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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...
Get To Know You ~ Drayton Conneley by Laura Childs
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Get to know Drayton with his answers below. What’s your full name? Drayton Algernon Conneley How old are you? Let’s just go with sixty-something, shall...
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Author Showcase ~ Trouble In Tumbleweed presented by Diane Kelly
Four authors. Four stories. One Town. And a whole lot of trouble . . . How did the Trouble in Tumbleweed collaboration come to be? From a desire to connect and create. A writer’s work is solitary, even lonely at times. The pandemic exacerbated this sense of isolation,...
Mia Murphy by Stephanie Rowe
Mia sits down for an interesting 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?Mia Murphy How old are you?Sorry. I've driving under a bridge. I can't hear you. You must have cut out....
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 ~ Pruning the Dead by Julia Henry
Pruning the Dead by Julia Henry is the first book in the NEW "Garden Squad" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming January 29, 2019. Post-retirement aches and pains can't prevent sixty-five-year-old Lilly Jayne from keeping the most manicured garden...
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My Musing ~ The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott
The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott is the third book in the “Book Collector” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, September 2014 As Thanksgiving approaches, Jordan Bingham is grateful for her job researching rare books for Vera Van Alst, the infamous...
My Musing ~ One Potion in the Grave by Heather Blake
One Potion in the Grave by Heather Blake is the second book in the “Magic Potion” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, October 2014 Carly Bell Hartwell’s love potions are always in demand in Hitching Post, Alabama, the wedding capital of the South. When Katie Sue...
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November 2016 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy November 1 The Corpse with the Ruby Lips by Cathy Ace (Cait Morgan #8) The Good, the Bad and the Guacamole by Rebecca Adler (Taste of Texas #2) To the Last Drop by Sandra Balzo (Maggy Thorsen #9) Twice Told Tail by Ali Brandon (Black...
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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2024 Anthony Award
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