Cozy Mysteries & Spring Sleuthing
March is bringing a little bit of everything, guest authors, character visits, festivals, signings, virtual takeovers, and lots of cozy mystery fun! If you love connecting with authors (both in person and online) and want early access to my upcoming Taryn O’Kelly Mystery, this month is packed for you.
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March Guest Authors:
Christa Nardi – Riddles, Rogues and Murders: A Twisty Cozy Mystery (A Stacie Maroni Mystery)
Visiting March 3 — Author Guest Post
Kris Bock – Something Prowling in Paradise Park: A Kate Tessler Amateur Sleuth Mystery (The Accidental Detective Book)
Visiting March 11 — Character Guest Post (second time on the blog)
Lena Gregory – A Scoop of Deceit (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries)
Visiting March 12 — Author Interview (regular on the blog)
Laura Childs – Death at a Firefly Tea (A Tea Shop Mystery)
Visiting March 17 — Author Guest Post
Karen A. Phillips – A Deadly Hook (Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery)
Visiting March 19 — Author Guest Post
Cindy Quayle – Lies Are Better At The Lake: A Claire O’Keefe Mystery
Visiting March 23 — Character Guest Post
Tammy Barker – Call In For Murder: A Neon Desert Novel
Visiting March 25 — Character Guest Post
Karen Ringel – Driftless Spirits (Secrets in Casten’s Horn)
Visiting March 31 — Character Interview
I’ll be updating this post with links as each guest post goes live, so be sure to 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 This Month
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — 27th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival, Fort Myers, FL
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Solo Book Signing, Annette’s Beach Book Nook, Fort Myers Beach, FL
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Venice Book Fair & Writers Festival, Venice, FL
March 18, 2026 — Booktastic Private Facebook Group Event
March 24, 2026 — Author Takeover, Cozy and Sweet Blissful Reading (includes giveaway of Sparks, S’mores, and Scandal, Taryn O’Kelly Mystery Book 3, releasing April 14)
And if you’re looking for cozy spring break reads, Books 1 and 2 of the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries are in Kindle Unlimited — romance, small-town secrets, and plenty of mystery to binge this month, just in time for Book 3, coming in April.
✨ 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 authors and giving readers new stories, characters, and cozy worlds to fall in love with.
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As always, thanks for stopping by for some Salty Inspirations! -Michelle❤️
