October 12, 2007
The Cozy Feeling of Murder and Mayhem
Let’s face it. The only place where you can find humor in murder and mayhem is in a cozy mystery. Strictly speaking, there are many types of mysteries. But I’m referring to the sort that displays humorous antics and quirky characters. Jumble these together with a body, a collage of suspects, and you have yourself a cozy mystery.
For years I’ve been writing suspense-laden material whether a historical novel or a contemporary romance?they’ve all contained an element of suspense. But right now, I’m making the big leap from suspense to a cozy mystery. You’d think it would be an easy transition.
Not so. It’s a completely different animal. There’s a tremendous learning curve.
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