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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 The Life ~ Jack by Emmeline Duncan
Occupation: The Lazy Bones Bookshop dog Humans don't understand how complicated the life of a bookshop dog can be. Let's review one of my typical days. Bailey, the human I oversee, leads me into the backyard each morning before giving me breakfast inside, then...
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Ben Dougherty by Dana King
Hi, I’m Ben Dougherty, pronounced “Dock-ur-tee.” I’m a detective with the Penns River, Pennsylvania police department. Detective Sergeant, actually, though the rank was kind of forced on me and I can live without it. Oh, and don’t call me “Ben” or “Bennie” or “Benjy”...
Sydney Farina by Kristen Brand
Sydney sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Sydney Joy Farina, though my parents really screwed up with “Joy.” They should have given that name to my sister,...
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 ~ Games of Scones by Mary Lee Ashford
Games of Scones by Mary Lee Ashford is the first book in the NEW “Sugar and Spice” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming December 4, 2018. As co-owner of Sugar and Spice Cookbooks, Sugar Calloway has seen simple confections bring friends together and...
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Death of a Crabby Cook by Penny Pike
Death of a Crabby Cook by Penny Pike is the first book in the new "Food Festival" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian At the San Francisco Seafood Festival, someone is steamed enough to kill a cook.... When restaurant reviewer Darcy Burnett gets served a pink slip...
Well Read, Then Dead by Terrie Farley Moran
Well Read, Then Dead by Terrie Farley Moran is the first book in the new "Read Em and Eat" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, August 2014 Nestled in the barrier islands of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers Beach is home to Mary “Sassy” Cabot and Bridget...
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August 2015 Books
August 1 Hopscotch Homicide by Kathi Daley - Zoe Donovan #16 Purebred Dead by Kathleen Delaney - Mary McGill and Millie *new series* Code Grey by Clea Simon - Dulcie Schwartz #9 August 4 Murder in the Paperback Parlor by Ellery Adams - Book Retreat #2 Lord of the...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
