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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 ~ Talia Cook by Leslie Budewitz

First, my name. My grandparents’ first date was to see The Godfather in 1972, and they loved the actress Talia Shire, best known for playing Adrienne in the Rocky movies. When my mother was expecting me, my grandmother suggested Talia. The perfect start to our...

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Jordan McAllister by Liz Lipperman

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Jordan McAllister, and I always seem to get my cute little tushie in trouble, no matter where I go. So, my wacky group of friends and I were invited to opening weekend at a new casino in Oklahoma, compliments of our friend from...

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A Word with Hannah Dennison

Why do you write the genre that you write?I think I’m naturally drawn to writing a mystery and creating a puzzle. Agatha Christie says that mystery is where justice is served and where things are neatly tied up with a big red bow and I couldn’t agree more! Life is so...

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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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Reviews

Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien

Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien is the first book in the new "Nicki Valentine" mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, October 2014 She’s a parent. She’s (almost) a P.I. No one gets on your case like mom. Suburban widow and P.I. in training Nicki Valentine can barely...

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Lost Under a Ladder by Linda O. Johnston

Lost Under a Ladder by Linda O. Johnston is the first book in the new "Superstition" mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, October 2014 Is it Luck? Or is it Destiny? Rory Chasen never thought superstitions were real—until her beloved fiancé is killed after walking...

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New Releases

September 2016 Releases

Click HERE for a printable copy September 1 Mud Bog Murder by Lesley A. Diehl (Eve Appel #4) Out of Nowhere by Susan Dunlap (Darcy Lott #6) Into the Grey by Clea Simon (Dulcie Schwartz #10) September 2, 2016 Murder at the Witching Hour by Kathi Daley (Sand and Sea...

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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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