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    Best Practices for Book Cover Design
    27Oct, 2023
    Best Practices: Mastering the Art of Ebook Cover Design
    Mastering the Art of Ebook Cover Design

    The visibility of your ebook cover can be the difference between your book being discovered or lost in a sea of others. In the ever-expanding world of independent publishing, the cover is the equivalent of your book’s digital storefront. In this article, I’m delving into the best practices for indie ebook cover design so you can capture the attention of your target audience. Read on to discover the best practices for compelling ebook covers and how you can master cover design.

    First, let’s take stock.

    There are literally millions of ebooks available online. That’s a lot of covers for potential readers to sift through. It might be easier to find a needle in a haystack than for a reader to find your book online. Because of this, it’s essential to make your book stand out. The best way to do that—and the first thing that will grab a reader’s attention—is your ebook cover. Mastering the art of ebook cover design is how your book will stand out among the masses.

    Make it POP!

    Mastering the art of ebook cover design with Death By Daiquiri Cozy Mystery Premade Cover with a daiquiri and spilled pillsAttractive and well-designed covers are crucial for grabbing potential reader’s attention and encouraging them to explore your books. In an online marketplace, book cover images can be quite small. Your ebook cover, therefore, needs to POP! It must immediately spark a reader’s interest so they click to see more.  Keep reading to learn about best practices for ebook cover design to help you create an eye-catching and effective cover that sells.

     
    Best Practices
    1. Know Your Target Audience

    Mastering the art of ebook cover design means knowing who your ideal reader is. You need to know that before anything else. Why? Because different genres and demographics have distinct expectations for book covers. A romance novel cover will differ significantly from, say, a science fiction thriller. Make an ideal reader profile and use that person as your key target reader.

    2. Research and analyze your genre

    Mastering the art of ebook cover design with the Front of a quaint tea shop with broken tea cups Premade Cozy Mystery Cover: Steeped in DeceitMastering the art of ebook cover design with A snowy scene with many evergreens, a cozy house with candles and lights, and a black man and white woman about to kissAs mentioned in #1, genres have distinct reader expectations, both with the story and with the cover. Before creating your book’s cover (on your own or with a cover designer), take the time to do some research. Identify popular design trends, and look at the top-selling books in that category/genre. Identify several comp titles—meaning books similar to yours that have the same target audience. This will help you refine what your cover should look like to ensure it resonates with your potential readers.

    3. Typography Matters

    Holiday-themed contemporary romance cover with a couple kissing and a snowy backgroundMastering the art of ebook cover design means using typography effectively. Your cover text should be easily legible, even when scaled down to thumbnail size on online platforms. Choose fonts that align with your book’s genre, are visually appealing, and convey the book’s mood or theme effectively. Experiment with styles and sizes to create an engaging and unique look for your book.  Be mindful of letter spacing (kerning), line spacing, padding (distance between text and the edge of your cover), and alignment to maintain a clean and professional appearance.

    4. Use Visually Striking Imagery

    Mastering ebook cover design with A bright, happy orange background, a Black female and male, two hearts strung between them, and the title Kiss Me, KatiaAlong with typography, eye-catching imagery is the core of an effective ebook cover design. Whether it’s a photograph, illustration, or a combination, it must be visually appealing and relevant to your book’s content. High-resolution images are a must. Make sure the images used are not only relevant but also crystal clear. No pixelated or blurry images. They can turn potential readers away and smack of unprofessionalism cover design.

    5. Maintain a Cohesive Color Scheme

    Mastering the art of ebook cover design with Multicultural Witchy Paranormal Cozy Mystery Premade Book Covers-Set of 6Select a color scheme that complements the genre and theme of your ebook is another important component of mastering ebook cover design. Consistency in color choices helps create a visually appealing and unified design. Jewel tones, for example, are the expectation in women’s paranormal books, giving one more way (beyond title and imagery). Having a color palette that reflects your book’s genre can instantly capture your potential reader’s attention so they click to look further into your book. Additionally, avoid using too many colors, as it can be overwhelming. Two to three main colors are generally sufficient.

    6.  Balance and Composition

    Premade Paranormal Witchy cover with a witch standing/floating on the peak of a rooftop holding onto a star with the tip of her broom. Two black cats and a funky house are on the coverIf you have ever looked at a piece of art or a book cover that just didn’t work for you, chances are good that the composition was off. Mastering the art of ebook cover design means having a well-balanced composition with all the visual elements – image, title, subtitle, and author name – harmoniously arranged on the cover. It also means understanding background and foreground, shadows, and perspective. Make sure your ebook cover’s composition is balanced and artistically sound.

    7. Reflect Your Book’s Essence

    A smoky blue background with two illustrated people, a man and a woman, both with stacks of books and both reading: Love on the Reading ListThink of your book cover as a visual synopsis of your book’s essence. To accomplish this, imagery or artwork, color scheme, and typography should all encapsulate the mood, genre, and storyline of your book. Make it visually arresting to draw in potential readers. Mastery of these elements means greater success with your ebook cover design.

     
    8. Keep It Simple

    Mastering the art of ebook cover design with A lavender cover with floating flowers in a premade women's fiction ebook coverIt’s essential to make your cover eye-catching. Sometimes simplicity can be the most effective way to accomplish this. Complexity can muddy the waters. Avoid cluttered designs and excessive details that can confuse or overwhelm potential readers. It’s challenging to capture a reader’s attention with a thumbnail when a cover is overly busy. A clean, well-organized cover that clearly identifies the key elements of your book (genre, mood, tone) is often accomplished with simplicity.

     

    9. Consistency Across Series

    Drinks-Themed Cozy Mystery Premade Book Covers-Set of 6 with all six covers displayedIf you’re writing a series of ebooks, maintain consistency in cover design. This helps readers recognize your brand and easily identify related books. Books within a series should use a consistent layout, fonts, and color schemes. Readers should be able to tell instantly that any given book is part of the same series.

     

     

    10. Seek Feedback

    two versions of Pleating for Mercy for A/B tetingDon’t hesitate to seek feedback on your book cover design. Do A/B testing with different covers, or ask fellow authors, friends, or writing groups (and even readers!) for their opinions. Constructive criticism can help you and/or your cover artist refine your cover’s design and make it more appealing to your target audience. CLICK to see which version won!

    Wrapping Up

    Creating a captivating ebook cover is an essential step in the self-publishing journey—second only to a compelling and well-written story. A well-designed cover not only attracts readers but also conveys the essence of your book. Follow these best practices for ebook cover design to increase your chances of grabbing the attention of potential readers and boosting your book’s success in the digital marketplace. Remember, your ebook cover is the first impression you make on your audience, so make it count!

     
    Additional Tips
    SEO

    Use SEO keywords in the image file name and ALT text to boost your cover’s search engine visibility.

    Test the Thumbnail Version

    Love, Lies, and Lousy Exes Cozy Mystery novellaThe Forgotten ebook Premade book cover day of the dead with a painted day of the dead face and the title THE FORGOTTENChilled to the Cone Premade Ebook Cover with an ice cream truck in a park with a tree and a spilled ice cream conePremade ebook Christmas Cover God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman with a sassy woman in an elf outfit, lavender backgroundParanormal Mystery cover with a graveyard, house, and black cat

     

     

    Before finalizing your ebook cover, test how it appears in thumbnail size. This is how potential readers will first see it on online platforms. Ensure that the title, author’s name, and essential design elements are clear and recognizable in a smaller format.

    DPI

    Dots Per Inch should be 300 for the highest quality resolution.

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    How to find and collaborate with a Book cover designer
    15Oct, 2023
    How to Find and Collaborate with a Book Cover Designer
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    Book and Ebook Premade Cover DesignsAs an independent author, it may be overwhelming to think about how to find and collaborate with a book cover designer. Think about it. You’ve put your heart and soul into writing your book. Now you want to make sure it has a cover that entices readers. Because, of course, you know how important a book cover is in attracting potential readers.

    Where do you Start?

    In one fell swoop, a book cover has to grab a reader’s attention, convey the essence of your book in tone and genre, and say to them: This book is for you!

    But how do you go about finding the right book cover designer and collaborating effectively with them? In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process, step by step.

    STEP 1
    Begin Your Search for a Book Cover Designer Online

    You can start Googling Book Cover Designers and Ebook Cover Designers, or be more specific and say Cozy Mystery Book Cover Designers. See what shows up in the search.

    Alternatively, you can go to a place like The Book Cover Designer and Book Cover Zone, both of which have premade covers. This is a pretty affordable way to go if you don’t have a ton of money to spend on book covers.

    Go Custom

    Custom book cover designers is the other way to go. Word of mouth is one way to find reputable designers. If you have fellow writers who are happy with their covers, ask them who their designer is. Also, most will ask that you credit them on the copyright page, so if you find a cover you love on a random book, take a look at the copyright page to see if the cover artist is credited. 

    If you don’t want to actually buy the book, no worries! Most retailers allow you to read a sample for free which should include the copyright page. 

    Custom covers can get very expensive, so you have to evaluate your budget and marketing plan to decide what makes the most sense for you.

    Other Freelance Sites

    Beyond these two starting points, you can also check out other freelance sites such as:

    Search by genre or style to find designers who fit with what you want.

    Step 2
    Make a Shortlist and Dig Deeper

    Once you’ve identified potential book cover design artists, what’s next? How do you choose the book cover artist you want to collaborate with? Now is when you dig a little deeper.

    Portfolio Assessment:

    Take a good look at their portfolio, which should be on their website. Does their style match your book’s genre and themes?

    Reviews

    Are there reviews? Does the artist seem to be timely, responsive, and have overall positive reviews?

    Note: If a book cover design artist is new, they might not have many testimonials. Maybe you can be one for them! You might also get a better price from new artists starting their book cover design business.

    Step 3
    Communicate Your Vision Clearly

    Once you’ve chosen someone to reach out to, follow their process. Effective two-way communication is key when working with a book cover designer.

    Use their Process

    If they have a form to fill out with important information about your cover, do that first. Follow up if they have questions before the design process begins.

    Ask how many potential covers you will receive and how many revision cycles you will go through.

    Design Overview

    If the cover designer does not have a form or process, prepare a detailed design description of what you want which includes your book’s genre, target audience, and any specific ideas you have for the cover.

    All of this information will help your designer understand your vision better.

    It will help you better understand what you want, as well. Knowledge is power, so knowing what you want and what you don’t will make the process easier.

    Step 4
    Collaboration and Feedback

    The design process is a two-way street. Trust your artist’s expertise and be collaborative.

    Be Open to Input

    Remember, your designer is an expert in their field. Be open to their suggestions and insights. 

    Step 5
    Finalize and Get Your Files

    After your design is complete and you’re satisfied with the result, it’s time to wrap things up:

    File Formats

    Ensure you receive the final design in various formats suitable for print and digital use.

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, as an indie author, finding and working with a book cover designer is an essential step in your indie-publishing journey. I hope the steps above will help you find the perfect book cover design artist for you, and guides you through the process of collaborating on and developing your book covers.

    Your goal is to find the designer who will bring your book to life visually and help you embark or continue on your indie publishing adventure with confidence.

    Go forth and get covered!

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    When to change the Cover_Title of your book
    4Oct, 2023
    When to Change the Title and Cover of a Book
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    When to Change the Cover or Title of a Book

    One of the tricky parts of being an indie author is knowing when to change the cover or title of a book. Of course, the fact that you can make that change fairly easily is a huge plus. Conventional wisdom says that if a book isn’t selling, it’s either the cover, the title, or the story itself. 

     

    When to Change the Cover or Title of a Book

    Let’s assume that the story and writing are good. That leaves the title and the cover for consideration, and it means you have to take a hard look at something you may love—the title and/or the cover. But remember, if you do nothing, nothing will change. That edict is rarely proven wrong.

     

    My Experience

    I recently went through this and had to make a hard decision on both cover and title. I had a novella in a Prolific Works year-long promotion. Something about the cover and title just never felt right to me. My decision to make changes wasn’t about sales but about my gut. I’m a firm believer in listening to my gut.

    I went through the process of change, going straight to my readers for input through a poll in my newsletter and on social media.

     

    My Decision

    I ended up changing both the title and the cover. Now, in a cozy mystery Facebook group I’m part of, many of those readers preferred the original cover. But based on sales since the change, and on my knowledge of the sleuth, the new cover is a better fit. I’m happy with my decision. However, if I change my mind at some point, you know what? I can change it again!

     

    The Bottom Line

    The bottom line is, don’t be afraid of change. As an indie author, you have the flexibility to make changes, so evaluate what’s happening with your titles and go for the change if you feel it’s called for. 


    Here is the process I went through as I made my changes:

    Feeling comfortable with the knowledge that the writing was good, I had to look at the title and/or the cover. The book in question is (was) A Pickle of a Murder, which is the first book in the Foxy Ladies Mystery series. It’s a spin-off from the Book Magic series and features Hattie Juniper Pickle as the protagonist, and the Foxy Ladies, which are Hattie and her friends Lemon, Maude, and Cricket. 

    When it Doesn’t Feel Right

    Something about the original cover and title just didn’t do it for me. It didn’t feel quite right. So for me, the decision wasn’t about sales, but I still felt it might be necessary to make the changes. I had to make a decision: Should I or should I not change the cover or title of the book?

    The Cover

    As I pondered the decision of whether or not to change the cover or title of the book, I tossed around various ideas, starting with the cover. While I love the cat pictured on the original (Carrot in the book, Buffy in real life as she’s my mom’s actual cat), the rest of it just fell flat for me. Part of it, I think, is that Hattie is such an eccentric character and so full of zest for life. The original cover doesn’t capture any of that. 

    The Title 

    The next thing to consider about changing the cover or title of the book was the title. A Pickle of a Murder didn’t feel quite right. Sure, it’s a cute play on words since Hattie’s last name is Pickle, but for me, it wasn’t a book I’d pick up in the store. It didn’t grab me. And Hattie definitely wasn’t in the title, either.  

    The Power of Three

    Now, I’m a firm believer in the Power of Three. The human psyche responds to things in threes. I’ll talk more about that some other time. Books with a series of three things in their titles are hugely popular. Look at Diane Kelly’s Death and Taxes series, beginning with Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure. Then there is Tonya Kappes’s Camper series where every book is an alliterative series of three things as in Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries. 

    Deciding on the Title

    Finally, I decided that both the title and the cover of the book needed to change. I played around with various titles and even did a poll on Instagram and Facebook. Eventually, I landed on Love, Lies, and Lousy Exes. Hattie, bless her heart, has had several husbands (one of them she married twice!). ‘Lousy Exes‘ really worked for me, ‘Lies’ conveyed a bit of mystery, and ‘Love‘ is what she’s after. It was the fan favorite.

    Working on the Cover

    When it came to changing the cover, I took more time. As a cover artist (a new arm of the WriterSpark business), I planned on making the cover. I searched image sites and even tried an AI program, but nothing felt right. Nothing screamed: Hattie!

    Then I found this image: 

    Colorful shoes and outfit on a female showing only the legs and feet
    These ARE Hattie’s Legs!

    I immediately loved it and it felt right.

    This was Hattie.

    Putting it Together

    Having made the decision to change the title and cover of the book, I began playing around on Canva, using different backgrounds, design elements, and fonts. Bit by bit, the entire thing came together and it was…LOVE.

    Is it Cozy Enough?

    I’ve had some people say that it doesn’t strike them as ‘cozy’ enough–that it’s more rom-com. Maybe, but it certainly captures Hattie’s colorful personality. Plus I created the cute little Foxy Ladies Mystery logo:

    A Silver-haired illustrated woman with A Foxy Ladies Mystery in a green splat shape

    Now that I’ve changed both the title and the cover of this book, it’s time to wait. So far, sales are great and my decision feels warranted. If something changes? Well, I can change again.

    Deciding whether or not to change the title and/or cover can be a tough decision to make. When you think about it, though, it’s akin to painting a room. If you don’t like the way it turns out, you can redo it. Easy, peasy. 

    Behold the new cover and title for the first Foxy Ladies Cozy Mystery Series. 

    After photo of the cover and title transformation: Love, Lies, and Lousy Exes, a Foxy Ladies Mystery

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    10 Reasons to Read and Write Cozy Mysteries
    1Oct, 2023
    10 Reasons to Read and Write Cozy Mysteries
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    10 Things to Love About Reading and Writing Cozy Mysteries 

    While the mystery genre is huge, there are 10 things to love about reading and writing cozy mysteries. Sure, there are thrillers, suspense, and police procedurals on one end, domestic suspense and straight mysteries in the middle to capers and cozies on the other side of the spectrum. There is, literally, something for everyone.

    The Promise of a Puzzle

    No matter the subgenre, mysteries draw you in with the promise of a puzzle and that is one of the 10 reasons to read and write cozy mysteries. That and the promise of justice being served, something which doesn’t always happen in real life.

    Now I love the tense emotional build-up, the back and forth of the cat and mouse chase, and the heart-stopping suspense that comes with the darker side of mysteries, particularly domestic suspense. But cozies…ahhh, cozies…they offer something so much more than just the mystery.


    Why Write Cozy Mysteries as an Author?

    As a writer, I love the fact that I get to hang out with a cast of characters that are interesting and unique and would be my friends in real life (well, not the killer, but almost everyone else). What better reason to read and write cozy mysteries? I love the challenge of figuring out how to write what I like to call ‘happy murder’, because cozies aren’t dark and brooding. They aren’t sad and filled with distress and the dark side of things. They are…funny and warm and…cozy.

    Striking a balance between the gravity of murder and the tone of a cozy takes some deftness. I’m always up for that challenge!

    Why Read Cozy Mysteries as a Reader

    As a reader, I love so many other things about reading and writing the cozy genre. They are about so much more than just the solving of a murder. They are about community. Relationships. Setting. These things give them a wide-spread appeal because they speak to our collective consciousness in terms of what we’d like our world to look like, both in the place we live and with whom we live our lives. They give us a community we’d love to be part of, and through the immersive writing of so many wonderful authors, we get to do just that. We get to visit with friends and be alongside them in their lives as well as during the crime-solving adventures.

     

    Here are 10 Reasons to Read and Write Cozy Mysteries

    🔍 The Punny Titles and Charming Covers that Bring You In

    The first thing to love about reading and writing cozy mysteries are the punny titles–and they also have wonderfully appealing covers. They show us a glimpse of the world we’re about to enter and the charming life that lives between the covers.

    Flour in the Attic, from my Bread Shop series, was one of the best titles one year in a cozy title round-up. A Murder Yule Regret and The Walking Bread are other favorites from that series.

    Pleating for Mercy is the first in series book for the Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking series, which is a paranormal cozy series. Bodice of Evidence and Bobbin for Answers are two other favorites. Punny titles are so much fun.

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    🔍 The Friends You Meet on the Page

    Another reason to love reading and writing cozy mysteries is that they are flush with warm and caring people. The sleuths are smart, clever, and appealing. They may be unique and sassy. The sidekicks are equally winsome. There usually is some sort of love interest with someone who compliments the sleuth perfectly. These people truly feel like friends, which is what makes a long-running cozy series so wonderful. As readers, we get to hang out with these folks who are or will become real friends in our lives.

    When I sit down to write a cozy mystery, it is truly like hanging out with friends. I get to play PI with Lola Cruz, or sleuth with Harlow Cassidy or Ivy Culpepper, or do some bibliomancy with Pippin Lane Hawthorne. Friends on the page can be just as important as friends in real life.

    🔍 The Locales You Get to Call Home

    Beach towns. A mountain oasis. A close-knit community in the city. An English moor. A rural farmhouse. Wherever cozies are set, this is another reason to love reading and writing cozy mysteries. Whatever the setting, there is sure to be a ton of charm, and it will likely be incredibly picturesque. Being inside the pages of a book with a charming local is akin to visiting the place in real life. It’s almost like having another (or many) home.

    My Bread Shop mystery series is set in a fictional town (named Santa Sofia after my daughter) on the central California coast.

    Bliss, Texas, from my Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking series (a paranormal cozy) is a fictional small town in Texas.

    Love Alaska? Crazy about the Outer Banks? If you have an affinity for a particular type of locale, chances are good that there is a cozy mystery set there!

    🔍 A “Happy Murder” that Lets You Sleep at Night

    In a cozy mystery, blood, violence, and sex happen off the page–and many cozy mystery readers (and writers) like this fact. A murder is a murder, of course. In a cozy, by definition, there is death. There might be people put in harm’s way. There probably will be a progression in a relationship. But cozy readers don’t have to get the down-and-dirty details of these things. They exist and we know they exist, but we’re slightly removed from them in a cozy.

    Inevitably, someone stumbles upon a body that has some connection to the sleuth, either directly or peripherally.

    🔍 Furry Friends

    Oh my gosh, this may be one of the best reasons to read and write cozy mysteries! More often than not, cozy mystery sleuths have some sort of furry friend as a companion. Whether they’re dogs, cats, horses, teacup pigs, or goats, chances are good a much-loved pet will make an appearance. They’re often on the covers, too!

    In Bread Over Troubled Water, book 8 in the Bread Shop cozy series, Agatha the pug (named after the grand dame of cozies) is the one to discover the body.

    In my Harlow Cassidy paranormal cozies, Thelma Louise (the grand dame of Sundance Kids) is a cantankerous goat who adds some comedy. She’s also on every cover.

    The bottom line, furry friends are fun!

    The 8 covers in Melissa Bourbon's cozy mystery series

    🔍 A Touch of Romance

    Romance is never the focal point of a cozy mystery, but it’s usually an element and that is definitely a reason to love reading and writing cozies. The typical scenario is a romantic prospect in law enforcement that forces contact with the sleuth. I tend to go the opposite way in my cozy mystery series. In the Bread Shop cozy mystery series. Emmaline Davis, Ivy Culpepper’s best friend is the law enforcement character. The romance comes in the form of Miguel Baptista, a restauranteur.

    The 8 covers in the Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking cozy mystery series

    In my Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking series, the love interest is an architect with the town. The sheriff is not a relation, and another deputy is an old schoolmate, but not really a friend.

    🔍 Amateur Sleuth

    The star of a cozy mystery is an amateur sleuth, and that is what keeps readers coming back. So yes, the sleuth is one huge reason to read and write cozy mysteries. They aren’t trained in law enforcement. They may or may not have some special skill that helps them with their investigation, but it’s typically not formal training. This makes it fun and easy for readers to follow right alongside the sleuth in the crime-solving. It makes the sleuth very relatable and easy to love because we can root for their success. Remember, they’re like a friend!

    🔍 A Cozy Hook

    Cozy mysteries have cozy hooks, which is another thing that can first attract readers and writers to the cozy genre. That means there is always a hobby or creative interest or some other something that is the central focus of the cozy world in any particular series. Coffee or tea houses, culinary connections or bakeries (Yeast of Eden is the bread shop in my Bread Shop series), fiber or fabric tie-ins like sewing (my Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking series), or other hobbies like photography, horseback riding, motorcycles, painting, knitting, or book shops. Whatever your jam, there is a cozy series with that hook.

    🔍 The Puzzle of an Intriguing Mystery

    Every mystery on the mystery spectrum offers a puzzle to be solved. The cozy mystery is no different. The reader may know what happened and know things the protagonist doesn’t know (as in suspense), or they may know just what the sleuth knows and be right alongside, or even ahead, in the crime-solving. Either way (or somewhere in between), the mystery drives the plot. The puzzle of the mystery brings a reader to the mystery in the first place. The other elements of a cozy keep those cozy readers along for the ride.

    🔍 Justice is Served and Good Prevails

    One of the reasons mysteries have wide appeal for readers and writers is the underlying end result of the bad guys being brought to justice. Good prevails. In cozy mysteries, this is especially true. The crime is solved, justice is served, and the community and life of the sleuth get to move forward, with the reader in tow. This isn’t how it always happens in real life, but in cozies, it absolutely is.

    This means there is always a happy ending and the sleuth is ready to solve another crime

    Remember, there are ten things to love about the cozy mystery genre. They are a special mystery subgenre. Fix a cuppa, snuggle up, and settle in for a blissful escape into wonderfully cozy worlds.

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