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A Day in My Life ~ Dot Taylor by Misty Simon
Hi there! I’m Dot. I’m in town to check out a retirement village because I want to move closer to my son. I’ve finally admitted he’s not coming back to our little hamlet outside Pittsburgh and has instead started making a completely different life in Central...
A Day in My Life ~ Violet Whitehouse by Jessica Thompson
Footsteps crunch through the underbrush. I freeze to listen, despite the patter of rain overhead, and wipe my hands down my frosting-speckled apron. “Violet?” Laurel breaks my concentration as she comes out of her birthday party to check on me as I take a break....
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Darcy Merriweather’s Fixer-Upper by Heather Blake
There’s a house for sale in the Enchanted Village. . .a couple of doors down from my Aunt Ve’s place, in fact. The Tavistock House, a big old Craftsman bungalow. There are rumors going around that the place is cursed. The roof leaks. Paint is peeling. Windows are...
Penny Lively and Happy Hour–Happier Than we Thought by Carlene O’Neil
Hi, I’m Penny Lively, owner of Joyeux Winery, located along the central California Coast. I grew up here, and, although I left years ago to become a photojournalist, I’ve been back on the winery for little over a year. This winery is where I belong. I love the setting...
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...
Mind Over Murder by Allison Kingsley
Mind Over Murder by Allison Kingsley is the first book in the new "Raven's Nest Bookstore" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), September 2011 Cousins and best friends, Clara and Stephanie Quinn run The Raven’s Nest bookstore in quaint Finn's...
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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
