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A Word With Margaret Mizushima

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? When I first started writing fiction, I tried writing several different genres—paranormal, romance, and historical. I even tried writing a medical thriller that was...

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A Word With Larissa Reinhart

Why do you write the genre that you write?I like to read humorous mysteries, romantic comedies, and combinations of those two genres, particularly those set in the south. I figured if I write them, I won’t run out of books to read. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of...

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Michael Corravan by Karen Odden *plus giveaway*

London, September 1878 I begin every morning by standing here on the dock behind the Wapping River Police Station, watching the boat traffic on the Thames because it’s usually a good indication of how the day will unfold. My old superintendent, Blair, had the same...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines

Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...

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My Musing ~ Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox

Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox is the first book in the NEW "Literary Pub" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, December 2018. In the first in an engaging new mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox, the owner of a charming literary...

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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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Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy

Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy is the second book in the “Zoe Chambers” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, August 2014 On a sultry summer afternoon, Paramedic Zoe Chambers responds to a call and finds a farmer’s body hanging from the rafters of his hay barn....

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New Releases

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...

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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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Accolades

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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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