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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...

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A Day In My Life ~ Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor

That Wednesday in June was by far the worst day of my life. And I’ve had a few rotten ones. Even as a kid. I never talk about those. I let something slip to Daisy one night, on a beach after too many rum punches. She was curious, I know, but she didn’t push for more....

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Ebony Jones by Jodé Millman

I’d like to say that every day starts off sunny and happy in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., but that’s not true when you’re a cop. A detective. The only female detective in the city’s police department, and one of the five females on the force. I have to work harder than my male...

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Willa Bauer by Korina Moss

Willa 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? Willa Eleanor Bauer How old are you?Thirty-three What is your profession?I’m a certified cheesemonger – basically, a...

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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...

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My Musing ~ The Ivory Veil by Beth Prentice

The Ivory Veil by Beth Prentice is featured in the Untamed Destinies romance anthology. Publisher: Whispering Ink Press, coming February 12, 2019. Does Grandma really know best? Gracie Saunders loves her job at The Ivory Veil Bridal Boutique. She loves matching the...

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My Musing ~ Lottawatah Repossessed by Evelyn David

Lottawatah Repossessed by Evelyn David is the 12th book in the "Brianna Sullivan" mystery series. Publisher: Evelyn David, November 2014 Home Sweet Home turns deadly when the ghost of a murder victim takes up residence in the house psychic Brianna Sullivan and fiancé...

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My Musing ~ A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle

A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle is the first book in the new "Fixer-Upper" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, November 2014 In the seaside town of Lighthouse Cove in northern California, everyone knows the best man for the job is actually a woman—contractor...

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New Releases

Press release for Framed For Murder

I am thrilled to announce the release of the Hallmark Channel’s exciting new mystery franchise based off of Berkley author Kate Carlisle’s Fixer Upper Mystery series! On January 15th the Hallmark Channel will air the first of the movie series, Framed for Murder,...

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Cover Reveals

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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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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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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