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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 Word With Karen Rose Smith
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I began reading mysteries and romances from the time I was able. I remember going to the bookstore and I couldn’t wait for the newest Nancy Drew mystery. I began my...
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Angel Johnson by Maryann Miller
Hi there. This is Angel Johnson from the Dallas police department. I’m a homicide detective and most often partnered with Sarah Kingsly. We’ve worked several cases together, and we’re still trying to make this partnership work. Sometimes it’s as challenging as a love...
Introducing Hadley Cooper by Susan M. Boyer *plus giveaway*
Hey, y’all, my name’s Hadley Cooper. First, I’d like to thank Dru Ann for allowing me to introduce myself to her friends. I’m a private investigator. I don’t know if any of y’all will ever have need of a detective’s services in the Charleston, South Carolina area, but...
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 Musings ~ Cheryl Head, Tara Laskowski, Catriona McPherson
Judge Me When I'm Wrong by Cheryl Head This author is quite the wordsmith in providing a drama that encapsulates what is happening in the character’s personal and professional life as they merged to create a wickedly entertaining tale. From the first page to the last,...
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My Musing ~ Three Daggers Dripping by Keith Donnelly
Three Daggers Dripping by Keith Donnelly is the sixth book in the “Donald Youngblood” mystery series. Publisher: John F. Blair, January 2016 Eight years ago, Sheila Buckworth’s ten-year-old son, Michael, disappeared with another young boy. The authorities classified...
My Musing ~ Death of A Bad Apple by Penny Pike
Death of A Bad Apple by Penny Pike is the third book in the “Food Festival“ cozy mystery series, published by Obsidian, January 2016 Anxious to take a break from bustling San Francisco, Darcy and her Aunt Abby pack up the food truck and head for the apple festival at...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 2, 2018
Anyone who knows me, know that there is one book on this list that I will stop reading what I'm reading, to read this book. September 4th can't come quick enough for me. So, there are 14 new books releasing this week for your reading pleasure. September 4 (Lynn...
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
