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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 Day In My Life ~ Jane and Ruby by Karen Grose
Footsteps pad along the hallway and into my bedroom. I try not to laugh, knowing what’s coming next. A warm body scoots up beside mine and my right eye is gently pulled open by two tiny fingers. “Jane, it’s get up time.” Although I want sleep, Ruby’s grin is too hard...
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Hattie Hayes by Diane Kelly
Hattie 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?Hattie Hayes How old are you?I’m in my late twenties. What is your profession?I’m a moonshiner. Do you have a...
Diogi by Amy Pershing
Can human and animals communicate? Well, Diogi and I just had a nice Q&A about his life with Samantha Barnes. What is your full name?Diogi. Just plain old Diogi. Because I am a dog. It’s easy to remember how to say my name because it is pronounced dee-OH-gee, as...
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 ~ A Deadly Brew by Lynn Cahoon
A Deadly Brew by Lynn Cahoon is the second novella in the "Tourist Trap" mystery series. This book follows If the Shoe Kills. Publisher: Kensington, coming September 4, 2018 As Halloween approaches South Cove, California, four couples get into the spirit of the...
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Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon
Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon is the first book in the new “Tourist Trap” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, April 2014 In the gentle coastal town of South Cove, California, all Jill Gardner wants is to keep her store--Coffee, Books, and More--open and...
My Musing ~ A Second Helping of Murder by Christine Wenger
A Second Helping of Murder by Christine Wenger is the second book in the “Comfort Food” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, April 2014 Trixie Matkowski is warming up to running her family’s diner in the small town of Sandy Harbor in upstate New York. But the only...
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February 2013 Books
February 5, 2013 To Brie or Not To Brie [Cheese Shop #4] by Avery Aames Every Trick in the Book [Novel Idea #2] by Lucy Arlington One Hot Murder [Victoria Square #3] by Lorraine Bartlett Veiled Revenge [Crime of Fashion #9] by Ellen Byerrum Buried in a Bog [County...
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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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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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