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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 ~ “The Librarian on the Run” by Anna Scotti
I roll out of bed and snap on Lola's leash. She doesn't need one; she's happy to stick as close by me as possible. Sometimes Lo cries in her sleep and can't settle until I wake her up with pets and assure her that she's with me for keeps, that she never has to go back...
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A Day In My Life ~ Lou Shoemaker by Elaine Faber
My name is Lou Shoemaker. To keep tuna in their bowls and the roof over the heads of my two cats, Sherlock and Watson, I had to learn to drive my deceased husband’s refuse disposal truck, the Pooper Scooper, when he was killed by a hit and run driver. This has led me...
A Day In My Life ~ Trudy Genova by M.K. Graff
“CUT! That’s a wrap!” With a loud thunk, the Klieg lights dim and I pick my way over heavy cables by the remaining dim light and follow the cast and crew out the studio door, eyes blinking after the darkness inside. My name is Trudy Genova, RN, and my work as a...
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 ~ The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly
The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane KellySeries Name: Southern Homebrew Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 6, 2021Purchase Link In this intoxicating new cozy mystery series, the future for modern-day moonshiner Hattie Hayes looks bright--until death darkens the...
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My Musing ~ Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson
Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson is the first book in the NEW "Chef-to-Go" mystery series. Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark, coming April 3, 2018. Right when Dani thinks she's hit a dead-end in her career, she unexpectedly inherits an enormous old house in a quaint...
My Musing ~ The Bad Break by Jill Orr
The Bad Break by Jill Orr is the second book in the “Riley Ellison” mystery series, coming April 3, 2018 from Prospect Park Books Riley’s back—and boy, is she busy! Riley Ellison has taken a great leap of faith by giving up her comfortable job at the Tuttle Corner...
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Releases
Week of March 14, 2021
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of March 14 – 20, 2021. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! Bowling Blunder by Stella Bixby (Cozy)After finding herself in a new town, discovering a...
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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 ~ Murder at the Bus Depot by Judy Alter
It's here! The cover for the fourth book in the "Blue Plate Café" mystery series from Alter Ego Press, coming April 6, 2018. Title: Murder at the Bus Depot Series: Blue Plate Café #4 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Alter Ego Press Website: Judy Alter Is the depot a...
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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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