The Mystery Blog
Tule Author Q&A: Geri Krotow and her heroine were both in the Navy!
Geri Krotow stopped by the Tule blog to discuss the first book in the Shop ‘Round the World series, A Santa Stabbing! Where did you get the inspiration for A Santa Stabbing? I find inspiration everywhere, and I never know where it’s coming from next. I knew I...
A MID-SUMMER MURDER: Release day blog post featuring Geri Krotow!
A Stroll Through Stonebridge Welcome to A Mid-Summer Murder, book two in my Shop ‘Round the World series. Thisoften humorous, with a good dose of warm fuzzy, cozy mystery series takes place infictional Stonebridge, Pennsylvania, and I’m delighted to take you on a mini...
DIAL M FOR MUD CAKE – Release Day Blog Post Featuring Author Kaz Delaney!
A belated Happy 4th to all my U.S. friends and readers! There’s a reason for mentioning that a month too late – you see, my latest Rosie Hart adventure was set with July 4th as a background. And as I created a fun celebration, I once more so envied...
Slay Bells Ring 7-Layer Cookies Recipe from Tess Harrison’s Briar Patch Bakery!
Delicious recipes straight from the kitchens of your favorite Tule authors. Tess Harrison is a secondary character in my Wedding Bell Mysteries cozy mystery series. She owns the Briar Patch Bakery, which is across the street from (main character) Maddie...
Tule Author Q&A: Kaz Delaney loves candy!
Kaz Delaney discusses her book, “Candy-Coated Conspiracy,” from the Hart of Texas Murder Mysteries series. Inspired by candy stores and secret identities, she navigates crafting a mystery involving a town’s dark secret. She relishes writing vibrant scenes and would enjoy baking with her heroine, Rosie Hart. Delaney’s currently enjoying a spoof mystery novel and eagerly anticipates her next reads while celebrating a prolific career as an award-winning author of 73 titles.
Tule Author Q&A: Nancy Robards Thompson talks mother-daughter relationships!
Nancy Robards Thompson discusses her Wedding Bell Mysteries series, revealing the inspiration for her characters Maddie and Jenna came from her close bond with her daughter and her love for “Gilmore Girls.” A cozy mystery writer, Thompson compares the genre to contemporary romance and women’s fiction, highlighting their unique storytelling elements. She shares her connection with the characters and her favorite scene to write—an emotional first date in “A Crime of Fashion.” The author of 30 books, she enjoys the variety of writing across different genres and is currently reading Kristan Higgins’s “ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW.”
Tule Author Q&A: Candace Havens loves cozy mysteries!
Candace Havens discussed her book, “A Case for the Toy Maker,” and her crime-solving Great Dane named George Clooney. Writing mysteries, she finds keeping suspects straight challenging, and enjoys crafting scenes where characters like Jake express care creatively. She reads for zen and has a notable career interviewing celebrities.