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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....
A Day in My Life ~ Mia Reid by Rose Kerr
Occupation: Archaeologist Hi everyone, Mia Reid here! I’m back home in Lakeview City. It’s Canada’s largest city population-wise, and it’s located on the shores of Lake Ontario. Although the city is big, where I live and work feels like a small neighborhood. I’m close...
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A Day in My Life ~ Vandy Myrick by Delia Pitts
Hi, I’m Evander Myrick, a private investigator in Queenstown, New Jersey. In my small hometown, I don’t have many friends or enemies, but those I do have call me Vandy. I run cases of all kinds -- divorces, insurance fraud, missing persons, theft, blackmail. Murder...
Get To Know ~ Kristen Gardiner by Leslie Budewitz
Kristen Gardiner sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Kristen. What is your full name? Kristen Hoffman Gardiner How old are you? 44 this past May and I...
Reviews
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...
My Musing ~ Off the Air by Christina Estes
Equal parts thought-provoking and entertaining, Off the Air introduces Jolene Garcia in Emmy Award–winning reporter Christina Estes's Tony Hillerman Prize–winning debut. Jolene Garcia is a local TV reporter in Phoenix, Arizona, splitting her time between covering...
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My Musing ~ Death at Greenway by Lori Rader Day
Death at Greenway by Lori Rader Day Genre: HistoricalRelease: October 12, 2021Purchase Link From the award-winning author of The Day I Died and The Lucky One, a captivating suspense novel about nurses during World War II who come to Agatha Christie’s holiday estate to...
My Musing ~ Mercy Creek by M.E. Browning
Mercy Creek by M.E. Browning Series Name: Jo Wyatt Mystery #2Genre: Police ProceduralRelease: October 12, 2021Purchase Link In an idyllic Colorado town, a young girl goes missing—and the trail leads into the heart and mind of a remorseless killer. The late summer heat...
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New Releases ~ Week of January 28, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 28 – February 3, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 30 Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden...
Cover Reveals
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ Magic is Murder edited by Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, and Marcia Talley
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Chesapeake Crimes" anthology series, coming August 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisMagic is Murder features sixteen crime/mystery short stories involving magic. We have tales with...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Wed, Read & Dead by V.M. Burns
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Mystery Bookshop” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming May 2019. Title: Wed, Read & Dead Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: vmburns.com Book Synopsis Mystery bookstore owner, Samantha...
Cover Reveal ~ Contract for Chaos by Judy Alter
I am excited to share with you the cover for the eighth book in the “Kelly O'Connell” mystery series from Alter Ego Press, coming September 20, 2018. Title: Contract for Chaos Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: judyalter.com Book Synopsis When four young men...
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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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