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A Day in My Life ~ Marni by Bella Ellwood-Clayton

At the supermarket, I search through apple barrels — my meditation, my escape. A dozen pies for the upcoming sock hop. I select Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths. With local apples long past their prime, I’m stuck with grocery store options, which is not ideal, but a...

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Get To Know ~ Ken Stein by E.J. Copperman

Ken Stein sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes him tick. Let’s see what Ken has to say. What is your full name? Ken Stein. My sister’s name is Fran. Our parents had a sense of humor. How old are...

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A Day In My Life ~ Liza Johnson by Linda Norlander

A day in my life was disrupted by three things—my elderly neighbor, a voice in my head and a cat. Who knew they would throw me into a wild ride involving an investigation into what really happened to Ramona, a woman I tutored for her GED? Let’s start with my neighbor....

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Get To Know You ~ Peter Dumas by L.C. Blackwell

Peter sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes him tick. Let’s see what he has to say. What is your full name? Peter Phillipe-St. Denis Dumas How old are you? 49 What is your profession? I am a...

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My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover

Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...

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My Musing ~ A Murder Yule Regret by Winnie Archer

A Murder Yule Regret by Winnie Archer Series Name: Bread Shop Mystery #7Genre: CozyRelease: November 2021 Freelance photographer and Yeast of Eden bakery assistant Ivy Culpepper has just scored the job of a lifetime shooting the Dickensian dress-up X-mas party thrown...

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My Musing ~ A Spell of Murder by Clea Simon

A Spell of Murder by Clea Simon is the first book in the NEW “Witch Cats of Cambridge” mystery series. Publisher: Polis Books, coming December 11, 2018. “It’s Harriet’s fault. It’s always her fault, not that she’ll ever admit it.” So begins A Spell of Murder: A Witch...

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My Musing ~ The Worst Noel by Amy M. Reade

The Worst Noel by Amy M. Reade is the first book in the NEW “Juniper Junction Holiday” mystery series. Publisher: Pau Hana Publishing, November 2018. Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace, love, and joy, but for Lilly Carlsen, this Christmas is murder. As a...

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New Releases

Week of October 10, 2021

Listed below are some of the new titles coming out during the week of October 10 – 16, 2021. A Brush With Murder by Bailee Abbott (Cozy) *new series*For Chloe Abbington, the transition from fine art painter in New York City to painting-event business owner in charming...

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Cover Reveal ~ Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the third book in the “Lobster Shack” mystery series from St. Martin's Press, coming February 26, 2019. Author: Shari Randall Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: sharirandallauthor.com Book Synopsis It's late October...

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Interview with L.A. Chandlar

Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...

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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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