Keeping Cozy Mysteries Fresh and Addictive

Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Cathy Pickens, Julie Anne Lindsey, Kathi Daley, Sara Rosett, Sherry Harris, Susan Breen

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Cozy mystery authors discuss how they balance murder with charm, humor, and community to keep readers coming back series after series. Panelists share what drew them to the genre, how they keep long running stories fresh, and the creative choices that make cozies both comforting and suspenseful.

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