Why I Love Writing Cozy Mysteries
September 10, 2019
I’ve heard it said that cozy mysteries are constraining. These criticisms are then followed by a clarion call for authors to “push the boundaries” of the cozy mystery envelope to… READ MORE
September 10, 2019
I’ve heard it said that cozy mysteries are constraining. These criticisms are then followed by a clarion call for authors to “push the boundaries” of the cozy mystery envelope to… READ MORE
May 10, 2019
I have a hundred reasons for writing cozy mysteries—because I love reading them, because I like the comfort and humor they add to my life, because I enjoy inventing worlds… READ MORE
May 3, 2019
First of all, I love reading cozy mysteries. I started out like a lot of others, reading Agatha Christie. One of my bookshelves is still taken up with lots of… READ MORE
April 22, 2019
Writers write. Sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? My first short story was written when I was four-years-old. I used to think first drafts were all you had to write, that… READ MORE
April 21, 2019
One of the luxuries of being a writer is the ability to work from home. I have to admit that the Federal Express guy has caught me in my jammies… READ MORE
February 13, 2019
Writing the Cozy mystery – why I love the genre. As I write this blog, I’ve written 24 cozy mysteries. There’s something to the genre that makes me feel warm… READ MORE
January 28, 2019
Words are powerful. Seductive, charming, gut-punching. Cozy is a nice little word, isn’t it? Conjures up images of a crackling fire, a nice mug of hot cocoa or tea, curled… READ MORE
November 28, 2018
One of the great unexpected perks of writing cozy mysteries is that of forming new friendship. It happens in lots of different ways. Some I get to meet in person… READ MORE
April 11, 2018
I enjoy doing many crafts, painting, gardening, and more, but one I’ve recently picked back up is quilting. I admit I had a strong motive, the arrival of my first… READ MORE