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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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Emma Anderson by Annette Dashofy
Emma Anderson sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Emma. What is your full name? Emma Helene Anderson How old are you? I’m 31. What is your profession? I’ve recently started working...
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A Day In My Life ~ Vivian Kaye by Bethany Maines
Vivian Kaye loitered in the expansive lobby of the Hoskins Building, sipping her coffee and watching the ebb and flow of employees to the elevators. Her boss, Howard Hoskins, founding partner at the Hoskins, Branch, and Kato law firm, owned the building. Currently,...
A Word With Marcia Talley
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My mother was a life-long subscriber to Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, so I cut my teeth early on short crime fiction! There were also the Nancy Drew books 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...
My Musing ~ Hidden Beneath by Barbara Ross
Hidden Beneath by Barbara Ross Series Name: Maine Clambake Mystery Book #11Genre: CozyRelease: June 27, 2023Format: Print, Digital, Audio Serving up mouthwatering shellfish, the Snowden Family Clambake has become a beloved institution in Busman’s Harbor, Maine. But...
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My Musing ~ Murder in the Piazza by Jen Collins Moore
Murder in the Piazza by Jen Collins Moore is the first book in the NEW "Maggie White" cozy mystery series, coming September 22, 2020. Maggie White, a downsized American executive stuck in Rome on her husband’s expat assignment, is finding the dolce vita isn’t all it’s...
My Musing ~ Murder in Devil’s Cove by Melissa Bourbon
Murder in Devil’s Cove by Melissa Bourbon is the first book in the NEW "Book Magic" traditional mystery series, coming September 2020. Every book tells two stories—one written on the pages with pen and ink, and one woven into the paper, a story of the soul. The Lane...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 4, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of June 4 – 10, 2023 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Murder at the Crown and Anchor by C.J. Archer...
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ Ellen Byron / Maria DiRico
I’ve been a longtime fan of Ellen Byron, who also writes as Maria DiRico, and I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in both her mystery series, coming in 2021 and is up for preorder. Title:Cajun Kiss of DeathIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot...
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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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