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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 ~ Katie Thorne by Virginia K. Bennett
Katie Thorne woke suddenly, a nose full of something preventing her from breathing deeply. Not knowing what caused the reduction in air flow, she sat up quickly, banging her forehead against the roof of her ice cream truck. The loft bed she occupied with her cat,...
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A Day In My Life ~ Martha Mallory by Allison Brook
Hi. My name is Martha Mallory. My husband Ron and I own the popular Gallery on the Green in Clover Ridge, Connecticut. We opened it eighteen years ago and it's been a big success. Lots of beautiful artwork for sale by famous as well as local artists. I know I look...
A Day In My Life ~ Jonah St. Clair by Charlotte Stuart
In my early teens I spent two and a half years living with a Tlingit elder. He taught me valuable life lessons by telling me stories that always had a message about how you were supposed to behave. A kinder version of Grimm’s fairy tales grounded in the natural world....
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 ~ From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris is the first book in the NEW "Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming July 28, 2020. A whip smart librarian’s fresh start comes with a tart twist in this perfect cocktail of...
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My Musing ~ Adrift by Micki Browning
Adrift by Micki Browning is the first book in the NEW “Mer Cavallo” mystery series. Publisher: Alibi, January 10, 2017 In this breathtaking mystery debut, marine biologist–turned-divemaster Meredith Cavallo stands accused of a chilling crime after a dive gone wrong....
My Musing ~ A Fatal Twist by Tracy Weber
A Fatal Twist by Tracy Weber is the fourth book in the “Downward Dog” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, January 8, 2017 Yogi Kate gets into triple trouble Yoga instructor Kate Davidson’s life takes a chaotic turn once she agrees to not only be the doula for her...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 24, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books releasing this week - - from cozies to holiday themed to historical to craft to furry friends and to traditional.
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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
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