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Tomorrow (Sunday March 1st) marks the official launch of something special. For the next 24 days, I’ll be releasing one chapter per day of Death in Suspenders, Book 1 in the Spencer University Cozy Mystery series — right here as a daily serial. That’s right. You can follow Olivia and Polly’s investigation in real time […]

If your ideal weekend involves curling up with a mystery that keeps you guessing without keeping you up at night, Fuchsia and Forgery was written with you in mind. Here's why I think cozy mystery fans will love stepping into Hunter's Hollow. 1. A Relatable Heroine Who Gets in Over Her Head — Presley Sands […]

When I sat down to write Fuchsia and Forgery, I Liked the idea of having a reformed criminal as an underdog. People can change and their past shouldn’t be held against them. There's something fun about setting a mystery inside a flower shop. Flowers are symbols of life, beauty, and celebration, but they also carry […]

Trixie is ecstatic that she is about to reach her lifelong dream of owning a shop which is a combination bookstore, coffee shop, wine bar. It's the best of all worlds. To make it even better she's doing it with her best friends Sally and Cora. Everything is going smoothly until strange things start to […]

Inviting Clean Romance & Cozy Mystery Writers Let’s introduce your books to readers who actively love clean romance and cozy mysteries. The Friend Friday Author Feature highlights writers who create: Each feature includes a dedicated blog post showcasing one book, a short author profile, and coordinated social media visibility — giving you long-term discoverability and […]

Read chapter 1 in this bookstore cozy mystery! Chapter 1 “I can’t believe I’m going to Belize and you two aren’t going with me,” I said to my best friends, Cora and Sally. “You aren’t even going to miss us. You’re going to have so much fun,” Sally said. “Without you two, it just won’t […]