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A Day in My Life ~ Dot Taylor by Misty Simon

Hi there! I’m Dot. I’m in town to check out a retirement village because I want to move closer to my son. I’ve finally admitted he’s not coming back to our little hamlet outside Pittsburgh and has instead started making a completely different life in Central...

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A Day in My Life ~ Theo Chan by Christopher Seto

I’m staring out the window of my small apartment at the darkened parking lot beyond, filled with indecision. To be clear, indecision is not unusual for me—after all, I’ve just been dumped by my girlfriend of several years due to what she would probably describe as an...

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Get To Know ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman

Seneca 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 Seneca. What is your full name? Seneca James How old are you? 27 What is your profession? I raise and sell...

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A Day In My Life ~ Dani Jensen by Ryan Hoffman

At this time, I'd usually be on the street right now. But it's vacation time with my Beau Riley Morgan. You probably know him as the guy that runs Pages & Scones now Pages & Brews. I'm a police officer in our little town of 3,200 and some folks, like my dad,...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Exit Wounds by Shannon Baker

Exit Wounds by Shannon Baker Series Name: Kate Fox Mystery #6Genre: TraditionalRelease: November 8, 2022 When her mother is assaulted, Sheriff Kate Fox is determined to unmask the mysterious attacker—but the dark family secrets she discovers might be the death of her....

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My Musing ~ The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams

The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams is the third book in the "Secret, Book, & Scone Society" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming January 28, 2020. In the new Secret, Book, and Scone Society novel from New York Times bestselling author...

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New Releases

Week of November 6, 2022

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 6 – 12, 2022 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Dead Men Don't Decorate by Cordy Abbott (Cozy) *new...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint

I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery 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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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