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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 ~ Mia Reid by Rose Kerr
Hi, I’m Mia Reid, also known as Professor Reid or Dr. Reid. I don’t care for titles and my students who join me on digs call me Mia. It’s Monday evening and I’m on a flight out of Toronto Pearson Airport heading for Scotland. I’m meeting my good friend and colleague,...
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A Word With Laura Bradford
Why do you write the genre that you write?As far as mysteries, I like settling chaos, making the bad guy get his comeuppance, and the main character’s friendships. As far as women’s fiction, I like the journey and growth. I like seeing a character learn about...
Deputy Mattie Cobb by Margaret Mizushima
What a week this has been! It all started when my sister, Julia, and I drove to Mexico to visit our mother. The trip was stressful since the last time I’d been there she’d told me never to return. She was still afraid of the men who’d killed my father decades earlier....
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 ~ The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking by Leigh Perry
The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking by Leigh Perry is the sixth book in the "Family Skeleton" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Diversion Books, coming September 24, 2019. Sid is back with a murder that’s sure to send a chill down your spine in Leigh Perry’s festive new...
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My Musing ~ Hidden by Karen E. Olson
Hidden by Karen E. Olson is the first book in a suspense thriller with Nicole Jones. Publisher: Severn House, November 2015 Nicole Jones – if that is her real name - lives off the grid. She doesn’t have a license, passport or bank account. She definitely doesn’t own a...
My Musing ~ Flipped For Murder by Maddie Day
Flipped For Murder by Maddie Day is the first book in the NEW “Country Store” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, October 2015 In this freshly baked series, author Maddie Day lifts the lid on a small town in southern Indiana, where a newcomer is cooking up a new...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 10, 2018
From cozies to traditional to suspense to thrillers to women's fiction, here are ten new books releasing this week for your reading entertainment. June 12 (Sandra Bretting, Kathi Daley, Eva Gates, Jennifer Hillier, Cornelia Kidd, Laurie R. King, Paul Levine, Bethany...
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
