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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 ~ Dodie O’Dell by Suzanne Trauth
It’s October in Etonville, New Jersey. That means I, Dodie O’Dell, am planning cool weather specials for the Windjammer restaurant I’ve been managing for the past four years and the Etonville Little Theatre is rehearsing its fall production, Dracula, to coincide with...
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A Day in the Life of Tina Shaw by Jan Christensen
Hi, my name is Tina Shaw. I live in the wonderful town of Newport, RI, where my typical day is filled with sunshine, the scent of the ocean, and old mansions. Plus some stunt kite flying at Brenton Point if the winds are just right. I used to live by a schedule and...
The Day in the Life of Abby Rollins by Norma Lehr
Today I’m standing outside of my Aunt Ginny’s green stucco bungalow in Palm Springs wondering what’s going on here. I flew to the Springs yesterday to spend a much needed short vacation (possible romantic weekend) with my private eye friend Blade Garrett. He’s working...
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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...
Mystery Short Stories, Volume 1 by N.C. Hyzy
Mystery Short Stories, Volume 1 by N.C. Hyzy. Publisher: N.C. Hyzy, March 2011 Two mystery short stories from Julie Hyzy writing as N.C. Hyzy. These include her Derringer Award winning story, "Strictly Business," which originally appeared in THESE GUNS FOR HIRE and...
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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
