Explore the May Visiting Authors Roundup on Salty Inspirations! With antique shop secrets, witchy whispers, and food truck mysteries on the menu, May is stacked with cozy reads that lean into humor, heart, and just enough danger to keep things interesting. Whether you're in the mood for something magical or small-town chaos, this month’s lineup has a little something for every cozy reader.

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.

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!).

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, plus her latest adventure in Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.