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A Word With Tracy O’Shields
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always loved mysteries. When my sister and I were little, she would dress up like Sherlock Holmes—the Basil Rathbone version—and we'd make up mysteries to...
Get To Know You ~ Mel Turner by Juliet Blackwell
Mel Turner first appeared in If Walls Could Talk and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Mel. What is your full name? Melanie Turner – but I go by “Mel” How old are you? Forty-one What is your profession? I run my...
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A Day With Gus, a grumpy resident of Missisquoi, Vermont by Barb Goffman
May 2nd It’s pretty rural where I live. Missisquoi, Vermont. Yeah, we have a downtown and everything, but when you drive around, there are lots of idle fields and old barns and wild animals. I’d never given the animals much thought until recently. I don’t hunt, like...
A Day in the Life of Annie Chamovitz by Mollie Cox Bryan
Most of my friends have left me. I feel a bit bereft. Oh sure, I’m thrilled for Sheila, who won a major design contest with a grand prize of a scrapbooking cruise. But I’m not thrilled that she took both Paige and Vera with her. DeeAnn and I stayed at home for...
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...
Cookie Dough or Die by Virginia Lowell
Cookie Dough or Die by Virginia Lowell is the first book in the new "Cookie Cutter Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), April 2011 Olivia Greyson is the proud owner of The Gingerbread House—a quaint shop that specializes in all things...
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Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection 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
