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A Day in My Life ~ Park Ranger Maudy Lorso by Eloise Corvo
“Martin Short, get your fuzzy butt back here!” Pulling his leash back, the scruffy dog stops short, letting the squirrel live another day. Covered in squelching mud, he holds his shaggy head high, nose leading the way to downtown Stone’s Throw, our little Lake...
A Day in My Life w/Musing from Porkchop by S.A. Kazlo
Hi, there, Porkchop, here. Now don’t think I’m talking about a chop from the meat department at the local Shop and Save. I’m the svelte, lovable reddish-brown dachshund, my momma, Samantha Davies, loves with all her heart and who has saved her life on more than one...
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A Day in My Life ~ Emily Hunter by James L’Etoile
Dru Ann, thanks for letting Emily Hunter return to your blog and guest post today. Emily first appeared in Face of Greed, and she’s returning for the third book in the series, Illusion of Truth. She’s been a fun character to write. She’s smart and a little snarky...
A Word With Marilee Dahlman
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love fiction with cozy elements. You can escape the real world! Go to a delightful setting and enjoy a sprinkle of romance! Nothing will be too scary, and you...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE GRAPEVINE by Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson
Dru’s Short Musing: In this well-written tour de force, the authors delivered a complex and riveting drama that quickly became a page-turner as I could not put this book down. Lou’s search for her missing daughter is all-consuming as she hopes she gets some answers....
My Musing ~ The World’s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully
Dru’s Short Musing: We are introduced to two protagonists (Olivia and Aubrey) who are so different from each other, they make a great mystery solving pair. This book quickly became a page-turner as I had to know the outcome. A well-written drama that had me...
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My Musing ~ There’s No Murder Like Show Murder by M.S. Greene
Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed in this fun but deadly debut. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the...
My Musing ~ A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns
In this feisty new culinary cozy mystery from Agatha and Edgar Award-nominated author Valerie Burns, social media influencer Maddy Montgomery is adjusting to her new life after moving to small-town Michigan to run a bakery and take care of a gigantic English...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 8, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 8 – 14, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 9 Murder in the Lakes by Rachel Amphlett (Traditional Mystery) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE WITH THE STEELY GAZE by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in the “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 13, 2026 Series: A Cait Morgan Mystery, Book 16 Genre: Traditional Mystery, Female Sleuth Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder In Season by Mary Winters
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Lady of Letters” mystery series, coming December 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Lady of Letters...
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Cover Reveal ~ Overdue or Die by Allison Brook
I am delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Haunted Library" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 3, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Haunted LibraryNumber in...
Cover Reveal ~ Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Christmas Tree Farm" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 17, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print and DigitalName of Series: Christmas...
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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 👉...
2018 Top Mystery Book Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 100 Mystery Book Blogs on the internet. dru's book musings placed 39th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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2024 Anthony Award
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