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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 ~ Special Agent Emme Helliwell by Nicole Maggi
A thin line of blue illuminated the crest of El Capitan, crown jewel of Yosemite. I peered up from the valley floor, looking for a figure atop the famous cliff. But so far, the darkness revealed nothing. Cold seeped in through my flak jacket. As I sipped from my...
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A (Very Important) Day in the Life ~ Ainsley Godfrey by LynDee Walker
Whatever Momma wanted, Momma got. Today, Momma wanted fresh blackberries to go with supper. Since they were one of the only things we didn’t grow in our own garden, she sent me over the hill to the wild bushes that grew on Old Man Lester’s property. I swung a metal...
A Day in My New Hope Life ~ Juli Butler by Barbara Witek
Snowstorms, Shenanigans, and Strong Coffee If you’ve ever wondered what a “normal” day looks like in New Hope, Connecticut… well, so have I. If you find one, please notify the authorities. Most mornings start at Petite Four Paws Cafe, where I try to convince my aging...
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 ~ The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a conundrum of personalities that take over this drama where one hand doesn’t know what the other hand is doing thus creating havoc in all situations. The author did a very good job in telling this fast-paced and action-packed narrative...
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My Musing ~ Steak Through the Heart by Liz Lipperman
Jordan McAllister’s brother, Danny, is in deep trouble and has been jailed in Amarillo. After a night on the town at the local cowboy bar, Danny had awakened in a seedy motel room next to a naked woman with a steak knife protruding from her chest. Since Danny’s...
My Musing ~ Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns
Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns Series Name: Maple Syrup Mystery Book #2Genre: CozyRelease: October 31, 2023Format: Print, Digital Only a sap would try to ruin a bride's special day… Spring has finally come to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and with it the end of...
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New Releases ~ Week of March 16, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 16 – 22, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 16 The Route 66 Misfits by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery) *first book...
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 ~ Death Of A Flying Nightingale by Laura Jensen Walker
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in a NEW historical mystery series from Level Best Books, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books - Level Historia Format: Print,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Five Belles Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein
I am a fan of Debra and will read anything she writes. I’m so delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in her "Sarah Blair" mystery series, coming June 2022 and the book is up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen Sarah Blair’s mother participates in a reality...
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Temper by Amber Royer
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Bean to Bar" mystery series, coming February 2022 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisFelicity Koerber's bean to bar chocolate shop on Galveston's historic Strand has been the scene of two murders - both of...
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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
