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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...
Get To Know You ~ Maureen Doherty by Carol J. Perry
Maureen sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Maureen Ann Doherty How old are you? 36 What is your profession? Well, I used to be...
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Helen Crowther by Catriona McPherson *plus giveaway*
Some mornings, before I open my eyes, I forget how much has changed. I expect to wake in my one wee bed with my sister Teenie across the way in hers, the way we slept all those years we were bairns. (We both thought the hymn was written for us. You ken the one: “Jesus...
Sarah Blair by Debra H. Goldstein *plus giveaway*
Whoever thought a sixty plus year old bride-to-be competing for the perfect Southern wedding would need a chaperone? But no, the television show’s rules require all five of the Southern Belle finalists to be chaperoned at night and during certain events. Because my...
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 ~ Rooted in Deceit by Wendy Tyson
Rooted in Deceit by Wendy Tyson is the fourth book in the “Greenhouse” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, September 2018. It’s summertime in Winsome. Washington Acres is abloom, Megan is preparing for the grand opening of their wood-fired pizza farm, and things...
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The Pickled Piper by Mary Ellen Hughes
The Pickled Piper by Mary Ellen Hughes is the first book in the new "Pickled and Preserved" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2014 After her dreams of romance are crushed, Piper Lamb decides to pursue her dream of opening her own shop of pickles and...
My Musing ~ All Things Murder by Jeanne Quigley
All Things Murder by Jeanne Quigley is the first book in the new “Veronica Walsh” mystery series. Publisher: Five Star, May 2014 Emmy-winning actress Veronica Walsh is accustomed to role-playing. Over her thirty-two-year career on the soap opera Days and Nights, her...
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September 2013 Books
Murder, Plain and Simple by Isabella Alan - Amish Quilt Shop #1 The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star by Susan Wittig Albert - Darling Dahlias #4 The Money Bird by Sheila Webster Boneham - Animals in Focus #2 Lowcountry Bombshell by Susan M. Boyer - Liz Talbot #2 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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