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Mystery Book Sleuths Who Happen to Be Rich…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:39:28 +0000

A while ago I got a recommendation from Denise to include a new mystery book theme to the site. Her wonderful title was "Rich Girl Sleuthing" which I have expanded to include the "Rich Men Can Sleuth, Too." With that said, here is a list of the Cozy site's authors who have written a mystery book (or more!) which includes sleuths who just happen to be rich:

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:32:02 +0000

I cannot believe that I have never written an entry about this!!! It is by far one of our VERY favorite Christmas movies, and if you haven't gotten a chance to see it, then watch for it! I am hoping that at least one network of the 100s of networks which now exist airs it this holiday season. (And, good news… Yesterday I saw it in my local Blockbuster store!)

Classic Mystery Books… the Authors

Danna - cozy mystery list — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:30:44 +0000

My last entry got me thinking about mystery books that can be considered "Classics." Over the years, I have jotted down names of authors who might just be considered the great classic mystery book authors. Of course, as with all lists, I am sure there are many other authors out there who should be on it >>> So, please send a comment if you think that I have missed a few Classic Mystery Book Authors.

A Very Favorite Mystery Book that You Know Won't Disappoint You…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:11:01 +0000

I recently got a letter from a Cozy Mystery site reader who asked the following:

"I've been re-reading some of my old favorites (Ngaio Marsh currently) and would like to read other books of like quality. I wondered whether you'd consider a top 50 (or 100) list created by votes from your website visitors? I've no idea what the logistics of that would be but thought I'd mention it in case you thought it was a good idea."

I'm Finally Posting the Church Choir Mystery Book Series…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:23:41 +0000

I have received several letters asking that I find more Cozy mystery books that are "faith-based." With this in mind, I posted the Heartsong Presents Mystery Book Series and the Mystery and the Minister's Wife Mystery Book Series a while back, and today I just posted the Church Choir Mystery Book Series.

Mystery Books that Take Place in Ohio:

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:02:54 +0000

Here are some Fun Ohio Facts:

Ohio got its name from the Iroquoian word which means “great river.”
The capital is Columbus.
The state flower is the Scarlet Carnation.
The state bird is the Cardinal.
The state motto is "With God, all things are possible."

Mystery Books that Take Place in Virginia:

Danna - cozy mystery list — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:06:06 +0000

Here are some Fun Virginia Facts:

The largest city is Virginia Beach, and the capital is Richmond.
State motto is "Thus always to tyrants."
State bird is the Cardinal.
State flower is the American Dogwood.
Virginia got its name in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.

Journalists / Reporters in (Cozy) Mysteries, Pt. 3 (of 3) N – Z

Danna - cozy mystery list — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:42:38 +0000

This is the last of the three-part theme list which includes journalist/reporter sleuths in mysteries written by authors whose last names begin with N – Z. These are only the authors who are currently on the Cozy Mystery Site…

Journalists / Reporters in (Cozy) Mysteries, Pt. 2 (of 3) H – M

Danna - cozy mystery list — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:01:02 +0000

A journalist seeks out stories that other professionals (other than detectives – either private or police officers) don't generally try to find, and subsequently solve. Perhaps this is the reason that there are so many journalist/reporter sleuths who star in the mysteries that we love to read. Here is the second part of the three part list of authors (with lasts names beginning with H – M) who are on the Cozy Mystery Site and who happen to write series which feature reporter / journalist sleuths:

Journalists / Reporters in (Cozy) Mysteries, Pt. 1 (of 3) A – G

Danna - cozy mystery list — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:02:40 +0000

There are quite a few mystery authors who started out as journalists. Perhaps this is the reason that there are so many mystery authors who have reporters / journalists as their sleuths. What better profession for your main character to have than something with which you are very knowledgeable. Also, a journalist/reporter is someone who is paid to seek out a story, solve a mystery (of sorts), delve into areas into which others may not feel comfortable doing so. Here is a list of authors (with lasts names beginning with A – G) who are on the Cozy Mystery Site and who happen to write series which feature reporter / journalist sleuths :