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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...

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A Day In My Life ~ Mrs. Oliver by Saralyn Richard

…by Quinn McFarland Mrs. Oliver was my sophomore high school teacher. I had her at a pivotal time in my life, when my BFF and my boyfriend hooked up and dumped me. Humiliated and bereft, I wanted to drop out of school and run away from home. But the brilliant and...

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A Day in My Life ~ Jade Hicks by Heather Weidner

Hi, y’all. I’m Jade Hicks, owner of ‘Tis the Season, a Christmas shop in the tiny little beach town of Mermaid Bay, Virginia, on the coast near the historic triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Life has been turned upside down here since the Love Channel...

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A Day In My Life ~ Dawna Carpenter by Paula Charles

Well, hello there. I’m Dawna Carpenter, the owner of Carpenter’s Corner Hardware here in Pine Bluff, Oregon. I wasn’t expecting visitors this morning, but since you stopped by, come on in. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’ve just made a fresh pot and my daughter,...

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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...

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Watch Her by Edwin Hill ~ My Musing

Watch Her by Edwin HillSeries Name: Hester Thursby #3Genre: ThrillerRelease: December 29, 2020Purchase Link While attending a gala at Prescott University’s lavish new campus, Hester Thursby and fellow guest, Detective Angela White, are called to the home of the...

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My Musing ~ Wagging Through The Snow by Laurien Berenson

Wagging Through The Snow by Laurien Berenson is the 21st book in the “Melanie Travis” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming September 26, 2017 Melanie Travis needs a little peace from her busy life this Christmas. But the usual holiday hubbub is a joy compared...

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New Releases ~ Week of August 16, 2020

Here is a list of some of the new releases for August 16 - 22, 2020. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Death at High Tide by Hannah Dennison (Cozy) *new series*When Evie Mead’s husband, Robert, suddenly drops dead of a heart attack, a...

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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,...

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Cover Reveal ~ Oliver Twisted by Cindy Brown

I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for the third book in the “Ivy Meadows” mystery series, OLIVER TWISTED, coming out on June 21, 2016 from Henery Press. Title: Oliver Twisted by Cindy Brown Series: Ivy Meadows #3 Release Date: June 21, 2016 Genre: Mystery Publisher:...

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2026 Best Mystery Blog

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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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