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What Makes Cozy Mysteries Endure

Presented by: Cheryl Hollon | Debra H Goldstein | Mary Adams Belk | Susan Keene | Tracee de Hahn
Categories: Character Development | Cozy Mystery | Plot Structure

Tracee de Hahn, Cheryl Hollon, Debra H. Goldstein, Mary Adams Belk, and Susan Keene explore what has made cozy mysteries so enduring and how the genre continues to evolve. They discuss character driven storytelling, gentle tension, and the role of community in plots that feel comforting while still delivering a satisfying mystery.

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