Cathy Tully, Lois Schmitt, Lori Roberts Herbst, M.K. Dean, and Wendy Kendall break down what makes a cozy mystery so irresistible. They explore beloved sleuths, inviting settings, clever titles, and the comforting tone readers crave, showing how cozies deliver satisfying intrigue and emotional connection without relying on graphic violence.
Cozy vs. Hardboiled: Two Sides of Mystery Fiction
Cozy mysteries and hardboiled crime stories may seem worlds apart, but both rely on strong mystery storytelling. In this session, authors compare these contrasting subgenres, exploring their key differences, surprising similarities, and the elements that keep readers...
