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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 ~ Clark Thomas by Caleb Wygal
Clark Thomas sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes him tick. Let’s see what Clark has to say. What is your full name? Clark Beauregard Thomas (My middle name comes from my mom's favorite Muppet)...
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A Day In My Life ~ Trixie Tanner by Karen Fritz
My name is Trixie Tanner and I live to run. I’ve been asked many times what I’m running from. The short answer, nothing. The long answer, everything. Running is my release, and it keeps me grounded. It’s my go-to when I need to cope with life, or when dealing with the...
A Word With Lisa Q. Mathews
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I think about this every time I sit down to write. I enjoy cozy mysteries because, in addition to the puzzle-solving aspects, I love the idea that a seemingly...
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 ~ Soft Hearts by Eric Lodin
Soft Hearts by Eric Lodin Series Name: Rett Swinson #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 22, 2021Purchase Link A Halloween Murder, a Dragon Suspect-and a Neighborhood Secret. Harriett "Rett" Swinson is trying to rebuild her life after a failed marriage when a group of...
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My Musing ~ Blessed Are The Merciful by Kristi Belcamino
Blessed Are The Merciful by Kristi Belcamino is the sixth book in the “Gabriella Giovanni”, coming March 15, 2018 What would you sacrifice to save your children? Your marriage? Your freedom? Your life? How far would you go? Gabriella Giovanni has met her deadliest...
My Musing ~ Playing with Bonbon Fire by Dorothy St. James
Playing with Bonbon Fire by Dorothy St. James is the second book in the “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming March 13, 2018. Chocoholic Charity Penn must smoke out the killer to stop her newly inherited beachside chocolate...
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Week of February 14, 2021
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 14 – 20, 2021. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! An Extravagant Death by Charles Finch (Historical)London, 1878. With faith in Scotland...
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 ~ In Cold Chocolate by Dorothy St. James
I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the third book in the “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming September 11, 2018. Title: In Cold Chocolate Series: Southern Chocolate Shop #3 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Crooked Lane Books...
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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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