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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...
Get To Know You ~ Rebecca Parcell by Mally Becker
Rebecca sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? I am the widow Becca Parcell. My last name will change when I reach Paris to marry...
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Clara Shannesy Blythe by Lynn Hesse
Getting stranded in Atlanta after Victor’s death and hooking up with a ruthless crew got us into this mess. I run to the MARTA turnstile with my adopted uncle, Roman, close behind me. He carries Edward Hopper’s Girl at Sewing Machine rolled in a tube under his arm. He...
A Word With Cleo Coyle (Alice Alfonsi & Marc Cerasini)
Why do you write the genre that you write?As P.T. Barnum put it: “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” We agree. Uplifting readers is a gratifying goal. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?In the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries, our amateur...
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 Reel Catch by Lorraine Bartlett
A Reel Catch by Lorraine Bartlett is the second book in the “Lotus Bay” mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, coming August 3, 2018 Swans Nest Inn is about to open, and Kathy Grant solicits her BFF, Tori Cannon, to help spruce up her property at the marshy end of...
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Playing With Fire by J.J. Cook
Playing With Fire by J.J. Cook is the second book in the "Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, January 2014 Welcome to Sweet Pepper, Tennessee. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s home to the hottest and sweetest peppers in...
January Thaw by Jess Lourey
January Thaw by Jess Lourey is the ninth book in the “Murder-By-Month” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, January 2014 Ice Man Succumbeth Private-eye-in-training Mira James loves Minnesota’s crisp January days, as long as she can spend them in the arms of hunky...
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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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