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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...
A Day in the Life ~ Claudia Simcoe by Daisy Bateman
7:00 am: Alarm. Contemplate the snooze button, resist. Wonder why it seemed like a good idea to leave a regular five-day-a-week job for one where I have to get up at seven on a Sunday. 7:25 am: Stumble from the shower into the kitchen (distance, about ten feet; my...
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Breakfast Conversation with Aunty Lee by Ovidia Yu
Can you describe a typical day in your life for us, Mrs Lee? Typically nobody calls me Mrs Lee. My friends call me Rosie and at my shop, Aunty Lee’s Delights [www.pinterest.com/ovidiay/aunty-lees-delights], people call me Aunty Lee. You know, like on the bottles of...
A Day in the Life of Jake Martelli by Ali Brandon
Nice to meet you, too, Lance. The name’s Jake Martelli. Don’t even think about calling me Jacqueline, or even Jackie. Only my mother is allowed to do that. Luckily, Ma lives in Fort Lauderdale, and since it’s a good three-hour flight from where I live in Brooklyn, 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...
The Chronicles of Marr-nia by Karen Cantwell
The Chronicles of Marr-nia by Karen Cantwell. Publisher: Karen Cantwell, October 2010 Four funny and touching short stories featuring soccer mom and movie lover, Barbara Marr who made her debut appearance in the hilarious murder mystery, Take the Monkeys and Run....
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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
