Cozy Mystery Archives

5-STAR REVIEW: OY VEY, MARIA! by Mark Reutlinger

Cozy Mystery Lori Van Buren - 30 November 2021

A Mrs. Kaplan Mystery: Book 2 Publication Date: October 27, 2021 Rose Kaplan and her sidekick Ida are at it again. It's the holiday of Purim, and almost everyone at the Julius and Rebecca...

GUEST BLOG: When I Think of Christmas… by Winnie Archer Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 30 November 2021

When I think of Christmas, I think of Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol. I had the opportunity to see it performed by Patrick Stewart, gosh, about 20 years ago. It was...

GUEST BLOG: Behind the Story of MYSTERY OF THE EIGHT ISLANDS by Terry Ambrose Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 19 November 2021

Trouble in Paradise Mystery: Book 11 Publication Date: November 2, 2021 When I was in school, I thought history was boring. Instead, I was captivated by all things science. In my mind, our space...

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...