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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 Word With Cate Conte
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I have been fascinated by crime and why people do the things they do since I was a kid. I love being able to create stories that explore the darkest parts of...
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Stacie Calder by Lark O. Jensen
Greetings from Juneau, Alaska. I’m Stacie Calder, a naturalist by education, background, and love of animals, especially wildlife—although I definitely love my wonderful husky Sasha. It’s spring now, and I’m working on a wonderful tour boat in the waters outside...
Callie Padget by Alicia Bessette
All I wanted was a breather. Ha! So much for that plan. I’d barely unpacked my bags on Cattail Island, the glorified sandbar where I grew up, when I heard that my old friend Eva had passed away—and bizarrely, at that. She tumbled from the top of the most historic...
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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 ~ Murder on Memory Lake by J.D. Griffo
Murder on Memory Lake by J.D. Griffo is the first book in the NEW “Ferrara Family” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming July 31, 2018. For Alberta Scaglione, her golden years are turning out much more differently than she expected—and much more deadly . . ....
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Throw in the Trowel by Kate Collins
Throw in the Trowel by Kate Collins is the 15th book in the “Flower Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, February 2014 I’m used to buried bulbs, not buried bodies… The couple that sleuths together. Flower Shop owner Abby Knight has just returned from a romantic...
Poisoned Ground by Sandra Parshall
Poisoned Ground by Sandra Parshall is the sixth book in the “Rachel Goddard” mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, March 2014 When a powerful development company sets its sights on Mason Country, Virginia, as the location for a sprawling resort for the rich,...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
