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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...
Get To Know You ~ Olivia Penn by Kathleen Bailey
Olivia sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings. What is your full name? Olivia Rose Penn How old are you? I’m in my early thirties, and we’ll leave it at that. What is your profession? I’m an advice columnist and work for a newspaper in...
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Wren Johnson by Nancy Coco
Wren Johnson 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 Wren. What is your full name?Wren Lynn Johnson How old are you?I’m 25. What is your profession?I...
A Word With Dorothy St. James
Why do you write the genre that you write?You’re supposed to write what you know. Well, I’ve always loved reading cozy mysteries! As a teenager, I read and re-read every book in the Cat Who series by Lillian Jackson Braun. After reading so many, I naturally wanted to...
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 ~ Tightening the Threads by Lea Wait
Tightening the Threads by Lea Wait is the fifth book in the “Mainely Needlepoint” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 28, 2017 In the coastal town of Haven Harbor, blood runs thicker than water--and just as freely . . . Antique dealer Sarah Byrne has never...
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Hounds Abound by Linda O. Johnston
Hounds Abound by Linda O. Johnston is the third book in the "Pet Rescue" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2012 Saving animals and solving murders seem to go paw in paw for shelter manager and amateur sleuth Lauren Vancouver. But this time, mixed...
Fire Engine Dead by Sheila Connolly
Fire Engine Dead by Sheila Connolly is the third book in the "Museum" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2012 Nell Pratt, president of the Pennsylvania Antiquarian Society in Philadelphia, has to stoke her intuition to find an arsonist/murderer...
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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
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