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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 ~ Gwen Stevens by Erica Wynters
My name is Gwen Stevens, and I love Halloween. Not creepy, horror movie type Halloween. I love little kids dressed up as princesses, pirates, and cute ghosts. I love the way my small town of Star Junction dives into the holiday headfirst. I love candy. Yes, I’m not...
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A Word With Gayle Leeson
Why do you write the genre that you write?I've always loved mysteries. From Nancy Drew to the gothic tales of Victoria Holt to more modern writers, I love trying to figure out a good "whodunit." What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?Gia, from An Eyre...
Tara Mondal by Damyanti Biswas
You’d look at a Mumbai girl like me, and your eyes would glaze over. Shiny clothes, cheap perfume, nearly-gone shoes. Pass, you’d think, and you’d be right. I’m Tara, and I don’t care. This morning, my body aches from a whole night of dancing, so I welcome it, 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 ~ The Ugly Truth by Jill Orr
The Ugly Truth by Jill Orr is the third book in the "Riley Ellison" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Prospect Park Books, coming June 18, 2019. There's been a shocking double murder in Tuttle Corner, Virginia, involving high-profile players from Washington D.C. This...
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My Musing ~ Demise in Denim by Duffy Brown
Demise in Denim by Duffy Brown is the fourth book in the "Consignment Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2015 When Reagan Summerside turned the first floor of her old Victorian home into a consignment shop, she never imagined she’d be...
My Musing ~ Musseled Out by Barbara Ross
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross is the third book in the “Maine Clambake” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, April 2015 The busy summer tourist season is winding down in Busman's Harbor, Maine, but Julia Snowden senses trouble simmering for the Snowden Family...
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New Releases: Week of January 1, 2018
Here are eleven titles for your reading pleasure. From Camel Press, Gemma Halliday Publishing, Mulholland Books, Pegasus Books, Penguin Random House, Poisoned Pen Press, Polaris Press, Severn House Publishers, Simon & Schuster, St. Martin's Paperbacks Two are...
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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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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
