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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 Day In My Life ~ Gabby Greene by Sam Tschida
Gabby Greene slid behind the wheel of her minivan. She hadn’t been a secret agent for more than a minute, but already the minivan fit like a skin she hadn’t shed yet. Too clunky and slow, too many goldfish crackers ground into the carpet. Gabby 2.0 was a career woman,...
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DS Ryan McBride by J. Woollcott
Occupation: Detective Sergeant I shouldn’t have done it. I never expected . . . I don’t think I’ve compromised the investigation, or the crime scene, but I may have compromised myself. The farmhouse is cold and dark when I get home. I live in the countryside near...
Georgia O’Keeffe by Kathryn Lasky
June 1, 1934Alfred StieglitzThe American Place Gallery508 Madison AvenueNew York, New York My Faraway One I must admit that I was upset when you so vigorously objected to my thoughts of possibly buying a home out here. When you said ‘Dammit woman –it’s because of me...
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 ~ Seven Deadly Zins by Nancy J. Parra
Seven Deadly Zins by Nancy J. Parra is the second book in the “Wine Country” cozy mystery series, coming January 8, 2019. Which suspect drowned an inspector in the Zinfandel? Sonoma tour guide Taylor O’Brian uncorks another intoxicating Wine Country mystery. Taylor...
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Dead Man Stalking by Karen Cantwell
Dead Man Stalking by Karen Cantwell is the fifth book in the “Barbara Marr” murder mystery series. Publisher: Boundless When Howard and the girls leave town, Barb thinks she'll have some quiet, peaceful alone time. Of course, this is calamity-prone Barbara Marr. Her...
Murder with a Twist by Allyson K. Abbott
Murder with a Twist by Allyson K. Abbott is the second book in the “Mack's Bar” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, August 2014 The regulars at Mack's Bar love putting their heads together to solve a good mystery. But Mack is learning there's a big difference...
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June 2016 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy June 1 The Trade List by R. Franklin James (Hollis Morgan #4) June 7 Murder, Handcrafted by Isabella Alan (Amish Quilt Shop #5) Amaretto Amber by Traci Andrighetti (Franki Amato #3) Deadly Medicine by Donald Bain (Margaret Truman’s...
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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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