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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
Jim Bean by J.D. Allen
Jim Bean sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so that we can learn more about him. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Jim. What is your full name? I changed my birth name to Jim Bean when I left college and moved to Las...
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A Day in the Life of Dodie O’Dell by Suzanne Trauth
The lunch rush at the Windjammer restaurant was over. The staff was prepping for dinner, restocking the bar, and cleaning the dining room. I usually slipped out for a break at three o’clock. It was a cool, breezy April day. Etonville, New Jersey in spring. The weather...
A Day in the Life of Angela Richman by Elaine Viets
I'm Angela Marie Richman, death investigator in Chouteau County, Missouri, home of the one-percent. At a death, the DI is in charge of the body. Police handle the crime scene. I work for the medical examiner. I was at the home of Ben Weymuller, ninety-two. He'd died...
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My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
Foul Play at the Fair by Shelley Freydont
Foul Play at the Fair by Shelley Freydont is the first book in the new "Celebration Bay" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, September 2012 Every day is a holiday in Celebration Bay...but unfortunately death doesn’t take a holiday. As more and more...
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Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
