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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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A Day In My Life ~ Dash Fuller by Nick Kolakowski

My name is Dash Fuller and I’m a recovering alcoholic. I’m also a recovering standup comedian. And I’m a recovering fixer—the type of guy you call when you’re an executive at a Hollywood studio and you have a big problem that needs to be solved very quietly. I’m...

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A Word With M.A. Monnin

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   Why do you write the genre that you write? I love the puzzle aspect of mysteries. As a writer, I feel like I’m playing a game with my readers, where I throw something out and see if they catch it. As a...

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A Day In My Life ~ Sidney Taylor by Esme Addison

I stared at the photograph. Mound of dirt in the background. A close up of my wrist and hand, holding something fresh from the ground and in need of a good cleaning. It was the only reminder I had of the artifact I’d found. I pushed back from my desk and moved around...

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Reviews

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 ~ An Eggnog To Die For by Amy Pershing

An Eggnog To Die For by Amy Pershing Series Name: Cape Cod Foodie Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: November 9, 2021 Christmas is coming to Cape Cod, but when Sam Barnes finds a very dead Santa in a very hip restaurant, it’s up to her to sift out suspects who have been...

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My Musing ~ Murder in Her Stocking by G.A. McKevett

Murder in Her Stocking by G.A. McKevett is the first book in the NEW “Granny Reid” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming Oct 30, 2018. As the Moonlight Magnolia Agency revisits old memories on Christmas Eve, Granny Reid takes the reins back thirty years to the...

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My Musing ~ Deadly News by Jody Holford

Deadly News by Jody Holford is the first book in the NEW "Britton Bay" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming October 30, 2018. Former Army brat Molly Owens is ready to put down roots, and the picturesque seaside town of Britton Bay on the Oregon Coast seems...

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New Releases ~ Fall 2021 Debut Series

Have you seen BOLO Books APB Fall 2021? He lists a few great books coming out this fall. You should check it out here.  In the same realm, I’ve selected a few debut series coming this Fall. Burden of Poof by Julie Anne Lindsey I first discovered Julie with her first...

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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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