Mysteries to cozy up with.
If you had told me years ago that I’d happily watch Christmas movies while it’s ninety-plus degrees outside or reach for a spooky mystery in the middle of July, I probably would have laughed. Yet here we are.
Somehow, July has become one of the coziest reading months of the year.
When January rolled around, I decided to make one small change to my evening routine—I started reading before bed.
Now, before you say, “You’re an author. Of course you read before bed!” let me explain. Like many people, I had fallen into the habit of checking my phone one last time before turning out the light. I finally decided it was time for a change, so I swapped the screen for a book.
Hello, friends and happy Friday!
I’m so glad you’re here with me for another Coffee & Chat. Grab your favorite mug (or iced coffee if the weather is anything like it’s been lately), get comfortable, and let’s catch up.
Last month in A Cozy Mystery in the Making, I shared what it felt like to turn in the manuscript for my upcoming paranormal cozy mystery. Hitting send on those eighty-thousand-plus words felt like a huge accomplishment, but as every author quickly learns, typing “The End” isn’t really the end at all.
Who’s ready for packing up beach bags and heading out for some relaxing time by the pool or on the beach? Let’s see those hands! Now, if I’m filling a beach bag, you can bet it’s stocked with sunscreen (and more sunscreen), a water bottle, a toiletry bag, sunglasses and, of course, a book. Because lounging outside and reading a good book simply go hand in hand. Summer and reading were made for each other.