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A Word With L.B. Phillips
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Florida did. I'm a Gulf Coast kid at heart — and even now, writing from the Tennessee mountains, it's still the place that owns my imagination: funny and...
A Day In My Life ~ Dr. Ellen Haskell by Laury A. Egan
As I approached my office, I stared at the new brass plate: “Dr. Ellen J. Haskell, Clinical Psychologist,” a kind gift from my mother. After unlocking the outer door, I climbed upstairs, feeling that the foggy weather was being ushered in with me, perhaps because my...
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Kellan Ayrwick by James J. Cudney
A real-life curse on Braxton campus? I've dealt with a haunted house and a people coming back from the dead. . . those things are simply part of my regular life now. But a 350-year-old African curse on a scary doll that keeps disappearing? I think it's time for me to...
A Word With Annette Dashofy
Why do you write the genre that you write?I tried writing other genres when I was a kid but from the time I picked up Mary Higgins Clark's Where Are The Children, I've been hooked on mystery and suspense. Also, I've always enjoyed creating puzzles and I love that...
Reviews
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 ~ Golden Prey by John Sandford
Golden Prey by John Sandford is the 27th book in the "Prey" suspense series. Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, April 25, 2017 The man was smart and he didn't mind killing people. Welcome to the big leagues, Davenport. Lucas Davenport's first case as a U.S. Marshal sends...
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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...
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 ~ 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
