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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...
Rayne McGrath by Ellie Brannigan
Rayne McGrath here, on a plane to Ireland, head spinning as I grapple with my new reality. I fly first class as a birthday gift from my mother, a famous sitcom actress in LA. She’s terrified of flying so can’t accompany me to the Emerald Isle to hear what beloved...
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Get To Know You ~ Shannon Hammer by Kate Carlisle
Shannon Hammer first appeared in A High-End Finish and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Shannon. What is your name? Shannon Hammer, at your service. How old are you? 32. What is your profession? Okay, this might...
A Day in the Life ~ Callie Reed by Mary Ellen Hughes
What next can go wrong? There I was, the day after our spring festival had folded, a festival that all the collectibles shop owners had invested time and money into in order to draw crowds to Keepsake Cove. I soon found out. It all started when I found out that Duane,...
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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 ~ Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon
Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon is the first book in the NEW “Webb's Glass Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, September 2015 To solve her father's murder and save the family-owned glass shop, Savannah Webb must shatter a killer's carefully constructed...
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A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams
A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams is the first book in the new " Books by The Bay" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), June 2010 In the small coastal town of Oyster Bay, North Carolina, you’ll find plenty of characters, ne’er-do-wells, and even a few...
Cheated By Death by L.L. Bartlett
Cheated By Death by L.L. Bartlett is the third book in the "Jeff Resnick" mystery series. Publisher: L.L. Bartlett, May 2010 In this third in the series, Jeff Resnick faces a new dilemma: someone is stalking his sister-in-law, Brenda, who fears that violence from...
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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
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