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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 the Life ~ Yesenia Ubeda Goldstein by Neil S. Plakcy
My name is Yesenia Ubeda Goldstein. In the Spanish manner, I tack my mother’s maiden name onto my father’s to acknowledge my full Cuban-Jewish heritage. Six months ago, my days revolved around teaching food-tradition seminars, grading papers, and answering endless...
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A Day In My Life ~ Katie Thorne by Virginia K. Bennett
Katie Thorne woke suddenly, a nose full of something preventing her from breathing deeply. Not knowing what caused the reduction in air flow, she sat up quickly, banging her forehead against the roof of her ice cream truck. The loft bed she occupied with her cat,...
Get To Know ~ Rachael Davies by Lisa Black
Rachael sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Rachael. What is your full name? Rachael Athena Davies. We’re not Greek, my mother just read a lot of...
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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 ~ In Farm’s Way by Amanda Flower
In Farm's Way by Amanda Flower Series Name: Farm to Table Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: February 24, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio When the biggest catch at the annual Ice Fishing Derby is the body of brewmaster Wallace, Shiloh must reel in the killer before...
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My Musing ~ A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison is the first book in the NEW "Enchanted Bay" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming May 12, 2020. Aleksandra Daniels hasn't set foot in the quiet seaside town of Bellamy Bay, North Carolina in over twenty years....
My Musing ~ A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette is the first book in the NEW "Ice Cream Parlor" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, coming May 12, 2020. This book kicks off a charming cozy mystery series set in an ice cream shop—with a fabulous cast of quirky...
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Coming Week of February 19, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 19 – 25, 2023 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! The Case of the Cursed Cottage by Cathy Ace...
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 ~ Of Masques and Murder by Maureen Klovers
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Rita Calabrese" cozy mystery series, coming November 2020. Book SynopsisIn the Italian-American community of Acorn Hollow, it’s Carnevale. The townspeople are reveling in masked balls and...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
