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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,...
Michael Corravan by Karen Odden *plus giveaway*
London, September 1878 I begin every morning by standing here on the dock behind the Wapping River Police Station, watching the boat traffic on the Thames because it’s usually a good indication of how the day will unfold. My old superintendent, Blair, had the same...
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Day In The Life ~ Emily Cavanaugh by Katherine Bolger Hyde
I have to say, I have a life I never dreamed of until a few months ago—a life many people would envy. But it comes with a price. My name is Emily Cavanaugh. Until last June, I was a widowed professor of literature at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Then my great...
Day In The Life ~ Theodosia Browning by Laura Childs
Occupation: tea shop maven So there I was, catering an afternoon tea at a hot-air balloon rally. The weather was lovely, with all sorts of hot-air balloons floating overhead like so many colorful bubbles. Then, with the event finally behind us, my tea sommelier...
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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...
My Musing ~ In Hot Water by J.J. Cook
In Hot Water by J.J. Cook is the third book in the “Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2014 Sweet Pepper, Tennessee, has the world’s hottest and sweetest peppers—as well as a ghost that cooks and a fire chief who fights...
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Killer Hair by Ellen Byerrum
Killer Hair by Ellen Byerrum is the first book in the “Crime of Fashion” mystery series. Signet (Penguin), August 2003 An up-and-coming stylist, Angie Woods had a reputation for rescuing down-and-out looks – and careers – all with a pair of scissors. But when Angie...
Double Play by Jill Shalvis
Double Play by Jill Shalvis features Pace Martin and Holly Hutchins in this contemporary romance story. Publisher: Berkley Sensation (Penguin), July 2009 Pace Martin is the ace pitcher for the Pacific Heat. He’s got the arm, the experience and the wins. He’s also got...
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Cover Reveal ~ LURLEEN’S TALE OF LOVE AND MURDER by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format: Print, Digital...
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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
