The Business of Cozy Mysteries

Mystery & Crime • Publishing & Author Career
2018
Featuring Cheryl Holland, Jane Cleland, Nancy Cohen, Raquel Reyes

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What makes cozy mysteries so enduringly popular? In this session, cozy mystery authors discuss what drew them to the genre, the conventions that define a successful cozy, and the current publishing landscape for writers looking to build a career in this beloved corner of crime fiction.

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