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A Word With Mary Anna Evans
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like crime fiction because it deals with big, important issues. If somebody commits murder, and that’s almost always the crime at the heart of a mystery, the...
A Day In My Life ~ Junetta Beale by Greta McKennan
Hi, I’m Junetta Beale, owner of the Shipshape Bookshop in the small Southeast Alaska town of Ptarmigan Port. I like to think of my little corner of the world as paradise, where the mountains come down to the sea and marine wildlife sightings are a daily occurrence....
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A Day In My Life ~ Peg Turnbull by Laurien Berenson
My name is Peg Turnbull. I'm seventy-two years old and proud of it. Not only am I still here, I'm busy every day. I breed Standard Poodles, I work as a dog show judge, and I spend a lot of time telling people what to do. Because in my experience, most of them don't...
A Day In My Life ~ Lily Roberts by Vicki Delany
The Great Teacup Shortage If there’s one thing you can not run a tearoom without, it’s teacups. That and scones. And the tea itself. But teacups, proper china teacups with matching saucers are absolutely essential. I will not serve tea in mugs or glasses. At Tea by...
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 at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer is the first book in the NEW "Jane Wunderly" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming March 31, 2020 Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotel—an exotic gem in the heart of...
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My Musing ~ Written Off by E.J. Copperman
Written Off by E.J. Copperman is the first book in the NEW “Mysterious Detective” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, June 2016 Rachel Goldman writes mysteries in which Duffy Madison, consultant to the county prosecutor’s office, helps find missing persons....
My Musing ~ Murder, Handcrafted by Isabella Alan
Murder, Handcrafted by Isabella Alan is the fifth book in the "Amish Quilt Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, June 2016 Amish quilt shop owner Angie Braddock crosses wires with a killer in the latest from the national bestselling author of Murder,...
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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 ~ 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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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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