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A Day in My Life ~ Hester Smith by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Puddlington postmistress I scraped the last bit of jam from the jar and spread it on a piece of toast as I prepared for my day. Jam is the only thing that makes National Loaf edible. The dreadful grey bread, apportioned to every family in England and...
A Word With Mary Angela / Winters
Why do you write the genre that you write?Thanks so much for having me on the blog, Dru! It’s wonderful to be back. Mysteries are the perfect mix of creative and analytical that my brain craves. I love writing, and I also love puzzles. For me, the mystery genre...
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Get To Know You ~ Stan Connor by Liz Mugavero
Stan Connor first appeared in Kneading to Die and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Stan. What is your name? Stan Connor. How old are you? 38. What is your profession? I'm a gourmet pet food chef and pet...
Day In The Life ~ Sarah Winston by Sherry Harris
Hemingway. I never thought I’d find Hemingway short stories that had been stolen in Paris in 1922 in an attic in Ellington, Massachusetts. But I did! Me, Sarah Winston, owner of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale business. Anyone who loves garage sales dreams of making a...
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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 ~ The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis is the second book in the “Paws and Claws” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2014 Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly getaway in the United States, is gearing up for a howling good Halloween—until a...
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Death’s Door by Meryl Sawyer
Death’s Door by Meryl Sawyer features Madison Connelly as the heroine and Detective Paul Tanner as the hero in this romantic suspense story that takes place in Miami, Florida. Publisher: Harlequin, May 2009 Madison Connelly is tired of lies—and betrayal. First her...
Cry Mercy by Mariah Stewart
Cry Mercy by Mariah Stewart is the second book in the Mercy Street Foundation romantic suspense trilogy series. Publisher: Ballantine Books, April 2009 After Ann Nolan, a California beat cop, adopts the daughter of a notorious drug dealer, the ruthless father vows to...
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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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