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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 ~ Alice Pepper by Roz Noonan
Coffee, and lots of it. That was the way I began every day. But today there was little joy in java as I pushed through my morning routine and made my way to the library, my calling, my work, my challenge. My friend Ruby’s dilemma weighed heavily on my mind. A bundle...
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A Word with Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
Why do you write the genre that you write?Hi, Dru! Thank you so very much for inviting me to participate in this interview. I appreciate the opportunity. There are so many reasons I enjoy the mystery genre. I love the puzzles. I love creating a world in which when...
A Day In My Life ~ Tom Burns by Liz Milliron
Well, hello there! Ace said you wanted to meet me. My name is Tom Burns and I’m a deputy coroner for Fayette County. (Ouch, she just poked me. I guess I’m not supposed to be so formal – or such a smarty-pants, take your pick). By the way, Ace is my nickname for...
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 Whispered Word by Ellery Adams
The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams is the second book in the “Secret, Book, and Scone Society” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming November 27, 2018. In New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams’ intriguing new Secret, Book, and Scone Society...
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Death, Taxes, and Silver Spurs by Diane Kelly
Death, Taxes, and Silver Spurs by Diane Kelly is the 7th book in the “Tara Holloway” romantic mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, July 2014 HE’S ONE OF AMERICA’S BRIGHTEST STARS. So maybe it goes without saying that IRS Special Agent Tara Holloway is...
The Good, the Bad, and the Emus by Donna Andrews
The Good, the Bad, and the Emus by Donna Andrews is the 17th book in the “Meg Langslow” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, July 2014 Life will never be the same for Meg Langslow after family secrets are revealed, introducing a whole new layer of intrigue in Donna...
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June 2015 Books
June 2 A Hidden Secret by Linda Castillo - Kate Burkholder Short Story #2 Scheduled to Die by Alan Cupp - Carter Mays #2 Truffled To Death by Kathy Aarons – Chocolate Covered #2 A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett - Booktown #9 Fat Cat Spreads Out by Janet Cantrell - Fat...
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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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