Discover the Cozy Mysteries of the Sleuthing Women

Mar 31

10 reasons we love cozy crime books

Cozy mystery fiction has stood the test of time. From the delightful sleuthing of Jessica Fletcher to the modern-day sleuths in my books - Holly Holmes, Tempest Crypt, Juno the talking cat! There's a long list of dedicated sleuths to charm and entertain you. But why are they so popular? Do you have a favorite […]

Michele Pariza Wacek

Mar 29

Cover Reveal & Jigsaw Puzzle

Michele here, with another beautiful new cover for you! It's for Red Hot Murder, a standalone mystery in The Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, and we're doing it with a puzzle! And, if you really want to challenge yourself, try solving the puzzle without checking out the cover first. (No peeking!) To move the pieces, all you have to do […]

Amorette Anderson

Mar 26

Behind the Scenes: Writing the Enchanted Flower Shop Cozy Mysteries

When I’m reading a book, I often wonder about what the writer’s life was like during the crafting of the story. What were they thinking and experiencing day-to-day that influenced the story? Why did they choose to write about the subject matter? What personal hobbies or habits contributed to the writing? Since I’ve wondered those sorts of things while reading, I’m sure you’ve had the same sort of questions. So… here’s a peek into my little world as I work on my Enchanted Flower Shop cozy mystery series.

Michele Pariza Wacek

Mar 10

Free Chapter Friday: "It Began With a Lie"

Author note: This is a chapter from Book 1 of my award-winning Secrets of Redemption series, which is a clean and twisty psychological suspense series. My cozy mystery series, the Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, is a spin off from this series, so it's definitely the best place to start if you want to get more deeper […]

Laina Turner

Mar 02

It's About The Hit- a Cheer Moms Cozy Mystery Free Chapter

Chapter 1 The parents’ viewing room at the gym of my daughter’s cheerleading team, The Aces of Cherry City, was full of activity as I waited for the start of practice. We were at the last practice before competing for the weekend, which would not only be the last cheer competition of the year, but […]

Laina Turner

Feb 05

Cozy Mystery Tropes: A Guide for Mystery Fans

Cozy mysteries, also known as “cozies,” are a popular sub-genre of mystery fiction that are known for their lighthearted and genteel tone. Unlike traditional mystery novels, cozies tend to focus more on the amateur sleuth’s personal life and relationships rather than on grisly crimes and gore. This sub-genre has become so popular that it has […]

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Discover the Cozy Mysteries of the Sleuthing Women

10 reasons we love cozy crime books

Cover Reveal & Jigsaw Puzzle

Behind the Scenes: Writing the Enchanted Flower Shop Cozy Mysteries

Free Chapter Friday: "It Began With a Lie"

It's About The Hit- a Cheer Moms Cozy Mystery Free Chapter

Cozy Mystery Tropes: A Guide for Mystery Fans

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