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A Day in My Life ~ Jitty by Carolyn Haines

After two hundred years of roaming this planet, sharing good times and bads I needed to give my girl a pat on the head. Sarah Booth is willful, headstrong, and determined. In other words, a lot like me. These past months have been hard. Not only her heart, but her...

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A Word With M.A. Monnin

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   Why do you write the genre that you write? I love the puzzle aspect of mysteries. As a writer, I feel like I’m playing a game with my readers, where I throw something out and see if they catch it. As a...

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Rain Wilmot by Holly Danvers

Rain Wilmot is the sleuth in "Lakeside Library" mysteries and sits down to answer a few questions so that we can get to know her better. What is your full name?Rain Wilmot How old are you?Thirty-two What is your profession?Library Director of my family’s log cabin...

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A Word With Peggy Rothschild

Why do you write the genre that you write?I’ve been a mystery lover since I picked up my first Nancy Drew book. For me, reading mysteries is about enjoying the writing and trying to figure out “who done it.” The perfect mystery is when I find myself intentionally...

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My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer

Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...

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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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The Last Word by Lisa Lutz

The Last Word is the sixth book in the "Spellman" humorous mystery series. Publisher: Simon and Schuster, July 2013 The sixth installment of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling, Edgar- and Macavity-nominated and Alex Award-winning series by Lisa Lutz,...

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A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon

A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon is the 4th book in the "Magical Dressmaking" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, July 2013 After a year of hard work in her Texas hometown, Harlow Jane Cassidy’s dreams are finally within reach—if she can just get it all done in...

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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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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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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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