Features
A Word With Michael Northrop
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always read a pretty wide variety of mysteries, from the Agatha Christie novels that first got me hooked to darker Scandinavian stuff (What is going on in...
A Day In My Life ~ Roxi Carlucci by Lorie Lewis Ham
I can’t believe I’ve been in Fresno for three months already! Back in July, I packed up my life after losing my book contract and my roommate, and moved to Fresno to live with my cousin P.I. Stephen Carlucci until I could figure out what to do with the rest of my...
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A Word With Amanda Flower
Why do you write the genre that you write?I have loved mysteries since I was a child. It’s what I always read, and I never really considered another genre. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?In the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries one of my characters is...
Elena Hartwell and Writing
One of the best aspects of working from home is flexibility of schedule. I love having freedom to plan my day based on mood, inspiration, and my to-do list. And the weather. It may seem weird that a writer considers weather, but I’ll explain that further down....
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: Instead of spending quality time with her boyfriend, a catering gig interrupted their vacation plan as well as . . . murder. This was a fast paced and well written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
My Musing ~ Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman
Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman is the second book in the “Agent to the Paws” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming October 9, 2018 Kay Powell, theatrical agent to non-human animals, is babysitting―that is, birdsitting―her client, a parrot named...
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My Musing ~ Past Due by Jenna Bennett
Past Due by Jenna Bennett is the 8th book in the "Savannah Martin" mystery series. Publisher: Magpie Ink, April 2014 The sins of the past are coming due, and someone has to pay the price... Savannah Martin’s high school reunion is supposed to be a fun weekend of...
My Musing ~ The Day She Died by Catriona McPherson
The Day She Died by Catriona McPherson is a riveting new mystery from the author of the critically acclaimed Dandy Gilver series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, May 2014 Jessie Constable is a survivor. She holds it together with her job and a couple friends, making sure her...
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September 2013 Books
Murder, Plain and Simple by Isabella Alan - Amish Quilt Shop #1 The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star by Susan Wittig Albert - Darling Dahlias #4 The Money Bird by Sheila Webster Boneham - Animals in Focus #2 Lowcountry Bombshell by Susan M. Boyer - Liz Talbot #2 The...
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Cover Reveal ~ A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Flo and Maude Christmas" mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2026 Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
