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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 ~ Pete Adams by Annette Dashofy
Pete Adams first appeared in Circle of Influence and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Pete. What is your full name? Peter James Adams, but you can call me Pete. How old are you? 47 What is your profession? I’m...
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A Day in the Life of Vera Hart by Daryl Wood Gerber
I’m so excited. The Winsome Witches fund-raiser is this week! You don’t know about it? The Winsome Witches—no, we’re not really witches; we put on fun hats and raise money for literacy—come to town from all over the state. One of my dear friends, Pearl Thornton, she’s...
A One-On-One With Zoe Donovan by Kathi Daley
My name is Zoe Donovan. I’m a third-generation Ashtonite (our unofficial name for the citizens of Ashton Falls). The by-product of my wealthy mother’s single act of teenage rebellion, and my locally beloved but financially lacking, blue-collar father’s tender act of...
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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...
Murder by the Old Maine Stream by Bernadine Fagan
Murder by the Old Maine Stream by Bernadine Fagan. Publisher: Bernadine Fagan, February 2011 If ever a woman was not cut out for life in a backwoods town in Maine it's chic city woman Nora Lassiter. If ever there was a misunderstanding about what a woman does for a...
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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
