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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 Maggie Toussaint
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? It’s slightly embarrassing, but I’ll be honest. I started out writing romantic suspense, heavy on the mystery. After six books I realized I dreaded writing another...
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Emily Lickenson by CeeCee James
Hi, there. My name is Emily Lickenson, a name I’ve had to both explain and ward off laughter through the years. It was the result of an unfortunate typo, if typos were what they called them out there on Ellis Island. My great-great-grandfather, Herman Dickenson,...
A Word With Ovidia Yu
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write murder mysteries because I love reading them. Murder is the big taboo across all cultures. And cozy or traditional mysteries because I’m not good at writing about sex and gore. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your...
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 ~ Dreamed It by Maggie Toussaint
Dreamed It by Maggie Toussaint is the sixth book in the “Dreamwalker” paranormal cozy mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, coming August 13, 2019. Justice for the dead and solace for the living is Baxley Powell’s creed, but she faces uncharted territory in this...
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My Musing ~ Smothered, Covered & Dead by Liz Lipperman
Smothered, Covered & Dead by Liz Lipperman is the 5th book featuring Jordan McAllister. Publisher: The Story Vault, May 2015 Aspiring sportswriter Jordan McAllister never imagined she’d end up as a food critic for a small time newspaper. Writing the culinary...
My Musing ~ Ripped From The Pages by Kate Carlisle
Ripped From The Pages by Kate Carlisle is the 9th book in the “Bibliophile” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, June 2015 When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents’ place in Northern California, she finds that wooden...
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April 2018 Releases
Seven new series debut this month from Kathleen Bridge, Becky Clark, Kathi Daley, Devon Delaney, Ellie Hart, Catriona McPherson and Denise Swanson Print copy here April 1 Three Strikes, You're Dead by Elena Hartwell (Eddie Shoes #3) Mile High Murder by Marcia Talley...
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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
