Cozy Mysteries & Summer Reading Adventures
Looking for your next cozy mystery read? July at Salty Inspirations is packed with visiting authors, character guest posts, mystery spotlights, and plenty of new books to add to your summer reading list.
This month’s roundup features cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, historical intrigue, missing-person investigations, quirky characters, and unforgettable settings—all brought to you by an incredible lineup of guest authors stopping by throughout July.
Alongside our visiting guests, The Murder of Ted blog mini-series continues every Friday as I share pieces of my breast cancer journey through mystery, reflection, and the occasional unexpected plot twist. If you’ve missed an installment, now’s the perfect time to jump in and follow the story.
July Visiting Authors & Featured Cozy Mysteries
Kate Parker — Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series)
Thursday, July 2 | Author Guest Post
JP Bird — Murder at First Sight (Suddenly Psychic)
Tuesday, July 7 | Character Guest Post
Kelly Oliver — The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club)
Thursday, July 9 | Author Guest Post
Debbie De Louise — The Case of the Bullfighting Builder (Buttercup Bend Mysteries)
Thursday, July 16 | Spotlight
Jacque Rosman — Murder at the Waterfront (The Academic Mom Mysteries)
Tuesday, July 21 | Guest Feature
Michelle L. Cullen — A Field Guide to Death and Deceit: A Harry & Emma Mystery – A Novel
Wednesday, July 22 | Author Guest Post
Teresa Trent — Crying in the Chapel: A Swinging Sixties Mystery
Thursday, July 23 | Author Guest Post
Deena Alexander — Seeking the Kidnapped Child (Missing Person Investigations)
Tuesday, July 28 | Character Guest Post
Ellen Byron — All Aboard for Murder (A Golden Motel Mystery)
Wednesday, July 29 | Spotlight
Michele Pariza Wacek — The Mysterious Case of the Missing House (The Redemption Detective Agency)
Friday, July 31 | Character Guest Post
I’ll be updating this post with links as each guest post goes live, so bookmark this page and check back throughout the month for cozy mystery updates and visiting author fun.
This month’s visits are part of tours hosted by Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours. If you’re an author looking to schedule a cozy mystery tour, you can learn more and sign up on their website.
🗓️ Join Michelle at an Upcoming Author Event
Friday, August 7 | 6:00 PM
Local Author Signing — Maria’s Bookshop, Durango, Colorado
I’m excited to head back to my hometown for an evening of books, conversation, and mystery at Maria’s Bookshop. If you’re local, or planning a summer trip through Colorado, I’d love to meet you in person.
I’ll have a limited number of books available at the signing, so if you’d like to make sure a copy is waiting for you, pre-orders are open here: BOOK PREORDER
Here’s a link to all my scheduled events
⛺Summer Reading Challenge + Weekly Mystery Series
Book lovers, this one’s for you.
The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, brought to you by Cozy Books Corner, is bringing readers together to discover new books, explore new authors, and enjoy a season full of reading, and I’m excited that one of my books was included on this year’s Summer Reading List. Sign up for Free Here
And don’t forget—The Murder of Ted continues every Friday with new clues, new discoveries, and one very personal mystery unfolding behind the scenes.
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✨ About Your Host
Hi, I’m Michelle L. Clifton, author of the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries and creator of Salty Inspirations, your cozy corner of the internet for for high-stakes cozy mysteries, visiting authors, reader fun, and behind-the-scenes bookish adventures.
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As always, thanks for stopping by for some Salty Inspirations! -Michelle❤️
