Friday Faves

Friday Faves 6/6/25

Happy Friday, friends!

It’s been a little while since I shared a Friday Faves post, but I’m back with a fresh roundup of what’s been bringing me joy this week. Time is flying—I hit 30,000 words in my current work-in-progress (yay!), and I’ve officially started copyedits on the manuscript that’s due to my publisher in July. Between the writing sprints and editing, I’ve been keeping busy, but I’m loving the momentum.

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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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