Features
A Day in My Life ~ Anastasia Livanitis by Lisa Troy
If you'd told me a year ago that I'd be spending my mornings arguing with a dead influencer, I'd have laughed and gone back to my desk. I had a good job then—editor at Faros Publishing, in Athens, where nobody crossed themselves when I walked past. For the past week,...
A Word With Suzy K Quinn
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Bob and Shirley is my move into cozy crime. It's inspired by a lifetime of English village life, pub lunches and an encyclopaedic knowledge of puddings. How did you...
Features
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 ~ Lori Dalton by Alec Peche
My name is Lori Dalton. I’m 62, aggressively good pickleball player, and currently on husband number four, Scott. We’ve retired to the Door County Peninsula in Wisconsin. We live in the small community of Salmon Bay after inheriting my parents’ house. We’ve settled...
Reviews
My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...
My Musing ~ PEG AND ROSE DECK THE HALLS by Laurien Berenson
Dru’s Short Musing: When Peg becomes a suspect in a murder, Peg and Rose are on the hunt to find the person responsible and to clear Peg’s name and reputation. The author delivered an engaging and fast-paced whodunit that I could not put down. The writing was crisp...
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 ~ APPLE PIES AND POISONED LIES AT CIDER FALLS FESTIVE by Traci Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: Going home to reassess her life finds Macki a prime suspect when a competitor is found dead with Macki standing over her dead body holding her pastry knife. This fast-paced and well-written whodunit quicky became a page-turner as I had to know who...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of September 13, 2026
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 13 – 19, 2026 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 13 Death on the Honeymoon by CM Rawlins (Historical Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ ESSENTIALS OF HOMICIDE by Kim Davis
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Aromatherapy Apothecary" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ THE ALCHEMIST OF ALL HALLOWS EVE by Gigi Pandian
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Gigi Pandian’s mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery, Book 10 Genre: Cozy Mystery - Cozy Fantasy -...
Extras
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...
Macavity Award For Best Short Story
I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in the "Happiness Is a Warm Gun: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of The Beatles" edited by Josh Pachter. And... We won the Macavity Award For...
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I’m an Agatha Award Nominee by Dru Ann Love
This happened. . . Being a first-time writer was an unexpected endeavor and to be honored like this is mind-blowing. Thanks to all who nominated me and Kristopher's story. Congratulations to all the nominees.
A Year In Review ~ 2023
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (281 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 226...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
