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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 Virginia K. Bennett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Cozy Mystery What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has? Katie Thorne chose to live in her ice cream truck with her cat, Jaspurr, and travel around New...
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A Day In My Life ~ Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran by Deborah J Ledford
I am fortunate to have another day. Every day could be your last on a patrol. A warning our sheriff reminds us of at the top of every shift. As the only female Taos Pueblo deputy tasked with our portion of the region, the warning to be vigilant rings in my ears as I...
A Day In My Life ~ Cedar Woods by Anne R. Tan
Hi, my name is Cedar Woods, and I am a recovering ostrich. You read that right—I like putting my head in the sand and ignoring decisions until I get bitten in the butt. Life hasn’t been peachy—the ex-husband left me penniless and for an older woman—but I was getting...
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 ~ The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell
The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell is a novel of suspense. Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, coming July 28, 2020, updated release date. From Michele Campbell, the bestselling author of It's Always the Husband comes a new blockbuster thriller in The Wife Who...
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My Musing ~ Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early
Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early is the first book in the NEW “Vintage Toy Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, October 2016 Liz McCall grew up in a playful winter wonderland but it was never her dream to manage her father’s vintage toyshop....
My Musing ~ Mojo for Murder by Carolyn Marie Wilkins
Mojo for Murder Carolyn Marie Wilkins is the second book in the "Bertie Bigelow" mystery series. Publisher: Pen-L Publishing, October 2016 Do you believe in magic? There's a hex on Charley Howard's Hot Links Emporium, and Charley, a.k.a. the Hot Sauce King, is...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 1, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books, with five debut series from Nicole Asselin, Ann Cleeves, Kathi Daley, Naomi Hirahara, and Denise Swanson, releasing this week. My pick of the week is . . . . Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara ~ Leilani Santiago is back in her...
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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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