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Cozy Elements That Make Mysteries Irresistible

Presented by: Ellen Byron | Glenn Meganck | Neil Plakcy
Categories: Crime | Food | Pets

Authors explore how pets and food bring warmth, humor, and texture to mystery fiction. This session examines why cats, dogs, and culinary details resonate with readers, how they deepen character and community, and the ways these everyday comforts can make crime stories even more irresistible.

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