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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 ~ Julia Toussaint by M. Corbier
I’m not taking these antipsychotic pills anymore. They make me sleepy and confused. Since the psychiatrist prescribed them, I can’t remember… As a board-certified pediatrician and chief of pediatrics in Goleta, I have too many responsibilities and cannot function...
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Archie Baxter by LynDee Walker
Archie Baxter sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so that we can learn more about him. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Archie. What is your full name?Archibald Marion Baxter the third. Please don’t tell anyone that....
Tally Holt by Kaye George
Tally Holt 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 Tally. What is your full name?My name is Tally Holt. When I was a young child and I watched a...
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...
Recognition
Mentioned in the March/April 2017 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. . . Mentioned in Top 10 Cozy Mystery Blogs by A Cozy Experience Dru, owner of dru's book musing, to receive the 2017 MWA Raven Award at the Mystery Writers of America's annual Edgars Award...
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A Killer Read by Erika Chase
A Killer Read by Erika Chase is the first book in the new “Ashton Corners Book Club” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), April 2012 No one thought much of the stranger who stopped by the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers meeting. But when he’s...
50% Off Murder by Josie Belle
50% Off Murder by Josie Belle is the first book in the new "Good Buy Girls" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), April 2012 Everyone loves a good deal, especially the Good Buy Girls, a group of coupon-clipping discount divas who scour the...
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Cover Reveals
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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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
