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A Word With Neil S. Plakcy

Why do you write the genre that you write? I could say that as a young person, I read a lot of mystery fiction, from "Freddy the Detective" and The Hardy Boys to Agatha Christie, Ellis Peters and Dick Francis. But the honest truth is that I struggled for a long time...

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Get To Know Me ~ Winston Windflower by Mike Martin

Winston Windflower 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. So, let’s get to know Winston. What is your full name?Sergeant Winston Windflower How old are you?Early 40’s What is your...

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A Day in My Life ~ Sophie Lockwood by Kate P Adams

Few people can refer to a stately home as their ‘office,’ but that’s exactly what I get to do at Charleton House. It’s in this gorgeous 500-year-old palace-like building that I spend my working day as Head of Catering. I manage three cafés and look after the catering...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ SPIRITS OF THE LAW by Elle Jauffret

Dru’s Short Musing: Claire is on the hunt for a killer in this multi-plot whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone made it easy to follow along the path the author has set. The...

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My Musing ~ Death By Pumpkin Spice by Alex Erickson

Death By Pumpkin Spice by Alex Erickson is the third book in the “Bookstore Café” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, September 27 2016 Bookstore café owner Krissy Hancock would rather spend Halloween serving pumpkin goodies than wearing costumes with Pine Hills’...

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New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb

New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb is the 33rd book in the “In Death” suspense series. Publisher: Putnam, September 2011 Prepare for the new In Death novel that will take readers even deeper into the mind of Eve Dallas, NEW YORK TO DALLAS, on sale September 13, 2011. #1...

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Mind Over Murder by Allison Kingsley

Mind Over Murder by Allison Kingsley is the first book in the new "Raven's Nest Bookstore" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), September 2011 Cousins and best friends, Clara and Stephanie Quinn run The Raven’s Nest bookstore in quaint Finn's...

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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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