Writing Life

  • 5 – WAYS TO KEEP TRACK OF TIME

    COZY MYSTERY books inspire us to spend our time searching for clues, plots, and creative twists. You and I both know there are…

  • Conestoga Queen

    Kate Gordan’s teacher, Miss Allie, generously set aside large blocks of time for her class to get ready to go home. Kate…

  • Conflicts in Cozy Mysteries

    HOW CONFLICTS IN COZY MYSTERIES ARE LIKE COMPETING PLANTS: Conflict within cozy mysteries sounds stressful. Cozy mystery conventions say we create comforting,…

  • Three Clear Gifts

    This past weekend provided three of the best gifts. They won’t wear out, fall out of fashion, and they grow in value.  …

  • Cheat Sheet for Cozy Mystery Tropes

    Title: 101 Tropes You Should Know Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Author: C. BrownPublisher: TLM Publishing House (2023) Have you considered the many ways writers start their next…

  • Reading Best Practices

    Educational trends for readers can do one of three things.  #1) They can either be replaced, such as when implementation doesn’t go as projected.  #2) Trends…