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Let’s Get to Know ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Emma Stewart sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Emma. What is your full name? Emma Jane Stewart. I don’t really put it out there often, because I think...
A Day in My Life ~ Eric Peterkin by Christopher Huang
From the journal of Eric Peterkin, dated 27 February 1925: I miss my Usual Armchair. The chief advantage of a job evaluating manuscripts for publication is that it can be done anywhere; and until two months ago, I’d do it from the comfort of an armchair in the...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Dean Erickson by Annie McEwen
Dean Erickson sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Dean. What is your full name? Dean Everett Erickson – My middle name is after my Grampa. How old...
A Day in My Life ~ Freddie Archer by Julie Mulhern
The ceiling fan has opinions this morning. Round and round it goes, thwacking the humid air with all the subtlety of a vaudeville drummer who’s lost the beat. Somewhere to my left, the oscillating fan has joined the chorus. Together, they form a percussion...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ Fog and Fury by Rachel Howzell Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a well-written and executed drama that quickly became unputdownable. I read this in one sitting. A solid mystery that I could not put down. Moving to a new town should have been more peaceful than leaving LA, but a missing dog and a dead...
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My Musing ~ A Matter of Life and Depths by K.B. Jackson
Murder has twisted them together…It’s bad enough that Kyrie Dawn had an affair and a son with Charlotte McLaughlin’s husband, then, following his death, sued Charlotte for the two-bedroom love nest he’d purchased on a private residence cruise ship. That cabin was...
My Musing ~ The Jig Is Up by Lisa Q. Mathews
Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene O’Connor and Paige Shelton. Single-mom and police chief’s daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 1, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 1 – 7, 2025 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 1 Homemaker by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare (Cozy Mystery) *first book...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Back in Black / Somewhere in the Night by Julie Mulhern
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next two books in the “Country Club Murder” mystery series, coming October/November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 29, 2024 Publisher: J&M Press Format: Digital (Print and Audio to...
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Cover Reveal ~ Death In A Bygone Hue by Susan Van Kirk
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Art Center” mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 6, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Art...
Cover Reveal ~ In the Wick of Time by Valona Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 17, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series:...
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Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud...
2019 Top Mystery Blog
In other news dru’s book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 50 Mystery Blogs and Websites For Mystery Lovers and Authors. dru’s book musings placed 27th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book...
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