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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 ~ Jackson Davis by Liz Milliron
What is a day in my life? Interesting question. Six months ago, this would have been easy to answer because it would have been much like any other homicide detective in America. Get up. Kiss my wife and kids, grab coffee, go to the office. Work the current case with...
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A Day In My Life ~ Linda Burton by Joan Havelange
I have to admit I’ve been a wee bit naïve. My aunt Violet would say I’ve been more than a wee bit. I have been house-sitting and looking after Gertrude, a cat in this sweet little country town. And it’s Gertrude that has gotten me into this dilemma. Well, the word...
A Word With Angie Kim
Now it's time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I'm not sure what genre I write (haha). My short stories are literary fiction with magical realism elements, and my two novels have both been part literary...
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 ~ Digging Up The Remains by Julia Henry
Digging Up The Remains by Julia Henry is the third book in the "Garden Squad" cozy mystery series, coming August 25, 2020. A festive fall is in full swing in Goosebush, Massachusetts, but when a snoopy reporter is felled by foul play, it's up to Lilly and her Garden...
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My Musing ~ When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day
When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day is the third book in the “Country Store” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 28, 2017 Despite the bitter winter in South Lick, Indiana, business is still hot at Robbie Jordan’s restaurant. But when another murder...
My Musing ~ Mother's Day, Muffin, and Murder by Sara Rosett
Mother's Day, Muffin, and Murder by Sara Rosett is the 10th book in the "Ellie Avery #10" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 28, 2017 With summer approaching, Ellie Avery’s schedule is ruled by attending end-of-the-year events at her kids’ school—and...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 9, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new books releasing this week with stops in Brandywine Valley, Fairview, Foxtail Lake, Heartsford, Heart's Harbor, Kaisertown, London, New York City, and Savannah. There’s plenty of new releases to keep readers entertained. Enjoy! In Cold...
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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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
