Author Nancy J. Cohen

Author Nancy J. Cohen

Author Nancy J. Cohen

writing the cozy

Suspending Belief in a Cozy Mystery Series

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Reading a cozy mystery requires a certain suspension of belief by the reader. Certain common elements are accepted in this popular subgenre and some are not. Let’s examine each one and see what we writers can do about them. Readers, feel free to chime in with your opinions!   Dead bodies all over town Ever … Read more

Tying Up Those Pesky Loose Ends

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When writing a mystery, it’s crucial to tie up any loose ends by the end of the story. You don’t want to leave readers hanging on what some incident or snatch of dialogue might have meant when they finish the book. There are several ways for you to keep track of these plot threads. You … Read more