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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...
Author Showcase ~ I Sleep Around by Sue Ann Jaffarian
Waking up in my dark van in the morning, I am often disoriented. It happens a lot to us nomads. When you travel full-time, you can easily forget for a moment exactly where you slept for the night. And, no, alcohol is not involved. It only takes a moment to realize...
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Jamie Forest by Linda Norlander
Jamie 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?Jamie Forest How old are you?32 What is your profession?I have an MFA in poetry which, of course, doesn’t pay the...
Author Showcase ~ Low Down Dirty Vote: Volume 3 edited by Mysti Berry
There’s something for everyone in the 22 short stories collected in the anthology Low Down Dirty Vote: Volume 3. Edgar-nominated David Corbett starts us off with his An Incident at the Cultural Frontier, where we’re hit with a squad of hard-eyed men in battle-rattle...
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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 ~ Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews is the 23rd book in the “Meg Langslow” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, coming August 7, 2018. Toucan keep a secret, if one of them is dead. Meg Langslow is at Trinity Episcopal Church locking up after an event and checking on...
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Dead Between the Lines by Denise Swanson
Dead Between the Lines by Denise Swanson is the third book in the “Devereaux's Dime Store” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, March 2014 Opening an old-fashioned five-and-dime shop in her small Missouri hometown has been a great change for Devereaux “Dev” Sinclair....
Steeped in Evil by Laura Childs
Steeped in Evil by Laura Childs is the 15th book in the “Tea Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2014 In the newest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Tea Revenge, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is about to...
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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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