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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 Word With Maria Kelson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Walter Mosley’s The White Butterfly and Alice LaPlante’s Turn of Mind inspired me to try mystery/thriller/suspense writing. Both are stories with ordinary...
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A Day in My Life ~ Georgia O’Keeffe by Kathryn Lasky
Most days I get up before the first squeak of light—yes, I say ‘squeak’. You see I am blessed with this perceptual anomaly. I can see an image and hear a sound; or smell a fragrance that can overlap with color; I can even hear music, for example a Casals concerto and...
A Day in My Life ~ Claire Reynolds by Laura Jensen Walker
I rollerbladed over to the bank of mailboxes, trying to act casual and not let on to the other seniors I passed on the way that anything was wrong. Not easy to do when you’ve just killed a man. “Hey, Claire, lookin’ good.” Lenny the letch waved and released an...
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 ~ By Hook or By Book by Misty Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: We are introduced to Roxy who is an innkeeper and a bibliomancer (words jump out to give her hints). Having writers at the inn did not include a murder and yet it happened and being inquisitive put Roxy on the trail of the killer who is hiding in...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh
Everything is coming up rosé for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B’s killer vibe a whole new meaning. Schitt’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery. It’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B...
My Musing ~ The Bootlegger’s Daughter by Nadine Nettmann
In Prohibition-era Los Angeles, two women on opposite sides of the law must take control of their lives, make their marks, and try to survive. Even if it means crossing the line. In an underworld dominated by merciless men, Letty is building an empire by bootlegging...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 4, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of May 4 – 10, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MAY 4 Murder at the Ponte Vecchio by T.A. Williams (Private Investigator...
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 ~ The Case of the Secretive Secretary by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the Cathy Ace’s mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 24, 2024 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: WISE Enquiries...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Streetcar Named Murder by T. G. Herren
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "New Orleans Antique Shop" mystery series, coming December 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen the mysterious letter arrives by courier, Valerie Cooper doesn’t know what to make...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder In The Community Garden by Judith Gonda
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Tory Benning" mystery series, coming May 2022 and now up for preorder. Book Synopsis Budding sleuth Tory Benning has to overcome planted evidence and growing suspicions to save an innocent man from being...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
