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Erika Chase, Chrystle Fiedler, Victoria Hamilton, & Marie Moore: Four New Authors on the Cozy Mystery Site

As most of you know, I have a very long list of authors to post on the site. However, when it came time for me to add some new authors to the site, I decided that I would literally add some new authors to the site. I chose these four new authors to the Cozy Mystery genre, based on some of your letters. Some of you thought I simply had to add these authors to the site right now!

Erika Chase writes the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery Series. This series features Lizzie Turner, a reading specialist in Alabama. Lizzie is joined by her five friends in her mystery book club, and her two Siamese cats at home.

Chrystle Fiedler pens the Natural Remedies Mystery Series, which is set on Long Island. Willow McQuade is a naturopathic doctor who solves mysteries. Along the way, we get tips on natural remedies. (Fiedler also writes non fiction about natural and healthy living.)

Victoria Hamilton writes the Vintage Kitchen Mystery Series. This series is set in Michigan, and features Jaymie Leighton as our sleuth who collects vintage cookware and cookbooks. Jaymie has a three-legged Yorkie Poo (Hoppy) who is quite a darling.

Marie Moore is the author of the Sydney March Mystery Series. Sydney is a New York-based travel agent who takes travel groups on trips. Luckily, she is able to find time to sleuth while performing her travel guide duties.

Minotaur Books Bring M. C. Beaton’s September 2012 Release (“Hiss and Hers”) to Life

Almost two weeks ago, Susie sent me a note telling me about a series of blog entries which show how Minotaur Books create their wonderful book covers. The three entries follow as M. C. Beaton’s September release Hiss and Hers goes from the book cover’s inception until the final book cover, which I must say, is delightful.

Thank you Susie, for telling us about these entries, which let us see how some of our favorite books go from finished manuscripts to the eye-catching books we seek out. It is truly an amazing process to see unfold!

Hiss and Hers – Part 1 of 3

Hiss and Hers – Part 2 of 3

Hiss and Hers – Part 3 of 3

(The website is http://minotaurart.tumblr.com/, and it is run by David Rotstein, Art Director of Minotaur books.)

Newspaper Woman Who Returns Home When Dad Dies…

This is the fourth letter/comment from a Cozy Mystery reader who is trying to identify a particular author. Before my endless lists, I had that problem a lot!

Deborah writes:

“Hi – I am trying to remember the name of an author – here is what I remember about the books – Main character was in the newspaper business (I think) in a large city in CA (San Francisco, I think) and when her dad died in a small town in Northern CA  she went home to take care of things. I think her dad owned the local paper and she ended up keeping it open – solving some mysteries – meeting up with her high school boyfriend, the local attorney who was her dad’s friend – and deciding to live there again. I remember a story involving a good friend from high school and a big fire (arson, I think). Does this sound familiar to anyone? Would appreciate any suggestions on how to find this series. Thanks.”

This does not sound familiar to me, but maybe one of you know who Deborah is trying “to find”. Please post a comment if you do. Thank you!

Small Town Female Sheriff Protagonist…

On to our third question from Cozy Mystery readers.

María asks:

“… I wonder if you could help me. Some years ago I read at a local library some mystery books that were really interesting, regretfully I did not take note of the author’s name and later the library closed down. The only information I remember is that the books were set in a small town in the USA, the investigator was a woman sheriff who had been in a big city before settling there. I am extremely sorry to bother you but this has been nagging me for years.

Thanks in advance for your help and understanding.

María”

I suggested to María that she might be looking for the Arly Hanks Mystery Series by Joan Hess, but I wasn’t quite sure about that because she doesn’t mention that the series is funny -which it is.

Does this description sound familiar to any of you? If you think you might know who María is looking for, please post a comment. Thank you!

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