Building a Cozy Series Readers Return to Again and Again

Bente Gallagher, C.S. Challinor, Lisa Wysocky, Luisa Buehler, and Maggie Toussaint talk about why they keep coming back to the cozy mystery genre. They discuss writing engaging amateur sleuths, creating small towns readers want to visit again and again, and balancing charm, humor, and suspense to build lasting series appeal.

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Writing a Query Agents Want to Read

Writing a Query Agents Want to Read

Chuck Sambuchino breaks down what makes a query letter impossible to ignore. He shares proven techniques, common pitfalls to avoid, and insider insight into what helps a submission stand out and capture an agent’s attention quickly.