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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 Hallie Ephron
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I blame P. D. James’s AN UNSUITABLE JOB FOR A WOMAN, the first modern mystery I read. It hooked me on mystery novels with believable, relatable female...
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Miranda Trent by Cheryl Hollon *plus giveaway*
Hi there, I’m Miranda Trent, owner of a cultural tourist business in the back-hills countryside of Eastern Kentucky. This is my service: I guide tourists up a mountain trail, usually an easy hike because we’re carrying art supplies. Then I instruct them in a group...
Riley Rhodes by Meri Allen
Riley 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?Riley Rhodes. I was named for my wonderful Irish Granny Riley. How old are you?35 What is your profession?For the past...
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 Skeleton Makes a Friend by Leigh Perry
The Skeleton Makes a Friend by Leigh Perry is the fifth book in the “Family Skeleton” mystery series. Publisher: Diversion Books, coming November 6, 2018. Georgia Thackery is feeling pretty good about her summer job teaching at prestigious Overfeld College, and she’s...
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Undeniably Yours by Heather Webber
Undeniably Yours by Heather Webber is the fifth book in the “Lucy Valentine” mystery series. Publisher: Heather Webber NO GOOD DEED While still recuperating from injuries sustained in her previous case, the last thing psychic investigator Lucy Valentine wants is to...
Tailing a Tabby by Laurie Cass
Tailing a Tabby by Laurie Cass is the second book in the “Bookmobile Cat” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, July 2014 In the bookmobile, librarian Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, roll out great summer reads to folks all over the lake town of Chilson,...
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October 2014 Books
Week of October 1 Close to the Bone by Lisa Black - Theresa MacLean #7 Louise’s Blunder by Sarah R. Shaber - Louise Pearlie #4 Stages of Grey by Clea Simon - Dulcie Schwartz #8 Week of October 5 Death of a Blue Blood by Donald Bain - Murder She Wrote #42 One Potion in...
Cover Reveals
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
