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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 Hannah Dennison
Why do you write the genre that you write?I think I’m naturally drawn to writing a mystery and creating a puzzle. Agatha Christie says that mystery is where justice is served and where things are neatly tied up with a big red bow and I couldn’t agree more! Life is so...
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Day In The Life ~ Lily Ross by Jess Montgomery
Early mornings are my favorite time of day. Before our children—Jolene, age 6 and Micah, age 4, awaken. Before my work duties demand my attention. I’m Lily Ross, the sheriff of Bronwyn County, here in the foothills of Appalachia in Ohio. A shocking job for a woman,...
Get To Know You ~ Zoe Faust by Pandian
Zoe Faust first appeared in The Accidental Alchemist and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Zoe. What is your name? Zoe Faust. How old are you? Physically I’m 28, but I was born in 1676, so I’ve been alive for 343...
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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 ~ Meow If It's Murder by T. C. LoTempio
Meow If It's Murder by T. C. LoTempio is the first book in the new "Nick and Nora" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2014 Nora Charles doesn’t believe in fate, even if she is a crime reporter who shares a name with a character from The Thin Man....
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The Cat, The Quilt And The Corpse by Leann Sweeney
The Cat, The Quilt And The Corpse by Leann Sweeney is the first book in the new "Cats in Trouble" mystery series. Publisher: Nal Obsidian, May 2009 Recently widowed Jillian Hart is rebuilding a life for herself and her three beloved cats—Chablis, Syrah and Merlot—as a...
Love Mercy by Earlene Fowler
Love Mercy by Earlene Fowler is the first book in a sweet new series about "Love Mercy Johnson" set on California's central coast in the town of Morro Bay. Publisher: Berkley, March 2009 Love Mercy Johnson has seen her fair share of heartbreak. A year after her...
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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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