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A Day in My Life ~ Rainbow Sanderson by Margaret Mizushima
I love the early morning! I’m Rainbow Sanderson, and I work for the Timber Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Timber Creek, Colorado. I live outside of town in a log cabin on the edge of the creek that the town and county are named for. I rise before dawn, write in...
A Day in My Life ~ Charlie “Bones” Bohannon by Jeff Tanner
Breakfast at the Tremont Beacon Hill mansion is much better than the porridge Mrs. Mulcahey serves in her Northie boarding house. Especially when Mary runs in unexpectedly, her kimono pulled tight. She’s chased by her equally beautiful sister, Katherine, demanding a...
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A Word With Seren Star Goode
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? From the time I could turn on the TV I’ve loved British Mysteries—strong characters, scandalous clues, and a deep sense of place. They shaped how I think about...
A Day in My Life ~ Raven Burns by Faye Snowden
I’m a homicide detective who sends a prayer up every time I approach a body in my small, crime-ridden hometown of Byrd’s Landing, Louisiana. “Please don’t let it be anybody I know,” I ask the universe. My prayers are seldom granted. I usually keep it together by...
Reviews
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...
My Musing ~ MURDER AT BLACKWOOD INN by Penny Warner
Dru’s Short Musing: This is an intriguing whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. Getting a new start on her life, Carissa joins her two eccentric aunts in managing their new B&B. Little did she know the words “haunted” will apply...
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My Musing ~ A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke
Death is only the beginning in Olivia Blacke's A New Lease on Death, a darkly funny supernatural mystery that introduces an unlikely crime-solving duo. Ruby Young's new Boston apartment comes with all the usual perks. Windows facing the brick wall of the next-door...
My Musing ~ Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley
Sleep in Heavenly Pizza is the fourth book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and her kitty companion, Butterball, get into the holiday spirit as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin hosts the nation’s...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 21, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 21 – 27, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 21 Danger in the Desert by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery) When...
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024 Publisher:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Deadly Game by Laraine Stephens
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the third book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 6, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: The Reggie da Costa MysteriesNumber in...
Cover Reveal ~ The Case of the Uninvited Undertaker by Cathy Ace
I'm so honored to be hosting the cover reveal for the next book in Cathy's Ace’s mystery series, coming July 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 24, 2023Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd.Format: Print, DigitalName of Series: WISE Enquiries...
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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...
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