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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Ann Davenport by Elisabeth Wathen
At my age, sleep is something that frequently runs away long before I’m ready to actually get up. Sixty-eight years means a lot of past, and that stuff rises up in those dark hours sometimes—not to mention a laundry list of aches and pains, most of them parting gifts...
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A Day in My Life ~ Ster McCaffrey by Cindy Brown
I come awake like I’m coming up from underwater, struggling to get away from the dream. I’m on the couch, the fire out, the room dark. No one to wake me, to ask me to come to bed. Just me and a book—not even a real book these days. I pick up the cover of my audiobook....
Author Showcase ~ A Cozy Mystery Author Powered by Coffee, Chaos, and Missing Shoes by Carmela Dutra
Last time I visited, I talked about homeschooling my boys and squeezing writing into the margins of my day. Good news: I still do that. Less good news: now I do it on deadline. My day doesn’t start with a peaceful, early-morning writing session. My kids are up before...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ AT DEATH’S DOUGH by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: All Delilah wanted to do was keep her business floating, but instead a body floated to her and when the body was identified, the situation hit a bit too close to home. The author did a terrific job in presenting this whodunit with visually...
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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 ~ Scotzilla by Catriona McPherson
Lexy's wedding becomes a crime scene when a murderer dares to strike on her big day in this superbly plotted and wickedly funny cozy. Lexy Campbell is about to put her bridezilla tendencies to one side to tie the knot with her beau Taylor in Cuento. The Last Ditch...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 26, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 26 – November 1, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 27 Santa and the Slay Dogs by by Neil S. Plakcy and Joanna...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder At Cape Costumers by Maddie Day
Maddie Day is one of my favorite and prolific authors, and I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her endearing mystery series, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Print, Digital (Audio...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Son’s Secret by Daryl Wood Gerber
I've been a fan of Daryl ever since I read The Long Quiche Goodbye, the first book in her Cheese Shop book under her Avery Aames name and her other cozy mysteries. I've also read her suspense titles and enjoyed them as well. I'm so happy to host the cover reveal for...
Cover Reveal ~ Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson
I’ve been reading and enjoying this series since the beginning and I’m so delighted to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in Denise Swanson’s mystery series, coming August 2023. Publication Date: August 22, 2023Format: Print, DigitalName of Series:...
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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...
Kensington Cozy Con in San Diego ~ November 16 – 17, 2019
Kensington is having a two-day event with Mysterious Galaxy and their sister store, Creating Conversations, in the LA area and San Diego. About 15 authors are going to each. The Cozy Con is free and open to the public. You can sign up for the con HERE.
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
