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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 The Life ~ Lisa Duval by Mary Ann Miller
Finally. The mortgage for the diner is paid off. Whoopee!!! I deserve a drink. Two drinks. Who knew how satisfying this would be. After worrying all day, every day, during those early years, lying awake at night wondering if I was going to be in business next week,...
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Ariel Shepard by Susan C. Shea
Ariel Shepard had only dreamy ideas of what living in a château would be like until, after her husband’s sudden death, she found out he had purchased one for her as a gift after they stumbled upon it during their honeymoon. Moving from Manhattan to a small town in...
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...
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 ~ Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara
Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara is the first book in the NEW “Leilani Santiago Hawai'i” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Prospect Park Books, coming September 3, 2019. Leilani Santiago is back in her birthplace, the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i, to help keep afloat the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A Dead Red Miracle by RP Dahlke
A Dead Red Miracle by RP Dahlke is the fifth book in the “Dead Red” mystery series. Publisher: Dead Bear Publishing, July 2015 Thinking to jump start their careers as private investigators in Wishbone, Arizona, cousins Lalla and Pearlie Bains buy into it with a local...
My Musing ~ Killing Secrets by Dianne Emley
Killing Secrets by Dianne Emley is the fifth book in the “Nan Vining” mystery series. Publisher: Random House/Alibi, July 2015 For fans of Patricia Cornwell, Tana French, and Lisa Gardner comes a razor-sharp novel of suspense featuring Detective Nan Vining—a single...
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May 2018 Releases
Nine new series debut this month from Maymee Bell, Tracy Clark, Leena Clover, Dana Dratch, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Amanda Flower, Gayle Leeson, Clare O'Donohue, Sarah Osborne, Nora Page Print copy here May 1 A Date With Murder by Donald Bain, Jon Land (Murder She Wrote #47)...
Cover Reveals
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
