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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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Get To Know You ~ Tom Burns by Liz Milliron

Tom sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes him tick. Let’s see what he has to say. What is your full name? Do I have to? Fine. You asked for it. Thoms Aloysius Burns. And if you ever call me that,...

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Jeff Berman by Neil S. Plakcy

Jeff sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know him better. What is your full name?Jeffrey Allan Berman, though my initials, JAB, make me sound more aggressive than I actually am. How old are you?39....

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A Word With Mary Angela / Winters

Why do you write the genre that you write?Thanks so much for having me on the blog, Dru! It’s wonderful to be back. Mysteries are the perfect mix of creative and analytical that my brain craves. I love writing, and I also love puzzles. For me, the mystery genre...

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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 ~ Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly

Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly is the first book in the NEW "House-Flipper" cozy mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Press, coming January 29, 2019. WILL THIS KILLER DEAL LEAD TO A DEAD END? Meet Whitney Whitaker. A hopeless romantic when it comes to real...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Spooked! by L.L. Bartlett

Spooked! by L.L. Bartlett is the fourth short story in the "Jeff Resnick" mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, October 2014 The trick-or-treaters have gone home and now it's time for the adults to celebrate All Hallows Eve. When Maggie suggests they consult an...

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Picked to Die by Sheila Connolly

Picked to Die by Sheila Connolly is the 8th book in the “Orchard” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, October 2014 It’s harvest time in Granford, Massachusetts, and orchard owner Meg Corey and her fiancé, Seth, are both racing to beat the New England winter. Meg is...

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New Releases

December 2016 Releases

Click HERE for a printable copy December 1 Denny's Law by Elizabeth Gunn (Sarah Burke #6) Walk Into Silence by Susan McBride (Jo Larsen) *new series* Louise’s Lies by Sarah R. Shaber (Louise Pearlie #6) Footprints to Murder by Marcia Talley (Hannah Ives #15) December...

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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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