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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 ~ Babs Norman by Elizabeth Crowens
Babs Norman, here, and I’m no amateur sleuth. I’m a former frustrated actress who gave it all up to run my own private detective agency on Hollywood Boulevard. Everyone assumes that my partner, Guy Brandt, heads B. Norman Investigations, because he’s male. Therefore,...
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A Day In My Life ~ Marketta Davis by Arlene Kay
Small towns have long memories for the seamy side of life. Triumphs quickly fade into the background, but mistakes live forever. I know that for a fact since I went from hero to zero in record time. I’m Marketta Davis, former golden girl, aspiring artist, and...
A Word With Nina Wachsman
Why do you write the genre that you write? Because I love to read historical fiction, and historical mysteries in particular. Also I have read the autobiographies of people in the era I write about, and was struck with the similarities to people today – the same...
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 ~ South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber
South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber is a novel of magical realism. Publisher: Forge Books, coming July 21, 2020. USA Today bestselling author Heather Webber's South of the Buttonwood Tree is a captivating blend of magical realism, heartwarming romance, and...
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My Musing ~ Something Foul at Sweetwater by Sandra Bretting
Something Foul at Sweetwater by Sandra Bretting is the second book in the “Missy DuBois” mystery series. Publisher: Lyrical Underground, December 2016 Louisiana hat maker Miss DuBois is making a name for herself veiling Southern brides-to-be with her sophisticated...
My Musing ~ Footprints to Murder by Marcia Talley
Footprints to Murder by Marcia Talley is the 15th book in the “Hannah Ives” mystery series. Publisher: Severn House Publishers, December 2016 When a man is murdered in the woods and the main suspect appears to be a giant ape, Hannah steps in to solve the mystery. Does...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 3, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books, with three debut series from Tess Arlen, Vannetta Chapman, and Tori Eldridge, releasing this week. From cozies to traditional to historical to detectives to ninjas to suspense to culinary treasures, there’s plenty of new...
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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