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A Day in My Life ~ Frances Hazelton by Dianne Freeman
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
A Day in My Life ~ Emmaline McCoy by Patricia Smiley
I was jolted awake just before dawn by a heavy weight on my chest and a low buzz in my ears. My pulse slowed when I realized it was only Boo, the eleven-pound Siberian Forest cat I’d inherited from my aunt Lydie, staring at me and purring at full volume. The cat never...
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A Word With Kim Harrington
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Simply because it’s my favorite genre to read! Tell us how you got into writing? I’ve wanted to be a writer since I could hold a pencil and spent a lot of my...
A Day in My Life ~ Mimi Goldman by Deb Pines
There are a few things I answer to these days: Mimi Goldman (my name), “Chautauqua’s Miss Marple” (my flattering nickname) and “Grandma” (my grandma name). One Grandma Day, a recent Wednesday, required extra grit. I promised my son I’d take Charlie, my 6-year-old...
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My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO MURDER by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: The last words said to Harry propelled him and his caregiver to investigate his neighbor’s death, especially when some of Harry’s observations suggest there’s more to this than meets the eye. With an intriguing premise and a multi-plot storyline, I...
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My Musing ~ Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies at her café, Savvy starts looking into things to save her reputation and her business. This well-written drama was unputdownable quickly becoming a page-turner with its crisp writing and comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder by Melinda Mullet
Dru’s Short Musing: Being a ghostwriter meant Maeve could kill at will, but when she becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, all bets are off as she searches for a killer, before they strike out at her. This fast-paced and intriguing whodunit was presented...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 15, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 15 – 21, 2026 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 15 An Unlikely Story by Gina X. Grant (Cozy Mystery) Young Aggie...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Styled For Murder by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy...
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Cover Reveal ~ Murder In Season by Mary Winters
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Lady of Letters” mystery series, coming December 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Lady of Letters...
Cover Reveal ~ Someone Is Out There by Kaye George
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for Kaye George’s suspense novel, coming April 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 15, 2025 Publisher: Rowan Prose Publishing Format: Print, Digital Genre: Suspense Author Website:...
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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...
A Year In Review ~ 2022
209 posts 54 posts 72 musings 53 posts 38 cover reveals and 88 authors introduced on the blog
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