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A Day in My Life ~ Evelyn Galloway by Amy Patricia Meade
Hi, I’m Evelyn Galloway. A typical day in my life would be considered rather extraordinary for many people. You see, I work as a script supervisor for the director, Alfred Hitchcock. We’re currently hard at work on the film, “Foreign Correspondent” starring Joel...
A Day In My Life ~ Jessie Madison by Terry Shames
Last week I got in touch with the detective who worked on my father’s case. Milton Walsh wasn’t a fireball twelve years ago when my father was murdered, and he’d only gotten lazier. Persuading him to talk to me was like prodding a frog to walk upright. He actually...
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A Word With Carolyn Haines
Why do you write the genre that you write?My first love was Southern short stories. I fell madly in love with the works of Flannery O'Connor and Eudora Welty, among others. My ambition was to write short stories, until my agent urged me to write novels instead. I've...
Bonnie and the Case of Cat Breath by Gabriel Valjan
I wake up to cat breath. Before me is the venomous stare of one hungry feline and the ominous cadence of a thumping tail. Delilah is Shane’s cat. She is staying at my place, though true to the laws of the jungle, what is hers is hers and what is mine is hers. Shane is...
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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 ~ Double Dog Dare by Gretchen Archer
Double Dog Dare by Gretchen Archer is the seventh book in the “Davis Way” crime caper series. Publisher: Henery Press, coming March 20, 20018 Problem #1: Bootsy Howard Davis Way Cole lives a (relatively) quiet, (somewhat) simple, and (completely) witch-free life with...
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My Musing ~ Do or Diner by Christine Wenger
Do or Diner by Christine Wenger is the first book in the new "Comfort Food" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, August 2013 When Trixie Matkowski agrees to take over her aunt’s diner, she pictures lakeside views and delicious comfort food in the small town where she...
Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay
Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay is the first book in the new “Hat Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, August 2013 Not only is Scarlett Parker’s love life in the loo—as her British cousin Vivian Tremont would say—it’s also gone viral with an...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
