Leslie Budewitz is the author of two cozy mystery series: the Spice Shop Mysteries and the Food Lovers’ Mysteries. In this episode, Leslie and I talk about what inspired her to write cozy mysteries, how Seattle and Montana provide inspiring backdrops for her settings, her strong female protagonists and, of course, food. Find Leslie Budewitz at lesliebudewitz.com. Find more about this podcast at — Web: thewholesleuth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Whole-Sleuth-105111235037366 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholesleuthpodcast ..read more

Carol Perry writes the Witch City mysteries and the Haunted Haven mysteries. In this episode Carol talks about Salem, Massachusetts as the setting for her witch city mysteries, the pets in her books, her new paranormal ghost cozy mystery, and some of the research she’s done related to her writing. I think you will enjoy this wonderful behind-the-scenes insight into her books. Find Carol Perry at https://caroljperry.com ..read more

Susie Black is the author of Death by Sample Size, the first of several planned Holly Swimsuit mysteries.   In this episode we talk about Susie’s background as a sales executive in the ladies apparel industry and how it gave her plenty of inspiration to write her debut novel.   Find Susie Black on Facebook ..read more

Roberta Isleib writes as Lucy Burdette as the author of the Key West Food Critic mysteries. Roberta also has two other cozy mystery series: a Golf Lover’s mystery series, and an Advice Column mystery series.   In this episode we talk about how Roberta’s love of cozy mysteries came about, what makes Key West a unique setting for cozies, and how her expertise in psychology helps her write mysteries. We also discuss what determines whether or not someone (Hayley Snow in particular) is a foodie, what skate fish is, and where she gets her inspiration for her recipes and her quotes in her books ..read more

Melissa Bourbon is the author of several mystery series including the Bread Shop series written as Winnie Archer, the Book Magic mysteries, the Magical Dressmaking mysteries, and her Lola Cruz mystery series. In this episode, Melissa and I chat about the strong female relationships she develops in her books, the history and bibliomancy featured in her book magic series, how she names her characters and locations, how she came up with the backstory for her magical dressmaking series. Find Melissa Bourbon at melissabourbon.com. Find more about this podcast at — Web: thewholesleuth.com Facebook ..read more

Emmeline Duncan is the author of Fresh Brewed Murder, the first in the Ground Rules cozy mystery series. In this episode, Emmeline and I chat about the backdrop of Portland as the setting for a cozy mystery, coffee as inspiration for this series as well as cooking with coffee and making coffee cocktails. Find Emmeline Duncan at emmelineduncan.com. Find more about this podcast at — Web: thewholesleuth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Whole-Sleuth-105111235037366 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholesleuthpodcast ..read more

Diane Kelly is the author of several cozy mystery series including the IRS Agent Tara Holloway mysteries, the Paw Enforcement series, the House Flipper mysteries, the Southern Homebrew mysteries, and a new upcoming series, the Mountain Lodge mysteries. In this episode, Diane and I chat about house flipping skills, moonshine flavors, how her writing has evolved into cozy mysteries, and where she gets the inspiration for the dogs and cats in her books. Find Diane Kelly at dianekelly.com. Find more about this podcast at — Web: thewholesleuth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Whole-Sleuth ..read more

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