Cozy Mysteries

The Cozy Mystery Tropes We Can’t Get Enough Of

One of the reasons I fell head over heels for cozy mysteries—both as a reader and a writer—is the familiar charm of the tropes we all know and love. You know the ones: the plucky amateur sleuth who always seems to stumble on trouble, the quaint small town where everyone has a secret, the love interest who also happens to wear a badge… They’re like the comforting ingredients in a favorite recipe. No matter how many times they show up, they never lose their appeal.

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Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat #36

Can you believe June is just around the corner? That means we’re nearly halfway through the year already, how wild is that? Part of me is amazed at how fast the past six months have flown by, while another part remembers a few weeks that seemed to stretch on forever. But through it all, one thing has remained steady: my love for writing cozy mysteries. I’ve got several exciting things in the works (one of them is still under wraps a little while longer!), and I think that creative energy is what’s making my early morning writing sprints something I truly look forward to each day.

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Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat #35

We’ve made it to the end of another week and what a week it’s been! The first few days were absolutely beautiful. The weather may have been on the cooler side for some, but I soaked up every minute of it. Then yesterday, things took a turn when a nor’easter rolled in and brought rain all day. Aside from a quick grocery store run, I stayed cozy at my desk, writing away while the storm passed through.

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Books, Recipe Roundup

Sleuthing & Scones: 5 Cozy Mystery-Inspired Tea Party Recipes

Spring is the perfect season to slow down, sip something warm (or iced!), and savor a sweet treat—or a little murder mystery. In today’s post, I’m sharing five charming recipes perfect for a spring tea party, book club gathering, or cozy afternoon on the porch. And if you’re looking for the perfect reading companion, I’ve also included four cozy mysteries that pair beautifully with a plate of scones and a steaming cup of tea.

Here are some recipe inspirations for you. Enjoy!

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Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat #34

Closeup image of a woman holding a cup of hot latte coffee on the table

Happy Thursday! It’s time for a coffee break. We made it through the week and we’re half-way through April! I feel like it was just January and I blinked. Right now the weather in Connecticut is still a bit wintery with dashes of spring. I actually like the colder weather, so I’m not wishing this weather away. But I would like the weeds to go away. Those darn things! I expect that warmer weather will come in a few days and that means I’ll have to juggle my schedule to allow  me time to work outside in the garden beds. Weeds and poison ivy. Not a combo I’m looking forward to dealing with.

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