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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 ~ Meg Gates by Lynn Cahoon
Hi, I’m Meg Gates, not that Gates, and I live on Bainbridge Island in Washington over my aunt’s garage. I was born here (on the island, not the garage), but escaped to go to college in Seattle. Then I left college to work at a startup where I met my fiancé, Romain....
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A Day In My Life ~ Liv Wilde by Lynda Allen
Ugh, the thousandth hot flash of the day. Well, as my friend Hannah says, “There’s nothing sexier than a sweaty upper lip!” I try to keep that thought in mind as a mantra to help me keep the hot flashes in perspective. Humor is an essential element in any day for me....
A Word With Katherine Hall Page
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? While I read in all genres—in the mystery one everything from Noir to Cozies—I like Traditional Mysteries best and it felt like a good fit when I came to write...
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 ~ Draw and Order by Cheryl Hollon
Draw and Order by Cheryl HollonSeries Name: Paint & Shine Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: June 29, 2021Purchase Link Appalachian artist and local guide Miranda Trent opens a new murder investigation after her Paint & Shine tour group discovers the remains of a...
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My Musing ~ Empty Promises by James M. Jackson
Empty Promises by James M. Jackson is the fifth book in the “Seamus McCree” mystery series. Publisher: Wolf's Echo Press, coming April 3, 2018 If you love the suspense and plot twists of domestic thrillers, this page-turner will be for you. Seamus McCree’s first solo...
My Musing ~ The Uninvited Corpse by Debra Sennefelder
The Uninvited Corpse by Debra Sennefelder is the first book in the NEW “Food Blogger” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 2018 Leaving behind a failed career as a magazine editor and an embarrassing stint on a reality baking show, newly divorced lifestyle...
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Releases
Week of March 21, 2021
Here is a list of some of the new releases for March 21 – 27, 2021. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! On The Rocks by Anne Avery (Cozy)Being a rich widow wasn’t turning out anything like what I’d expected, especially since I fell for all...
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 ~ Picked Off by Linda Lovely + Giveaway
I am excited to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Brie Hooker” mystery series from Henery Press, coming June 5, 2018. Title: Picked Off Series: Brie Hooker #2 Genre: Cozy Publisher: Henery Press Website: Linda Lovely It’s been seven months since...
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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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