Put your detective skills to the test with this month's Taryn's Cozy Crossword Puzzle! Inspired by the world of Silver Springs, classic cozy mysteries, and amateur sleuths, this interactive challenge is perfect for mystery lovers looking for a little brain-teasing fun. Grab a cup of coffee, follow the clues, and see if you have what it takes to earn the title of Honorary Silver Springs Sleuth. Can you crack the case before peeking at the answers?

Ted finally has a name, but identifying the villain is only the beginning. In Chapter Five of The Murder of Ted, my family and I race against the clock to find the right treatment for an aggressive Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis. As we interview doctors, consider clinical trials, and even contemplate leaving the country, an unexpected encounter reminds us that hope often appears when we least expect it. Every mystery has a darkest hour, but sometimes that's exactly when the first real clue arrives.

Previously in The Murder of Ted… Ted’s hiding places were uncovered, and the evidence made its final ride to the lab… The verdict is finally in. After weeks of gathering clues, waiting for results, and following every lead, Ted's true identity has finally been revealed. Unfortunately, he's even more dangerous than I suspected.

Previously in The Murder of Ted… Ted glowed red-handed, but suspicion isn't enough for a conviction… The investigation into Ted takes a major step forward as the biopsy team arrives to collect the evidence. Between unexpected emotions, a race against the clock, and Ted's latest attempt to avoid justice, this chapter proves that waiting for answers can be every bit as difficult as finding them.

Previously in The Murder of Ted… Ted was identified as a highly suspicious intruder. Now the investigation escalates. As more evidence is collected and Ted’s story begins to unravel, the case becomes more complicated than expected. Follow along as this real-life uncozy adventure continues one clue at a time.

Piece together the Silver Springs campground scene in this cozy mystery puzzle featuring Taryn O’Kelly. Spot hidden clues, explore the mystery, and enjoy reader fun from the Cozy Corner.

What happens when a mystery writer discovers an unwanted character in her own story? The Murder of Ted is my real-life author journal following an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis—with humor, hope, and a healthy disrespect for villains. This isn’t a medical journal. It’s an uncozy adventure told one chapter at a time.

Welcome to a little corner of Silver Springs fun! This month’s puzzle takes Taryn O’Kelly out under the open sky… where camping

Upcoming cozy mystery events with Michelle L. Clifton including reader takeovers, book expos, festivals, and future appearances across Florida and Tennessee.

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.