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Let’s Get To Know ~ Emily Fyne by Ginger Bolton

Emily Fyne sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Emily. What is your full name? Emily Fyne. How old are you? I’m in my thirties, but let’s not get specific....

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A Day In My Life ~ Dot Ybarra by Winter Austin

“Dorothy Ybarra, where are you?” Angela Ybarra rounded the edge of the lean-to’s weathered support post, her pack of mutts in tow. The goats scattered, except for a leggy dark brown female who’d taken a liking to Dot and exuded copious amounts of stubborn. That doe...

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A Day In My Life ~ Dee Stern by Ellen Byron

Two weeks ago, I was working in Hollywood as a writer on the Kidz Channel TV show, Duh! Today, I’m making beds and cleaning bathrooms at a rustic mid-century motel in California’s Gold Rush Country that I bought with my best friend Jeff, who also happens to be my...

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A Day In My Life ~ Alice Pepper by Roz Noonan

Coffee, and lots of it. That was the way I began every day. But today there was little joy in java as I pushed through my morning routine and made my way to the library, my calling, my work, my challenge. My friend Ruby’s dilemma weighed heavily on my mind. A bundle...

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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 ~ 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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My Musing ~ Breaking the Mould by Victoria Hamilton

Breaking the Mould by Victoria Hamilton is the eighth book in the “Vintage Kitchen” mystery series. Publisher: Beyond The Page, November 2018. Now that Thanksgiving’s behind her, vintage cookware enthusiast Jaymie Leighton Müller is excitedly making plans for the...

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New Releases

Week of November 14, 2021

Here is a list of some of the new releases during the week of November 14 – 20, 2021 with one debut series. Hope some of these new titles will keep you entertained. Doggone Deadly by Deborah Blake (Cozy)When the woman running the big regional dog show calls out sick,...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti

With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection 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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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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