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A Day in My Life ~ Kitty Rossi by Dana Mentink
“Kitty,” my mother laments. “You’re not to be galloping around like a lamb in springtime.” I don’t reply that I’m nothing like a lamb and if there weren’t so many maddening social requirements draining my investigative time, I wouldn’t always be in such a hurry. These...
Get To Know ~ Izzie Abbington by Bailee Abbott
Isabelle sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Izzie. What is your full name? Isabelle Abbington – Izzie for short. How old are you? I’ll turn 27, soon....
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A Day In My Life ~ Emmy Cooper by Annie McEwen
Welcome to Cooper’s Cove Resort and Lake Covington. I’m Emmy Cooper. You’re here to take a tour, right? My parents, Paul and Claire, are busy with some personal matters in town. So, I’m helping out. I’m actually just here in Covington on a little respite for the next...
A Day In My Life ~ Courtney Kelly by Daryl Wood Gerber
Being frantic is not a good thing. I move too fast, and I don’t think things through. That can be a dangerous combination and, frankly, overwhelming. Why have I been feeling swamped? Well, because I’ve got too much on my plate. Do you ever do that? Load up with chores...
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...
My Musing ~ A Hex for Danger by Esme Addison
A Hex for Danger by Esme AddisonSeries Name: Enchanted Bay Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: July 13, 2021Purchase Link The annual Mermaid Festival is the setting for Esme Addison's sunny-yet-sinister second Enchanted Bay mystery, perfect for fans of Heather Blake and...
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My Musing ~ Alter Ego by Brian Freeman
Alter Ego by Brian Freeman is the 9th book in the Jonathan Stride mystery series. Publisher: Quercus, coming May 1, 2018 When a freak auto accident kills a driver on the remote roads outside Duluth, Jonathan Stride is disturbed to discover that the victim appears to...
My Musing ~ Murder in the Locked Library by Ellery Adams
Murder in the Locked Library by Ellery Adams is the fourth book in the “Book Retreat” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming April 24, 2018 Welcome to Storyton Hall, Virginia, where book lovers travel from near and far to enjoy the singular comforts of the...
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Week of April 11, 2021
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 11 – 17, 2021, with three debut series from Kris Calvin, Lori Duffy Foster, and R. Franklin James. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy!...
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
I am so thrilled to share the cover for the fourth book in the award-winning “Cajun Country” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming October 9, 2018. Title: Mardi Gras Murder Genre: Cozy Mystery Website: ellenbyron.com Book Synopsis Southern charm meets the...
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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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