415: Cozy Mystery as a Series, a Subgenre, and a Touchpoint of Joy - Interview

Published: June 22, 2022, 12:15 p.m.

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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Michele Scott. We\\u2019ll be talking about cozy mysteries and her book Murder Uncorked.\\xa0

Michele Scott is an American author and the CEO/owner of equestrian sports medicine company Professional\\u2019s Choice, Inc. She has written over forty novels in various genres including thrillers, mysteries, young adult mysteries, fantasy, and women\\u2019s fiction. Her thriller Daddy\\u2019s Home from her Holly Jennings\\u2019 series written under her pen name of AK Alexander has sold over one million copies and was the #1 bestselling book in the UK Amazon. Her thriller Mommy, May I? and was number 2 on the Amazon list.

Michele\\u2019s bestselling mystery series (The Wine Lover\\u2019s Mysteries) has gone into multiple printings and has been optioned by a Los Angeles based producer and production company.

Michele is a lifelong equestrian, having horses since she was five-years-old. If you don\\u2019t find her at her desk writing, you\\u2019re sure to find her at the barn!

You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads.

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In this episode Michele Scott and I discuss:

  • Why you need to be prepared to figure out a way to make it happen with your writing.
  • Common characteristics of cozy mysteries and what keep readers coming back.
  • How she uses outlines and character sketches without getting bogged down.

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Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/415

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