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A Word With Karen Rose Smith

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I began reading mysteries and romances from the time I was able. I remember going to the bookstore and I couldn’t wait for the newest Nancy Drew mystery. I began...

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A Day In My Life ~ Gilbert Lane by Sarah Osborne

Hi Everyone: Name’s Gil, Gilbert Lane. I’m not much of a talker, but Flo asked me to tell you something about myself and our relationship. That story comes to the forefront in Flo’s Lost Love by Sarah Osborne. If you don’t know Sarah’s work, you should. She has a...

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A Word with Ellen Jacobson

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved reading cozy mysteries, especially ones with lots of humor and quirky characters. It’s so much fun following along as the amateur sleuth...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke

Death is only the beginning in Olivia Blacke's A New Lease on Death, a darkly funny supernatural mystery that introduces an unlikely crime-solving duo. Ruby Young's new Boston apartment comes with all the usual perks. Windows facing the brick wall of the next-door...

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New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of October 20, 2024

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 20 – 26, 2024 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! OCTOBER 21 Between You and Me by Gregory Ashe...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Cutting Remarks by Christine Falcone

I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Christine Falcone’s mystery series, coming November 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: November 26, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Melanie Bass,...

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Cover Reveal ~ The Art of Murder by Sarah Osborne

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Sarah Osborne’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2024 Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Ditie Brown Mystery Book 7...

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Cover Reveal ~ Tallowed Ground by Valona Jones

I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Valona Jones’ mystery series, coming Month 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Muddle House Publishing Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Magic Candle...

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Cover Reveal ~ Mortal Flip by M. E. Bakos

I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Home Renovator” mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 31, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Home Renovator Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author...

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Extras

Macavity Award For Best Short Story

I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in the "Happiness Is a Warm Gun: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of The Beatles" edited by Josh Pachter. And... We won the Macavity Award For...

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A Year In Review ~ 2023

This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (281 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature:   A Day In My Life: 226...

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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #8

Thanks to the publisher,  One winner of three miscellaneous books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to...

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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #7

Thanks to the publisher,  One winner of four miscellaneous signed books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon MUDDLED THROUGH by Barbara Ross A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...

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About

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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Accolades

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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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