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A Word With Mary Anna Evans
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like crime fiction because it deals with big, important issues. If somebody commits murder, and that’s almost always the crime at the heart of a mystery, the...
A Day In My Life ~ Greta Plank by Leah Dobrinska
Welcome to Larkspur! I’m so glad you’re here. Spring has sprung, and you picked a wonderful time of year to visit our charming, lakeside town, nestled up here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I’m Greta Plank, library director at Larkspur Community Library. Usually you...
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A Word With Karen Dionne
Why do you write the genre that you write?When I began writing seriously with a view to publication 25 years ago, I wrote science-based technothrillers similar to what Michael Crichton wrote because these were the kind of books I liked to read. Switching to...
Sheriff Jhonni Laurent by Mary Ann Miller
I’m Sheriff Jhonni Laurent of the quad-counties in north central Indiana. I didn’t start out to be a cop. No, I was planning to be a professional celloist, but that dream was shattered thirty years ago. Still, I find myself content with my life as a sheriff and...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
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 ~ The Child Garden by Catriona McPherson
The Child Garden by Catriona McPherson is the latest tale by the award-winning author. Publisher: Midnight Ink, September 2015 Eden was its name. “An alternative school for happy children.” But it closed in disgrace after a student’s suicide. Now it’s a care home, the...
My Musing ~ Murder of An Open Book by Denise Swanson
Murder of An Open Book by Denise Swanson is the 18th book in the "Scumble River" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, September 2015 A nasty faculty feud leaves one Scumble River teacher belly-up. . . Her honeymoon may have been less than relaxing, but Skye Boyd née...
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June 2018 Releases
Eight new series debut this month from Kari Bovée, Sheila Connolly, Dianne Freeman, Darci Hannah, Ellen Jacobson, Cornelia Kidd, Maureen Klovers, and Abby Vandiver Download print copy here June 1 Murder, Curlers, and Cruises by Arlene McFarlene (Valentine Beaumont #3)...
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Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
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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
