#Cozy Mystery Novels

[brandyschillace]

Pre-order Book Sale!

To my #author and #reader pals: You can PREORDER a copy of my upcoming #mystery (w/ #autistic #neurodivergent protagonist) at B&N for 25% off! (That's like $8!). JUST TILL FRIDAY--please share around! #fiction #book THE FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE (out Feb.13)

Link:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143600531

[unstablebill]

For Pride as a Special Treat™ I'm buying a BLAZE of my queer murder mystery novel! 🤩 PLEASE LOOK UPON IT!

I love cozy mysteries but there is a distinct lack of them in queer/furry spaces, so I wrote one 😌 You can find it on lovely indy press Furplanet at the link below! 4 illustrations and covers by @jayfitzmaurice

A Summer Vacation to Die For

Dr. Ino Reamer has a lot of plans for his summer vacation — relaxing, working out, trying to conquer the crushing ennui of his 30s. Solving a murder was not part of these plans. But when a colleague's grim demise very nearly ends Ino's tenure, the hyena can't help but apply the scientific method to his search for the truth. When a few suspicious characters take note of Ino's investigation, the case takes on a new urgency, and now Ino must crack the case before Finals Week becomes his final week! 😱

386 pages, rated R (murder off screen)

https://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1202

(you CAN get it on Amazon but please support my independent publisher!!)

"Enthralling murder mystery? Check. Loveable furry characters? Check. Adorable/cheesy romance? Double-check. If you share any of these interests, I highly recommend picking up this book, you won't regret it!" - review

This is part 1 of a planned 4 part series so please watch me for updates on my upcoming books. I am a small author so I appreciate the support - please follow and reblog and like and share and subscribe and whatever else we do these days!

Thank you for reading! 😁

[omegastation]

I want to picture Legion reading AND REVIEWING romance novels. I want him to end every review with a calculated percentage, like "We believe there is a 67% chance this couple will stay together after the events of this novel". Did he create an algorithm just for this? Yes, yes, he did.

And if Tali finds the reviews and ends up reading what he's recommending, that's just a nice bonus. Pretty sure he would recommend some pretty nice stuff.

[chrisodonline]

I have been thinking about the show and you guys a lot more, not just because we're approaching the anniversary of the end but because...it seems like LA ties keep popping up everywhere!

I know I haven't been active, but I do like coming back to see you guys on my dash even if I have no idea what you're posting about because I'm not part of those fandoms. I've been debating on coming back more -- or going back to that LOL, Z blog I started just to make sure I keep writing and staying in touch. So, we'll see.

Work has been crazy, and I just took the first actual day(s) off in a good while. I had some rough losses near the end of last year, and then huge project after huge project has meant not just working without days off but also working on my days off. Finally actually took a couple days off and did nothing. And I actually got a good amount of writing done, so now I don't want to go back. (I find I actually do get going a lot quicker if I start by hand, but my joints cramp up soooo quickly. It's always been annoying. ANYWAY.)

What finally prompted this was I was watching last night's SNL, and NCIS:LA got a mention, despite being off the air. (There was a joke about character actors and appearing on arcs on shows with titles that are only letters. There were four spots, and LA was the fourth. IT IS STILL REMEMBERED! But holy crap, how about that Hawai'i turn? Wow. Anyway.)

In the past year, small things have made me think about LA:

-Waking up to an old episode from a syndicated outdoors show (I sleep with the TV on, don't judge me) that featured Gerald McRaney talking about his acting career -- filmed years ago -- and doing outdoors stuff -Spotting Medalion in a small spot on New Girl -Being addicted to Disney Dreamlight Valley when I was redirecting my impulse shopping addiction into cozy gaming (that was basically ADHD-crack because of all the tasks you just have to complete!). How is this relevant? Because the only fish I could seem to catch most of the time? COD! -Todd popping up in new commercials all the time -Getting into Elsbeth and watching CBS shows on Paramount and hearing the little logo music after or before a show and remembering watching LA on the platform a lot towards the end

And I know there are many more, but age + too may back-to-back storms and natural disasters have made my memory even wonkier. (We currently have a joke about our "weekly tornadoes" here. It's funny because it's not completely a joke. Lololol.)

Anyway, I won't lie to say there wasn't some freedom and relief that came with the show's ending. But there are definitely parts of it I miss like you guys.

[gunpowdercarousel]

Narrator: Though the lips have withered and decayed away, you get the feeling it was originally making an expression known as 'poggers'.

[mylifeinfiction]

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART STOPS.

Delightful! Patrick Horvath's BENEATH TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES is a cozy, small-town murder mystery that's every bit as charming as it is chilling. This unassuming little graphic novel is an astute, highly effective study of small-town dynamics; an exploration of just how little we actually know about those we live our lives around and of the ugliness and desperation that show their face when fear rears its merciless head into our safe, comfortable little worlds.

The story isn't necessarily the most original we've seen, but the approach instills it with new life and a disarming sense of innocence and safety—and the artwork is just so damn adorable—making the overwhelmingly violent plot and viscerally gruesome atrocities throughout hit so much harder. I really loved this book.

9/10

-Timothy Patrick Boyer.

[deadflytrachea]

have you seen Sam lately?

Isabel Beck from The Appeal by Janice Hallett

bonus memes:

[sbbarnes]

So, I'm proud/happy/terrified/insane to announce that at some point in the not-too-distant future, NineStar Press will be publishing my ~debut novel~, "Heart First". "Heart First" is a m/m romance novel entwined with a cozy mystery set in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

In it, Daniel Rosenbaum, professor and chronic overthinker, falls hard and fast for mechanic Tony D'Angelo. When tragedy strikes and a close friend and fellow professor of Daniel's is murdered, Daniel’s intensifying relationship with Tony is the only way he can find solace from his grief and confusion. But all too soon, the trail of a dead man’s secrets leads Daniel to the same place he’s been seeking comfort: Angel Automotive, the auto repair shop run by Tony’s family. Will following his heart lead Daniel straight into the arms of a killer?

As a little thank you to everyone who's followed me on here and given me courage to pursue writing, here's a little sneak peek of Daniel and Tony:

“Sorry, I’m Tony,” Tony says. “I should probably have led with that.”

Daniel grins. “Hi Tony,” he says. “I’m Daniel, and I’m having trouble with my car.”

“Well, you’re in luck,” Tony says. “I happen to be a mechanic.”

“Wow, what are the odds?”

Tony shrugs and gestures to the rows of different-size chains hanging on the wall. “You walk into a set-up like this, it’s an even split: mechanic or sex worker.”

It shocks a laugh out of Daniel. He gets the impression he does not need to worry about homophobia here if Tony’s using respectful language, which is kind of a relief.

“So what’s wrong with your car?”

Daniel winces. “It’s been making this weird noise all morning? Like a kind of irregular clunking?”

“All the time or just when you go over a bump?”

“Um.” Daniel considers. The roads are pretty shitty between Rhinebeck and Lobell College anyways. He didn’t hear it much on the better-paved way into Kingston, but he was also focused on finding the garage and wasn’t really paying attention.

“Your muffler might be loose,” Tony tells him.

“Okay,” Daniel says slowly. “And that’s…bad?”

Tony blinks. “Not a car guy, huh?”

“No,” Daniel says quickly. “Computers guy. Classic literature guy. Fourth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer guy. Very much not a car guy.” A frown line draws tight on Tony’s forehead. “That’s a really bad season,” he says, which, okay, no one’s perfect.

[skeletalgames]

Looking for a cozy game with a criminal twist? 👀😈

Brewed with a dash of heartbreak, a solid helping of insecurity and a sprinkle of guilt on the side – Spill The Beans is the perfect recipe for the ultimate blame game! ☕🔎

[rosieethor]

I wrote a game! Growing Pains is an interactive fiction game that's like if Stardew Valley had murder!

You'll play as a young woman who's inherited her grandma's farm only to discover her granny might have been murdered. It's up to you who to interrogate, who to accuse, and even who to date. Your small town boasts some intriguing singles--a cute florist, a himbo park ranger, and a grumpy lumberjane. Solve crime, make jokes, and grow tomatoes!

The first four chapters are available to play for free on StoryLoom now with frequent updates! I'd love if you'd give it a shot!

[brandyschillace]

We approach the launch of my book!

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If you are local to Cleveland—Launch is Feb 15!

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

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🦇 The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Book Review 🦇

❓ #QOTD What's your go-to autumn beverage & sweet treat? 🦇 When Jeanie's aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job. There, she meets Logan, a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor's gossip at all costs. When Jeanie's arrival disrupts Logan's routine, he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. Meanwhile, accidents keep happening at the cafe. Can Logan help Jeanie uncover the culprit, all while trying not to get too close?

💜 I've heard multiple people refer to this as an AI's combined version of Hallmark films and Gilmore Girls. Honestly, I can't think of a more succinct explanation than that. While the story starts with cute, cozy potential, it quickly unravels into a repetitive mess. The prose fails to spark all five senses (the main setting is a cafe AND it's fall, so that should have been easy), choosing to tell readers everything instead of inviting them to live in the story.

💙 The insta love doesn't leave much room for tension or romance, despite both characters claiming to have no interest in a relationship. While a slow, undeniable burn would have suited the MCs better, the story quickly becomes led by smut and that good old miscommunication trouble instead. Unfortunately, that leaves for unlikeable characters, an unnecessary third act breakup, and a mystery anyone could have solved if they just kept it in their pants.

🦇 Recommended for fans of Legends & Lattes, Hannah Grace, and Gilmore Girls.

✨ The Vibes ✨ 🍂 Small Town Romance 🌦 Grumpy vs Sunshine (ish) 🧣 Cozy Mystery 🍁 Fall Vibes (Obviously) ❤ Insta Love 📚 First in a Series

[bunnyinatree]

I got my first anime figure today!! :DD Isn't he lovely? ^_^

[image ID: a figure of Bojji from Ranking of Kings, posed in front of a colorful bookshelf. He is wearing his green traveling cloak and holding his rapier. Kage is beside him! End image ID.]

[alwaysbethewest]

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[chrissybooksandberries]

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[juliusschmidt]

Hiiii I saw you pop up in my notifs today and it reminded me to let you know that this is your prompt from a while back, like 2021 I think? so, umm, thank youuu for inspiring my biggest writing undertaking to date. 🙏🫶

And I just saw your post abt getting back in the groove, and omggg I’ll be that person who says I just want more of your words pls!! Short, long, I’m excited to read anything!

And I guess I’ll say having a buddy to chat through ideas with who’s then waiting to read the thing even if it’s half done and not ready for ao3 yet is my secret weapon, and in terms of routine, I always try to look back at what times/days/routines have worked in the past, which ofc isn’t always possible, esp with kids, but I’m rooting for you!!

OMG!! I was wondering if that was the fic we'd chatted about back then!! I do remember our conversations about it!! I am excited to dig in.

Thank you thank you thank you for the encouragement!! I just feel so overwhelmed and heartwarmed by the friends (who are writers I respect, to boot!) who have reached out in response to my plea for help getting back in the groove.

If I can get some words on the page this weekend... I may be on the market for a buddy very, very soon!!