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A Word With Greta Sinclair
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Growing-up I loved reading the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mystery series. Later in life, I loved reading Agatha Christie. How did you come up with your pseudonym?...
A Day in My Life ~ Taylor Hunter by CB Wilson
“Good girl” is not exactly what you say when your mini dachshund trots home alone from a walk with your fourteen-year-old nieces and drops a velvet pouch in your lap. Especially when the pouch contains an eight-carat flawless red diamond, known as the Red Tear of...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Camryn Brooks by Christine Husom
Camryn Brooks sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Camryn. What is your full name? Camryn Jo Brooks. I was born Cami Jo, and legally changed my name to...
A Day in My Life ~ Lily Dreyfus by Darlene Dziomba
It’s another bright, beautiful spring morning in New Jersey. I’m always grateful for a sunny morning since my day begins with multiple dog walks. First, I walk my pups, Boone and Crockett. Then I’m off to the Forever Friends Animal Shelter. There are five to...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols
Dru’s Short Musing: With an eclectic and eccentric cast of characters, this whodunit comes alive when a murder takes place, and the residents of the Marigold Cottages come together to solve the murder. The author did a great job in delivering a solid story with a...
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My Musing ~ Buried Secrets by Jane Tesh
PI Madeline Maclin is hired by Bill, her ex-husband, to find Nadia, his missing nanny. While searching for meteor rocks in a local cave, Madeline and current husband, Jerry stumble on Nadia’s body. Bill scrambles to cover up his affair with the nanny, while Nadia’s...
My Musing ~ Diners, Drive-Ins, and Lies by Misty Simon
Welcome to the Sunny Side Up Diner, where the pancakes are fluffy, the bacon is crisp, and murder should not be on the menu… Jax Tapman has lived in the same small town her whole life. On one hand, it's helped her dream of buying the local diner with her best friend...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 3, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 3 – 9, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 3 Behind the Iron Fence by Veronica Mixon (Cozy Mystery) When Emma...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Gone Fishin’: Crime Takes a Holiday edited by Jim M. Jackson
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the for the eighth Guppy Anthology, coming February 2025 and now available for preorder. Publication Date: February 1, 2025 Publisher: Wolf’s Echo Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Guppy Anthology Book 8...
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Cover Reveal ~ A Questionable Death and Other Historical Quaker Midwife Mysteries by Edith Maxwell
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the short story collection featuring Rose Carroll from the "Quaker Midwife" historical series, coming April 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 4, 2023Publisher: Crippen & LandruFormat: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Leave The Lights On by Liv Andersson *plus giveaway*
I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the latest book by Wendy Tyson, writing as Liv Andersson, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 17, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalGenre: Domestic ThrillerAuthor...
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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...
Podcast ~ What are book reviewers looking for in a book?
Yesterday I was part of a panel of book reviewers talking about books for Authors on the Air. The name of the podcast is "What are book reviewers looking for in a book?" and if you missed it, you can listen to it here at Authors on the Air. Pam Stack hosted and the...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
