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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...

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A Day In My Life ~ Mrs. Oliver by Saralyn Richard

…by Quinn McFarland Mrs. Oliver was my sophomore high school teacher. I had her at a pivotal time in my life, when my BFF and my boyfriend hooked up and dumped me. Humiliated and bereft, I wanted to drop out of school and run away from home. But the brilliant and...

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A Day In My Life ~ Amber Winslow by Tamara Berry

In my old life, I rarely woke up before noon. In my defense, I was usually out late tailing a mark: cheating spouses, deadbeat dads, people about to be served legal papers. The life of an (almost) PI is one that lends itself to midnight stakeouts and bleary-eyed cups...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon Genre: Cozy, Traditional MysteryRelease: September 5, 2023Format: Print, Digital, Audio Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of her keen...

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My Musing ~ The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. James

The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. JamesSeries Name: Beloved Bookroom #1Genre: Cozy MysteryPublisher: Penguin Random HouseRelease: January 19, 2021Purchase Link Trudell Becket, known to her friends as Tru, finds herself in a bind when her library in lovely Cypress, South...

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Inherit the Shoes by E.J. Copperman

Inherit the Shoes by E.J. CoppermanSeries Name: Jersey Girl Legal Mystery #1Genre: Cozy Legal Release: January 5, 2021Purchase Link New Jersey prosecutor Sandy Moss is tired of petty criminals, and a new job at a glitzy Los Angeles law firm seems the perfect career...

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New Releases

New Releases Coming Soon ~ September 2023

Here is a list of over 65 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with eight debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....

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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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Cover Reveal ~ The Kill Of It All by Diane Vallere

I am delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Madison Night" mystery series, coming February 2022 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisMadison Night’s star is on the rise. Thanks to a series of TV spots to promote her decorating business’s grand...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ 15 Minutes by Larissa Reinhart

Thank you, Dru, for hosting another cover reveal. I’m always honored to be on dru’s book musing and particularly excited to be here today because this is the cover for 15 Minutes, the first in my new humorous mystery series, Maizie Albright Star Detective. Look for...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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