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A Day in My Life ~ Kitty Rossi by Dana Mentink
“Kitty,” my mother laments. “You’re not to be galloping around like a lamb in springtime.” I don’t reply that I’m nothing like a lamb and if there weren’t so many maddening social requirements draining my investigative time, I wouldn’t always be in such a hurry. These...
A Day in the Life~ Elizabeth “Bet” Rivers by Elena Taylor
Los Angeles feels very far away. If I got in my car and started driving, I could be there in less than twenty-four hours. But it’s more than geographical distance that keeps me here in Washington State. My life has not gone as planned. As I sit in the Collier...
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A Day in the Life of Gus Farnham by Barbara Ross
I’m Gus Farnham, owner of a restaurant here in Busman’s Harbor, Maine. My restaurant is for local folks, a place where they can get away from playing the “old salt” routine for the terrorists. I mean the tourists. I started the restaurant with my wife, Mrs. Gus, in...
Spending More Time With Margery Flax by Elaine Viets
Margery Flax here, the Coronado Tropic Apartments landlady. At least I was until that Snakehead Bay detective arrested me for murdering my ex-husband, Zach. I’m Helen and Phil’s landlady. They live at the Coronado with their fur bag, Thumbs. Most people don’t know it,...
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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...
Berried to the Hilt by Karen MacInerney
Berried to the Hilt by Karen MacInerney is the fourth book in the "Gray Whale Inn" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, November 2010 When a lobsterman discovers a sunken ship, Cranberry Island is abuzz with excitement. Is the wreck the remains of the Myra...
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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
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