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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 Dianne Freeman

Why do you write the genre that you write?I’ve always been drawn to history, always curious how my parents and grandparents and their parents lived. It seems like it was a different world, but it wasn’t, and that fascinates me. I also love mysteries. I was a proud...

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Get To Know You ~ Everly Swan by Bree Baker

Everly Swan first appeared in Live and Let Chai and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Everly. What is your name? Everly Swan. How old are you? 29. What is your profession? I own Sun, Sand & Tea, a seaside...

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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 ~ Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook

Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook is a prequel novella to the “Biscuit Bowl Food Truck” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2015 After quitting her job, the first thing Zoe Chase has to do is to drive out to the swamp to see her Uncle Saul. He still has the...

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By Hook or by Crook by Betty Hechtman

By Hook or by Crook by Betty Hechtman is the third book in the "Crochet" mystery series.  Publisher: Berkely Prime Crime (Penguin), June 2009 Yarnaholic Molly Pink has become known in Tarzana, California, for her sleuthing skills, thanks for the help of her crochet...

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The Penguin Who Knew Too Much by Donna Andrews

The Penguin Who Knew Too Much by Donna Andrews is the eighth book in the “Meg Langslow” mystery series.  Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur, August 2007 Okay, maybe there are people in Antarctica with penguins in their basements, but in Virginia?  Only Meg’s dad could...

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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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