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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Liz Pond by Jenni Stand
My sneakers hit the concrete with a thud as I began my run. Early morning was the best time to run on the historic San Antonio River Walk, with the lack of tourists and cooler temps. “Hi, Liz!” a deep voice called out. I turned toward the river and saw one of the...
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A Word With Taffy Beach
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction, the...
A Day in My Life ~ Marissa and The Other Me by P.M. Raymond
Hi! I’m Marissa. I work a tedious office job that just got more interesting this afternoon. And I’m not excited at all about it. My boss and co-workers think I might be living a double life. I think they're crazy. I also think I might be losing my mind. Let me start...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
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 ~ Rockin’ Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews
Bells are ringing and alarms are sounding in Donna Andrews' latest cheery addition in the New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow series. Meg's sister-in-law, Delaney, is pregnant. Since her due date is on or around Christmas Day, this is putting a bit of a damper on...
My Musing ~ The Night Woods by Paula Munier
The sixth Mercy Carr Mystery in which Mercy and Elvis must prove the innocence of a new friend accused of murder. Record snow and sleet and rain are pummeling Vermont and a wild boar has escaped from an exclusive hunting club nearby—but that won’t stop a very pregnant...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 7, 2025
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 7 – 13, 2025 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 8 Murder at the Palace Hotel by Jolie Tunnell (Historical...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Angel City Beat edited by Barb Goffman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the Sisters In Crime Los Angeles anthology, coming December 2024. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: December 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Anthology...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Parfait Crime by Maya Corrigan
I've been a fan of this series since book #1 and I am so happy to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Five-Ingredient" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 24, 2023Publisher: Kensington...
Cover Reveal ~ Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns
I am a big fan of this author and I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Maple Syrup" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 31, 2023Publisher: Poisoned Pen PressFormat: Print, Digital, and...
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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...
Mystery Book Bloggers: Cyberspace Champions
This just in! Perfect times as Bouchercon, the world's mystery convention begins this week. Les Blatt, Christine Gentes, Lesa Holstine, Dru Ann Love and Kristopher Zgorski were interviewed by Eona Calli and it appears in the September 1, 2018 issue of First Draft. You...
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2024 Anthony Award
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