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A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
A Day In My Life ~ Jess Harriet by Lori Pollard-Johnson
I wake to the music of Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” on my clock radio, and a dark, drizzly February Sunday in Seattle. Yes, I know no one uses clock radios anymore. They use an app on their cell phone to announce morning. But I’m also fully aware that my old cell phone...
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Callie Barnstable by Judy Penz Sheluk
Callie sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name? Calamity Doris Barnstable, but I go by Callie. Wouldn’t you? How old are you? Gosh, that’s personal! I’m 42. What is...
Elin Knight by Yasmin Angoe
Why hello, love. Happy to hear from me? I reckon you thought you’d be hearing about my sister Nena Knight’s day in her life. But don’t you already know enough? I mean, there have been two books about the old girl already and none about me though I think myself the...
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 ~ Restaurant Weeks Are Murder by Libby Klein
Restaurant Weeks Are Murder by Libby Klein is the third book in the "Poppy McAllister" cozy culinary mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, February 26, 2019. Cape May, New Jersey, is the site of a big culinary competition—and the knives are out . . . Poppy...
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My Musing ~ Homicide in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
Homicide in High Heels by Gemma Halliday is the 8th book in the “High Heels” mystery series. Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing, May 2014 It's springtime in California! The flowers are in bloom, the fashion week runways are fierce, and fans of America's favorite...
My Musing ~ Shadow of Doubt by Nancy Cole Silverman
Shadow of Doubt by Nancy Cole Silverman is the first book in the “Carol Childs” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, December 2014 When a top Hollywood Agent is found poisoned in the bathtub of her home, suspicion quickly turns to one of her two nieces. But Carol...
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August 2017 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy August 1 Gone Gull by Donna Andrews (Meg Langslow #20) On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service by Rhys Bowen (Royal Spyness #11) Cat About Town by Cat Conte (Cat Café) *new series* A Tangled Yarn by Betty Hechtman (Yarn Retreat #5)...
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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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