I was very surprised earlier this year when during a discussion at my book club I found out that a number of the members didn’t know exactly what a “cozy” mystery is Since I read more cozies than any other type of mystery, I thought everyone knew and loved them as I do.
Picture from Squidoo.com
Last week in the Huffington Post, cozy author Julie Hyzy (The Manor House Series) asked us to “Sit down, have a cup of tea and let’s talk murder.” Click here and join the conversation.
A year and a half ago, I wrote a post on Criminal Element that I hope answers the question, “What is a Cozy Mystery?” The article begins, “If you, loyal mystery fan, are weary of reading books dripping with blood and gore, stuffed with violence and vulgarity, cozy novels are likely to be your cup of tea.”
So I was wondering, for the cozy readers among you, what is it that draws you back over and over again to a beloved series? Hanging with old friends in a familiar place does it for me. What does it for you?
Terrie
The post Cozy Mystery–What’s That? appeared first on Women of Mystery.