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A Word With Elle Alexander

Why do you write the genre that you write? I love the structure of mysteries. Every time I sketch out a new plot and try to piece together the suspects, their motives, nefarious behavior, and secrets and lies, I always wonder how it’s going to come together. Then...

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Lily Ross by Jess Montgomery

Thank goodness for pockets. That may sound funny, coming from a woman, but over the past two years as Sheriff of Bronwyn County, here in the foothills of Appalachia in Ohio, and as a widowed mother, I’ve really come to appreciate some of the smaller details that make...

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Hayden Caldwell by Elizabeth Pantley

Hayden Caldwell sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so that we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Hayden. What is your full name? Hayden Caldwell How old are you? 26 What is your profession?...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER by Ellen Byron

Dru’s Short Musing: When his friend is murdered, Dee’s dad, Sam, wants her to find the killer. Ellen Byron continues to bring a solid and well-plotted whodunit that I could not put down until the last page was read. The drama was nicely executed with crisp writing and...

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My Musing ~ Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton

Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton is the first book in the NEW “Kensington Palace Chef” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, April 11, 2017 Chef Carrie Ann Cole is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime--an assignment as the new Personal Chef to the...

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Blueberry Blues by Karen MacInerney

Blueberry Blues by Karen MacInerney is the first short story in the "Gray Whale Inn" mystery series. April 2012 When innkeeper Natalie Barnes volunteers to host the Cranberry Island Clambake at the Gray Whale Inn, she's looking forward to good food, good friends—and...

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With Open Eyes by Iris and Roy Johansen

With Open Eyes by Iris and Roy Johansen is a short story introducing Kendra Michaels. Publisher: St. Martin's Press, June 2012 Blind for the first twenty years of her life, Kendra Michaels learned at an early age to become hyper-aware of her surroundings, perfecting...

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Cover Reveal ~ 6 DAYS by Jule Selbo

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 5, 2026 Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Private Investigator Mystery Format: Print,...

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Interview with L.A. Chandlar

Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...

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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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