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A Day in My Life ~ Liz Pond by Jenni Stand
My sneakers hit the concrete with a thud as I began my run. Early morning was the best time to run on the historic San Antonio River Walk, with the lack of tourists and cooler temps. “Hi, Liz!” a deep voice called out. I turned toward the river and saw one of the...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Cece Barton by Maddie Day
Cece sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Cece. What is your full name? Cecelia Van Ness Barton, otherwise known as Cece (pronounced CEE-cee). Thanks for...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Rev. Wanda Duff by Maria Mankin & Maren C. Tirabassi
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Rev. Wanda. What is your full name? I'm Wanda Duff, nee Wanda R. Bates. Only twenty-six girls in the United States received the Polish name 'Wanda' in 2024, though the Marvel...
A Day in My Life ~ Georgia O’Keeffe by Kathryn Lasky
Most days I get up before the first squeak of light—yes, I say ‘squeak’. You see I am blessed with this perceptual anomaly. I can see an image and hear a sound; or smell a fragrance that can overlap with color; I can even hear music, for example a Casals concerto and...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE MASALA CHAI MYSTERY CLUB by MJ Soni
Dru’s Short Musing: Convinced that her friend’s death was murder, Neeti starts investigating for the person responsible. This was a nicely executed whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow the path the author has staged. This...
My Musing ~ The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie
Dru’s Short Musing: Kyra Davis Lurie takes the retelling of The Great Gatsby to another level filled with expectations, friendship, triumphs, relationship and disappointment all rolled in one brilliantly written drama that takes place in 1945 Los Angeles among the...
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My Musing ~ A Cold, Cold World by Elena Taylor
A female sheriff tries to fill her late father's boots and be the sheriff her small Washington State mountain town needs as a deadly snow storm engulfs the town, in this dark, twisty mystery. The world felt pure. Nature made the location pristine again, hiding the...
My Musing ~ Saving The Guilty by Liz Milliron
When defense attorney Sally Castle agrees to do a favor for an old friend she thinks the case will be simple: present the appeal for a murder conviction and the work is already done. But the more Sally looks into the facts of the case, the more problems she sees. Did...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 6, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 6 – 12, 2025 with six debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 8 How They Were Taken by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (Cozy Mystery) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ 6 DAYS by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 5, 2026 Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Private Investigator Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Flo’s Lost Love by Sarah Osborne
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Sarah Osborne’s mystery series, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery Book 5 Genre: Cozy...
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Cover Reveal ~ Stroke by Kaye George
I remember when I first met Imogene and I fell in love with her and her journey. I’m so happy she is back and I get to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Imogene Duckworthy" mystery series, coming April 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication...
Cover Reveal ~ A Questionable Death and Other Historical Quaker Midwife Mysteries by Edith Maxwell
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the short story collection featuring Rose Carroll from the "Quaker Midwife" historical series, coming April 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 4, 2023Publisher: Crippen & LandruFormat: Print,...
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Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
2018 Top Mystery Book Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 100 Mystery Book Blogs on the internet. dru's book musings placed 39th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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