Features
A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
A Word With Clea Simon
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I primarily read crime fiction, so it seemed natural to me. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has? Em Kelton, the heroine of Bad Boy Beat,...
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Cindy Cooper by Zac Bissonnette *plus giveaway*
I had put down my copy of the Wall Street Journal to take a sip of coffee and respond to my ex-husband’s demand that I stop trying to get him a boyfriend. “It takes risk to find something really special,” I said. Jay shook his head, his chiseled cheekbones catching a...
Gia by G. Leeson
Whoa! What have I gotten myself into? Reader, here’s what happened: I got a job as an archivist at a fancy manor house in the hills of North Carolina. You should see this library! It houses the most wonderful collection of books I’ve ever seen. So, on my first day of...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Santa Puppy by Lynn Cahoon
Santa Puppy by Lynn Cahoon is the third novella in the “Tourist Trap” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, November 2018. ’Twas the season of Christmas, and all through South Cove, California, Santa is working overtime to deliver a special gift . . . Jill...
Reviews
Short and Quick Reviews
Crime Rib by Leslie Budewitz is the second book in the “Food Lover's Village” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, July 2014 I love the pace and the comfortable tone of this light fare filled with delicious food to savor and a mystery to solve. The main...
My Musing ~ Blessed are the Meek by Kristi Belcamino
Blessed are the Meek by Kristi Belcamino is the second book in the “Gabriella Giovanni” mystery series. Publisher: Witness Impulse, July 2014 A rash of high-profile murders all point to reporter Gabriella Giovanni's boyfriend, Detective Sean Donovan, when...
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April 2015 Books
April 1 Threads of Deceit by Mae Fox & Jan Fields - Vineyard Quilt *new series* April 7 The Cozy Cookbook by Childs, Coyle, Haywood, Hyzy, McKinlay and more Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams - Charmed Pie Shoppe #4 Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
