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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...

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Celia Davies by Nancy Herriman

My name is Celia Davies, and I’m honored to have been invited to return in order to tell you all something about my life. Much has changed since I was last here, and much has not. But for those of you who are unfamiliar with me, I will attempt to acquaint you. In...

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Pixie Saves the Day, Again by Gin Jones

For a human, Mabel Skinner isn't so bad. She understands that nights are much more interesting than days, she takes her time warming up to people, and she likes to know in advance before visitors show up on the farm. Humans have such pitifully inadequate senses, so I...

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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...

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My Musing ~ The Day I Died by Lori Rader-Day

The Day I Died by Lori Rader-Day published by William Morrow Paperbacks, April 11, 2017. From the award-winning author of Little Pretty Things comes this gripping, unforgettable tale of a mother's desperate search for a lost boy. Anna Winger can know people better...

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Stolen Prey by John Sandford

Stolen Prey by John Sandford is the 22nd book in the “Prey” thriller series. Publisher: Putnam, May 2012 Lucas Davenport has seen many terrible murder scenes. This is one of the worst. In the small Minnesota town of Wayzata, an entire family has been killed—husband,...

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A Fatal Fleece by Sally Goldenbaum

A Fatal Fleece by Sally Goldenbaum is the sixth book in the "Seaside Knitters" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, May 2012 It’s summer in Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and while tourists flock to the beautiful cottages by the sea, trouble brews for the Seaside...

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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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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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