Today on Salty Inspirations, Valerie Taylor shares a fun guest post exploring what makes a story feel cozy—even outside the mystery genre—while celebrating her latest release, A Jewel of a Crime.
Virtual Tours Arriving Daily at Salty Inspirations
Itinerary includes author spotlights, exclusive interviews, fun character features, and honest book reviews, your front-row seat to today’s top storytellers. While I haven’t had a chance to read every title featured here (there are only so many hours in the day, especially when I’m busy writing my own mysteries!), I choose tours or authors I believe will resonate with fellow mystery lovers and curious readers looking for their next adventure.
Today on Salty Inspirations, I’m sharing a spotlight for Voted Most Likely to Murder: A Novel by Lacey Moone. Stop by for book details, author links, purchase options, and the full tour schedule.
Holly Bell explores casting choices for Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin, imagining the actors who could bring her characters to life. A playful look at writing with screen-ready storytelling in mind.
Debra Sennefelder visits Salty Inspirations to talk about why small-town mysteries feel so personal and why readers love returning to familiar communities in cozy mysteries.
Craft store owner and amateur sleuth Kiki Lowenstein stops by Salty Inspirations to share why relaxing hobbies and murder investigations don’t mix in Purple, Blame, Game by Joanna Campbell Slan.
Anne Louise Bannon joins Salty Inspirations for a guest post and shares how unexpected, everyday moments shape her cozy mystery Death of a Proper Bostonian and the ideas behind her writing process.
Today I'm welcoming Rose Kerr to Salty Inspirations with a special character guest post from Mia Reid. Get a glimpse into the events leading up to the murder at the heart of Death of an Antiquarian.
Terri Karsten visits Salty Inspirations with a fascinating historical recipe connected to A Necessary Death. Learn about the tradition of dead cakes and discover a modern version you can try yourself.
Gray Hanover shares a glimpse into life, family pressure, and small-town change in this character guest post from Sconed to Death.
Explore the May Visiting Authors Roundup on Salty Inspirations! With antique shop secrets, witchy whispers, and food truck mysteries on the menu, May is stacked with cozy reads that lean into humor, heart, and just enough danger to keep things interesting. Whether you're in the mood for something magical or small-town chaos, this month’s lineup has a little something for every cozy reader.