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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 ~ Glory Harper by S.C. Merritt
Mornings come early at the bakery. My name is Glory Harper and starting my day at the crack of dawn is something I had to get used to when I began helping my daughter, Macy, in her new bakery, Macy's on Main. I grew up in the little town of Sweetwater Springs,...
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Samantha Richardson by Jen Pitts
There’s always something to celebrate in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the biggest season and most well-known celebration, but Halloween comes in second. From parties to decorations to costumes, October is filled with events for all ages. So, when September arrived, I...
A Word With James L’Etoile
Why do you write the genre that you write?I think I’m drawn to thrillers and procedurals partially because it’s where I lived for the better part of thirty years. You learn a lot about people in prison, their character, what motivates them, and how far they’ll go to...
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 ~ Dressed To Kill by Kathleen Delaney
Dressed To Kill by Kathleen Delaney is the fourth book in the "Mary McGill" canine cozy mystery series. Publisher: Severn House Publishers, coming November 5, 2019. Santa Louisa’s Halloween celebrations are derailed when a masked killer dressed as a clown strikes in...
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My Musing ~ Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan
Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan is the seventh book in the "Mattie Winston" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, January 2016 Every fall, hunting season in Sorenson, Wisconsin, leads to some accidental injuries. Deputy coroner Mattie Winston just hopes the...
My Musing ~ Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly
Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly - Publisher: Minotaur Books, January 2016 After ten years away, Keeley Carpenter is excited to be back in Belfrey, the traditional English village hometown she fled as a shy teen, with a plan to reopen her father's neglected...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of September 9, 2018
Another week of great books to read. I was lucky to read the debut series by Paula Munier, a non-cozy title, and I enjoyed it. So, for your reading entertainment, here are ten new books releasing this week. September 10 (Nancy Allen) September 11 (Lillian Bell,...
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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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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