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Let’s Get To Know Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor

One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Declan Shaw. What is your full name? Declan Francis Philip Shaw. I rarely rattle off the complete string. My mother used to call me Francis when she needed to make a forceful...

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A Word With Barbara Howard

Why do you write the genre that you write?I fell in love with mysteries as a kid. I read Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Edgar Allen Poe. I enrolled in writing classes around the same time and automatically gravitated to the genre. I enjoy the analytical details...

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Rosalind Thorne by Darcie Wilde

I trust you will forgive me for introducing myself. I am Miss Rosalind Thorne. As I write these words, the year is 1820, and once again it is time for London’s social season to begin. The weather outside is quite damp, as one must expect of a London spring, but it...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines

Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...

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My Musing ~ Conflict of Interest by Jenna Bennett

Conflict of Interest by Jenna Bennett is the 17th book in the “Savannah Martin” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Magpie Ink, May 7, 2019. Savannah is delighted to be back in her hometown of Sweetwater, surrounded by family and friends, even if it’s only...

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My Musing ~ Ladle to the Grave by Connie Archer

Ladle to the Grave by Connie Archer is the fourth book in the “Soup Lover’s” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2015 By the Spoonful is Snowflake, Vermont’s most popular soup shop, but owner Lucky Jamieson doesn’t have any time to enjoy her...

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My Musing ~ Swan Dive by Kendel Lynn

Swan Dive by Kendel Lynn is the third book in the “Elliott Lisbon” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, March 2015 It’s Opening Night at the Ballantyne Foundation’s production of The Nutcracker, but it’s curtains for the Sugar Plum Fairy. When her body is found...

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New Releases

November 2017 Releases

Click HERE for a printable copy November 1 Smoke and Mirrors by Casey Daniels (Miss Barnum) *new series* World Enough by Clea Simon November 2 Double Deck The Halls by Gretchen Archer (Bellissimo Casino Crime Caper Short #2) November 7 Assault and Buttery by Kristi...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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