My latest cozy mystery release, Star Tangled Murder, takes place over July Fourth weekend. Hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband Dalton attend a Seminole War battle reenactment at a living history village when the town marshal is murdered. A pearl button is found at the scene of the crime. It’s a vintage design with … Read more
I need your opinions on a change I am considering for the opening of Hair Raiser, #2 in my Bad Hair Day Mysteries. I’m wondering if a less suggestive first page would attract more readers. Please read on and see what you think. Original Version “You must treat her like a lover. Stroke her tenderly, … Read more
In writing a novel, authors research much more material than goes into the story. If we add too much, our editors call it an info dump. But too little, and things might not make sense. In Star Tangled Murder, hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband, Dalton, attend a battle reenactment at a living history … Read more
I am excited to announce the release of STAR TANGLED MURDER, #18 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-24-9 Print ISBN: 978-1-952886-25-6 Edited by Deni Dietz at Stray Cat Productions Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Interior Design www.formatting4U.com Cover Copy by BlurbWriter.com Join me at TWO … Read more
STAR TANGLED MURDER, #18 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is now available for Preorder. Join me on Jan. 15 for an official Cover Reveal at Dru’s Book Musing! I’ll be giving away an advance reading copy of my new book at this event so don’t miss out! Release Date; March 14, 2023 Copyright © … Read more
Looking for a fun Beach Read or a new book for the holiday weekend? Grab a copy of PERISH BY PEDICURE on sale for only 99 cents! Limited time offer. Salon owner Marla Shore finds herself fixing more than just hair at a Fort Lauderdale beauty show. When the much‑disliked director of Luxor Beauty Products … Read more
Join me tonight for a Twitter Chat Q&A from 7pm to 8pm EDT sponsored by @cozymysteryclub. Use the hashtag #cozycornerchat and ask me questions. Or you can follow me at https://twitter.com/nancyjcohen Ask anything you want about my books or publishing or the writing process. I’ll be available for the entire hour. And if you’re not … Read more
Hi, I have a guest post today over at the Writers Who Kill blog on the “Elements of a Cozy Mystery.” If you’re a writer with an interest in this genre, these tips will be helpful. Or if you’re a reader who wants to know more about the writing process, this will give you a … Read more
I’m excited to announce the release of The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Five: Books 13-15 Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-20-1 Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Digital Layout by Formatting4u.com In this trio of adventures, Marla solves a murder at her day spa during the December holidays, investigates … Read more
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