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A Day in My Life ~ Vicky Casey by Vicki Delany
I’ve done it! I’ve actually done it! I’d hoped, of course, that my dream would come true, and I worked so hard to achieve it. But still that little voice in the back of my head kept telling me I was wasting my time But I wasn’t and it’s now actually a thing. A...
A Day in My Life ~ Caroline Platte by Peggy Ehrhart
The first thing I see every morning when I sit up in bed is a quilt. It’s the Double Wedding Ring pattern and it was made for me by my grandmother, who hoped that the love and marriage the pattern implied would be my destiny. As it happened, my destiny was not love...
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A Day in My Life ~ Gypsy Lee Miller by Elaine L. Orr
In sixth grade, I declared my name to be Gypsy Lee Miller. I told people it was because I didn’t like the name Martha Miller. How dull. The real reason was that I planned to spend my life going from place to place. After college, I moved from my Eastern Shore...
A Day in My Life ~ Cassidy Blayne by Kylie Forsythe
I heard the low rumble of my alarm clock before I even opened my eyes and reached my hand out for the culprit. My gray Scottish Fold, Cleo, wasted no time rubbing his sweet face against the palm of my hand. His purring intensified as I stroked his soft fur. “Well,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO DEATH & DECEIT by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: In the latest adventures with Harry and Emma, they get involved when a friend is scammed out of their livelihood. Scammers beware because Harry and Emma are on the case. This engaging read had me immediately immersed in all that was happening in...
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
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My Musing ~ THIS WEEKEND DOESN’T END WELL FOR ANYONE by Catherine Mack
Dru’s Short Musing: Once again Eleanor must put on her sleuthing cap and solve yet another murder while penning her own murder mystery. This was a well-written drama with crisp writing and a comfortable tone that was gifted with humorous moments throughout. The...
My Musing ~ GIMME SHELTER by Libby Klein
Dru’s Short Musing: Layla has a lot on her hand, beginning with a blackmailer, a troubled friend and a murderer (not her own). Will the forces of nature inflict more than she can handle? You’ll have to read this wonderfully executed drama. The author delivered an...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 5, 2026
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 5 – 11, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 6 Cornwall's Deadly Series by Adriana Licio (British Gothic Mystery) The...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Roscoe Gang" mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery - Culinary Format: Print, Digital...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER by Ellen Byron
Ellen Byron is a multi-faceted and prolific author and her books always keep me engaged and entertained. That's why I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Golden Motel" mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder....
Cover Reveal ~ SÉANCE AND SENSIBILITY by Maureen Klovers
Check out the cover reveal for the next book in the “Rita Calabrese” culinary mystery, coming in February 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 14, 2026 Name of Series: A Rita Calabrese Culinary Cozy Mystery, Book 7 Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery...
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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...
Agatha Award For Best Short Story
This past weekend I attended the annual Malice Domestic Convention. The main event is the dinner banquet where awards are handed out. Since I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in the...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #6
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Lee Hollis book: MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis books. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher. Contest ends November 3, 2023....
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #5
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Lee Hollis signed books: MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what makes a cozy a cozy-the plot or the characters? The books will be shipped directly...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
