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A Day in My Life ~ Liz Pond by Jenni Stand
My sneakers hit the concrete with a thud as I began my run. Early morning was the best time to run on the historic San Antonio River Walk, with the lack of tourists and cooler temps. “Hi, Liz!” a deep voice called out. I turned toward the river and saw one of the...
A Word With Iris March
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre your write? I have always loved mysteries. I was an avid Encyclopedia Brown reader as a kid. I wasn't inspired to write a mystery for a while though. Then, I read a cozy...
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A Day in My Life ~ Cynthia Rhodes by Nicole Glover
The last question from the student, had Cynthia filling the chalkboard with equations as she explained the alternative trajectory the rocket could have taken if it pivoted at a slightly acute angle. Because she had ran out of space, she hovered a few feet in the air...
A Day in My Life ~ Alice Rhodes by Mollie Ann Cox
I know not what this world is becoming. I’m not naive, for I’ve seen more sadness and loss than most, I reckon. But it’s difficult to make sense of it when it hits the young–and one of your own, at that. We prepare ourselves when men go off to war, no matter the age....
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My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: The gold rush is on at the Murder Motel… As well as the discovery of a dead body. To protect her business and reclaim her motel from being called “Murder Motel”, Dee starts looking for the person responsible. I love the writing style with its...
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My Musing ~ First Week Free At The Roomy Toilet by Josh Pachter
Fourteen-year-old June Knight pretends to sue her parents for emancipation and moves into the attic of a nearby boarding house, where neighborhood vandals have altered the ROOM TO LET sign out front to read ROOMY TOILET. When things begin mysteriously disappearing...
My Musing ~ The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
In Michelle Chouinard’s clever mystery The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco, the granddaughter of a serial killer shows readers another side of the beloved city. The chill of a San Francisco summer can be deadly. No one knows this better than Capri Sanzio, who...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 3, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 3 – 9, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 3 Behind the Iron Fence by Veronica Mixon (Cozy Mystery) When Emma...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ 6 DAYS by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 5, 2026 Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Private Investigator Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Cutting Remarks by Christine Falcone
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Christine Falcone’s mystery series, coming November 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: November 26, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Melanie Bass, Book...
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Cover Reveal ~ A Crafty Collage of Crime by Lois Winston
I’ve been reading this series from the beginning, and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Anastasia Pollack Crafting" mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 16, 2023Publisher: Lois WinstonFormat:...
Cover Reveal ~ A Sense for Murder by Leslie Karst
Since I’ve been reading this series from the beginning and loving it and I’m so excited to host the cover reveal for the sixth book in Leslie Karst’s mystery series, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 1, 2023Publisher: Severn...
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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 blogs.
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2024 Anthony Award
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