Writer Wednesday - 10 Reasons You Might Like a Cozy Mystery

Hocus Pocus and All That 

By Maureen L. Bonatch 

10 Reasons You Might Like a Cozy Mystery Cozy. 

The word elicits images of curling up by the fireplace with a good book or comfortable clothes and soft blankets. So you might be wondering what’s a cozy mystery and is this a genre I’d like? 

You Might Like a Cozy Mystery If: 

1. You are trying to solve the murder, kidnapping, or mystery while you’re reading a book or watching television. 

2. You turn away or skip the passages that describe the body or other violence. 

3. You tend to prefer words like darn, heck or for goodness sake instead of swearing or vulgar language. 

4. A little romance is okay, but you really want to focus on solving the mystery. 

5. You’d rather learn more about the characters than in-depth police and crime procedures. 

6. You like to see the good guys always prevail and the bad guys get caught. 

7. You prefer a lighthearted or humorous story—even if there is a murder. 

8. You want to solve the mystery as an amateur sleuth with an ordinary person, just like you.

9. You enjoy getting to know the quirky characters in small towns. 

10. You love when animals become secondary characters in the story. 

Good News—There are Paranormal Cozy Mysteries 

Never fear, my paranormal and magic-loving peeps! There are paranormal cozy mysteries too. These stories have the elements listed above, as well as magic, ghosts, or other paranormal elements. 

Even Better News (Since Gooder is Not a Word) 

I have several paranormal cozy mystery series you can try out, and if you sign up for my newsletter, you can get a free short story (Spells, Spirits, & Stiffs) to confirm that you like cozies. 

So…Do You Like it Cozy? 

*Blog originally published on https://herebemagic.blogspot.com/ 

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Maureen Bonatch believes music can be paired with every mood, laughter is contagious, and caffeine and wine are essential for survival. When she’s not doing the bidding of a feisty Shih Tzu, she’s a mom to twin daughters, exploring the beautiful woods of PA with her hubby and dancing as much as possible. She writes paranormal cozy mysteries as M.L. Bonatch, paranormal romance and other genres as Maureen Bonatch, and her latest urban fantasy will be as Amber Wrath. http://www.maureenbonatch.com/