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A Day in My Life ~ Rio Cruze by Patricia Rice
With half a bagel in her teeth, a cup of thick black from the taqueria in hand, Rio Cruze swung onto the LA Metro, and elbowed into a seat. Propping the coffee between her khaki-trousered knees—after years with the LAPD, a basic uniform was the easiest way to...
Get To Know ~ Ted Carr by Carol J. Perry
Ted Carr sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about him. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Ted. What is your full name? Theodore Howard Carr How old are you? Thirty What is your profession? I’m an...
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A Day In My Life ~ Jennifer Dawson by Sue Minix
Hi, everyone! My name is Jennifer Dawson, but my friends all call me Jen. I’m a mystery writer currently working on the third book of my Davenport Twins Mystery series. A couple of years ago, I rode my hobby horse back to my tiny hometown of Riddleton, South Carolina,...
A Word With Joanna Schaffhausen
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I write detective fiction, and I’ve always loved the romantic take on the detective: a nosy, curious sort who is crusading on behalf of justice. I like my...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ Open For Murder by Mary Angela
Open For Murder by Mary Angela is the first book in the NEW "Happy Camper" cozy mystery series, coming November 24, 2020. Deep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells...
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My Musing ~ Muffin to Fear by Victoria Hamilton
Muffin to Fear by Victoria Hamilton is the fifth book in the "Merry Muffin" mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, July 2017 In the latest from the national bestselling author of Much Ado About Muffin, newlywed baker Merry Wynter has some unwanted guests...
My Musing ~ Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett
Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett is the first book in the NEW “Detective by Day” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming August 8, 2017 Dayna Anderson doesn’t set out to solve a murder. All the semi-famous, mega-broke black actress wants is to help her...
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July 2020 Releases
Here is a list of over 40 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with four debut series from Mollie Cox Bryan, Vicki Delany, Sherry Harris, and Sung J. Woo. The longest...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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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