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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 ~ Maude Merriwether by Sarah Osborne
Hi to all of you, Maude here. Maude Merriwether. I’m very flattered to be asked to tell you about my day, my days really, as they pertain to the latest Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy: Mrs. Claus Needs a Hand. Flo is the real spokesperson for our group—the Old Dames...
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Lucie Montgomery by Ellen Crosby
What would you do if you found out your grandfather had an affair with the most iconic, glamorous woman in the world—and never breathed a word about it? And that woman was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I’ll tell you what you’d do: you’d want to know what happened. Just...
A Word With Daryl Wood Gerber
Why do you write the genre that you write?Interestingly enough, I started out writing thriller novels first because as a screenwriter, I was focusing on thrillers and romantic comedies. Sadly, I found that my thrillers weren’t resonating with agents. They liked my...
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 ~ The Good Byline by Jill Orr
The Good Byline by Jill Orr is the first book in the NEW “Riley Ellison” mystery series. Publisher: Prospect Park Books, April 11, 2017 Meet Riley Ellison, a quirky young library assistant who has become known in her hometown of Tuttle Corner, Virginia, as Riley...
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Final Sail by Elaine Viets
Final Sail by Elaine Viets is the 11th book in the "Dead-End Job" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, May 2012 Husband and wife PI team Helen Hawthorne and Phil Sagemont each have their hands full, but only Helen has to carry drink trays—in her latest dead-end...
The Scarlet Pepper by Dorothy St. James
The Scarlet Pepper by Dorothy St. James is the second book in the "White House Gardener" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2012 As the official organic gardener for the White House, Casey Calhoun is usually up to her elbows in something or other....
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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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Extras
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
