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A Day In My Life ~ Kate Ludlow by Mary Karnes
Today is one of my favorite days in my wedding world. I am going wedding dress shopping with one of my spring brides. I love the magical moment when a woman looks in the mirror at her image in ‘the dress,’ and sees not herself, but a bride. I feel so lucky when I...
Get To Know ~ Aunt Edna by Rosalie Spielman
Aunt Edna sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Edna Harrington. Tessa always makes fun of my middle name, so I'm gonna keep...
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A Day In My Life ~ Elizabeth Nelson by Barbara Howard
Occupation: Foreign Correspondent The alarm blares at 5:30 AM, jarring me from another restless night of unanswered questions about the Ohio Valley Aggregates Corporation. I force myself out of bed, padding barefoot across the worn linoleum floor of Uncle Leo's...
A Day In My Life ~ Aurelia Escalante by Sharon Short
One might understandably think that living and working year-round on a tiny, remote island in Lake Erie would be dull. But for me, living and working on Trouble Island is both a refuge and a terror. I’m Aurelia Escalante (not my actual name if I’m being...
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My Musing ~ Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
In this atmospheric southern cozy debut, Madeline Brimley returns to the bookstore she inherited, discovering that small towns hold deadly secrets. Madeline Brimley left small town Georgia many years ago to go to college and pursue her dreams on the stage. Her...
My Musing ~ Death at the Scottish Broch by Rose Kerr
Dr. Mia Reid arrives on the Isle of Skye for a summer dig. She learns her friend and trusted colleague, Dr. Ethan Carter, is dead and valuable artifacts are missing. Interpol agent and Mia’s former lover, Luke Forbes, is working the case with the police. They...
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My Musing ~ A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke
Death is only the beginning in Olivia Blacke's A New Lease on Death, a darkly funny supernatural mystery that introduces an unlikely crime-solving duo. Ruby Young's new Boston apartment comes with all the usual perks. Windows facing the brick wall of the next-door...
My Musing ~ Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley
Sleep in Heavenly Pizza is the fourth book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and her kitty companion, Butterball, get into the holiday spirit as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin hosts the nation’s...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ December 2024
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with six debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst
I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the...
Cover Reveal ~ Angel City Beat edited by Barb Goffman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the Sisters In Crime Los Angeles anthology, coming December 2024. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: December 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Anthology...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Devil’s Snare edited by Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Devil’s Snare, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 8, 2024 Publisher: Crime Spell Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 4...
Cover Reveal ~ Save The Fate by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Karnes’ mystery series, coming October 2024 and is now on sale. Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Wedding Planner,...
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2024 Best Mystery Blog
In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the...
Mystery KensiCon East 2024
Join Kensington Books and Jabberwocky Books for Mystery KensiCon in Groveland, MA! When: May 18, 2024, from 10AM-3PM EST Where: Langley-Adams Library 185 Main Street Groveland, MA 01834 Event: All day panels, book sales, author signings, and raffles! Authors...
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Me, A Published Author by Dru Ann Love
Did you know that I'm a published author? Yes, I collaborated with Kristopher Zgorski (BOLO Books) on a short story for the HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of the Beatles edited by Josh Pachter, title "Ticket To Ride." Do you read short...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #10
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners of two Catie Murphy signed books: DEAD IN DUBLIN DEATH ON THE GREEN To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what is your favorite genre and why. The books will be shipped directly from the...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
