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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 Day in My Life ~ Mavis MacDonald by Cathy Ace
Sometimes I wonder why we called our business The WISE Enquiries Agency, because I’m no’ feeling too clever this morning; not enough sleep...apprehensive about being away. When the four of us sat in that pub in London, years back, wondering what we’d do with ourselves...
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A Day In My Life ~ Becca Whitney by Erica Wynters
Being a relationship advice columnist is a lot of fun. I get to write about romance for a living and who doesn’t love love? Working from home is another perk of the job. My boss, Elliot, has no idea how many times I walk to the coffee shop from my apartment in Chicago...
A Day In My Life ~ April Melvin by Marcy Blesy
I didn’t plan on being a single mother at the age of 42. I thought that ship had sailed as I docked on the perimenopause stage of life, but fate had other plans. Meeting the insurance salesman in town for a convention had seemed like harmless fun until he packed up...
Reviews
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 ~ Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head Genre: Crime Fiction, HistoricalRelease: February 28, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio A searing and tender novel about a young Black journalist’s search for answers in the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather in segregated...
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My Musing ~ Derailed by Mary Keliikoa
Derailed by Mary Keliikoa is the first book in the NEW "Kelly Pruett" private investigator mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, coming May 12, 2020. A dying wish. A secret world. Can this grieving investigator stay on the right track? PI Kelly Pruett is determined...
My Musing ~ To Kill A Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid
To Kill A Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid is the first book in the NEW "Bookbinding" cozy mystery. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming May 12, 2020. Bookbinder Quinn finds herself in trouble when her ex's fiance turns up dead and if she's not careful, her days might...
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Releases
Coming soon ~ March 2023 Releases
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with ten debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
Cover Reveals
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 ~ A Fatal First Night by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am honored to host the cover for the next book in the "Ella Shane" mystery series, coming April 2021. Book Synopsis It’s easy to be overlooked in Gilded Age Manhattan, but the Ella Shane Opera Company’s latest premier manages to attract adoring crowds, rave reviews,...
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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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