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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...
Author Showcase ~ Gone Fishin’: Crime Takes a Holiday edited by James M. Jackson
What can go wrong on vacation? Plenty, and the stress of missing a flight or the pain of falling victim to pickpockets is only the beginning in Gone Fishin’: Crime Takes a Holiday, the Eighth Guppy Anthology (edited by James M. Jackson), twenty-three authors from the...
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A Day In My Life ~ Kate Ludlow by Mary Karnes
Hi, my name’s Kate Ludlow. I’m a wedding planner in my hometown of Eastbury, Connecticut. I grew up here and love this little town. I live with my daughter, Ellis and my little dachshund, Chloe. Ellis’ dad, my ex, lives in California, but there are rumors he’s...
A Day In My Life ~ Lady Marigold Fairfax by Roseanna M. White
Hello there! Lady Marigold Fairfax here, how do you do? Do you hear that thunder? That’s the North Sea—because I am, thank the Lord, home in Northumberland again at Fairfax Tower after a few months in London. The creaking? Oh, that’s just my brother Yates—Lord...
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 ~ To Kill A Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid
To Kill A Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid is the first book in the NEW "Bookbinding" cozy mystery. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming May 12, 2020. Bookbinder Quinn finds herself in trouble when her ex's fiance turns up dead and if she's not careful, her days might...
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My Musing ~ Cancelled by Murder by by Jean Flowers
Cancelled by Murder by Jean Flowers is the second book in the “Postmistress” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, September 2016 Cassie Miller returned to her sleepy hometown in the Berkshires to start over as the new postmistress. But she soon finds that...
My Musing ~ Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley
Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley is the second book in the “Undercover Dish” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, September 2016 Caterer and cook Lilah Drake is up to her elbows in deadly trouble in the latest mystery from the author of The Big Chili. . ....
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New Releases ~ Week of July 28, 2019
Here are a few new books, with five debut series from Catherine Bruns, Julia Buckley, Eve Calder, Annelise Ryan and Traci Wilton, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . What Lola Want by Melissa Bourbon ~ The Sacramento Police Department has hired...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
