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A Word With Suzy K Quinn

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? Bob and Shirley is my move into cozy crime. It's inspired by a lifetime of English village life, pub lunches and an encyclopaedic knowledge of puddings. How did you...

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A Day in My Life ~ Mo Melnick by Michael Kardos

I don’t know what day of the week it was, and I don’t know what town we were in. It could’ve been any night, any town. It was soundcheck, and the soundman was angry because the sub shop had put capicola into his Italian sub when he’d specifically asked for no...

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A Day In My Life ~ Minnie Johnson by Traci Wilton

Hi! I’m Minnie Johnson, and I’m the housekeeper here at Charlene’s B and B. She credits me for keeping things delicious in the kitchen, but I would do anything for that young woman. She was so brave to leave behind all she knew in Chicago after her husband died to...

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A Day In My Life ~ Kate Ludlow by Mary Karnes

Today is one of my favorite days in my wedding world. I am going wedding dress shopping with one of my spring brides. I love the magical moment when a woman looks in the mirror at her image in ‘the dress,’ and sees not herself, but a bride. I feel so lucky when I get...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Ex’d Out by Christine Falcone

Ex'd Out by Christine Falcone Series Name: Melanie Bass Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: October 18, 2022 After their divorce, Visiting Nurse Melanie Bass must keep in contact with Dr. Artie Krapaneck, her philandering ex-husband as they share custody of her beloved dog,...

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My Musing ~ Clobbered To Death by Rosemarie Ross

Cobblered to Death by Rosemarie Ross is the first book in the NEW "Courtney Archer" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming November 26, 2019. Out of the frying pan, into the fire . . . Courtney Archer is known for hosting the show Cooking with the...

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My Musing ~ Leave No Stone by LynDee Walker

Leave No Stone by LynDee Walker is the second book in the "Faith McClellan" traditional mystery series. Publisher: Severn River Publishing, coming November 19, 2019. MISSING WOMAN. A SADISTIC SERIAL KILLER. AND A TEXAS RANGER RUNNING OUT OF TIME. . . Shortly after a...

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New Releases

Week of October 2, 2022

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 2 – 8, 2022. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Secrets of the Nile by Tasha Alexander (Historical 1900s)In Secrets of the...

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Cover Reveal ~ Shuntoll Road by Leslie Wheeler

I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Berkshire Hilltown" mystery series from Encircle Publications, coming May 2020. Book Synopsis It’s June in the Berkshires, a beautiful time when everything is lush and green. Boston library curator...

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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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