Features
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...
Samantha Washington by V.M. Burns
Hi. My name is Samantha Washington. For years, my husband Leon and I dreamed that one day, we’d be able to quit our jobs and open a mystery bookshop. When Leon died, I quit my job as a high school English teacher, bought the building we both loved, and opened Market...
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A Day In The Lives of Summer Smythe and Dorothy Westin by Lisa Q. Mathews
The following exchange between Summer Smythe, 26 (age unconfirmed) and Dorothy Westin, 78, takes place between 10 and 10:30 am. Hibiscus Pointe Senior Living Community, Milano, FL. S: Morning, Dorothy, sorry I’m late. But hey, I brought us free coffee from the Guest...
A Day in the Life of Darla Pettistone by Ali Brandon
Hello, Fellow Crawford Avenue Retailers! Hope your summer is off to a profitable start. This issue’s Spotlight feature falls on one of our newer neighborhood retailers, Ms. Darla Pettistone, owner of Pettistone’s Fine Books. Now, many of you old-timers will remember...
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...
Kiki Lowenstein and the Lucky Charm by Joanna Campbell Slan
Kiki Lowenstein and the Lucky Charm by Joanna Campbell Slan is the sixth short story in the “Kiki Lowenstein” mystery series. Publisher: March 2012 Hoping to top her own success with holiday crops, Kiki dreams up a St. Patrick’s Day event that’s a real charmer. Except...
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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,...
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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
