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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 Diane Kelly

Why do you write the genre that you write? Though mysteries are often thought of as plot-driven stories, to me it’s all about the characters. I write cozy mysteries because I love stories that feature smart, resourceful, and courageous women. It’s fun for me to...

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Rosa Reed by Lee Stauss & Norm Strauss

It’s 1957 and each day is a new adventure. Diego, my grey and brown tabby cat, wakes me by sitting on my chest and staring at me with round smoky-green eyes. He places both paws on my chin and if I’m slow to stir, he’ll swat my nose. Diego thinks the sun in Santa...

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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 ~ 15 Minutes by Larissa Reinhart

15 Minutes by Larissa Reinhart is the first book in the NEW “Maizie Albright Star Detective” humorous mystery series. Publisher: Past Perfect Press, January 2017 When ex-teen star Maizie Albright returns to her Southern hometown of Black Pine, Georgia, she hoped to...

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Dutch Me Deadly by Maddy Hunter

Dutch Me Deadly by Maddy Hunter is the seventh book in the "Passport to Peril" mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, February 2012 As a travel escort for seniors, Emily Andrew-Miceli has led her feisty Iowa clan all over the world. This time, they’re off to see...

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Good Grief in Lottawatah by Evelyn David

Good Grief in Lottawatah by Evelyn David is the eight book in the “Brianna Sullivan” mystery series. February 2012 In Good Grief in Lottawatah, Brianna's first day on the job in the town funeral home is full of surprises, including ghosts with complaints and 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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