An Excerpt from Never Nap in a Casket by J.W. Hodge

Looking at the dead woman draped over a Mercedes-Benz G-class shiny black steering wheel didn’t freak me out; I’m related to Cassandra Harrigan, the only female mortician in Portneuf Gap, Idaho. But another murder at my apartment complex had my anxiety meter soaring...

The Role of Setting in Cozy Mysteries by Jenny Forwark

    Creating the Perfect Atmosphere Cozy mysteries have a unique charm that draws readers into a world where danger lurks, yet the atmosphere remains inviting. The setting is crucial, enhancing the story, shaping characters, and engaging readers. In this...

Author Showcase ~ I Sleep Around by Sue Ann Jaffarian

Waking up in my dark van in the morning, I am often disoriented. It happens a lot to us nomads. When you travel full-time, you can easily forget for a moment exactly where you slept for the night. And, no, alcohol is not involved. It only takes a moment to realize...

If It’s in the News, It’s Plot Fodder by Lois Winston

Authors are always asked, “Where do you get your ideas?” I’m a news junkie. The ideas for all my stories, from the first book I wrote back in the last century to Sorry, Knot Sorry, the thirteenth and latest Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, sprang from news and...