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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...
Flash Giveaway ~ Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
How many of you have read at least one book in the Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series? Have you tried to make any of her recipes? The latest book was released earlier this week and thanks to Kensington Books, one lucky commenter will win a nice prize. Release:...
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As Johnetta Chambers Sees It by Judy Alter
At the the opening of Murder at the Blue Plate Café, Kate Chambers beloved grandmother, who raised her and her twin Donna, has died suddenly. Kate comes back to Wheeler, Texas to run her grandmother’s café and deal with her unpredictable sister. But she keeps getting...
A Few Words About “Small Town Spin” by LynDee Walker
Good morning, Dru Ann! Life has been such a crazy whirlwind since I was here last month—I can’t believe February is almost over. Between writing, juggling the details that come with an impending book launch, and vacation, it feels like January and February have zipped...
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 Chain Tree by Misa Ramirez
The Chain Tree by Misa Ramirez is the second book in the “Mexican Legends” romantic suspense series. Publisher: Diversion Books, September 2010 After a horrible night that haunts her still, Delaney West ran away from her home in San Julio, Texas, and out of Vic...
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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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