Guest Authors

What do you do when a woman claiming to be Agatha Christie herself shows up at your library? If you’re Tory Van Dyne, book conservator at the Mystery Guild Library, you mix her a cocktail!

Warm up your kitchen with Chef Adelaide’s Hearty Beef Stew, a cozy, comforting recipe shared by bestselling author T.C. LoTempio from her Tiffany Austin mystery, A Dish Best Served Dead. Perfect for autumn evenings, this stew is rich, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with a good mystery read.

Turning Toward Eden by Cate Touryan is a gripping coming-of-age mystery set in 1970s California. When suspicion falls on her, young Eden must uncover the truth before it’s too late. Join the virtual book tour and enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Get to know Dee, the sharp and funny lead from Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron, in this fun character interview! Part of our guest author spotlight series at Salty Inspirations.

Mystery, a touch of the paranormal, and a whole lot of green chile! Author Kris Bock stops by with her cozy new release, Death at Rock Bottom, plus a quick and tasty Chile Relleno Crescent recipe inspired by the story’s New Mexico setting. Don’t miss this flavorful guest post!

Set sail with Captain Jack, the witty and charming canine “first mate” from Melinda Mullet’s A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder. From their cozy life aboard The Writer’s Revenge to mysterious discoveries and unexpected trouble, Jack’s unique perspective brings a fresh, playful twist to this cozy mystery adventure. Dive into the story and enjoy a peek at the lively world that awaits on the waterways!

In this guest post, award-winning romantic suspense author Rena Koontz shares the real-life moments that inspired her novel, Shady Justice, A mystery that follows a crime reporter on the trail of justice. She also shares a glimpse into her other true-story-inspired books and introduces Book 2, Chasing Justice. Don’t miss the exclusive peek at Chapter One!

Today, I welcome historical mystery author Samantha Larsen to Salty Inspirations! Samantha is the author behind the Lady Librarian Mysteries, a series set in Regency England. But instead of hearing from Samantha herself today, we have a special treat: a guest post written by none other than Mrs. Tiffany Woodall Lathrop. So brew a cup of tea, settle into your favorite chair, and enjoy a visit from one of Regency England’s most unexpected detectives.

I’m delighted to welcome fellow cozy mystery author Elizabeth Pantley to the blog today! If you love charming small towns, clever sleuths, and a touch of magic in your mysteries, you’re in for a treat. Elizabeth shares “I am a Scaredy Cat Who Writes Murder Mysteries” 😄

Today, I’ve got a real treat for you: a guest post from none other than Charley James, the amateur sleuth from Murder on the Books by T.C. LoTempio! Stick around after the post for a sneak peek excerpt from Murder on the Books and a chance to enter a fun raffle. Big thanks to Charley