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Taryn O’Kelly with The Great Escapes Tour banner featuring Cruises, Cocktails, and Corpses book promotion

Originally published as a guest post during the Great Escapes Tour, this cozy mystery scene follows Taryn O’Kelly—party planner, reluctant sleuth, and frequent finder of dead bodies. Now officially archived here, plus a sneak peek at her newest adventure, Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals.

Book cover for Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals, a cozy mystery novel set in Silver Springs featuring a fun, summery launch party theme with hints of small-town chaos and mystery.

Launch day has arrived in Silver Springs! Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals is officially live in ePub, with paperback coming tomorrow. Join Taryn, Racheal Post, and the gang for an exclusive behind-the-scenes launch party interview, complete with chaos, laughs, and s’more cups (recipe included!).

Michelle L. Clifton holding Cruises, Cocktails, and Corpses book cover during Great Escapes Tours promotion

Taryn O’Kelly sets sail in a cozy cruise ship mystery filled with romance, danger, and twists, plus a celebration of Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals.

Cozy mystery character interview with Taryn O’Kelly from Cruise Cocktails and Corpses and Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals

Cozy mystery character interview with Taryn O’Kelly from Cruise Cocktails and Corpses, plus her latest adventure in Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals.

Author Michelle L. Clifton smiling at a book event, with a list of her April–May 2026 cozy mystery events including live streams, book signings, and virtual tours.

From live streams and virtual tours to book festivals and library chats, April and May are full of cozy mystery fun! Join me in person or online for bookish conversations, signings, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss

Cozy mystery books arranged with spring flowers and a warm reading setup representing April visiting authors

Explore the April Visiting Authors Roundup on Salty Inspirations! Featuring cozy mystery guest posts, character visits, spotlights, events, and a new release from Michelle L. Clifton. Discover new books and spring reads.

Secrets in the Recipe Box: A St. Patrick’s Day Tale and Corned Beef Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family traditions, hidden secrets, and Taryn O’Kelly’s cozy adventures, plus a corned beef recipe and Irish whiskey Old Fashioned.

Open book with the title “ARC Readers: Why They Matter and How Readers Support Authors” displayed across the pages

ARC readers are the quiet supporters who help stories find their way into the world. In this post, I share what ARC readers are, why they matter so much to authors, and how simple reader engagement helps books reach the people who need them most.

“Michelle L. Clifton hosting visiting authors on Salty Inspirations blog, with laptop and notebook in an interview-style setup.

Kick off the new year with a cozy mystery-filled January on Salty Inspirations! Join Michelle L. Clifton as she hosts visiting authors sharing guest posts, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. From suspenseful thrillers to small-town mysteries, discover new books, meet the authors, and enjoy a winter of reading fun and intrigue.

Author Michelle L. Clifton smiling in a headshot photo beside a list of upcoming cozy mystery events and book signings from January through March 2026.

Cozy mystery fans, grab your calendars! Join Michelle L. Clifton for podcasts, book festivals, signings, and virtual author events from January through March 2026. From Florida book fairs to Facebook takeovers and behind-the-scenes chats, this roundup shares where and how to connect—plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in April.