Cozy Mysteries & Small-Town Secrets in Bloom
May is bringing a full lineup of cozy mystery guests, character visits, and behind-the-scenes storytelling here at Salty Inspirations. From antique shop intrigue and food truck foul play to witchy whispers and winter-set whodunits, this month is packed with stories that are perfect for curling up with between spring sunshine breaks.
I’m also excited to share that the complete Taryn O’Kelly Mystery series is officially in Kindle Unlimited, making it easier than ever to binge the series from the start. For a limited time, Book 1 is just $0.99 in a Kindle promotion running April 29 through May 6, 2026, giving new readers the perfect opportunity to jump into the series right from the beginning.
May Guest Authors Visiting Salty Inspirations
Marcy Blesy – Dead Focused and Hocus Pocused | May 6 | Character Post
Lyn Farrell – In the Dead of Winter | May 11 | Author Guest Post
Samantha Hasting – Friend Zoned | May 13 | Cover Reveal & Spotlight
Jessica Fletcher & Barbara Early – Murder Most Trivial | May 14 | Author Guest Post
Victoria Tait – A Maypole of Deceit: A British Cozy Murder Mystery | May 18 | Author Guest Post
Carmela Dutra – Hot Wings and Homicide | May 19 | Author Guest Post
Marc Jedel – Sore Like an Eagle: A Redwoods Country Mystery | May 20 | Author Guest Post
Victoria Hamilton– Masher of Ceremonies | May 21 | Author Guest Post
Mildred Abbott – The Whispering Witch Mysteries | May 25 | Character Post
Iris March – The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery | May 27 | Author Guest Post
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
Thursday, May 7 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Cape Coral Library Presentation | Cape Coral, FL
A relaxed, fun presentation where I’ll be talking about my newest release, Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals, and signing books. If you are local, come say hello and enjoy some cozy mystery conversation!
Thursday, May 14 | 3:45 – 4:45 PM — Bookish Moment TV Interview LIVE | Online
A live interview chatting all things books, writing, and cozy mysteries.
🎧 Watch here: It’s Bookish Time TV
✨ About Your Host
I’m Michelle L. Clifton, author of the Taryn O’Kelly Mystery series, where humor, heart, and a touch of chaos tend to follow my characters around. I love connecting readers with cozy mystery authors, behind-the-scenes stories, and fun bookish events both online and in person. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so you don’t miss new releases, ARC opportunities, and exclusive updates.
As always, thanks for stopping by for some Salty Inspirations! -Michelle❤️
