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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...
An Excerpt from No. 10 Doyers Street by Radha Vatsal
What kind of woman comes to the United States from India in the 1890s, gets married, and starts to work as a reporter in New York City? That would be me, Archana Morley, writing for The New York Observer. And now in the spring of 1907, I’m onto the story of a...
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A Day In My Life ~ Grey Hazelnut aka Ron Brazil aka Pete Stacio by Wendall Thomas
The first thing I do every day is decide who I am. Am I a fake Tanzanian Fed-Ex driver after rhino horn smugglers (purple shorts and John Denver wig)? Am I an undercover cruise ship gigolo trying to save Australia’s last Tasmanian tiger (turquoise leisure suit and...
Cover Reveal and Get To Know You ~ Aunt Babette Broussard by Martha Reed
Here is the cover reveal for “Up Jumped the Devil” the follow-up to “Love Power” in Martha Reed's NOLA Mystery series, coming at end of November 2023. Pre-orders will be available soon. And now, come join Aunt Babette and dru's book musings as we sit down for a...
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 ~ Broken Trust by Liz Milliron
Broken Trust by Liz Milliron is the third book in the "Laurel Highlands" traditional mystery series. Publisher: Level Best Publishing, coming August 11, 2020. When Pennsylvania State Trooper Jim Duncan responds to a murder scene at a local mining company, the call...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Kneaded to Death by Winnie Archer
Kneaded to Death by Winnie Archer is the first book in the NEW "Bread Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, February 28, 2017 Everyone swears by Yeast of Eden, the Mexican bread shop in town. But tonight, the only thing on the menu is la muerte. Struggling...
My Musing ~ Fatality by Firelight by Lynn Cahoon
Fatality by Firelight by Lynn Cahoon is the second book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, February 28, 2017 Cat Latimer’s Colorado bed-and-breakfast plays host to writers from all over. But murder is distinctly unwelcome . . . To kick off a...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of January 19, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new books releasing this week with stops in Paris, St. Marin's, Sweet River, Athena, San Juan Islands, Cranberry Island, and Florence. There’s plenty of new releases to keep readers entertained. Enjoy! The Vineyards of Champagne by Juliet...
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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