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A Word With Kay Pritchett

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...

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A Day in My Life ~ Chance Winston by Alan Orloff

An Excerpt – Sneak Peek I came by my dishonesty honestly. My great-grandfather was a horse thief. My grandfather was a tax cheat. My uncle was a real estate swindler. My father was a con man, a grifter. And my mother? A real piece of work. That’s all in my...

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A Day in My Life ~ Sarah Cox by Donna Clancy

Hi, I’m Sarah Cox and I live in Wisteria. My mom passed rather unexpectedly and I inherited her craft shop called Coppertips. This kept me in the small town instead of moving to the city like I had originally planned on doing after attaining my degree in art...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra

Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...

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My Musing ~ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron

Dru’s Short Musing: When a blackmailer is murdered and her parents are suspects, Ricki will do everything possible to clear their names. What a great whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well-written drama with crisp...

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My Musing ~ The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao

Dru’s Short Musing: What do a lawyer (Liv), a chemist (Kat), and a writer (Elle) have in common? An ex-boyfriend and murder. This was a well-written and fast-paced drama that had me immediately immersed in all that was happening on the page. The author did a great...

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My Musing ~ Murder Italian Style by Diane Vallere

Dru’s Short Musing: Samantha’s reputation in solving crime goes international when a trip arranged by her father-in-law is more than just that when Sam finds out that her host wants her to do what she does best and that is solving a murder. Like fine wine, hey we...

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New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of November 9, 2025

Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 9 – 15, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 10 The Holly Village Murders by Benedict Brown (Historical...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Flashes of a Dying Hour by Lynda Allen

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming March 2025. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: March 27, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Liv Wilde Mystery ~ Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Tallowed Ground by Valona Jones

I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Valona Jones’ mystery series, coming Month 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Muddle House Publishing Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Magic Candle...

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Extras

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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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books

Look for. . . Death by Degree by Victoria Gilbert, where a 32-year-old writing tutor and author, with the help of an astute cafeteria lady, a young tattooed librarian, and a sometimes annoying but charming psychologist, must investigate the not-so-hallowed halls of...

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A Year In Books ~ 2018

When you read at least 250 books in the year, it is really hard to pick a favorite because every book read is a favorite at that moment. Unless of course the book becomes a DNF (did not finish) which was far and few this year. This year I’ve expanded my...

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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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