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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...
The Best Laid Plans edited by Judy Penz Sheluk
Who among us hasn’t made a plan that failed? And yet, in its very creation our belief is unwavering. That’s the overarching premise of The Best Laid Plans, although the 21 authors included in this collection have interpreted the meaning in very different ways. Here’s...
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A Day In The Life Of Maggie Messina by Anne Canadeo
People who visit my store always say, “Gee, I’d love to start a little business like this. Just like the Black Sheep Knitting Shop.” All I can say is, I must make it look pretty easy. It may seem like I’m just knitting and chatting for hours on end. But my day is...
A Day In The Life Of China Bayles by Susan Wittig Albert
Lots of people think it would be great fun to own your own small business, especially if it involved plants, gardens, and healthy food. Well, lots of people could be right—on the good days, anyway. I ran away from the law (that is, I left my career as a Houston...
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...
Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett
Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett is the third book in the "Booktown" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), November 2009 Tricia Miles, owner of Haven’t a Clue mystery bookstore, is still settling into Stoneham, New Hampshire, the kind of...
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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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