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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...

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A Word With Becky Clark

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   Why do you write the genre that you write? I guess the short answer is because mysteries are what I like to read. The longer answer is that I defaulted to cozies because I’m not romantic so can’t write...

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Charley Scott by Vanessa Westermann

What brings you to cottage country? The lake? The Adirondack chairs? I’m not here on vacation. Not this time. Sorry, could you get that door for me? This canvas is getting heavier by the second. Whew! Thanks. I’m Charley Scott. Artist. I can’t believe I just said...

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A Word With Joan Long

Why do you write the genre that you write?I love reading and writing mystery and suspense novels because they hold my attention. I always, always, want to know what happens next. What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?In The Finalist, whenever Risa Marr...

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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...

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My Musing ~ She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell

She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell is a novel of suspense. Publisher: St. Martin's Press, coming July 31, 2018 From the author of It’s Always the Husband comes a riveting new suspense novel about privilege, power, and what happens when we let ambition take...

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Evolution: Jeff Resnick’s Backstory by L.L. Bartlett

Evolution: Jeff Resnick's Backstory by L.L. Bartlett A collection of short stories chronicling Jeff Resnick's (and that of his brother, Richard Albert) back story. What forces molded these men into the people they are today? Find out in the eleven thought-provoking...

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The Sayers Swindle by Victoria Abbott

The Sayers Swindle by Victoria Abbott is the second book in the "Book Collector" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2013 Jordan Kelly is delighted to make money tracking down rare and valuable mystery novels for her employer, Vera Van Alst, an...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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