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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 Day in My Life ~ Harriet Smith by Lucy Andrew
My name is Harriet Smith and I’m a celebrated lady novelist, virtuoso harpist and heir to a great Irish estate you most definitely will have heard of. Rule number one: never trust a lady to introduce herself. All you have to do is casually drop into the conversation...
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A Day in My Life ~ Brick Lansky by Joanna Campbell Slan
Most people think a professional poker player rolls out of bed at noon, grabs a beer, and heads straight for the nearest casino. Yeah, no. My day starts when a wet nose bumps my elbow around six a.m. That would be Peefur—one hundred-plus pounds of shaggy enthusiasm...
A Word With GG Calpo
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved mysteries. I read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys growing up, moving on to Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes as I got older, then to Dorothy Sayers,...
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 ~ No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack
Dru’s Short Musing: Attending a destination wedding on an island with an approaching storm spells trouble and indeed it does when first Eleanor Dash’s bestie gets a cryptic note, and then later Eleanor finds a body and thus begins the search for a killer in this...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Hammers and Homicide by Paula Charles
Perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Victoria Gilbert, when a body is found in a hardware store, will Dawna Carpenter’s sleuthing measure up to find the killer? Dru’s Short Musing: I had such a fun time reading this book where all that I enjoy in a cozy is evident in...
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 for...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 13, 2025
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 13 – 19, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 14 Sleuths Just Wanna Have Fun: Private Eyes in the Materialistic...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ In The Blink Of A Pie by Catherine Bruns
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Maple Syrup” mystery series from Poisoned Pen Press, coming October 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 22, 2024 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Format: Print, Digital Name of...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Death a Sketch by Cheryl Hollon
Cheryl Hollon is one of my favorite authors and I’m more than thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her "Paint & Shine" mystery series, coming July 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn rural Kentucky, business is booming for...
Cover Reveal ~ The Fragrance of Death by Leslie Karst
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Sally Solari" mystery series, coming August 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisRestaurateur Sally Solari is a champion, both in the kitchen and on the case, but after getting mixed up in...
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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
