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A Day In My Life ~ Allie Halstead by Maddie Day

Hi, everybody. I’m Allie Halstead. I’m a real estate agent, and I also run a B&B in a big Victorian where I live with my husband and twin ten-year-old boys in Colinas, a lovely little historic town in the scenic wine-producing Alexander Valley about ninety minutes...

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Molly Stewart by Ruth J. Hartman

Hi there, My name is Molly Stewart. I live in tiny Whitewater Valley, Indiana with my cat, Percival. Some people might think being a cat groomer is an odd choice for an occupation, but I absolutely love it. My furry little clients – I’m talking about the cats, not...

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Edie Brown by Trish Esden

We have one hard-and-fast house rule: first person up makes coffee for all. Normally, that duty falls to my uncle Tuck since he rolls out of bed long before Kala or I stir. He often—at first light—hikes behind the carriage barn that houses our antique shop and picks...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Coming Up Murder by Mary Angela

Coming Up Murder by Mary Angela is the fourth book in the "Professor Prather" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, coming November 12, 2019. Everything’s coming up roses for Professor Emmeline Prather. Her scholarly book is finished, spring term is coming to a...

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My Musing ~ Mixed Up with Murder by Susan C. Shea

Mixed Up with Murder by Susan C. Shea is the third book in the “Dani O’Rourke“ mystery series. Publisher: Reputation Books, March 2016 Dani’s at it again. Visiting a small New England town in the height of spring to consult with a college that’s about to receive a...

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My Musing ~ A Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere

A Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere is the first book in the NEW "Costume Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, February 2016 Someone is dressed to kill in the debut Costume Shop Mystery from the national bestselling author of the Material Witness...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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