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A Day in My Life ~ Ginevra Bishop by Kate Westbury
The daily tabulation of my usual activities within the hallowed halls of St. Mildred’s College is not for the faint of heart: The hunt for rationed marmalade at breakfast, the mad dash for the warmest corner of the lecture hall, the wrestling over grammar with my...
A Day In My Life ~ Ella Kelly by Wendy Ledger
Today is a day of destiny. I can feel it as I throw my duffel bag into the back seat of my car. I’m traveling light, having discarded the baggage of my previous existence. You see, I had believed that I had found the love of my life, but it turned out that he truly...
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Get To Know You ~ Theodora Laurent by Lynn Morrison
Theodora 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? As far as the world is concerned, I’m none other than Theodora Laurent. However, those closest to me know that I was born with a...
A Word With Josh Pachter
Why do you write the genre that you write? In 1966, when I was fourteen, my ninth-grade English teacher handed me a copy of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and said she thought I might enjoy it. I'd never read any crime fiction before that (except probably a couple of...
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 ~ Nearly Departed by Lesley A. Diehl
Nearly Departed by Lesley A. Diehl is the seventh book in the "Eve Appel" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, released February 11, 2020. Tired of sitting surveillance on insurance fraud, apprentice PI Eve Appel Egret gets her first big case, one where the...
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My Musing ~ The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis is the 10th book in the “Domestic Diva” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, June 2016 The New York Times bestselling author of The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss serves up a new mystery steeped in murder. . . When...
My Musing ~ The Black Cat Knocks on Wood by Kay Finch
The Black Cat Knocks on Wood by Kay Finch is the second book in the “Bad Luck Cat” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, July 2016 The author of Black Cat Crossing is back as mystery novelist Sabrina Tate and her cat Hitchcock find themselves roped into...
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April 2019 Releases
Five new series debut this month from Connie Berry, Susanna Calkins, Carlene O'Connor, Grace Topping, Amy M. Reade and the book that I'm most anticipating is. . . "A Witch To Remember" by Heather Blake. I've followed this series from the beginning and I've been...
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
2024 Agatha Award
