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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 ~ Jaye Jordan by Nikki Knight
“Neptune!” I pulled my daughter’s giant gray cat out of the remote kit. Not an easy task, since he weighs close to twenty pounds, and he didn’t want to move. He yowled, and power-shed a cloud of fuzz down the front of my blue chambray WSV Radio logo shirt. Still, he...
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A Word With Wendall Thomas
Why do you write the genre that you write?I started out as a screenwriting and film teacher and I’ve always loved screwball comedies like Bringing Up Baby, Ball of Fire, or What’s Up Doc?, as well as rom/com adventures like Romancing the Stone or Charade. I wanted to...
Detective Matthias Honeywell by Annette Dashofy
I’m Detective Matthias Honeywell of the Erie Bureau of Police in northwestern Pennsylvania. I grew up in Oklahoma but have lived here for the last 22 years. I’ve been a cop all my adult life and a detective for the last four years. Today started out normal, if any day...
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 ~ Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber
Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber is the author’s 30th published novel. Publisher: Forge Books, coming July 16, 2019. Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Café is a captivating blend of magical realism, heartwarming romance, and small-town...
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My Musing ~ Bone to Be Wild by Carolyn Haines
Bone to Be Wild by Carolyn Haines is the 15th book in the “Sarah Booth Delaney” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, May 2015 Sarah Booth Delaney is heartbroken: her fiancé Graf Milieu has decided to move to Hollywood permanently, leaving their relationship in...
My Musing ~ Tie Died by Tim Hall
Tie Died by Tim Hall is the second book in the “Bert Shambles” mystery series. Publisher: Cozy Cat Press, March 2015 Bert Shambles is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in his first adventure when he is recognized at the local library by a lovely hippie...
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New Releases: Week of February 4, 2018
Here are ten new titles for your reading pleasure. From Chestnut Street Press, Diana Orgain, Felony & Mayhem, Henery Press, Midnight Ink, Penguin Random House, William Morrow Two debut series (J.D. Allen, Lissa Marie Redmond) One debut author (Lissa Marie...
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
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