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A Day in My Life ~ Sheriff’s Deputy Jedidiah “JW” Whatley by Olivia Matthews
Like most of the people in Peach Coast, Georgia, I was born and raised in this town. Others were only raised here. And then there’s Marvella “Marvey” (Pronounced “marVAY.”) Harris. She moved here at the beginning of the year– nine months ago, now– from New York City....
A Day in My Life ~ Carly Bennett by Jane Haseldine
Do you think I’m crazy? Maybe I am. I’m not sure anymore. All I know in my sudden upside-down world is that I have to leave this faculty bathroom stall to teach my freshman creative writing class. Hold that thought for a sec. I need to take a hit from my inhaler....
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A Day in My Life ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman
Hey, everyone! I’m Seneca James, local butterfly farmer, café owner, cat mom, and amateur sleuth! Although, the last one wasn’t something I would’ve chosen. Unfortunately, there’ve been two previous murders in Maple Junction. The latest one happened a few days ago at...
A Day in My Life ~ Bobbie Brooks by Kara Lacey
“Mornin’ Darce,” I grumble, starting my day as I always do with a snout just inches from my face. Liquid brown eyes beg me to wake up. “Good morning, Bobbie,” I imagine my dog responding. I know better. What he’s really saying is, “Breakfast time. Let’s go!” The floor...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE GRAPEVINE by Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson
Dru’s Short Musing: In this well-written tour de force, the authors delivered a complex and riveting drama that quickly became a page-turner as I could not put this book down. Lou’s search for her missing daughter is all-consuming as she hopes she gets some answers....
My Musing ~ Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies at her café, Savvy starts looking into things to save her reputation and her business. This well-written drama was unputdownable quickly becoming a page-turner with its crisp writing and comfortable tone making it easy to...
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My Musing ~ The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
In Michelle Chouinard’s clever mystery The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco, the granddaughter of a serial killer shows readers another side of the beloved city. The chill of a San Francisco summer can be deadly. No one knows this better than Capri Sanzio, who...
My Musing ~ But Not For Me by Allison A. Davis
Beatniks, Eisenhower, Fillmore District jazz and Major League baseball. As Mayor George Christopher fights an influx of organized crime and redevelopment begins to transform the city, racial and political tensions rise when a Black real estate magnate is murdered. Kay...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 6, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 6 – 12, 2025 with six debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 8 How They Were Taken by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (Cozy Mystery) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE WITH THE STEELY GAZE by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in the “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 13, 2026 Series: A Cait Morgan Mystery, Book 16 Genre: Traditional Mystery, Female Sleuth Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Gone Fishin’: Crime Takes a Holiday edited by Jim M. Jackson
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the for the eighth Guppy Anthology, coming February 2025 and now available for preorder. Publication Date: February 1, 2025 Publisher: Wolf’s Echo Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Guppy Anthology Book 8...
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Cover Reveal ~ Evil For Evil by Deb Pines
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries," coming July 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 1, 2023Format: Print, DigitalName of Series: Mimi Goldman ChautauquaNumber in Series: Book #10Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Deadly Tides by Mary Keliikoa
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Misty Pines" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 24, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Misty PinesNumber in...
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Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
2019 Top Mystery Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 50 Mystery Blogs and Websites For Mystery Lovers and Authors. dru's book musings placed 27th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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2024 Anthony Award
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