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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 ~ Eliza Baker by Kelly Oliver
I toss the book into the bin. I’m no expert on detective fiction, but I know the author is expected to play fair with the reader. And Mrs. Agatha Christie is not playing fair. Standing at the stove, I tap the side of the coffee pot with one finger. Still warm. I give...
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A Day In My Life ~ Tanelsa Parson by Liz Milliron
Hi there. My name is Tanelsa Parson and I’m a defense attorney in the practice of Castle & Parson in Uniontown, PA. Sally Castle, my partner, said it might be a good idea for me to stop by and give you the scoop, so here I am. Where to start? I met Sally a little...
Get To Know You ~ Samantha Davies by S.A. Kazlo
Sam sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can get to know her better. What is your full name?Samantha Reynolds Davies, but I go by Sam. How old are you?Mid -fifties. Approaching 56. What is your profession?I'm a children's book...
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 ~ Til Death by Annette Dashofy
Til Death is the tenth book in the "Zoe Chambers" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, released June 16, 2020. When one of Chief Pete Adams’ first murder convictions is overturned, he and County Detective Wayne Baronick are assigned to reinvestigate the case....
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My Musing ~ Matrimony in Miniature by Margaret Grace
Matrimony in Miniature by Margaret Grace is the ninth book in the "Miniature" mystery series. Publisher: Perseverance Press, August 2016 When murder happens in the small town of Lincoln Point CA, there aren’t many degrees of separation between the victim and retired...
My Musing ~ To The Last Drop by Sandra Balzo
To The Last Drop by Sandra Balzo is the ninth book in the "Maggy Thorsen" mystery series. Publisher: Severn House Publishers, November 2016 Maggy Thorsen returns in this brand-new coffeehouse mystery, where the death of her ex-husband’s colleague leads to events that...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 6, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books, with two debut series from Susan McCormick and Marty Wingate, releasing this week. From cozies to traditional to English village to detectives to romantic suspense, there’s plenty of new releases to keep readers entertained.
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
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