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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...

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Get To Know You ~ Peg Turnbull by Laurien Berenson

Peg 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? My full name is Margaret Wentworth Turnbull, which is more of a mouthful than anyone...

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“Jane Doe” by Sandra SG Wong

I surface from the nightmare, sweat-soaked and shaking, a roaring in my ears. I wish I could say this is unusual, but I honestly have no idea what normal is for me. This is my third dawn, waking up with no memory of myself. I wait for my body to realize it’s only...

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Jason Davey by Winona Kent

Hey. This is a new medium for me. You can usually find my ramblings on Instagram or Twitter. Sometimes on Facebook. I’m a professional musician, but I’m also a so-called amateur sleuth. Have Strat, will travel, as Tom, my sister’s husband, famously quipped a few years...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Cry Wolf by Annette Dashofy

Cry Wolf by Annette Dashofy is the seventh book in the “Zoe Chambers” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, coming September 18, 2018. Rural Pennsylvania's Vance Township Police Chief Pete Adams is down an officer and has been dealing with extra shifts as well as a...

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My Musing ~ Past Due by Jenna Bennett

Past Due by Jenna Bennett is the 8th book in the "Savannah Martin" mystery series. Publisher: Magpie Ink, April 2014 The sins of the past are coming due, and someone has to pay the price... Savannah Martin’s high school reunion is supposed to be a fun weekend of...

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My Musing ~ The Day She Died by Catriona McPherson

The Day She Died by Catriona McPherson is a riveting new mystery from the author of the critically acclaimed Dandy Gilver series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, May 2014 Jessie Constable is a survivor. She holds it together with her job and a couple friends, making sure her...

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June 2013 Books

These are the June books on my reading list. Will I get to read them all, that is the question. What's on your reading list? June 1 Dark Waters [Milt Kovak #12] by Susan Rogers Cooper Murder at the Castle [Dorothy Martin #13] by Jeanne M. Dams June 4 Father Knows...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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