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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...
A Word With L.A. Chandlar
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write both historical mysteries as well as contemporary suspense. I love history, especially periods that inspire me to create interesting worlds and bring out unexpected aspects. For instance, in the 1930s within my Art...
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A Day in the Life ~ Micky Knight by J.M. Redmann
It was already a ‘not enough aspirin and vodka in the world day’ and the digits on my wrist said 9:54 a.m. One minute later than the last time I looked. The man sitting across the desk from me—it would be a man—was explaining the historical significance of German...
A Day in the Life ~ Deputy Mattie Cobb by Margaret Mizushima
It’s dark in my small bedroom when I awaken with a sense that someone is watching me. I lie still, pushing away the night terrors that have haunted me lately, ghosts from my past that come to me in wisps of memory or dreams—images that are hard to sort into what is...
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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 ~ Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer is the fourth book in the “Liz Talbot” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, November 2015 The Charleston streets are dressed for the holidays in sophisticated Southern style: topiaries adorned with red ribbons, garland...
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Janey Webster, E.B.* (Experienced Babysitter) by Kate Collins
Janey Webster, E.B.* (Experienced Babysitter) by Kate Collins. Heroine: Janey Webster. Genre: Young Adult. Publisher: Smashwords, June 2010 As an experienced babysitter, Janey Webster can handle just about any situation, or so she claims. In this collection of sixteen...
Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts
Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts is the first book in the new "Lucky O’Toole" adventure/mystery series. Publisher: Forge Books, May 2010 A young woman plunges from a Las Vegas sightseeing helicopter, landing in the Pirate’s lagoon in front of the Treasure Island...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
