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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 Francelia Belton
Why do you write in the genre you write in?It has to do with a lot of the television shows I watched in my youth. I love the TV anthology shows. I watched Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Amazing Stories, Tales From the Crypt, Tales from...
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A Day in the Life ~ Molly Allworth by Laura K. Curtis
Have you ever felt as if your life is a never-ending series of to-do lists? That’s me. I work as many hours as I possibly can as a caregiver, which doesn’t leave a lot of time or energy to squeeze in shopping, cooking, cleaning. . .you know, the basics of life. But...
A Day in the Life ~ Al DeSantis by Ang Pompano
Hi, I’m Al DeSantis. Did you ever make plans and then life gets in the way and takes over? Well, that’s what happened to me. I’m not talking about planning to meet up with friends and getting a flat tire on the way. No, I’m talking big time plans. I was a detective on...
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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 ~ Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney
Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney is the first book in the NEW “Dewberry Farm” mystery series. Publisher: Thomas and Mercer, July 2015 A big crime in a small town turns Lucy’s focus from life on a farm to solving a murder. When Houston reporter Lucy Resnick cashes in her...
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Majestic Descending by Mitchell Graham
Majestic Descending by Mitchell Graham is the first book in the legal-thriller series featuring Katherine Adams and John Delaney. Publisher: Tor Books, June 2008 It was supposed to be a vacation… Katherine Adams is enjoying a cruise on the fabulous Ocean Majestic....
Invisible Boy by Cornelia Read
Invisible Boy by Cornelia Read is the third book in "Madeline Dare" mystery series. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, March 2010 The smart-mouthed but sensitive runaway socialite Madeline Dare is shocked when she discovers the skeleton of a brutalized...
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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
