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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 My Life ~ Chess Vevoda by Jacqueline Diamond
This is the weirdest day of my life. Honestly, it might be the weirdest day of anybody’s life. I’m Chess, a nineteen-year-old orphan with no memory of my childhood. This morning, my black cat, Kafka, was meowing more than usual and casting me meaningful stares. Maybe...
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A Word With Matthew V. Clemens
Why do you write the genre that you write?Crime fiction has been part of my life since I picked up my first Encyclopedia Brown paperback in elementary school. Cop and spy shows on TV followed, then it was straight to Sherlock Holmes. I have since branched out to other...
Auntie Akamai by Rosalie Spielman
Aloha! I’m Auntie Akamai from Aloha Lagoon. I live with my sweetums, Paulie, my African Grey parrot, in a cute little bungalow by the sea. So, you want to know about my day? Well, I get up before the sun to make sandwiches for the excursions for my brother’s dive...
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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 ~ A Reckoning in the Back Country by Terry Shames
A Reckoning in the Back Country by Terry Shames is the seventh book in the “Samuel Craddock” mystery. Publisher: Seventh Street Books, coming January 9, 2018 Acting Police Chief Samuel Craddock investigates the murder of a visiting physician, whose mangled body is...
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My Musing ~ Long Lost by Linda Castillo
Long Lost by Linda Castillo is a short story based on the "Kate Burkholder" thriller series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, May 2013 It’s autumn in Painters Mill, and Chief of Police Kate Burkholder and John Tomasetti are taking a much-needed vacation at a small bed and...
Topped Chef by Lucy Burdette
Topped Chef by Lucy Burdette is the third book in the “Key West Food Critic” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, May 2013 Hayley Snow loves her job as the food critic for Key Zest magazine, tasting the offerings from Key West’s most innovative restaurants. She’d rate...
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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
