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.

Karen Ringel chats with Charlotte Burke in Driftless Spirits – cozy mystery insights over coffee

In today’s post, Karen lets Charlotte take center stage in this fun character interview. From her quirks and secrets to her hopes and dreams, you’ll get to meet Charlotte in her own words and discover what makes her story so captivating.

Two cups of coffee with Call in for Murder book cover by Tammy Barker and Salty Inspirations logo.

Today on Salty Inspirations, author Tammy Barker stops by with a fun character guest post tied to her cozy mystery Call in for Murder.

Two cups of coffee beside the book cover of Lies are Better at the Lake by Cindy Quayle with the Salty Inspirations logo

Claire O’Keefe stops by Salty Inspirations to share what happens when curiosity meets mystery in Lies are Better at the Lake. Cozy readers won’t want to miss this character guest post.

Two cups of coffee, A Deadly Hook book cover, soft cut-out sugar cookies, Salty Inspirations logo

Cozy up with Karen A. Phillips’ Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery, A Deadly Hook, and try her soft cut-out sugar cookie recipe, perfect for a sweet treat while reading. Read an excerpt from her book.

Laura Childs Tea Shop Mystery book cover with two cups of coffee and Salty Inspirations logo, cozy scone recipe inspiration.

Discover delicious scone ideas from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs in Death at a Firefly Tea. Perfect tips for turning your scones into breakfast treats or indulgent desserts!

Two cups of coffee, A Scoop of Deceit book cover, Salty Inspirations logo, cozy author interview with Lena Gregory

Cozy mystery author Lena Gregory joins Salty Inspirations for a behind-the-scenes interview about her newest Coffee & Cream Café Mystery, A Scoop of Deceit. From juggling multiple pen names and writing schedules to crafting suspects, twists, and red herrings, Lena shares insights into her creative process, inspiration, and the challenges of balancing the business side of writing while keeping the joy of storytelling alive.

Two cups of coffee with the book cover of Something Prowling in Paradise Park by Kris Bock and the Salty Inspirations logo.

Today on Salty Inspirations, author Kris Bock brings a special guest, amateur sleuth Kate Tessler from Something Prowling in Paradise Park. In this character guest post, Kate shares what she learned while investigating a curious case of disappearing dogs.

Two cups of coffee beside the book Riddles, Rogues, and Murder by Christa Nardi, with the Salty Inspirations logo, representing a cozy author interview.

Explore the different ways authors approach writing cozy mysteries with Christa Nardi, author of Riddles, Rogues, and Murder. Learn how she blends plotting and pantsting in her process to craft engaging, character-driven stories.

February visiting authors on Salty Inspirations featuring cozy mystery writers S.K. Derban, Elizabeth Pantley, G.G. Calpo, Heather Weidner, Lucinda Race, Shelley Marsh, and Kelly Oliver.

“February brings cozy mysteries, clever sleuths, and guest author fun to Salty Inspirations! Join Michelle L. Clifton as visiting authors share guest posts, recipes, and must-read mysteries all month long.

The Case of the Christie Curse

Mystery, history, and transformation collide in today’s guest post with award-winning author Kelly Oliver. She takes us inside a fascinating chapter in Agatha Christie’s life and shares how it sparked the idea for her novel, The Case of the Christie Curse. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a peek behind the scenes of a legendary author’s journey.