Cozy Mysteries & Fall Flavors
September is bringing plenty of cozy mystery goodness to Salty Inspirations! This month, we have coffeehouse mysteries, magical bookstores, cooking clubs, sleuthing detectives, Christmas trouble, and more than a few fictional bodies turning up where they really shouldn’t. So grab your coffee, settle in, and get ready to discover your next cozy mystery read.
Along with our visiting authors, don’t forget to check out The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events, an Uncozy Adventure, my ongoing blog series that chronicles my real-life journey through breast cancer with mystery, humor, hope, and a determination that Ted doesn’t stand a chance.
September Visiting Authors Roundup & Featured Cozy Mysteries
Cleo Coyle — Eat, Drink, and Get Buried (A Coffeehouse Mystery)
September 8 | Author Spotlight
K.K. Moor — Ted Must Die! (Ted Must Die Project) | Short Story | TED Hunter Author
Kylie Forsythe — Murder at the Agency: A Cassidy Blayne Mystery
September 15 | Author Spotlight
Emmie Lyn — Crime and Croissants (Cooking Club Murder Mystery)
September 22 | Author Guest Post
Samantha Larsen — Holmes Away From Home (An Althea Adler Mystery)
September 24 | Author Guest Post
Grace Caldwell — One of Our Darcies is Dead: A Hawthorne Cove Mystery
September 29 | Author Guest Post
Kim Harrington — A Killer for Christmas: A Novel
September 30 | Character Interview
Jane Yunker — Ted Walks the Planks (Ted Must Die Project) | Short Story | TED Hunter Author
I’ll be updating this post with links as each guest post, spotlight, and interview goes live, so be sure to check back throughout the month for cozy mystery updates and visiting author fun.
This month’s visits are part of tours hosted by Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours and The Ted Must Die Project. If you’re an author looking to schedule a virtual book tour, visit Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours for more info. If you would like to become a Ted Hunter and create your own story about sending Ted to his fictional end, please use my contact form to reach out.
🗓️ Join Michelle This Month
While I normally enjoy sharing signings, presentations, and book events, all of my September appearances have been canceled since Ted has continued to hijack my calendar.
Be sure to follow along with The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events, an Uncozy Adventure, where I’m documenting this unexpected investigation one chapter at a time with hope, humor, and a healthy dose of detective work. New Chapters every Friday!
Coming Up in October… Unless Ted has other plans……
I’ll be heading to the Just a Girl Clean & Cozy Book Expo for a day filled with clean and cozy books, readers, and fellow authors. If you’re in the Fort Myers area, come say hello!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Just a Girl Clean & Cozy Book Expo
FSW Fort Myers Campus | 9:00 AM for VIPs | 10:00 AM for General Admission – 5:00 PM
Here’s a link to all my scheduled events
☕ Cozy Mysteries in Kindle Unlimited
Fall is in the air. If you’re looking for your next cozy mystery binge, Books 1, 2, and 3 of the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries are all available in Kindle Unlimited! Join Taryn as she tackles small-town mysteries filled with friendship, romance, plenty of laughs, and just enough danger to keep you turning the pages.
✨ About Your Host
I’m Michelle L. Clifton, cozy mystery author, coffee enthusiast, and the woman behind Salty Inspirations and the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries. Around here, I like my mysteries clever, my murder fluffy, and my coffee strong enough to survive a plot twist.
When I’m not writing about fictional murders, I’m sharing author spotlights, cozy reads, behind-the-scenes adventures, and a little bit of real life. Want to keep up with what’s happening at Salty Inspirations? Join my newsletter for monthly updates, new books, visiting authors, and plenty of cozy mystery fun.
As always, thanks for stopping by for some Salty Inspirations! -Michelle❤️
