Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat #40

Hello, friends, and happy Friday!

It feels like one of those weeks where a lot has been happening, but in a steady, good way. You know the kind—full days, lots of little check-ins, and plenty of time spent doing the work I love. I’m happy now to settle in with a cup of coffee and catch up with you.

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A Cozy Mystery in the Making, Writing

A New Paranormal Cozy Mystery is on the Way

If you’ve ever cracked open a brand-new book and wondered how it came to be—where the idea started, how the characters found their voices, or what changed along the way—this year is for you.

I’m thrilled to finally share that I’ve been working behind the scenes on a brand-new paranormal cozy mystery that will be published by Crooked Lane Books. The first draft is officially complete. That alone feels worth celebrating with a warm cup of tea and a happy sigh.

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Bookish Lifestyle

5 Easy Organization Tips for Book Lovers to Start the New Year

The start of a new year always brings a sense of possibility. There are fresh pages, new stories, and the hope of a little more calm woven into our days. For book lovers, especially cozy mystery readers, that calm often comes from knowing exactly where your next read is waiting, whether it’s stacked on your nightstand or queued up on your Kindle.

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Bookish Lifestyle

How to Start a Book Journal (and Actually Stick With It)

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes us crave a fresh page, literally and figuratively. The holidays are behind us, the calendar is about to turn, and suddenly it feels like the perfect moment to slow down, reset, and be a little more intentional about the things we love. For many readers, that means books… and maybe, just maybe, a book journal.

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Bookish Lifestyle, Cozy Mysteries

Holiday Stress Relief: 5 Cozy Mysteries That Feel Like a Hug

The holidays are magical… and sometimes a little overwhelming. Between shopping, baking, entertaining, decorating, and juggling schedules, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on candy canes and caffeine. When you need a moment to unwind, there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a cozy mystery that wraps you in warmth, charm, and small-town cheer.

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