Features
A Day in My Life ~ Vicky Casey by Vicki Delany
I’ve done it! I’ve actually done it! I’d hoped, of course, that my dream would come true, and I worked so hard to achieve it. But still that little voice in the back of my head kept telling me I was wasting my time But I wasn’t and it’s now actually a thing. A...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Emily Fyne by Ginger Bolton
Emily Fyne 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 Emily. What is your full name? Emily Fyne. How old are you? I’m in my thirties, but let’s not get specific....
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Sydney Lockhart by Kathleen Kaska
Sydney Lockhart sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Sydney. What is your full name? My name is Sydney Jean Lockhart. How old are you? I’m on the fast track to thirty. What is your...
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?...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO DEATH & DECEIT by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: In the latest adventures with Harry and Emma, they get involved when a friend is scammed out of their livelihood. Scammers beware because Harry and Emma are on the case. This engaging read had me immediately immersed in all that was happening in...
My Musing ~ TAKE HART by Jamie Parker Stickle
Dru’s Short Musing: A missing mother propels Corey to look further than what the police are doing and, in the process, finds herself in the crosshairs of something nefarious. This was a nice drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
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My Musing ~ DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW by Cindy Goyette
Dru’s Short Musing: When Charlie finds a dead body in her rental, she becomes the main person of interest in her new hometown, and she’ll do everything possible to clear her name. This is a wonderfully crafted whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and...
My Musing ~ POPPY MONTGOMERY GETS EVEN by Gordon Jack
Dru’s Short Musing: Scamming a scammer takes center stage as Poppy tries to help a friend and, in the process, helped solve two puzzling deaths. This was a well-written and complex drama with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow and grasp what is going on in...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of July 26, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 26 – August 1, 2026 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 28 Twelve Weeks of Love & Loss by Rebecca Gould Baeurle...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
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 -...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the "Bad Hair Day" mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ FLASHES OF FIRE AND FURY by Lynda Allen
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming June 2026. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: June 25, 2026 Series: A Liv Wilde Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery w/Paranormal elements Format:...
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
