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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 ~ Detective Emilia Cruz by Carmen Amato
This is how it began…Just Another Day in Paradise It was just another day in paradise, except that the dead body in the speedboat was my boss. A brilliant blue sky arched over the Pacific. Waves shimmered in the sun as the ocean rolled relentlessly toward the dock...
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Aimee Brent by L.C. Hayden *plus giveaway*
Time crept away from me. I drummed my fingers on the computer keyboard as I sat at the Pyramid Lake Reservation’s only store, sipping a soda, and staring at the blank screen. My fingers seemed to be glued to the keyboard. I ordered them to type something—anything—but...
A Word With Nancy J. Cohen
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write cozy mysteries because they are lighthearted stories with a happy ending. The villain is always caught, and nobody is badly hurt. Cozies have a fantasy element in this way, because in real life you might not get such a...
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 ~ Two Bites Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein
Two Bites Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein is the second book in the "Sarah Blair" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, September 24, 2019. Far from a domestic goddess, Sarah Blair would rather catch bad guys than slave over a hot stove. But when a...
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My Musing ~ The Body in the Landscape by Larissa Reinhart
The Body in the Landscape by Larissa Reinhart is the fifth book in the “Cherry Tucker” humorous mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, December 2015 When Cherry Tucker’s invited to paint the “kill portrait” for the winner of Big Rack Lodge’s Hogzilla hunt, it seems...
My Musing ~ Ghost in the Wind by E.J. Copperman
Ghost in the Wind by E.J. Copperman is the seventh book in the "Haunted Guesthouse" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2015 Never meet your heroes—especially when they’re dead. Guesthouse owner, single mother, and reluctant ghost whisperer Alison...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 5, 2018
Here are 15 new books releasing this week that should satisfy your reading entertainment. There is one debut series and several returning series as well as a few stand-alone. Enjoy. Is there any book on the list that you’re anticipating? August 6 (Karen C. Whalen)...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
