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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...
Ralph, the Shakespeare-quoting Parrot by Lois Winston
If you were expecting a guest post from one of the two-legged characters who populate Lois Winston’s Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries, you’ll need to search this site for some of her previous A Day in the Life guest posts. Today, you get yours truly, the taloned...
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Get To Know ~ Julia Snowden by Barbara Ross
Julia Snowden first appeared in Clammed Up and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Julia. What is your name? Julia Snowden. How old are you? 32. What is your profession? During tourist season, I run my family’s...
Day In Life ~ Sadie Elizabeth Coleman by Sarah Fox
My name is Sadie Elizabeth Coleman. Up until a few months ago, I was living in Boston with my boyfriend, Eric. I lost my job to a merger back in the spring and then my relationship completely fell apart (it had been crumbling for a while). I needed to get away, so I...
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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 ~ Spooked! by L.L. Bartlett
Spooked! by L.L. Bartlett is the fourth short story in the "Jeff Resnick" mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, October 2014 The trick-or-treaters have gone home and now it's time for the adults to celebrate All Hallows Eve. When Maggie suggests they consult an...
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Too Rich and Too Dead by Cynthia Baxter
Too Rich and Too Dead by Cynthia Baxter is the second book in the "Murder Packs A Suitcase" mystery series. Publisher: Bantam, March 2009 Mallory Marlowe, travel writer for the Good Life magazine, heads to Colorado to answer the question: Can nonskiers have fun in...
No Such Thing As a Free Lunch by Shelly Fredman
No Such Thing As a Free Lunch by Shelly Fredman is the third book in the "Brandy Alexander" mystery series. Publisher: Aquinas & Krone, May 2008 It's the new year and puff piece reporter Brandy Alexander has the best of intentions to keep her life safe, sane and...
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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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