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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...
A Day In My Life ~ Fanta Delaney by A.V. Howland
Hmm, well, here goes … “Having a ball with ballroom dancing” No. “It’s ballroom dancing, baby!” Delete. “Getting it on in the ballroom” DELETE. Okay, well at least I can get this part right: By Fanta Delaney That’s me, and I’m here at my desk at the North City Newser...
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A Day In My Life ~ Andi Grace Scott by Jackie Layton
“Today we have Andi Grace Scott with us sharing tips about avoiding pet scams. Welcome, Andi Grace.” Podcaster Allison Blake smiled at me over the video screen. She had suggested we’d be more comfortable if we could look at each other, and I suppose she was right. I...
A Word With Jennifer K. Morita
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I write traditional mysteries because of my mom, who gave me my first Nancy Drew book. My mom is also the one who got me hooked on Phyllis A. Whitney, Mary...
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 ~ Murder at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers
Murder at the Lakeside Library by Holly DanversSeries Name: Lakeside Library Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 13, 2021Purchase Link In this series debut perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Miranda James, Rain Wilmot must discover the killer, before the book closes...
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My Musing ~ Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton
Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton is the first book in the NEW “Backyard Farming” mystery series. Publisher: Morewellson, LLC, February 2018 Moving to Colorado seemed like a great way to start over. In Carolan Springs, Anne plans to spend her days living a simpler life....
My Musing ~ Murder at the Bus Depot by Judy Alter
Murder at the Bus Depot by Judy Alter is the fourth book in the “Blue Plate Café” mystery series. Publisher: Alter Ego Press, April 2018 Is the depot a symbol of the worst episode in a town’s history or does it stand for revitalization, bringing the citizens of...
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Releases
Week of April 4, 2021
Here is a list of some of the new releases for April 4 – 10, 2021. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Unlikely by Cindy Blackburn (Cozy)Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the lake has finally thawed, spring has finally sprung, and...
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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 ~ With A Little Bit of Blood by D.E. Ireland
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Eliza Doolittle & Henry Higgins” mystery series, coming April 20, 2018. Title: With A Little Bit of Blood Genre: Historical Mystery Author Website: megmims, sharon-pisacreta Book Synopsis In the...
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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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