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Let’s Get to Know ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Emma Stewart 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 Emma. What is your full name? Emma Jane Stewart. I don’t really put it out there often, because I think...
A Word With Megan Gerig
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I began reading cozy mysteries after my first child was born. I needed something to read that I could pick up or put down at a moment’s notice and not get lost...
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A Day in My Life ~ Lyra Wells by Kari Lee Townsend
Occupation: Guardian of the Well Most mornings in our small mountain town of Wishville,VT begin with bells chiming as businesses open around the square, but mine always start with Vex leaping onto my chest. He’s half-cat and half-Whispen—a magical creature of the...
A Day in My Life ~ Butterball the Cat by Mindy Quigley
They say Delilah O’Leary is the main character of the Deep Dish Mysteries, but let’s be clear: I, Butterball, have more main character energy than just about anyone. Chonky, majestic, and sharper than a good Wisconsin cheddar, I’m technically “only” a cat, but...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ No Roast For The Weary by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: As always, Cleo Coyle delivers a knock-out story that I could not put down until the last page was read. In this well-written and fast-paced drama, this mystery comes alive when one of the Village Blend customers becomes entangled in a long-ago...
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My Musing ~ The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes
The Expectant Detectives is a charming debut mystery about a group of soon-to-be moms-turned-detectives. Can they solve the mother of all murders? For Alice and her partner Joe, moving to the sleepy village of Penton is a chance to embrace country life and prepare...
My Musing ~ Public Anchovy #1 by Mindy Quigley
Public Anchovy #1 is the third book in Mindy Quigley’s delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. While Geneva Bay’s upper crust gets ready to party down at a Prohibition-themed fundraiser, pizza chef Delilah O’Leary is focused on...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 16, 2025
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 16 – 22, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! FEBRUARY 16 The Case of the Christie Conspiracy...
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:...
Cover Reveal ~ The Jig Is Up by Lisa Q. Mathews
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Irish Bed & Breakfast” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming August 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Crooked Lane Books Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Wined and Died in New Orleans by Ellen Byron
Ellen is one of my favorite authors and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in her “Vintage Cookbook” mystery series, coming December 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn the second Vintage Cookbook Mystery, Ricki has to...
Cover Reveal ~ Wicked Schemes by Deb Pines
Below is the cover reveal for the next book in the Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, coming July 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen a local online message-board post says, “A Murder is Announced,” all are welcome, on July 18, 2021, at 9:15 p.m. at...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
