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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 ~ Susanna, Lady Appleton by Kathy Lynn Emerson
Most days are calm and orderly here at Leigh Abbey in Kent. In the morning, after I break my fast, I work on the manor's accounts. As a widow, it is my responsibility to make certain bills are paid and supplies are ordered. I am responsible for nearly a hundred...
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Henny James by Judy Alter
Irene Foxglove is going to ruin my family Christmas in Texas and Charlie’s wedding—I just know it. She and her entourage are here in Fort Worth for the holiday, staying in the Stockyards. Imagine that: the diva and faux French chef who despises everything Texan in the...
A Word With Susan Van Kirk
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write cozy mysteries, but they are more traditional. No crafting, cooking recipes, and only an occasional pet. My main character in my Endurance mysteries, Grace Kimball, is a TERRIBLE cook. I am more serious than cute cozy,...
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 ~ Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney is the first book in the NEW "Apron Shop" cozy mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, coming December 31, 2019. Welcome to the quaint village of Blueberry Cove, Maine, where an expert seamstress turned amateur sleuth...
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My Musing ~ Off the Grid by C.J. Box
Off the Grid by C.J. Box is the 16th book in the "Joe Pickett" suspense series. Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, March 2016 C. J. Box returns with this suspenseful new Joe Pickett novel. Nate Romanowski is off the grid, recuperating from wounds and trying to deal with...
My Musing ~ The Saints of the Lost and Found by T.M. Causey
The Saints of the Lost and Found by T.M. Causey is her first full-length dark mystery-suspense novel. Publisher: The RoadRunner Press, March 2016 Avery Broussard has the curse of seeing lost things (and make no mistake about it, it is a curse). Missing belongings and...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 18, 2018
Here are three new books on my list releasing this week for your reading enjoyment - two of which are holiday-themed. Sleigh Bells and Sleuthing edited Carolyn Ridder Aspenson ~ A COZY MYSTERY HOLIDAY NOVELLA COLLECTION WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO SAVING ANIMALS! Get...
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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