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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 Word With Katherine H. Brown
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always gravitated toward mystery since I read my first Nancy Drew book. The exhilaration of collecting the clues and trying to solve things before the...
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A Day In My Life ~ Jackie Norwood by Cathy Wiley
Oh, how the mighty have fallen, I thought as the flight attendant finally approached my row with his cart. In the past, I had flown first class, enjoying delicious meals and tasty drinks. Now, I was squished into the middle seat flying economy class, waiting to...
A Word With Peg Cochran
Why do you write the genre that you write?I’ve always loved cozies ever since I read Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple series. Lucky for me, it turned out I have the right “voice” for cozies. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?I’d have to say the Van...
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 ~ A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber
A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber is the first book in the NEW "Fairy Garden" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming June 30, 2020. Fairy garden store owner Courtney Kelly believes in inviting magic into your life. But when uninvited...
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My Musing ~ Cat Got Your Diamonds by Julie Chase
Cat Got Your Diamonds by Julie Chase is the first book in the NEW “Kitty Couture” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Book Lane, November 2016 Grandeur and opulence are everything in the famed New Orleans Garden District where pets are family and no bling is too big....
My Musing ~ Pacific Homicide by Patricia Smiley
Pacific Homicide by Patricia Smiley is the first book in the NEW “Pacific Homicide” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, November 2016 From LA's glitz and glamour to its horrific crime scenes, homicide detective Davie Richards sees it all Most cops spend their...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 29, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books releasing this week. From craft beer, culinary cozies to B&B inns to exotic pets to holiday-themed to gothic to private eyes and to 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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