Features
A Day in My Life ~ Anastasia Livanitis by Lisa Troy
If you'd told me a year ago that I'd be spending my mornings arguing with a dead influencer, I'd have laughed and gone back to my desk. I had a good job then—editor at Faros Publishing, in Athens, where nobody crossed themselves when I walked past. For the past week,...
A Day in My Life ~ Robert (Bob) Calloway by Maggie Toussaint
Recently, I moved to St James Island in coastal Georgia for a fresh start. I love my new life, but I’m at the point where I need to mix my old life with my new one. My niece Angie and her daughter Gussie joined me on the island. Angie is helping at the Island Art...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Stefan Papadopoulos by GG Calpo
Fancy meeting you here. What’s that? You want to know more about me? There’s really not much to tell, you know. You say that’s not true? That I couldn’t possibly have coasted through seven decades of life and not accumulated stories. Hmmm…coasted is not quite the...
A Day in My Life ~ Cordelia West by A.M. Loweecey
Teaching isn't glamorous, but it has its moments. Like the time I derailed one of my summer college literature classes into a discussion of comparative traditions to avert the evil eye. The witches in the class offered to teach me spells to keep aggressive men off my...
Reviews
My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...
My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
Reviews
My Musing ~ EAT, DRINK, AND GET BURIED by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: A “hit and run” incident leads to the victim being a prime suspect in a murder and it’s up to Clare to put the pieces together to save this young man’s future. This was a fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until I knew...
My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ October 2026
Here is a list of over 110 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with eleven debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! OCTOBER 1 The Ferryman's Daughter by Yasmin...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Moonlighting" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for purchase. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: A Moonlighting Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ LURLEEN’S TALE OF LOVE AND MURDER by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format: Print, Digital...
Extras
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 220...
Extras
Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women edited by Kimberly Sullivan and Elaine Aucoin Schroller
In celebration of Women's Fiction Day (June 8, 2024), the Women's Fiction Writers Association recently released their anthology with 23 stories set in the years 1470 to 1970. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Women’s Fiction Book...
I’m an Anthony and Macavity Award Nominee by Dru Ann Love
This happened. . .again, two times. Winners will be announced in August.
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
