Cozy Mystery Archives

GUEST BLOG: Seeing the Past in the Present by Shelley Noble Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 18 November 2021

Did you ever walk down a street, walk into a building or sit by a lake and wonder what it was like before, way before, like a hundred years or more? I do...

INTERVIEW: With Cozy Author Jodi Linton Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 17 November 2021

Today we welcome cozy mystery author, Jodi Linton (no, we're not related as far as I know 🙂 ) to Novels Alive to answer out short Q & A. What drives your story...

GUEST BLOG: Bone China Origins by Nancy J. Cohen Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 17 November 2021

Have you ever been curious about the difference between bone china, fine china, and porcelain? In my book STYLED FOR MURDER, I mention bone china when my sleuth—hairstylist and salon owner Marla Vail—...

GUEST BLOG: Mysteries with Character—Cats and Cozy Mysteries by Elizabeth Pantley Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 12 November 2021

The cozy mystery world is filled with cats, and it’s no wonder. Cats are the perfect poster child for cozies. Both feature the perfect blend of mystery, illusion, and craftiness mixed with...

GUEST BLOG: Creating a 5-Star Cozy Mystery by Joanna Campbell Slan Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 12 November 2021

Each year my protagonist Kiki Lowenstein prepares twelve days of classes in the runup to Christmas. These are taught at the crafts store she owns, Time in a Bottle. At first, I...

4-STAR REVIEW: BODY AND SOUL FOOD by Abby Collette

Cozy Mystery JoAnne - 8 November 2021

A Books & Biscuits Mystery: Book 1 Publication Date: November 9, 2021 In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while...

GUEST BLOG: A Tree of Handmade Ornaments by Maria DiRico Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 4 November 2021

I’m obsessed with Christmas tree ornaments. I’m such an inveterate ornament collector and crafter that my husband once made me pare down my collection because I had a dozen boxes taking up...

INTERVIEW: With Cozy Mystery Author Amy Pershing Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 2 November 2021

Today we're please as punch to welcome cozy mystery writer Amy Pershing! We ask our usual and customary questions to see what we might find out from this charming author. What drives your...

4 STAR REVIEW: AN EGGNOG TO DIE FOR by Amy Pershing

Cozy Mystery Jen K - 2 November 2021

Cape Cod Foodie Mystery: Book 2 Publication Date: November 2, 2021 Christmas has come to Fair Harbor, but when the town's Santa is murdered, it will be up to Sam Barnes to find...

BOOK BLAST: PUNKIN STRUDEL MAYHEM by Jodi Rath Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 29 October 2021

The Cast Iron Skillet Mystery Series: Book 7.5 Publication Date: October 29, 2021 It is a Spooktacular time for Jolie and Ava as they have their hands’ full catering Leavensport’s annual Halloween Pumpkin Bash....

4-STAR REVIEW: TROUBLE BREWING by Heather Day Gilbert

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 29 October 2021

Barks & Beans Café Cozy Mystery: Book 5 Publication Date: October 18, 2021 Convinced that the elderly lady in her care didn’t die of natural causes, Macy’s friend Della determines to look into the...

INTERVIEW: With Cozy Mystery Author Heather Day Gilbert Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 28 October 2021

Today we welcome cozy mystery author Heather Day Gilbert to the hot seat to answer our interview questions. Welcome, Heather! What drives your story forward in your books the most, the characters or...