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A Word With Michael Northrop
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always read a pretty wide variety of mysteries, from the Agatha Christie novels that first got me hooked to darker Scandinavian stuff (What is going on in...
A Day In My Life ~ Myrtle Vanhoff by Joan Havelange
I hope you don’t think this is too forward. But, for goodness sake, this is 1908, and I think jumping in and introducing myself is quite acceptable. Although I know my mother and father would not approve. Regardless, my name is Myrtle Vanhoff, and my parents are...
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A Word With Vicki Delany
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write cozy mysteries now, and I write them because they are fun. They’re fun for me and fun (I hope) for my readers. I started my career writing psychological suspense and police procedurals, then I turned to the light side,...
Madeline Franklin Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
May 28, 1872M. WilcoxRancho de Las FloresLos Angeles, California My Dearest Sister Carrie; I would normally wait until Sunday to send you my usual missive, however, your gift of that lovely, flowered lawn arrived last Saturday morning, and I have just now realized...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: Instead of spending quality time with her boyfriend, a catering gig interrupted their vacation plan as well as . . . murder. This was a fast paced and well written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
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 on Eat Street by J.J. Cook
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook is the first book in the new “Biscuit Bowl Food Truck” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2014 Zoe Chase always wanted to own her own restaurant—but first, she’ll have to serve up a heaping helping of meals on...
Bloom and Doom by Beverly Allen
Bloom and Doom by Beverly Allen is the first book in the new “Bridal Bouquet Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Beverly Prime Crime, April 2014 As the co-owner of The Rose in Bloom, Audrey Bloom creates magnificent flower arrangements for brides to be. Though helping to...
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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 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
