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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 ~ Marni by Bella Ellwood-Clayton
At the supermarket, I search through apple barrels — my meditation, my escape. A dozen pies for the upcoming sock hop. I select Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths. With local apples long past their prime, I’m stuck with grocery store options, which is not ideal, but a...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Camryn Brooks by Christine Husom
Camryn Brooks 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 Camryn. What is your full name? Camryn Jo Brooks. I was born Cami Jo, and legally changed my name to...
A Day in My Life ~ Lily Dreyfus by Darlene Dziomba
It’s another bright, beautiful spring morning in New Jersey. I’m always grateful for a sunny morning since my day begins with multiple dog walks. First, I walk my pups, Boone and Crockett. Then I’m off to the Forever Friends Animal Shelter. There are five to...
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 ~ Death Of An Ex by Delia Pitts
Dru’s Short Musing: The struggle is real for Vandy Myrick in this complex tale of mischief and deceit. Running into her ex was not expected but when his murder hits a bit too close to home, Vandy is determined to find out who killed Phil and why. This drama builds...
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My Musing ~ Until Depths Do Us Part by K.B. Jackson
Sudden riches lead to a world of trouble… Newly widowed Charlotte McLaughlin is adrift following the sudden death of her husband of twenty years and the shocking discovery of the lavish double life he’d lived while purportedly traveling for business. Dru’s Short...
My Musing ~ The General’s Gold by LynDee Walker & Bruce Robert Coffin
A treasure so priceless, it's worth killing for…When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 8, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 8 – 14, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 9 Murder in the Lakes by Rachel Amphlett (Traditional Mystery) *first...
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 ~ Donor 73101 by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Nancy Lynn Jarvis’ mystery series, coming August 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: August 15, 2024 Publisher: Good Read Publishers Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: PIP...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Deadly Intent by Laraine Stephens
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in The Reggie da Costa Mysteries, coming May 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisA glint of gold caught his eye. A putrefying hand extended from the sleeve of a checked shirt; its little finger adorned by the...
Cover Reveal ~ Snuffed Out by Valona Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Magic Candle Shop" mystery series, coming January 2023. Book SynopsisThe Book and Candle Shop in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia, is a sensory delight of books, candles, local art, 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...
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