Catriona McPherson, Clare O’Donohue, Dorothy St. James, and Duffy Brown discuss how modern cozy mysteries push past traditional boundaries. They explore humor, tone, and darker emotional layers, and how adding depth and edge can make a cozy story more powerful without losing its charm.
The Value of Humor in Mystery Writing
In this session, panelists discuss how writers balance suspense with humor, using wit and levity to deepen characters, relieve tension, and keep readers engaged while the mystery unfolds.
