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A Word With Liz Lipperman

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I've always loved mysteries and thrillers both in books and TVs. At first, I thought I was a romance writer, but my agent let me know in no uncertain terms that I...

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A Word With Rhys Bowen

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   Why do you write the genre that you write? I have been a fan of mystery novels all my life, starting with the Famous Five and moving on to the ladies of the Golden Age. And I found myself drawn to the...

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Rosa de Los Reyes by Ileana Muñoz Renfroe

“La Misteriosa Café, how can I help you?” Nana said as she answered the phone. “Hi abuela, it’s Rosa. Just wanted to let you know that I am going out for a swim and will be heading your way for breakfast shortly after I am done.” She replied. “Que Bueno, nos vemos...

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Marvey Harris by Olivia Matthews

I must confess. Before responding to the Peach Coast Library’s employment ad, I hadn’t known the small coastal Georgia town existed. But I’m glad I know now. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but the opportunity to be a director of community outreach for a...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer

Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...

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My Musing ~ Fatality by Firelight by Lynn Cahoon

Fatality by Firelight by Lynn Cahoon is the second book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, February 28, 2017 Cat Latimer’s Colorado bed-and-breakfast plays host to writers from all over. But murder is distinctly unwelcome . . . To kick off a...

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Cat’s Claw by Susan Wittig Albert

Cat's Claw by Susan Wittig Albert is the 20th book in the "China Bayles" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley (Penguin), March 2012 Police Chief Sheila Dawson believes the death of Pecan Spring's computer guru, Larry Kirk, to be a suicide, perhaps triggered by his...

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Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee

Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee is the third book in the “Embroidery” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian (Penguin), September 2011 Cupid’s arrow is making its way to Tallulah Falls, Oregon, bringing lots of business to Marcy Singer’s embroidery specialty shop. But the...

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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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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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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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