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A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Penrose by Tracy O’Shields
A typical day in Porth Merryn is considerably quieter than the life I left behind in London. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. These days, mornings generally begin at Seaward Grange with tea, five Buff Orpington hens demanding breakfast as though they have...
A Word With Darlene Dziomba
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I was at Bouchercon Toronto, listening to a panel of authors who each had a protagonist in a dog-related profession. I was volunteering at a no-kill animal shelter...
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A Day In My Life ~ Ivy Rose by Ivanka Fear
Life is good. Life is quiet. The past is in the past, where it’s been for the last thirteen years. The beach town of Port Ripley, with its glorious sunsets over the lake, has been my sanctuary, keeping me safe. But that’s about to change. I love the new life I’ve...
A Day In My Life ~ Anya by Clea Simon
Bother, it’s Greg again. It’s gotten to the point where I hear his ring tone and I shudder. He’s always calling me – and his calls always interrupt me when I’m deep into painting. I’m not being fair. I know it. Greg’s a great guy. Good looking enough. Generous, and he...
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My Musing ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
Dru’s Short Musing: When her scumbag of a husband re-enters her life, not only was he dead by bullets, but he put her life in danger when he slips an item into her possession. Now she is on the run for her life trying to return said item to its lawful owner without...
My Musing ~ Final Draft by Shelley Burbank
Final Draft by Shelley Burbank Series Name: Olivia Lively Mystery Book #1Genre: Private InvestigatorRelease: March 8, 2023Format: Print and Digital Sin, suffer… stakeout? While untangling an academic plagiarism case involving a well-known author and his troubled...
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My Musing ~ Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing
Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing is the first book in the NEW "Colorado Wine" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, coming May 26, 2020. A young winery owner won't let one sour grape ruin the bunch in the first installment of this exciting cozy...
My Musing ~ Wedding Bell Ruse by Kate Flora
Wedding Bell Ruse by Kate Flora is romantic suspense novel. Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing, coming May 20, 2020. Callista McKenzie is a self-made woman. She’s left her toxic family, gotten educated, and built an accounting business, deferring life and love until...
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Coming Week of February 26, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 26 – March 4, 2023 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Unfinished Witchness by Ada Bell (Cozy) *first...
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Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ Rhubarb Pie Before You Die by Gin Jones
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Garlic Farm” mystery series, coming December 2020. Book SynopsisInheriting her late aunt’s Massachusetts farm is no gift for app developer Mabel Skinner, who is about to learn that even the...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
