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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 ~ Sister Bernadette Ohslon by Melissa Westemeier
Habits are so deeply engrained in my life that I never set an alarm to wake up. Following a morning devotion, tea, and a bagel, I change into sweatpants and a jacket and lace up my sneakers for my daily walk around the neighborhood. I use a pedometer to count my steps...
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A Word With Rhys Bowen
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I have been a fan of mystery novels all my life, starting with the Famous Five and moving on to the ladies of the Golden Age. And I found myself drawn to the...
A Day In My Life ~ Christian Shaw by Kathleen Marple Kalb
One crucial second after my son’s big fluffy tuxedo cat Cookie jumped onto my back as I pulled into child’s pose, my phone twinked. Cookie startled and dug in his claws, then jumped off and ran into the kitchen. I knew I’d pay for that later. Probably in turkey....
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...
My Musing ~ Winter Witness by Tina deBellegarde
Winter Witness by Tina deBellegarde is the first book in the NEW "Batavia-on-Hudson" traditional mystery series, coming September 29, 2020. When a beloved nun is murdered in a sleepy Catskill Mountain town, a grieving young widow finds herself at the center of the...
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My Musing ~ You'll Never Know, Dear by Hallie Ephron
You'll Never Know, Dear by Hallie Ephron is a novel of suspense. Publisher: William Morrow, June 6, 2017 Lissie Woodham was only seven years old when her little sister Janey disappeared. They had been in the front yard, playing with their dolls, custom creations made...
My Musing ~ A Grave Calling by Wendy Roberts
A Grave Calling by Wendy Roberts is the first book in the NEW “Bodies of Evidence” mystery series. Publisher: Carina Press, June 5, 2017 There had been no attempt to bury the dead girl, naked except for the white ribbon tied to her wrist Twenty-five-year-old Julie...
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May 2020 Releases
Here is a list of over 40 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, suspense and others releasing this month, with ten debut series from Esme Addison, Abby Collette, Kate Fellowes, Heather Day Gilbert, Kelly Hashway, Callie...
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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,...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
