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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 ~ April Carpenter by Paula Charles
Like most mornings, my day started with a high-pitched whine and the vibration of one hundred pounds hitting the hardwood floor of my cottage bedroom. Since adopting Thor, my adorable, giant black lab, I didn’t need an alarm clock to get me out of bed anymore. With...
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A Day In My Life ~ Zia De Luca by Nancy Bilyeau
Do they honestly believe this orchid will release its fragrance only at night? I can’t help wondering about that as I gently sponge the white petals of the Brassavola. This is my job, believe it or not. I help take care of the flowers that are supposed to adorn an...
A Word With Jane Kelly
Why do you write the genre that you write?Crime fiction was the genre that I liked to read - any sub-genre but I especially enjoyed traditional mysteries. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?So many of them have quirky personalities that is hard to...
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 Secrets of Bones by Kylie Logan
The Secrets of Bones by Kylie Logan is the second book in the "Jazz Ramsey" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming May 5, 2020. Second in a new series from national bestselling author Kylie Logan, The Secrets of Bones is a riveting mystery following...
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My Musing ~ Happy Homicides 4: Fall Into Crime edited by Joanna Campbell
Fall into Crime edited by Joanna Campbell is the fourth book in the “Happy Homicides” mystery series. Publisher: Spot On Publishing, August 2016 Fall into Crime has stories about crimes taking place in the fall. From back to school to Halloween, autumn is a season...
My Musing ~ Girl on the Run by Daryl Wood Gerber
Girl on the Run by Daryl Wood Gerber is her first suspense novel. Publisher: Chucklin, Inc., April 2016 When a fairytale fantasy night becomes a nightmare, Chessa Paxton must run for her life...but will the truth set her free? Chessa Paxton, an event planner in Lake...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 7, 2019
Here are a few new books, with one debut series from Anna Gerard, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . Peach Clobbered by Anna Gerard ~ Nina Fleet’s life ought to be as sweet as a Georgia peach. Awarded a tidy sum in her divorce, Nina retired at 41 to...
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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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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
2024 Agatha Award
