Every once in a while I have Cozy Mystery news that I simply cannot keep to myself. Of course, I share it with my husband, but that almost doesn’t count. (I usually get a “That’s nice.” type of response from him…) I have a feeling that some of you all will be happier about some of these Cozy Mystery tidbits than my husband was!
If you’re all caught up with Allyson K. Abbott‘s Mack’s Bar Mystery Series, you can look forward to at least three more books in that series. And, as if Allyson K. Abbott’s news isn’t great enough, her “AKA” Annelise Ryan has gotten the go-ahead for at least three more Mattie Winston Mystery Series books! That’s double the terrific news for this talented author and her fans.
Good news for fans of Juliet Blackwell‘s Haunted Home Renovations Mystery Series. She is scheduled to bring us a 7th book in that series.
Here’s super good news for Cajun Country Mystery Series fans: Ellen Byron has the green light to release books 3 & 4 in that very Cozy New Orleans series. (I told you it was good news!)
And, for those of you who are fans of Jane K. Cleland‘s Josie Prescott Antiques mysteries AND fans of audiobooks: her Ornaments of Death (Christmas theme) is already in audio format, and three more of her mysteries are set to be made audible as well (Deadly Threads, Lethal Treasure, & Blood Rubies).
I know there are a lot of Amanda Flower fans out there. Well, you will probably be over-joyed to find out that she will be writing a new Amish-themed Cozy Mystery series: the Amish Sweetshop Mystery Series. The sleuth is a chocolatier who visits her Amish grandparents in Ohio, and stays for a longer amount of time than she had expected. (No spoilers here!)
OK, so I know everyone who reads Cozy Mysteries has heard about Carolyn Hart. Her Death on Demand series is going strong, and she will be bringing us a new one. Carolyn Hart is also scheduled to bring us a new Bailey Ruth Ghost Mystery. (How about that for good Cozy Mystery news?)
Calling all D.E. Ireland fans! Remember, Ireland is a duo of authors. One of them (Sharon Pisacreta) will write the new Berry Basket Mystery Series using the Sharon Farrow moniker. The Berry Basket series will take place near Lake Michigan and will feature a berry shop owner.
Also, Laura Levine‘s Jaine Austen Mystery Series fans will be happy to see that she will be writing at least three more mysteries after this year’s release in June. Great news!
Jess Lourey (of the Murder by the Month series) will be starting the new Witch Hunt Mystery Series, which she will be writing as Jessica Lourey. (This is a non Cozy series.)
OK, now this is great news for the Margaret Maron fans amongst us. She will be be bringing back Sigrid Harald. Sigrid is a New York City homicide detective, and she hasn’t been around for us to read about since 1995.
Those of you who follow Marcia Muller‘s San Francisco private eye, Sharon McCone, rest assured that there will be more mysteries in that series. She has just gotten the OK for at least two more.
If you’re a fan of Carol J. Perry‘s Witch City Mystery Series, you’ll be pleased to know that she will be releasing three more Cozies in this series. Pretty exciting!
Hank Phillippi Ryan has gotten a contract for two more Jane Ryland mysteries. I know some of you who will be absolutely delighted by this news!
Well, as I said, I just couldn’t keep these great Cozy Mystery tidbits to myself. I hope some of you are as pleased by some of these new-sy announcements as I am!
P.S. Any time you hear something that you think might interest the rest of us, please post a comment or drop me a note. I must warn you though, I’m not good at keeping secrets. Thanks!
Crow says
Sigrid Harald does show up more recently in a couple of Margaret Maron’s Deborah Knott books too. Three Day Town and The Buzzard Table, I think.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Crow, but it will be nice to have an entire mystery book devoted to Sigrid Harald!
dragons3 says
Great news from some of my very favorite authors!! I’m particularly excited to hear that Margaret Maron is bringing back Sigrid Harald. I enjoyed those books so much and was sad when there weren’t any more to read. Harald’s made a couple of appearances in Deborah Knott books, but it’ll be nice to read entire books devoted to her cases again.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Dragons3, guest appearances are nice, but the starring roles are better!
PlumGaga says
Sigrid Harald has been featured in two of the Deborah Knott books, Three-Day Town and The Buzzard’s Table.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
PlumGaga, thank you. But I still think it’s exciting that Sigrid will be the starring sleuth!
Kay says
Yaaaaa! Can’t wait for the new books!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kay, hopefully it won’t be too long a wait!
Susan* says
Here’s hoping that the responses of the Cozy-Mystery-ites on here make up for your husband’s “That’s nice.”! 🙂
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan*, while I appreciate him listening to me, sometimes his responses leave a little to be desired! (I know I shouldn’t “complain” about my tech guy!)
Ellen Byron says
Excited about all this news. (Especially mine, of course! 😉
Liz says
I’m excited for a lot of them also, especially yours Ellen Byron.
Ellen Byron says
Thanks so much, Liz!!
Kimmie says
Hi Ellen! I really enjoyed reading Plantation Shudders! Beautiful cover art. LOVED the setting, cast of characters and the family dynamics. This is a place I would absolutely visit!! With all of the descriptive visuals, I was sucked in and felt like I was watching the whole story from the comfort of my comfy couch on the front porch!? (Not to mention, it left me salivating over the delicious dishes referenced throughout the book!!)
I am looking forward to reading your next book, “Body on the Bayou,” which looks like it’s set to be out at the end of this summer. Can’t wait to see what awaits Maggie and cast! Super excited to hear there will be more to come from the Crozat Plantation!!
Thank you for the hours of reading enjoyment provided! I spent three wonderful afternoons getting some much needed R&R in.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kimmie, I second your thoughts! (Ellen Byron’s second mystery, Body on the Bayou, is scheduled to come out in September. I’m looking forward to it, too!)
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ellen, congratulations to you! (I loved your first book, Plantation Shudders.)
Ellen Byron says
Wow, what an amazing response, Kimmie! And Danna. You seriously have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you so much!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ellen, I am so glad to know that you will be writing more of these Cajun Country mysteries!
Tippy says
Annelise Ryan Rocks!
Great news that more Mattie Winston Mysteries are to come.
Besides being great cozy mysteries, they’re LOL funny, too.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tippy, thank you for the Annelise Ryan shout-out!
Kimmie says
Hi Danna and all fellow readers, this is all wonderful and exciting news! I’m a huge fan of the Mattie Winston Series….this is a great series with lots of laughable moments! I’m also an RN, so I enjoy the little blibs of descriptive medical parts.
I absolutely enjoyed Ellen Byron’s “Plantation Shudders!” This book is a wonderful start to a hopefully long series! I’m super excited to know there are more books to come! Book 2 looks like it’s scheduled to be out end of summer, according to Amazon.
Juliet Blackwell, Carolyn Hart and Laura Levine are also some of my favorites, so this is awesome news!
Danna, thanks for all you do!
Ellen Byron says
Re: Danna, here, here! I discovered this site as a reader and it’s been invaluable to me in every way. It’s go-to for anyone who has a passion for cozies.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kimmie, my gosh, it’s almost like I wrote this specifically for you! It looks like you will have lots and lots of Cozy Mystery reading to do…
Louise says
I can’t believe all the amazing news you have shared with us being cozy mystery fans. I have so many authors I love to read and hear about.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Louise, I’m glad you enjoyed some of these tidbits!
Carol says
I am also happy about the return of Sigrid Harald. I loved that character.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Carol, it’s hard to believe it’s been over ten years since Sigrid had her very own cases…
Tomi says
I’m thrilled to see new Jaine Austen’s by Laura Levine on your list. I hate to read the last in a series and then have to wait to see if a publisher will contract for another. I’ve been known to hold off reading a final book of a series because I don’t want to have to say good-bye to a friend.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tomi, isn’t this great news? I feel the same way you do about Cozy series ending after all the years spent “with them”…
Robin in Oregon says
Since I faithfully read and collect the Allyson Abbot, Carol Perry, and Juliet Blackwell series and love them, this is great news. I don’t do audio books, but I am also a big fan of the Jane Cleland books, so I hope she will be writing more of those. And after this July release of Juliet Blackwell’s TOXIC TROUSSEAU, I hope there will be more in that series.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Robin in Oregon, lucky you! It looks like I wrote this entry especially for you and Kimmie!