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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...
Get To Know You ~ Elisabetta Carina by Maria DiRico
Elisabetta sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Elisabetta Rose Carina How old are you? 83, as far as I know. No one can make out...
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A Word With Susan Van Kirk
Why do you write the genre you write?I’ve always been a mystery reader, but I abhor violence and can’t stand the sight of blood—especially my own. I loved Agatha Christie and all the Sherlock Holmes mysteries when I was growing up. The cozy mystery genre seemed to fit...
Mimi Smith by Ellen Byerrum
June 1943 Coffee. What wouldn’t I give for a simple cup of hot coffee? A big cup of genuine java. That thought crosses my mind every day when I open my jar of Postum, measure out a tablespoon and add boiling water. It’s hot and liquid, but it’s not coffee, and even...
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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 ~ Dead Calm by Annelise Ryan
Dead Calm by Annelise Ryan is the ninth book in the “Mattie Winston” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming February 27, 2018. The honeymoon will have to wait for newlyweds Mattie Winston and Steve Hurley . . . As deputy medical examiner and homicide detective...
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My Musing ~ Her Last Breath by Linda Castillo
Her Last Breath by Linda Castillo is the fifth book in the “Kate Burkholder” thriller series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, June 2013 An extraordinarily beautiful Amish woman, a dangerous femme fatale, is the central figure in a story that reveals a dark side of Painters...
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly is the 5th book in the “Tara Holloway” romantic mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, June 2013 It’s bad enough that Tara has to go on trial against the mortgage-frauding “Tennis Racketeers” who...
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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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