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Author Showcase ~ I Love A (Mardi Gras) Parade by Ellen Byron
As a student at Tulane University, I adored Mardi Gras parades. But watching a parade drunk from the sidelines as you yell, “Throw me something, mister!” is far different from belonging to one of the krewes that sponsor the parades and man the floats. When I decided...
Emma Wells by Lena Gregory
Did you ever just have one of those days where everything that can go wrong does? Well, I’m having one of those weeks. The week started off well enough; my two best friends, Jade and Chloe, came over, and we made popcorn with chocolate chips to sit out on my sundeck...
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A Day in the Life ~ Izzy Walsh by Lynn McPherson
Do you have a guilty secret? I do. I love Elvis Presley. Ever since I saw him perform on television, I haven’t been able to listen to anything else. Sometimes I wonder whether the shock of it would have killed my husband, if he’d lived long enough to see it. It was...
Get To Know You ~ Raymond Ambler by Con Lehane
Raymond Ambler first appeared in Murder at the 42nd Street Library and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Raymond. What is your name? Raymond Ambler How old are you? For reasons I prefer to keep to myself, I keep...
Reviews
My Musing ~ AWL SHOOK UP by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: Being asked to help solve a murder mystery comes as a surprise to both Dawna and April. Are they up to the challenge? If you know them both, you know the answer. This was a fast-paced and well written whodunit that quickly became a page turner as I...
My Musing ~ Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything by Nancy Martin
Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything by Nancy Martin is the first book in the NEW "Miss Ruffles" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, November 2015 Rich and flamboyant Honeybelle Hensley, the most colorful character in Mule Stop, Texas, dies a suspicious death and enrages...
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French Polished Murder by Elise Hyatt
French Polished Murder by Elise Hyatt is the second book in the "Daring Finds" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), May 2010 Going Against the Grain Divorced mom Candyce "Dyce" Dare, sole employee and owner of the furniture refinishing business...
A Timely Vision by Joyce and Jim Lavene
A Timely Vision by Joyce and Jim Lavene is the first book in the new "Missing Pieces" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), May 2010 Meet Dae O'Donnell, a woman with a gift for finding lost things. Sometimes it leads to lost keys or earrings—and...
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Cover Reveal ~ THE BATHING BOX MURDERS by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the sixth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming August 2026. Preorders coming soon. Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Format:...
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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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