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A Day In My Life ~ Harriet Morrow by Rob Osler

“Drat!” Harriet Morrow shouted into the cacophony surrounding her. The swarm of pedestrians, buggies, carts, streetcars, other bicyclists, and the occasional motorized contraption—an invention Harriet welcomed to the roadways as a picnicker would an army of...

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A Day In My Life ~ Julia Kogan by Erica Miner

I knew it didn’t feel right when I heard about Ben’s accident. Something about it sounded suspicious. At least to me. Being suspicious is in my nature, as my closest friends have told me. Let me back up. I’m Julia Kogan, a member of the first violin section of the...

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Get To Know ~ Aunt Edna by Rosalie Spielman

Aunt Edna sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Edna Harrington. Tessa always makes fun of my middle name, so I'm gonna keep...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson

In this atmospheric southern cozy debut, Madeline Brimley returns to the bookstore she inherited, discovering that small towns hold deadly secrets. Madeline Brimley left small town Georgia many years ago to go to college and pursue her dreams on the stage. Her...

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My Musing ~ Crooked Ways by Tina Whittle

Tai Randolph doesn’t like tailing adulterers. Or photographing cracked sidewalks. Or staking out insurance scammers. But being an apprentice PI means doing what she’s told, filling out paperwork, and following the rules, all the rules. It’s a bit chafing for...

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New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of December 15, 2024

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 15 – 21, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! DECEMBER 16 Again with Feeling by Gregory Ashe (Cozy Mystery) When...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst

I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the...

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Cover Reveal ~ Elevator Ride by Bethany Maines

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW rom-com mystery trilogy, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2025 Publisher: Blue Zephyr Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Valkyrie Brothers...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames

I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024...

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2024 Best Mystery Blog

In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the...

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Agatha Award For Best Short Story

This past weekend I attended the annual Malice Domestic Convention. The main event is the dinner banquet where awards are handed out. Since I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in...

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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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Accolades

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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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