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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 Darci Hannah
Why do you write the genre that you write?Hi, Dru! First let me say what a pleasure it is to be on your lovely blog. Thanks for the opportunity! Now, to answer your question, the truth is that I sort of fell into writing a cozy mystery. I was writing historical...
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Day In Life ~ The Interview with SJ Rook and Delia C. Pitts
Walking into Zarita’s, I wasn’t sure what I’d find. Private investigator SJ Rook had agreed to meet me in his favorite off-duty joint. Rook was seated in a rear booth facing the door, a glass of bourbon settled between his relaxed hands. Black open-collar shirt, black...
Day In Life ~ Jocelyn Eleanor Müller by Victoria Hamilton
Hi. I’m Jocie Müller and I’m almost ten. Well, not really. I’m nine, but I want to be ten. My daddy is Jakob Müller and he’s a Christmas tree farmer and owns a junk store. We got married last year to Jaymie Leighton. I wasn’t sure what to call her at first, but she...
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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 ~ A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle is the first book in the new "Fixer-Upper" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, November 2014 In the seaside town of Lighthouse Cove in northern California, everyone knows the best man for the job is actually a woman—contractor...
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Malice in Miniature by Margaret Grace
Malice in Miniature by Margaret Grace is the third book in the "Miniature" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), February 2009 When her son’s family descends on her quiet home, craft miniaturist Geraldine Porter is absolutely thrilled. Now she has...
Mayhem in Miniature by Margaret Grace
Mayhem in Miniature by Margaret Grace is the second book in the “Miniature” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), August 2008 Gerry likes working in a smaller scale, yet her to-do list is anything but. Between creating a miniature Victorian room...
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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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