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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 Word With Kate (K.B.) Jackson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I fell in love with mysteries when I read my very first book with chapters, “Elizabeth Gail and the Mystery at Johnson Farm.” I’m a child of the 80s who grew...
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Alec Dunmore by Allison Brook
I must be the most confused person on the planet. Only I'm not a person, am I? I'm a ghost. A pale shadow of who I used to be when I was alive. I've no idea how I ended up wrapped in a blanket in the basement of the dilapidated building next to the library. I suddenly...
Ralph, the Shakespeare-quoting Parrot by Lois Winston
If you were expecting a guest post from one of the two-legged characters who populate Lois Winston’s Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries, you’ll need to search this site for some of her previous A Day in the Life guest posts. Today, you get yours truly, the taloned...
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 ~ The Wrong Boy by Cathy Ace
The Wrong Boy by Cathy Ace is the thirteenth novel by a prolific and award-winning author. Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd, coming January 9, 2019. Perched on a Welsh clifftop, the ancient, picturesque hamlet of Rhosddraig has its peaceful façade ripped apart...
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Fat Cat At Large by Janet Cantrell
Fat Cat At Large by Janet Cantrell is the first book in the new "Fat Cat" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, September 2014 When she’s not dreaming up irresistible dessert bars for her Minneapolis treatery, Bar None, Charity “Chase” Oliver is running...
Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry
Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry is the first book in the new “Witch City” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, September 2014 She's not a psychic--she just plays one on TV. Most folks associate the city of Salem, Massachusetts with witches, but for Lee Barrett,...
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April 2016 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy April 1 Curtains for Miss Plym by Kathleen Delaney (Mary McGill and Millie #2) Ed, Not Eddie by Max Everhart (Eli Sharpe #3) April 4 Permanently Booked by Lisa Q. Mathews (Ladies Smythe & Westin #2) April 5 Breach of Crust by Ellery...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
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