Remember this old jingle? “Let’s have another cup of coffee. Oh, let’s have a cup of Nescafe.” That long ago ad was meant to put people in the mood for a chat, a warm, easy beginning to a new day or a friendship, and, of course, a cup of Nescafe. That’s the sort of feeling I hope my cozy mysteries evoke.
Cozies are a brand unto themselves. They are the written version of a visit with friends, sharing a cup of coffee or tea, a crackling fireplace, chatting about a problem and reaching a solution, or talking about nothing at all. Cozies are where friends get together.
Readers should be able to trust the book they delve into, just as they trust their friends. They realize there may be some spooky moments, some downright scary episodes, and spine-tingling danger, but hey! Friends go through these things together! Just as it’s a little sad when friends part for a while, it’s kind of sad to finish a good cozy.
These are a few cozies I’ve enjoyed lately. You may like to read them too, if you haven’t already:
The Ginseng Conspiracy by Susan Bernhardt, Raven Rock by Mignon F. Ballard, Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers, and Cold Case Conundrum by Sharon Rose.
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