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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 ~ Cagney by Laury A. Egan
I am a handsome beagle named Cagney. One erudite person said I had “velvet ears.” One of many attributes in addition to being very smart, especially when food is nearby and I must calculate foraging techniques. My owner, Chris Clarke, who adores me, is cognizant of my...
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A Word With Mary Karnes
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre you do? I write Cozy Mysteries because that’s what I like to read. Cozy Mysteries always have a happy ending, there’s no blood and guts, and they’re light easy reads. What’s...
Get To Know You ~ Mia Malone by Lynn Cahoon
Mia 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? Mia Alice Malone How old are you? 32 What is your profession? Currently, my title is...
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 ~ Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower
Farm to Trouble by Amanda FlowerSeries Name: Farm to Table #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: February 23, 2021Purchase Link Shiloh Bellamy cashed in her big city job and 401K to return home to Michigan to save the family farm, but turning Bellamy Farms into a sustainable,...
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My Musing ~ Three Divers Deep by Keith Donnelly
Three Divers Deep by Keith Donnelly is the seventh book in the "Donald Youngblood" mystery series. Publisher: John F. Blair, December 2017 Don Youngblood was enjoying a peaceful Saturday morning. Then, his previous boss from New York phoned for a favor. A belly dancer...
My Musing ~ Importance of Being Urnest by Sandra Balzo
Importance of Being Urnest by Sandra Balzo is the 10th book in the “Maggy Thorsen” mystery series. Publisher: Severn House Publishers, December 2017 Maggy confronts a number of mysterious deaths and has an important decision to make about her future with Sheriff Jake...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 15, 2020
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 15 – 21, 2020. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! Mulled Wine and Murder by Kate P. Adams (Cozy)The glow of a million fairy lights and the...
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 ~ Dead in the Water by Denise Swanson
It is my pleasure to reveal the cover for the first book in the NEW “Welcome Back to Scumble River” mystery series, coming September 5, 2017. Title: Dead in the Water Series: Welcome Back to Scumble River #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Website:...
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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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