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A Day in My Life ~ Rainbow Sanderson by Margaret Mizushima
I love the early morning! I’m Rainbow Sanderson, and I work for the Timber Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Timber Creek, Colorado. I live outside of town in a log cabin on the edge of the creek that the town and county are named for. I rise before dawn, write in...
From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
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A Day in My Life ~ Harriet Smith by Lucy Andrew
My name is Harriet Smith and I’m a celebrated lady novelist, virtuoso harpist and heir to a great Irish estate you most definitely will have heard of. Rule number one: never trust a lady to introduce herself. All you have to do is casually drop into the conversation...
Let’s Get to Know ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Emma Stewart sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Emma. What is your full name? Emma Jane Stewart. I don’t really put it out there often, because I think it...
Reviews
My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
My Musing ~ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When a blackmailer is murdered and her parents are suspects, Ricki will do everything possible to clear their names. What a great whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well-written drama with crisp...
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My Musing ~ Shattered Sight by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: From the first page I was immediately pulled in and I could not put this book down, until all was said and done. In this well-written drama, Jackson Davis is the lead detective on the case when a body is found and having recognized the deceased...
My Musing ~ The Library Game by Gigi Pandian
Dru’s Short Musing: A murder mystery party goes awry when a murder does happen in the latest escapade with Tempest Raj. What a wonderful tale with Tempest and her friends investigating a murder and it’s what they uncover that drives this well-written book that I could...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 16, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 16 – 22, 2025 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 17 Madame Pompette Steals the Scene by Libby Castle (Cozy...
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ 7 Days by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Dee Rommel” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 19, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery ~ Book 4 Genre:...
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Cover Reveal ~ Mrs. Claus Needs A Hand by Sarah Osborne
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Sarah Osborne’s mystery series, coming November 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2023Format: Print, DigitalName of Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozies, Book #4Genre: Cozy Holiday...
Cover Reveal ~ Crime And Parchment by Daphne Silver
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the first book in Daphne Silver’s new mystery series, coming November 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 21, 2023 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital, Audio Name of Series: Rare Books, Book...
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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...
2020 dru’s book musings recap
195 Day In The Life posts 126 Get To Know You posts 116 musings 73 authors introduced52 weekly releases 40 cover reveals 12 monthly releases all published on dru’s book musings
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