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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 ~ Cat Hawl by C.B. Wilson
The dog-friendliest city in America is no place for a cat person, especially when the fur flies. My name is Cat Hawl, and I don’t hate dogs. In fact, over the years, I’ve developed an appreciation for many canine characteristics. When my over-the-top, dog-loving...
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A Day In My Life ~ Ben Rosencrantz by CJ Connor
As an adjunct English professor, I’m used to having my schedule change from one semester to the next. But I’m not in the classroom for now and haven’t been for a few months. My dad was diagnosed with late-onset muscular dystrophy and couldn’t run his board game shop...
A Day In My Life ~ Luke Tremblay by Mark Waddell
The wind coming in off the ocean is chilly this early in the morning, but I breathe it in, savoring that lovely iodine tang of seaweed that brings me straight back to my childhood. I’m sitting in a weathered old Adirondack chair at the edge of a grassy bluff, looking...
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 ~ Derailed by Mary Keliikoa
Derailed by Mary Keliikoa is the first book in the NEW "Kelly Pruett" private investigator mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, coming May 12, 2020. A dying wish. A secret world. Can this grieving investigator stay on the right track? PI Kelly Pruett is determined...
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My Musing ~ Murder of a Cranky Catnapper by Denise Swanson
Murder of a Cranky Catnapper by Denise Swanson is the 19th book in the "Scumble River" mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, September 2016 In the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Murder of an Open Book, a school psychologist has her...
My Musing ~ No Farm, No Foul by Peg Cochran
No Farm, No Foul by Peg Cochran is the first book in the NEW “Farmer's Daughter” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, September 2016 First in the Farmer’s Daughter mystery series set on a picturesque farm in Michigan, where Shelby McDonald runs a popular...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 4, 2019
Here are a few new books, with one debut series from G. P. Gottlieb, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . Battered by G.P. Gottlieb ~ Alene Baron is the proud owner of Whipped and Sipped, a café that offers healthful, delectable food and drinks. 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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