December Visiting Authors Roundup | Cozy Mysteries & Holiday Giveaways
December is here, and it’s bringing a sleigh-full of festive mysteries, holiday twists, and cozy cheer! We’re thrilled to welcome a wonderful lineup of guest authors to share their stories, characters, and seasonal mysteries. Each author will also be giving away books or Amazon gift cards during their tour, so there’s even more to celebrate this month! Whether you love small-town secrets, classic twists, or Christmas mayhem, there’s something for everyone this month.
December Guest Authors:
- T. C. LoTempio – When Sleuthing Spells Trouble (Nick and Nora Mystery)
Visiting December 1 – Author Guest Post
Join T. C. LoTempio for a magical mystery filled with sleuthing, suspense, and a touch of holiday mischief. - Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran – Murder, She Wrote: The Body in the Trees
Visiting December 2 – Author Guest Post
Step into Cabot Cove with Jessica Fletcher and uncover a chilling murder hidden among the trees. - Marc Jedel – Whine and Dine: A Redwoods Country Mystery
Visiting December 5 – Character Guest Post
Meet the characters of Redwoods Country as they serve up suspense, secrets, and holiday intrigue. - Morgan Blake – The Cherry Trees of Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (The Lizzy Darcy Chronicles)
Visiting December 9 – Book Blast
Experience romance, mystery, and a clever twist on a beloved classic with Morgan Blake this holiday season. - 12 Authors – Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection
Visiting December 12 – Guest Post & Review
Enjoy twelve cozy, suspenseful holiday tales from a talented collection of authors, perfect for festive reading. - Shells Walter – Rewind to Us
Visiting December 17 – Spotlight
Discover a story of love, loss, and second chances during the holiday season with Shells Walter. - Dianne Ascroft – The One Gold Ring
Visiting December 18 – Author Interview
Dive into Dianne Ascroft’s latest cozy mystery and learn about the inspiration behind her charming holiday tale. - A Mysterious Christmas Collection: A Charlie Kingsley/Redemption Detective Agency Crossover Christmas Cozy Mystery Anthology
Visiting December 21 – Book Review
Celebrate the season with suspense, sleuthing, and holiday cheer in this festive crossover anthology.
I’ll be updating this post with links as each guest post goes live, so be sure to check back each day for the latest cozy holiday fun!
🗓️ Join Michelle This Month
December is packed with festive fun, and I’ve got some exciting events for you too!
- Dec. 4 (10 AM – 2 PM) — Holiday Vendor Market at The Gallery, Cape Coral, FL
I’m teaming up with Author Margo Carey for festive shopping, signed books, and holiday cheer! - Dec. 6 — 31-Day Advent Calendar
Exclusively for newsletter readers! I’m one of 31 authors sharing free cozy books. My giveaway day is December 6, mark your calendar! - Dec. 7 — Cozy Town Sleutherfest 2025 Giveaway
Over 100 authors are giving away free books for one day only, including me! - Dec. 8 (8–9 PM EST) — Author Chat via Threads
Grab your favorite holiday drink and join me for an online cozy mystery chat with the Cozy Mystery Book Club. - Dec. 12 (5:30–8:30 PM) — Holiday Night Market
Wicked Dolphin Distillery, Cape Coral, FL
Festive fun, signed books, and holiday swag, bring your friends! - Dec. 30 — Author Takeover at Cozy and Sweet Blissful Reading
A full day of cozy mystery fun with behind-the-scenes tidbits, character sketches, excerpts, games, and giveaways.
For full details and updates on these events, check out my blog post here
✨ About Your Host
I’m Michelle L. Clifton, author of lighthearted, humorous cozy mysteries with a dash of romance and a happy ending guaranteed. I love sharing my space with fellow mystery authors and bringing readers new stories to fall in love with. Last month, my short murder mystery, Flamingos and Fatalities: Murder at the TropiCon, featuring my beloved characters, was a special freebie for newsletter readers, but now everyone can read it here!
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As always, thanks for stopping by for some Salty Inspirations!
