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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 Ruth J. Hartman
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Before writing cozy mysteries, I wrote a lot of contemporary romance and historical romance. But since I loved reading mysteries more than romance, it made sense to...
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Tabby Winslow by Valona Jones
Gosh! I’m not used to people being interested in my life but here goes nothing. I’m Tabby Winslow of Savannah, Georgia. Our family business, The Book and Candle Shop, is popular with locals and tourists alike. My entire life I’ve lived above the shop with my mom,...
Frances Glessner Lee by Frances McNamara
Dear Mother, It was an especially busy day today. My housekeeper, Theresa Ryan tragically suffered a double bereavement after an incredible emergency here. I was at lunch with brother John’s old friend Jake Magrath when he was called to a terrible emergency. A tank...
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 ~ Belinda Blake and the Snake in the Grass by Heather Day Gilbert
Belinda Blake and the Snake in the Grass by Heather Day Gilbert is the first book in the NEW “Exotic Pet-Sitter” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming June 25, 2019. When exotic pet-sitter Belinda Blake moves into a carriage house in tony Greenwich,...
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My Musing ~ A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman is the third book in the “Family Fortune” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2015 After their flight to Mexico is cancelled, Clyde and her detective boyfriend, Mac, end up snowed in with their families at a...
My Musing ~ Neighing with Fire by Kathryn O’Sullivan
Neighing with Fire by Kathryn O'Sullivan is the third book in the “Colleen McCabe” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, May 2015 Fire Chief Colleen McCabe is enjoying a quiet summer and her budding romance with Sheriff Bill Dorman. However, her peaceful start to the...
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New Releases: Week of January 7, 2018
Eleven titles for your reading pleasure. From Blue Shadow Mysteries, Carina Press, Crooked Lane Books, Donna Houston Murray, Midnight Ink, Seventh Street Books, Soho Press, and Thomas & Mercer Two are debut series (Aimee Hix and Sujata Massey) One is debut author...
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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
