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A Day in My Life ~ Lily Dreyfus by Darlene Dziomba
It’s another bright, beautiful spring morning in New Jersey. I’m always grateful for a sunny morning since my day begins with multiple dog walks. First, I walk my pups, Boone and Crockett. Then I’m off to the Forever Friends Animal Shelter. There are five to...
A Day in My Life ~ Mavis MacDonald by Cathy Ace
Sometimes I wonder why we called our business The WISE Enquiries Agency, because I’m no’ feeling too clever this morning; not enough sleep...apprehensive about being away. When the four of us sat in that pub in London, years back, wondering what we’d do with...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Dawna Carpenter by Paula Charles
Dawna Carpenter sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Dawna. What is your full name? Dawna Leoma Carpenter How old are you? 62, though I’m edging up on another birthday What is...
A Day in My Life ~ Delia Dickens by Allison Brook
Hi, there. My name is Delia Dickens. Yes, I'm a member of the family that settled the egg-on-its-side shaped island in the middle of the Long Island Sound between Long Island and Connecticut. I've recently moved back to Dickens Island after being away for almost...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
My Musing ~ Family & Other Calamities by Leslie Gray Streeter
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an evenly paced and complex family drama that was intertwined in the telling of this story. This well-written tale was filled with dysfunction from all ends with grief, betrayal, and personal growth comprising most of the visually...
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My Musing ~ A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron
New motel owner Dee Stern has checked out of the familiar comforts in the Studio City and checked in to the quaint village of Foundgold. Running a rustic getaway in the woods sure beats LA traffic—until murder ruins the peace and quiet . . .Down-on-her-luck sitcom...
My Musing ~ Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts
With Trouble in Queenstown, Delia Pitts introduces private investigator Vandy Myrick in a powerful mystery that blends grief, class, race, and family with thrilling results. Evander “Vandy” Myrick became a cop to fulfill her father’s expectations. After her world...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 20, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 20 – 26, 2025. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 22 Sealed with a Hiss by Rita Mae Brown (Cozy Mystery) Spring is in full bloom, and...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ Someone Is Out There by Kaye George
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for Kaye George’s suspense novel, coming April 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 15, 2025 Publisher: Rowan Prose Publishing Format: Print, Digital Genre: Suspense Author Website:...
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Cover Reveal ~ Death In A Bygone Hue by Susan Van Kirk
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Art Center" mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 6, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Art CenterNumber in Series:...
Cover Reveal ~ In the Wick of Time by Valona Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Magic Candle Shop" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 17, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Magic...
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Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud...
Kensington Holiday Giveaway 2019
Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington's gift basket of cozy mysteries—a mix of current releases and advanced reader copies (ARCs). Inside you will find one copy of the following titles: CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER by Joanne Fluke COCONUT...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
