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A Day in My Life ~ Emmaline McCoy by Patricia Smiley
I was jolted awake just before dawn by a heavy weight on my chest and a low buzz in my ears. My pulse slowed when I realized it was only Boo, the eleven-pound Siberian Forest cat I’d inherited from my aunt Lydie, staring at me and purring at full volume. The cat never...
Carly Hale by Linda Reilly
Carly sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Carly Grace Hale How old are you?I am 32 What is your profession?I’m the owner/proprietor of Carly’s Grilled Cheese...
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Get To Know ~ Lila Maclean by Cynthia Kuhn
Lila first appeared in The Semester of Our Discontent and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Lila. What is your name? Lila Maclean. How old are you? 30-something. What is your profession? Assistant professor of...
Get To Know ~ Brianna Sullivan by Evelyn David
Brianna first appeared in I Try Not To Drive Past Cemeteries and one of the best ways to know a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Brianna. What is your name? Brianna Sullivan or maybe Brianna Sullivan Jackson. I'm still deciding if I want to keep my...
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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...
Be Careful What You Witch For by Dawn Eastman
Be Careful What You Witch For by Dawn Eastman is the second book in the “Family Fortune” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, July 2014 The highlight of this year's fall festival in Crystal Haven is a bonfire with a witch’s cauldron resting over it. Clyde’s...
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Unravel Me by Christie Ridgway
Unravel Me by Christie Ridgway is the second book in the "Knitters" romantic trilogy series. Publisher: Berkley Sensation (Penguin), November 2008 Who knew knitting could be so sexy? Young widow Juliet Weston finds solace—and friendship—at beachside knitting shop...
Dead Ringer by Michael A. Black and Julie Hyzy
Dead Ringer by Michael A. Black and Julie Hyzy. Publisher: Five Star, November 2008 Private eye Ron Shade and news reporter Alex St. James nearly ran into each other in the final chapters of their respective adventures, A Final Judgment and Deadly Interest. Little did...
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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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