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 ~ Emma Starrs by Cynthia Kuhn
Hello, everyone! My name is Emma Starrs, and I’m from Silvercrest, Colorado—a picturesque town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. My sister Lucy, our beloved Aunt Nora, and I work together at Starlit Bookshop, the family store. Officially, I plan and manage the...
Features
A Word With Larissa Reinhart
Why do you write the genre that you write?I like to read humorous mysteries, romantic comedies, and combinations of those two genres, particularly those set in the south. I figured if I write them, I won’t run out of books to read. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of...
Michael Corravan by Karen Odden *plus giveaway*
London, September 1878 I begin every morning by standing here on the dock behind the Wapping River Police Station, watching the boat traffic on the Thames because it’s usually a good indication of how the day will unfold. My old superintendent, Blair, had the same...
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 ~ Trouble On The Books by Essie Lang
Trouble On The Books by Essie Lang is the first book in the NEW "Castle Bookshop" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming March 13, 2019. Rookie bookstore owner Shelby Cox must hit the books to learn the ropes before she loses a killer in the...
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My Musing ~ Paw and Order by Diane Kelly
Paw and Order by Diane Kelly is the second book in the “Paw Enforcement” mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, December 2014 Police officer Megan Luz and her loyal K-9 partner Brigit are back on the beat—and under the gun—when the local rodeo show goes to the...
My Musing ~ Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander
Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander is the first book in the new “Bakeshop” mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Press, December 2014 Welcome to Torte—a friendly, small-town family bake shop where the treats are so good that, sometimes, it’s criminal. After...
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
