As May arrives with its blossoming flowers and gentle breezes, it's the perfect time to dive into the world of cozy mysteries. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through quaint villages, charming bookshops, and intriguing puzzles.
In a world where representation and inclusivity are crucial, community initiatives like PFLAG Fresno and its Queer Book Club are beacons of hope and understanding. Kings River Life had the opportunity to speak with Brittany Carpenter, Jen Licón, and Drew Harbaugh, key members of PFLAG Fresno, to delve into the significance of their book club and their goals of shaping a more inclusive Fresno. Listed below are highlights of the conversation.
I’m Texas author Katherine H. Brown and it is a pleasure to introduce myself and my cozy mystery books to you. I’ve been a word-lover since I was a little girl. As a kid, I used to write itty bitty stories and create cardboard book covers for them, practiced newsletter writing and formatting in elementary school, and sold them to my parents for fifty cents each (they had to buy separate copies even though they were married and we all lived in the same house, lol).
Nothing says springtime like flowers. In honor of the “budding” season, KRL chatted with three authors whose cozy mysteries offer up a bouquet of fun flower features.
As March arrives, signaling the onset of Spring, here are a few mysteries to embrace the transition and welcome the season ahead. So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and indulge in several of these captivating new books, letting their intrigue whisk you away into the delights of the season.
It’s that time of year again, a time to look back at the books we reviewed here at KRL over the past year and share with you some of our favorites! We reviewed a LOT of books last year. All of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2023, except for me. To find my list click here and you can also enter to win a $5 Amazon gift card!
This week we are having a special Christmas mystery giveaway! We are giving away copies of A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril and Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost! Below are their Amazon descriptions, and after those, details on how to win a copy of both books and links after each book to purchase them (if you had ad blocker on, you won't see the Amazon links).
This week we are having a special mystery giveaway for Thanksgiving week! We are giving away signed copies of three books in Catie Murphy's Dublin Driver Mystery Series! The winner will receive signed copies of Dead in Dublin, Death on the Green, and Death of an Irish Mummy! Below are their Amazon descriptions, and after those, details on how to win a copy of all 3 books and links after each book to purchase them.
Can you believe the holidays are just around the corner, and as temperatures begin to dip, our cozy sweaters come out from hibernation, and the allure of curling up with a good book grows stronger. This November, why not indulge your love for reading by exploring these latest releases? Find that perfect spot to kick up your feet, unwind, and immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds waiting within the pages of these November treasures.
Recently I was at a book festival representing my publishing company. There was a mix of bookish people; authors selling their own books, cover designers, used booksellers, independent booksellers, and artsy people selling bookmarks, posters, and other literary pieces of art. I had a great time talking to people interested in the books published by ReQueered Tales and wandering around the booths to see what else was being sold. I may have snapped up quite a few interesting art pieces, books, and information regarding the other dealers.
