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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 ~ Jessica Fletcher by Barbara Early
A reporter once asked me what a typical day in the life of J.B. Fletcher was like, and the question took me aback. Life hasn’t afforded me many typical days since my first novel, The Corpse Danced at Midnight, was published. (I think my story would still be stuck in a...
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A Day In My Life ~ Jem Richard by Greg Herren
Good morning and welcome to my little world! Just give me a second to finish this second cup of coffee—would you like one? No? You stopped at Starbucks on the way here, I see. Smart. I’m never much good in the mornings before I finish my second cup. Sorry if I’m a...
A Day In My Life ~ Nola Cottonwood by Duffy Brown
“The house is called High Cotton.” I said to the cabbie while I helped him unload suitcases from the trunk. “My two aunts now own this Savannah beauty. It was built in eighteen-hundred something, but got its name during Prohibition. There’s still a hatch door leading...
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 ~ All Done With It by Maggie Toussaint
All Done With It by Maggie Toussaint is the seventh book in the "Dreamwalker" paranormal mystery series, coming August 11, 2020. Female sleuth and psychic crime consultant Baxley Powell works a homicide case that leads straight to an evil force in the spirit world....
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Recognition
Mentioned in the March/April 2017 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. . . Mentioned in Top 10 Cozy Mystery Blogs by A Cozy Experience Dru, owner of dru's book musing, to receive the 2017 MWA Raven Award at the Mystery Writers of America's annual Edgars Award...
My Musing ~ Wildcat by Sara Paretsky
Wildcat by Sara Paretsky is V. I. Warshawski's First Case short story. Publisher: Witness Impulse, March 7, 2017 Sara Paretsky, one of the most legendary crime writers of all time, presents an exclusive and thrilling short story featuring beloved investigator V.I....
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February 2020 Releases
Here is a list of over 40 new titles from cozies to traditional mysteries to thrillers and suspense releasing this month, with six debut series from Monique Bird, Stephanie Cole, Maria DiRico, Sasscer Hill, Erin Huss and Liz Milliron. The longest running series on...
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
