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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 Becky Clark
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I guess the short answer is because mysteries are what I like to read. The longer answer is that I defaulted to cozies because I’m not romantic so can’t write...
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A Day In My Life ~ Melody Shore by Carole Lynn Jones
Hi everyone, I’m Melody Shore. Before I tell you about my day, I need to tell you about my recent career choice. Most people I tell look at me with morbid curiosity, and assume I chose this career path to join a multi-generation family business. It’s a family...
Sydney Lockhart by Kathleen Kaska
Hello everyone. My name is Sydney Lockhart. I’m thirty years ago and just launched my third career. A year ago, I tossed aside a perfectly fine, secure position as a science teacher after the classroom snake escaped and tried to swallow one of my students. It’s not...
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 ~ Final Roasting Place by Devon Delaney
Final Roasting Place by Devon Delaney is the second book in the “Cook-Off” mystery. Publisher: Kensington, coming September 25, 2018. Sherry Frazzelle is back to being Sherry Oliveri, her divorce all but final and her new life in full swing. Her part-time job is...
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Death of a Mad Hatter by Jenn McKinlay
Death of a Mad Hatter by Jenn McKinlay is the second book in the “Hat Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2014 Scarlett Parker and her British cousin, Vivian Tremont, are hard at work at Mim’s Whims—their ladies’ hat shop on London’s chic...
A Tiger's Tale by Laura Morrigan
A Tiger's Tale by Laura Morrigan is the second book in the “Call of the Wilde” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2014 When a normally mellow tiger at a rescue facility trees a terrified vet, animal behaviorist Grace Wilde needs to use her psychic...
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October 2013 Books
Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams - Books by the Bay #5 Duck The Halls by Donna Andrews - Meg Langslow #16 Close Up on Murder by Donald Bain - Murder She Wrote #40 Dark Waters by L.L. Bartlett - Jeff Resnick #6 Buried in Bargains by Josie Belle - Good Buy Girls #3...
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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
