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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 ~ Nora Asquith by Elizabeth Penney
When I tell people I live in a castle, they blink and then squint at me, as if I must be lying. Yes, it’s true. My family built Ravensea Castle, on the Yorkshire coast, in 1138. Somehow we’ve managed to hold onto it, despite wars and rival heirs, plagues and...
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Get To Know You ~ Maddie Swallows by Kat Bellemore
Come join Maddie and dru's book musings as we sit down for a Q&A session. What is your full name? Madison Swallows, but everyone calls me Maddie. How old are you? I’m 43 years old. What is your profession? I’m a psychologist. I used to be a psychology professor at...
Get To Know You ~ Amelia Amesbury by Mary Winters
Lady Amelia sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Lady Amelia Amesbury How old are you? 25 What is your profession? I’m 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 Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
The Postscript Murders by Elly GriffithsGenre: Traditional MysteryRelease: March 2, 2021Purchase Link The death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should not be suspicious. Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing out of the ordinary...
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My Musing ~ Escape Claws by Linda Reilly
Escape Claws by Linda Reilly is the first book in the NEW “Cat Lady” mystery series. Publisher: Lyrical Underground, December 2017 Here, killer, killer, killer . . . For the first time in sixteen years, Lara Caphart has returned to her hometown of Whisker Jog, New...
My Musing ~ What Doesn’t Kill You by Aimee Hix
What Doesn't Kill You by Aimee Hix is the first NEW book in the "Willa Pennington" mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming January 8, 2018 Favors are for suckers, especially when they lead you straight to a dead body Willa Pennington thought that becoming a PI...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 22, 2020
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 22 – 28, 2020. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! Open For Murder by Mary Angela (Cozy) *new series*Deep in the heart of touristy...
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 ~ Asking for Truffle by Dorothy St. James
I am thrilled and excited to reveal the cover for the first book in the NEW “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming September 12, 2017. Title: Asking for Truffle Series: Southern Chocolate Shop #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Crooked...
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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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