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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 ~ Holly Schlivnik by Susie Black
I’m Holly Schlivnik, President of Mermaid Swimwear. Think your life is complicated? I’ve gone from no men in my life to two; a widower in the rag biz and an LAPD Captain. I was on my houseboat getting ready to spend Christmas Eve with the cop when two spinning whirls...
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A Day In My Life ~ Felicity Jin by Jennifer J. Chow
How do you spell joy? Trick question, because in my family, it’s spelled J-I-N. As in our last name. That’s because we Jins have baked joy into our magical Chinese pastries for generations. Each Jin has their own signature treat to discover. My custom recipe took...
A Day In My Life ~ Brent Fyne by Ginger Bolton
That Tuesday in early August started like any other workday for me. In a suit and tie, I drove to the police department in Fallingbrook, Wisconsin. Even though I’m a detective, I do a lot of police work that big-city detectives might never be expected to do. I spent...
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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 ~ Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico
Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico Series Name: Catering Hall Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: February 23, 2021Purchase Link Mia’s newly pregnant friend Nicole plans to hold a shower at Belle View—but Nicole also has to attend one that her competitive (and...
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My Musing ~ Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney
Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney is the fourth book in the “Dewberry Farm” mystery series. Publisher: Gray Whale Press, December 2017 It's beginning to look a lot like. . . Murder. It's Christmastime, and farmer Lucy Resnick is living the life she's always dreamed...
My Musing ~ A Crime of Poison by Nancy Haddock
A Crime of Poison by Nancy Haddock is the third book in the "Silver Six" mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, December 2017 The Silver Six are known for their arts and crafts—but they’re about to be tested in the art of catching a crafty killer. It’s early...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 1, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new releases for November 1 – 7, 2020. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Puzzling Ink by Becky Clark (Cozy) *new series*Quinn Carr wishes her life could be more like a crossword puzzle: neat, orderly, and...
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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 ~ Etched in Tears by Cheryl Hollon
It is my pleasure to reveal the cover for the fourth book in the “Webb's Glass Shop” mystery series, coming November 28, 2017. Title: Etched in Tears Series: Webb's Glass Shop #4 Genre: Mystery Publisher: Kensington Website: Cheryl Hollon When a famous glass artist is...
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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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