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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 ~ Lucy Rey by Elisabeth Dini
“Bring me your bad news, and I will deliver it,” Adam booms dramatically, flashing his hand across the empty space in front of him with no shortage of theatric flourish. “That has to be your slogan, Lucy. And you need a shingle. It should hang, obviously. I’m...
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A Day In My Life ~ Dr. George “Jake” Burgess Magrath by Frances McNamara
Medical Examiner Suffolk County Mortuary North Grove Street Boston, Massachusetts Dec. 1, 1919 Unbelievable! When I arrived this morning at 7 AM the telephone was ringing off the wall. Usually my assistant would answer but he has classes at Harvard Medical School...
A Day In My Life ~ Dr. Emilia McRoy by Lucy Connelly
My day usually begins with a cup of espresso before heading down to the Pig & Whistle pub in the small town of Sea Isle, Scotland, for more coffee and a full Scottish breakfast. A woman needs to keep her strength up for those long days in the doctor’s office. Most...
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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 ~ Meet Isabel Puddles by M.V. Byrne
Meet Isabel Puddles by M.V. Byrne is the first book in the NEW "Mitten State" cozy mystery series, coming November 24, 2020. The only thing widow Isabel Puddles loves as much as her hometown of Gull Harbor on the shores of Lake Michigan is cozying up to a good...
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My Musing ~ Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower
Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower is the first book in the NEW "Amish Candy Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, August 2017 Sometimes you need a sweet tooth to take a bite out of crime . . . Bailey King is living the sweet life as assistant chocolatier at...
My Musing ~ Asking for Truffle by Dorothy St. James
Asking for Truffle by Dorothy St. James is the first book in the NEW “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming September 12, 2017 When Charity Penn receives a letter saying she won a trip to Camellia Beach, South Carolina complete...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 26, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new releases for July 26 - August 1, 2020. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Piece by Piece by Laura Bradford (Women's Fiction) Danielle Parker is a gold-medal mom—the kind who volunteers in her children’s...
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 ~ Devil In The Deadline by LynDee Walker
Thanks so much for having me on today to reveal the cover for the fourth Headlines in High Heels Mystery, Dru! DEVIL IN THE DEADLINE was such fun to write: the idea actually came from the body dump location, which my husband found one day on a run along the James...
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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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