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A Day in My Life ~ Prudence Bates by Suzanne Stauffer
June 6, 1929. I’ve never tried to keep a diary before. There didn’t seem to be much point. Every day was the same – placid, pleasant, predictable. I went off in the morning to work at the library and came home at night to dinner on the table, just Mother and me....
A Day In My Life ~ Cassidy Jamison by Heather Weidner
Occupation: Owner of Celebrations at Ivy Springs Hi, y’all. I’m Cassidy Jamison, and I own Celebrations at Ivy Springs. I’m an event planner, and my place in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Staunton, Virginia is used for meetings, parties, concerts, and weddings. I...
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A Word With Liz Ireland
Why do you write the genre that you write? I’ve loved mysteries since my older sister introduced me to Agatha Christie when I was still in grade school. And I write cozy mysteries because I love their humor and hopefulness—I love rom-coms for the same reason. What’s...
Get To Know You ~ Julia Kogan by Erica Miner
Come join Julia and dru's book musings as we sit down for a Q&A session. What is your full name? Julia Kogan How old are you? 23 What is your profession? Violinist with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York Do you have a significant other? Yes! His name is…...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ Murder Goes to Market by Daisy Bateman
Murder Goes to Market by Daisy Bateman is the first book in the NEW "Marketplace" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Seventh Street Book, coming June 16, 2020 for e-books. If you had asked computer programmer Claudia Simcoe what she expected to come of her leaving San...
Reviews
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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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 11, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books, with two debut series from Elizabeth Blake and R. Franklin James, releasing this week. My pick of the week is . . . The Appraiser by R. Franklin James ~ Remy Loh Bishop is a thirty year old forensic technician determined to...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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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