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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 Word With Kathleen Bailey
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I’ve always loved mysteries, whether they involve books, movies/TV, or games. Give me a puzzle, and I’m all in. That weird noise outside at three o’clock in...
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Hailey Craddock by Terry Shames
A rant. . . My parents suck. I finally found a boyfriend who really loves me, and what do they do? Go ape shit. My dad followed me one night for no reason, and he saw me going into a bar with Lyle. Big deal. Everybody my age does it. I’m sixteen. I’m old enough to...
Mabel Havelock by Joan Havelange
My name is Mabel Havelock, and I’ve been railroaded into acting. The role I’m playing is the role of Jeeves, the butler. I know, weird, right? More about that later. The Glenhaven Players is the little theatre group from my hometown. And our drama club is hosting a...
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 ~ Murder at the Palace by Margaret Dumas
Murder at the Palace by Margaret Dumas is the first book in the NEW “Movie Palace” cozy mystery series, coming February 12, 2019. Welcome to the Palace movie theater! Now Showing: Philandering husbands, ghostly sidekicks, and a murder or two. When Nora Paige’s...
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My Musing ~ Murder, Served Simply by Isabella Alan
Murder, Served Simply by Isabella Alan is the third book in the "Amish Quilt Shop" mystery series. Obsidian, December 2014 Amish quilt shop owner Angie Braddock has a lot on her plate this Christmas. But things only get worse after someone develops a taste for murder....
My Musing ~ Once Upon A Grind by Cleo Coyle
Once Upon A Grind by Cleo Coyle is the 14th book in the “Coffeehouse” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2014 When coffeehouse manager turned amateur sleuth Clare Cosi roasts "magic" beans for a Fairy Tale Fall event, she brews up a vision that...
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March 2017 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy March 1 The Curious Cook by Cathy Ace (WISE Enquiries Agency #3) In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen Best Served Cold by Susan Rogers Cooper (Milt Kovak #14) March 7 Bad Debt by Jenna Bennett (Savannah Martin #14) Silence of the Flans by...
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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
