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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 ~ Patience O’Reilly by C. A. Phipps
My name is Patience O’Reilly, and I’m a white witch. I have the gift of granting wishes. Not any and all wishes. Just the kind that really matter and you’re sure the result is perfect for life. There are no do-overs! To be clear, I don’t do lotto wins, harming others,...
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A Day In My Life ~ Gwen Maner by Erin Flanagan
My name is Gwen Maner, and my days are spent working a job I’m not prepared for, caring for my daughter as a single mom, and hanging with my new bestie, Nicola. It’s certainly not the life I expected, but after my husband died of a heart attack three months ago, I had...
Get To Know You ~ Livia Spyers by Christin Brecher
Liv 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?Livia Spyers, but everyone calls me Liv! How old are you?28, an excellent age to live in New York City and follow your dreams. What is...
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 Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette is the first book in the NEW "Ice Cream Parlor" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, coming May 12, 2020. This book kicks off a charming cozy mystery series set in an ice cream shop—with a fabulous cast of quirky...
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My Musing ~ Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon is the first book in the NEW “Gethsemane Brown” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, September 2016 With few other options, African-American classical musician Gethsemane Brown accepts a less-than-ideal position turning a group...
My Musing ~ Stripped Bare by Shannon Baker
Stripped Bare by Shannon Baker is the first book in the NEW “Kate Fox” mystery series. Publisher: Forge, September 2016 Kate Fox is living the dream. She’s married to Grand County Sheriff Ted Conner, the heir to her beloved Nebraska Sandhills cattle ranch, where they...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 21, 2019
Here are a few new books, with one debut series from Nancy Lynn Jarvis, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . The Subject of Malice by Cynthia Kuhn ~ The organizers have rustled up plenty of surprises for the literary conference at Tattered Star Ranch....
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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