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Let’s Get to Know ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Emma Stewart 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 Emma. What is your full name? Emma Jane Stewart. I don’t really put it out there often, because I think...
A Day in My Life ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Occupation: Estate Sale Maven by Trade, Amateur Sleuth by Accident You can tell a lot about a person based on the contents of their medicine cabinet. I’m not talking about snooping on someone while using their bathroom at a dinner party. It’s part of my job. My...
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A Day in My Life ~ Kate Sloan by Jackie Layton
I’m a professional organizer, not to be confused with an event organizer. I’ve been asked before, and it’s a fair question. I work with organizations, families, and businesses. People often need help when they get married, have children, and downsize their homes....
A Day in My Life ~ Christopher Edgington by Benedict Brown
Today is the day we leave Rome. When I was a boy living in the quiet English countryside (somewhere between six months and a lifetime ago) I never imagined setting foot in the Italian capital, but I’ve just spent weeks here in the most wonderful old villa. I’ve...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ Family & Other Calamities by Leslie Gray Streeter
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an evenly paced and complex family drama that was intertwined in the telling of this story. This well-written tale was filled with dysfunction from all ends with grief, betrayal, and personal growth comprising most of the visually...
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My Musing ~ Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow by Mary Keliikoa
Murder, dark family secrets, and the unwavering bond of sisterhood— regardless of the cost. Beth Ralston, a paralegal in Portland, Oregon, would rather be racking up billable hours than mingling at an office party— especially when her sister Lindsay, aka her plus...
My Musing ~ A Pose Before Dying by Alex Erickson
Fledgling entrepreneur Ashley Branson is thrilled to open her dream business—a cat yoga studio. But helping clients find balance and felines find homes soon becomes one unhealthy exercise in murder… Ashley Branson has a lot to prove with her new cat yoga...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 20, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 20 – 26, 2025. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 22 Sealed with a Hiss by Rita Mae Brown (Cozy Mystery) Spring is in full bloom, and...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ellen Byron’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Vintage Cookbook, Book #3...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the debut “Lady Agony” mystery series, coming March 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 28, 2023Publisher: Penguin Random HouseFormat: Print, Digital, and AudioName...
Cover Reveal ~ A Questionable Character by Lorna Barrett
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Booktown” mystery series, coming July 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 25, 2023Publisher: Penguin Random HouseFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series:...
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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...
Giveaway by Twist Phelan
The story based on Twist Phelan’s post “Take Your Daughters to Work Day” for the Day in the Life feature on my blog is in the September/October 2018 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. “Thank you again for being the impetus for my...
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