Cover Stories: The Art of Typography
You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover Typography might not be the first thing that comes to mind when browsing for your next cozy mystery, but it’s the unsung …
Cozy, She Wrote: A Cozy Mystery Magazine
The Cozy Writer’s Bookshelf
How to Write a Cozy Mystery Books for Cozy Mystery Authors Crafting a cozy mystery requires more than just a love for the genre—it demands a keen understanding of how …
National Author’s Day
A Tribute to Writers November 1 is here, and for book lovers and writers alike, it’s a day that warms our hearts—National Author’s Day! This is a day to celebrate …
CozyWriMo: Cozy Mystery Writing Month
Write a Cozy Mystery in 30 Days Make this month your Cozy Mystery Writing Month Welcome to CozyWriMo, your month-long adventure into the charming world of cozy mysteries! It’s like …
Ten Must-Read Dark Cozy Mysteries
Discover a New Trend: Dark Cozy Mysteries with Grit By Cielle Kenner These ten must-read mysteries will introduce you to the newest twist on cozy mysteries: dark cozies. They combine …
The Dawn of the Dark Cozy
Cozy Mysteries with a Noir Twist By Cielle Kenner A new trend in cozy mysteries—”dark cozies”—is shifting the cozy landscape. Dark cozies blend the warmth and charm of traditional cozy mysteries …
Thirteen Bewitching Books for Halloween
Cozy Mysteries for the Spooky Season By Cielle Kenner When the leaves start falling, the pumpkin spice flows, and Halloween skeletons come out of the closet, it’s the perfect time …
Ten Fun Facts About Cozy Mysteries
Mysteries without Mayhem By Cielle Kenner Cozy mysteries, affectionately called “cozies,” mix small-town life, clever sleuths, and puzzles to solve—without the graphic violence or gritty detectives you’d expect in other …
A Beginner’s Guide to Cozy Mysteries
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Cozy Mysteries By Cielle Kenner Cozy mysteries are the comfort food of genre fiction. They offer the challenge of a traditional mystery—the classic “whodunnit”—combined …
Pardon My French
Are Swear Words Acceptable in Cozy Mysteries? By Cielle Kenner Cozy mysteries are known for their charm, small-town settings, quirky characters, and low-stakes tension. They offer readers an escape—like curling …