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Cozy Mysteries: What Makes the Genre Work

Presented by: C. A. Newsome | Debra H Goldstein | Kristi Abbott | Loretta Ross | Shawn Reilly Simmons
Categories: Cozy Mystery | Crime | Mystery

Cozy mysteries have a distinct charm that keeps readers coming back. In this session, authors discuss the key elements of the genre, from tone and setting to character and community, and how they bring these features into their own stories.

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