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A Word With M.E. Proctor

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up surrounded by stacks of crime novels. My parents both read a lot and crime was by far their favorite genre. Of course, I raided their bookshelves (I was...

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A Day In My Life ~ Carol Tunisian by Nancy Coco

“Hi! Wow, I feel so famous getting to be on a blog and all. I’m Carol, a close friend of Allie McMurphy who owns the McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop.” “She is not that close a friend,” Irma butted in. “She’s just nosey and gets herself in trouble a lot.” “Irma, this is...

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Nora Best by Gwen Florio

If ever I wanted to erase a day in my life, it’s this one. Insult to injury, it’s supposed to be one of the best days. A party is in full swing in my Denver backyard as my husband Joe and I celebrate our imminent departure on a grand adventure, a year traveling around...

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Felicity Koerber by Amber Royer

I’ve never been a morning person. It takes me a good three cups of coffee to fuel up my day. Only – I’m currently undergoing an experimental treatment to cure my asthma, and that requires me to severely limit my caffeine intake. So since you’ve made all the effort to...

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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 ~ Lying Blind by Dianne Emley

Lying Blind by Dianne Emley is the sixth book in the "Nan Vining" mystery series. Publisher: Alibi, February 28, 2017 Homicide detective Nan Vining finds her world rocked when a murder investigation becomes chillingly personal in this hard-edged thriller for fans of...

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Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly

Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly is the second book in the "Death and Taxes" romantic mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, February 2012 It’s all in a day’s work for Tara Holloway, the U.S. Treasury’s latest, greatest,...

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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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