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A Word With Nancy Bilyeau

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I like to write the fiction that I most want to read. From a young age, I loved reading historical fiction as a way to be transported to a story that was beautiful,...

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A Word With Gigi Pandian

Why do you write the genre that you write? I love reading books on the cozy size of the mystery fiction spectrum, so that’s what I wanted to write. My favorite books to both read and write are “fair play” puzzle plot mysteries, where in addition to fun characters, you...

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A Conversation with Alexa by Lori Rader-Day

I’m Alexa. I’m eight. My sister Colbie says I’m not supposed to talk while her friends are staying over tonight or she’ll pinch me and lock me in the closet, but she won’t know if I write down what I want to say over here. I hope she won’t mind. Colbie pinches hard....

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Get To Know You ~ Charlie Mack by Cheryl A. Head

Charlie Mack first appeared in Bury Me When I'm Dead and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Charlie. What is your name? Charlene Mack, but friends call me Charlie. How old are you? I’m 33, but my birthday is...

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My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin

Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...

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My Musing ~ A Root Awakening by Kate Collins

A Root Awakening by Kate Collins is the 16th book in the “Flower Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, February 2015 Abby Knight's marriage may be in full bloom, but house hunting is no bed of roses in latest novel in the New York Times bestselling Flower Shop...

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We’ll Always Have Parrots by Donna Andrews

We'll Always Have Parrots by Donna Andrews is the fifth book in the “Meg Langslow” cozy mystery series.  Publisher: St. Martin's Press, February 2004 In We'll Always Have Parrots, Meg travels with her fiancé Michael to a fan convention for 'Porfiria, Queen of the...

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Courage of Fear by Barbara Boyer

Courage of Fear by Barbara Boyer is her debut novel illustrates how one person can show both courage and strength in their life.  Publisher: Ocean Moon Publishing, January 2009 Angela Hearly-Peterson had it all--a beautiful, adoring husband, a mansion in the Hollywood...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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