tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post7531496784078034802..comments2024-03-28T13:28:51.891-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Genre Talk—Explaining the Cozy MysteryEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-40899354650148211122013-10-04T17:14:22.890-04:002013-10-04T17:14:22.890-04:00As a librarian, I know this genre well however, no...As a librarian, I know this genre well however, not all cozy mysteries are JUST cozy. So many genres cross over now it's hard to put a label on the spine. I am the Readers Advisory Person at our library and I was amazed how many didn't know about Sudoku mysteries. Yup, that's right, and there are crossword puzzle mysteries. So much fun out there. Go to your local library or get on the web site and look at their data bases. You'll find all sorts of cozy mystery writers. Best wishes.....BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58169410163955636772013-10-02T17:20:06.794-04:002013-10-02T17:20:06.794-04:00Pat, like most genres, it continues to evolve. Alt...Pat, like most genres, it continues to evolve. Although the language is spicy, I've spent a lot of time studying Evanovich's dialogue. She's a master, especially at writing phone conversations. Fascinating stuff! Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11978818654932284352013-10-02T17:18:29.342-04:002013-10-02T17:18:29.342-04:00Jack, he is a classic and one of the first I fell ...Jack, he is a classic and one of the first I fell in love with! I think your definition is even better. Be sure to let us know when your book comes out! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49660041343438241542013-10-02T17:11:31.515-04:002013-10-02T17:11:31.515-04:00Thanks for defining Cozies. I hadn't thought a...Thanks for defining Cozies. I hadn't thought about the Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton books as being cozies. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77733940437267961782013-10-02T17:07:11.254-04:002013-10-02T17:07:11.254-04:00My favorite cozy detective? Hercule Poirot! The di...My favorite cozy detective? Hercule Poirot! The diminutive little Belgian always comes through with the solution to the crime...as soon as the little gray cells have time to work. I love cozies too and just finished writing my first one. Your definition is excellent- a closed circle of suspects in a controlled setting, clues and misclues well placed, no explicit anything, just a great read.Jack Duniganhttp://www.jackdunigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45154810155615637382013-10-02T16:47:40.544-04:002013-10-02T16:47:40.544-04:00That's so awesome! I signed up for email updat...That's so awesome! I signed up for email updates on your blog and I'm excited to read your books. Thanks so much for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31203745569686669152013-10-02T16:43:55.241-04:002013-10-02T16:43:55.241-04:00Gayle, I haven't read any of hers yet. I'm...Gayle, I haven't read any of hers yet. I'm definitely putting them on my must read list. Thanks for the suggestion! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58826482462140538422013-10-02T16:04:14.547-04:002013-10-02T16:04:14.547-04:00Edie, check out Radine Trees Nehring's 'T...Edie, check out Radine Trees Nehring's 'To Die For' series. She's an Arkansas/Oklahoma author, and I absolutely love her cozies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416697635939516289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-54464303325107967632013-10-02T13:33:30.396-04:002013-10-02T13:33:30.396-04:00Because of Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton, I got ...Because of Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton, I got hooked on mysteries and now write cozies. I like to figure out what clues are real and what are there to catch the reader whether I'm the reader or the writers. Thanks for sharing this information!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50547601182230435452013-10-02T12:26:19.786-04:002013-10-02T12:26:19.786-04:00Oh, that's a great series too! Thanks so much ...Oh, that's a great series too! Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-54602618674763854882013-10-02T12:00:47.822-04:002013-10-02T12:00:47.822-04:00Anne George's Southern Sisters mysteries. Love...Anne George's Southern Sisters mysteries. Love them. Even got my husband to love them, too.Stella Jones Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096429429575714450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66789572653976508852013-10-02T10:51:50.570-04:002013-10-02T10:51:50.570-04:00Heather, I think you've hit on why we all love...Heather, I think you've hit on why we all love cozies so much. Each of us wants to be that character, and because they're so 'ordinary' we see the possibilities! Thanks for sharing, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88582329145277733862013-10-02T10:50:35.949-04:002013-10-02T10:50:35.949-04:00Marilyn, I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks so mu...Marilyn, I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25744510120365074142013-10-02T10:49:54.062-04:002013-10-02T10:49:54.062-04:00Sandra, I'm now using my Audible credits and g...Sandra, I'm now using my Audible credits and getting all the Amelia books on audio. It's fun getting to experience them again. Thanks so much for dropping in! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14850948637257961142013-10-02T10:48:39.766-04:002013-10-02T10:48:39.766-04:00I enjoyed Mrs. Pollifax, too. I also love the Anne...I enjoyed Mrs. Pollifax, too. I also love the Anne Perry books. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-15417726593249269532013-10-02T10:37:07.129-04:002013-10-02T10:37:07.129-04:00I love the Mrs. Pollifax series - a grandmotherly ...I love the Mrs. Pollifax series - a grandmotherly woman who knows karate and always wanted to be in the FBI - she gets sent around the world on wonderful adventures. I've read them all.Heather Marstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442467779057850945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-15599337541659466692013-10-02T10:29:58.158-04:002013-10-02T10:29:58.158-04:00Thanks for defining cozy mystery for us. I too, wo...Thanks for defining cozy mystery for us. I too, wondered how it differed from other mysteries.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14235927970325094892013-10-02T09:10:13.255-04:002013-10-02T09:10:13.255-04:00Ooh, The Cat Who... So sorry there won't be an...Ooh, The Cat Who... So sorry there won't be anymore. Amelia Peabody's adventures are my favorite. Unfortunately, we've read the last of those, too.Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49130379822569712752013-10-02T08:13:25.766-04:002013-10-02T08:13:25.766-04:00Hi, Edie, Loved the Cat books as a teen. Also came...Hi, Edie, Loved the Cat books as a teen. Also came to love Mrs. Pollifax - just reread one not too long ago. Great explanation of the cozy! Great job with genre talk! Thank you!<br />LInda Gildenhttp://lindagilden.comnoreply@blogger.com