A Word With Jane Haseldine

Feb 7, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’m a former crime reporter, but even before that, I was a hard-wired reader for all books dark and mysterious. How did you come up with your pseudonym? My married...

A Word With Megan Gerig

Jan 31, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I began reading cozy mysteries after my first child was born. I needed something to read that I could pick up or put down at a moment’s notice and not get lost in a...

A Word With GG Calpo

Jan 24, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved mysteries. I read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys growing up, moving on to Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes as I got older, then to Dorothy Sayers,...

A Word With K.L. Borges

Jan 17, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? My top choice for a reading session of pure fun is a humorous cozy mystery that includes the chance to learn something new. I wanted my writing to have that same...

A Word With Marilee Dahlman

Jan 10, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I love fiction with cozy elements. You can escape the real world! Go to a delightful setting and enjoy a sprinkle of romance! Nothing will be too scary, and you...

A Word With Darlene Dziomba

Jan 3, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I was at Bouchercon Toronto, listening to a panel of authors who each had a protagonist in a dog-related profession. I was volunteering at a no-kill animal shelter...