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A Day in My Life ~ Primrose Honeychurch by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Retired library assistant I still can’t believe I’m here in Mum’s England. Home of the Bard, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Morse, and Downton Abbey. A dream that’s been a long-time coming. At seventy years old, I realized it was now or never. So, I...
A Word With Kathleen Bailey
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I’ve always loved mysteries, whether they involve books, movies/TV, or games. Give me a puzzle, and I’m all in. That weird noise outside at three o’clock in...
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A Word With Debra H. Goldstein
Why do you write the genre that you write?When I was a litigator and then a judge, I traveled quite a bit. I found that cozy mysteries and biographies were the two types of books that relaxed me, and that I could read quickly on airplanes. Because a good cozy mystery...
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”...
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...
My Musing ~ A Vintage Death by Mary Ellen Hughes
A Vintage Death by Mary Ellen Hughes is the second book in the “Keepsake Cove” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, November 2018. Callie Reed has put together a special event, but a killer is ripping it apart at the seams As the new owner of a music box store in...
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Thread End by Amanda Lee
Thread End by Amanda Lee is the 7th book in the “Embroidery” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, June 2014 Marcy can’t wait to see the new exhibit at the Tallulah Falls museum on antique tapestries and textiles, including beautiful kilim rugs. But her enthusiasm...
The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle
The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle is the 8th book in the “Bibliophile” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, June 2014 You never know what treasures can be found in someone's attic. Unfortunately for bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright, some of them are worth killing...
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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...
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Cover Reveal ~ A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Flo and Maude Christmas" mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2026 Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
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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
