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A Day In My Life ~ Marlon Morrison by Tony Gleeson

The name’s Marlon Morrison–Detective Marlon Morrison to you– and you may have heard the stories about me around here in the Personal Crimes Unit. Some of it, maybe, is true: I am pretty tired of this job and I am looking forward to uneventfully riding out my final...

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A Word With Laurien Berenson

Why do you write the genre that you write?I've always been an avid mystery reader. Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew were childhood favorites and my obsession grew from there. I love cozy mysteries, both as a writer and a reader, because they are "feel good" books. The...

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Dot Morgan by Teresa Trent

Good morning! Welcome to Camden, Texas, May, 1962. Hurry and get a cup of coffee from the percolator because we don't want to be late for the Hudson Secretarial School. Wait, let me turn up the radio. I love this song. Twist and Shout by the Isley Brothers. I see you...

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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...

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My Musing ~ The Bengal Identity by Eileen Watkins

The Bengal Identity by Eileen Watkins is the second book in the “Cat Groomer” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, March 27, 2018 Everyone knows a leopard can't change its spots. But can a thief hide the spots on a catnapped Bengal? Groomer Cassie McGlone is...

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Cold Turkey by Shelley Freydont

Cold Turkey by Shelley Freydont is the first short story in the “Celebration Bay” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, August 2013 This Thanksgiving in Celebration Bay, it’s murder with all the trimmings… Event coordinator Liv Montgomery is not only in...

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Hen of the Baskervilles by Donna Andrews

Hen of the Baskervilles by Donna Andrews is the 15th book in the “Meg Langslow” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, July 2013 A dastardly murder and the kidnapping of a prize chicken threaten to ruin Caerphilly’s state fair—fortunately, Meg Langslow is on the...

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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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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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