in the new “Lotus Bay” mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, January 2014 Tori Cannon and her grandfather, Herb, return from her grandmother’s funeral, and it’s with sadness that she learns the bait shop...
My Musing ~ Feta Attraction by Susannah Hardy
Feta Attraction by Susannah Hardy is the first book in the new “Greek to Me” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2015 Georgie Nikolopatos manages the Bonaparte House, a Greek restaurant and historic landmark in beautiful upstate New York rumored to...
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
