The Craft Behind a Successful Cozy Mystery

Lois Schmitt, Barbara Collins, Carol L. Wright, Linda Thorne, Phyllis Gobbell, and Traci Andrighetti take a practical look at writing cozy mysteries. They discuss genre expectations, tone, and techniques for creating stories that balance comfort, humor, and suspense in a way readers love.

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