Features
A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
A Day in the Life ~ Angela Hollingsworth by Audrey J. Snyder
My name is Angela Hollingsworth. My friends call me Angie. I’ve always dreamed of being an investigative reporter and getting a coveted anchor spot on the news one day. I thought my first big break came when I agreed to work as a columnist for the Gazette, a...
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Spending Time With Donald Youngblood by Keith Donnelly
My name is Donald Alexander Youngblood, Private Investigator. I used to work on Wall Street. I used to be a rich, carefree, confirmed bachelor. I used to live with only one black male standard poodle. Those days were simple; those days are gone. Some years ago I fled...
In The Kitchen With “Mama” by Sandra Balzo
"You want something, AnnieLeez? Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan is the lunch special. Or if you want sweets, maybe Cherry Philly Fudge or Bacardi Rum Cake?" Receiving a polite, "No thank you, Mama," from reporter AnnaLise Griggs, Phyllis "Mama" Balesteri shrugged and...
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 Dark Tide by Andrew Gross
The Dark Tide by Andrew Gross is the first book in the series featuring Detective Lieutenant Ty Hauck who works for the Greenwich, CT police department. Publisher: William Morrow, February 2008 On the morning Karen Friedman learns that her husband, a hedge fund...
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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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