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The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Catriona McPherson on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonCatriona McPherson returns to the Corner to chat about Hop Scot, the 6th Last Ditch Motel mystery. It’s Christmas in Scotland! Tune in for some Scottish holiday fun. Find out what happens when Lexie Campbell goes home—with a bunch of Americans in tow. Learn what Christmas is like in Scotland and hear about some of Catriona’s favorite holiday traditions. Listen where you listen to podcasts. Find Catriona at http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. ...

2023-12-1546 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Juneau Black on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonOn this last day of NaNoWriMo, tune in to my chat with two NaNoWriMo winners. Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel, better known as Juneau Black, join me in the Corner to chat about Twilight Falls, the 4th Shady Hollow mystery. Hear how the series began with finger puppets and the NaNoWriMo challenge. Learn how they write as a team. Find out what the best occupation is for a snake and where to get a Joe’s Mug Coffee & Diner mug. Find Juneau Black at https://www.juneaublack.com/. Help the podcast! Subscribe to...

2023-11-3025 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Janice Hallett on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonWhat does a community theater production of Jack and the Beanstalk have in common with the Commedia dell’arte and what does either have to do with murder? Tune in to my chat with author Janice Hallett to find out. Janice joins me in the corner to talk about The Christmas Appeal, her Christmas novella, and the soon-to-be released in the US, The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Learn about epistolary novels and how Janice brought a 400-year-old literary tradition into the 21st century. Hear how writing for the government prepared her to write crime fiction. And find ou...

2023-11-2037 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Karen Pierce on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonCrime fiction and food go together like Tommy and Tuppence. Author Karen Pierce joins me in the Corner to chat about her crime fiction-inspired cookbook, Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes that Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie. Tune in to find out how Christie used food in her fiction to advance plots and reveal character. Hear how Karen researched period-appropriate recipes and developed them for the book. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Karen’s book at https://wwnorton.com/books/9781682687789 Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast ap...

2023-11-1028 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Edith Maxwell on the Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonEdith Maxwell, writing as Maddie Day, returns to the Corner to chat about Murder Uncorked, the first mystery in her new series, the Cece Martin Mysteries. Tune in to find out how Edith does wine research, how a New England-based author came to write a series set in California, and how she writes multiple series at the same time. Plus, hear about the benefits of Cape Cod writer’s retreats. Listen where you listen to podcasts. Edith has launch events coming up: • Pedronecelli Winery in Geyserville, CA - Oct 29, 3 pm. Register for this ticketed event here...

2023-10-2734 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Cathy Ace on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonBonus episode! Recorded live at Bouchercon 2023. Author Cathy Ace joined me in the podcast studio to chat about crime--fiction, that is. Find Cathy at https://www.cathyace.com/ Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ⁠https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/⁠ Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/⁠ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web ⁠https://ale...

2023-10-2120 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Verity Bright on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonMark Tong, one-half of the writing duo Verity Bright, stops by the Corner to chat about the 15th Lady Eleanor Swift historical mystery, Murder by Invitation. Tune in to hear about the 1920s in the UK, find out why it was unusual for a lady to inherit an estate, and learn why the Cornish coast is a perfect spot for murder! Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts! Find Verity Bright at https://veritybright.com/ Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast...

2023-09-2819 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Lisa Lane at Bouchercon--The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonHistory professor and crime novelist, Lisa Lane, took a break from the Bouchercon festivities to stop by the Corner and chat about her Victorian-era Tommy Jones Mysteries. Tune in to learn some surprising facts about the Victorians. We have more in common with them than you think. Listen where you listen to podcasts! Find Lisa at https://grousablebooks.com/ Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ⁠https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast⁠ Instag...

2023-09-1419 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Alice Bell on the Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAlice Bell stops by the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon to chat about her debut crime novel, Grave Expectations. Tune in to hear where posh weirdos hang out in England, learn what gaming journalism has in common with crime writing, and find out how to make the English country house trope modern. Plus, ghost stories! Do you know what part of England is the most haunted. Listen to find out—available where you listen to podcasts. Find Alice at https://twitter.com/ABeeWords Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your fa...

2023-09-0122 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Julia Seales on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonPair Jane Austen with Agatha Christie and make it funny--Author Julia Seales joins me in the corner to chat about A Most Agreeable Murder. Tune in to learn when our collective true crime obsession really started. Hear what inspired Julia to choose the Regency Era for her murder mystery. Find out what women in southern towns and Regency England have in common. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Julia at https://www.instagram.com/juliamaeseales Help the podcast gain visibility. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app! Leave a 5-star rating or...

2023-08-1319 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Leslie Budewitz on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonLeslie Budewitz joins me in the Corner again to chat about her new Spice Shop Mystery, Between a Wok and a Dead Place. Tune in to hear “spicy” talk about seasonings, Seattle, apothecaries, residential hotels, and more! And, of course, recipes. Learn about how Leslie develops recipes for the book and the story behind her signature Spice Shop blend tea. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Leslie at https://www.lesliebudewitz.com/ Help the podcast gain visibility. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app! Leave a 5-star rating or revi...

2023-07-1022 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Susan Shea on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonSusan Shea joins me in the Corner to chat about Murder in A French Village, the first Chateau in Burgundy Mystery! Tune in to find out how a big-city transplant adjusts to life in a small village. Learn how French laws add an extra layer of complexity to renovating a chateau. Guess who inspired some of the French villagers. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Susan at https://susancshea.com/ Help the podcast gain visibility. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app! Leave a 5-star rating or review! Web: ⁠https://th...

2023-06-2321 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Iona Whishaw on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonIona Whishaw joins me in the Corner to chat about espionage, intrigue, and her latest Lane Winslow mystery, To Track a Traitor. Tune in to find out how Iona brings the past to life in her fiction. Learn her approach to historical research. And find out why espionage is “women’s work.” Find Iona at https://ionawhishaw.ca/. Help the podcast gain visibility. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app! Leave a 5-star rating or review! Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Insta...

2023-05-1225 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Julie Mulhern on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJulie Mulhern stops by the Corner to chat about Fire and Rain, her newest Country Club Murder. Tune in to hear why the 1970s is a great decade for historical mysteries. Guess what Julie’s favorite 1970s fashion is. And learn why Jell-O ended up in so many 1970s recipes. Find Julie at https://www.juliemulhernauthor.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: htt...

2023-04-2720 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Joanna Campbell Slan on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJoanna Campbell Slan joins me in the Corner to chat about Ship Wrecked, her 8th Cara Mia Delgatto mystery. Tune in to find out what Floridians really think about snowbirds, whether a ghost crab really changes colors, and what happens when lizards freeze. Plus hear how Joanna names her characters, the difference between a paranormal tour and a murder tour, and the Florida Highwaymen paintings. Find Joanna at https://joannacampbellslan.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JoannaCampbellSlan Learn more about the Florida Highwaymen paintings here: https://www.floridahighwaymenpaintings.com/

2023-04-2030 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Art Taylor on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAward-winning master of the short story, Art Taylor, joins me in the Corner today. We chat about his short stories, including those in The Adventure of the Castle Thief and Other Expeditions and Indiscretions, his newest anthology. We also talk about how classic mysteries provide inspiration for modern stories, how to choose materials for a college course on crime fiction, and which cocktails pair with murder--murder mysteries, that is! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts Find Art at arttaylorwriter.com Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't m...

2023-03-1639 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Sherry Harris on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonProlific author Sherry Harris joins me in the Corner to chat about Rum and Choke, the 4th Sea Glass Saloon mystery. Tune in to hear about beach bars, cocktails, and pirates. Find out if barback games are real. Find out what a barback is. And get the scoop on what it takes to come up with punny titles. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Find Sherry at https://sherryharrisauthor.com/. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating.

2022-12-2323 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon T.G. Herren on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonT.G. Herren (a.k.a. Greg Herren) joins me in the Corner to chat about A Streetcar Named Murder, A New Orleans mystery, his first cozy. Tune in for the inside scoop on the Krewes of Carnival. Find out what inspired Greg to write a cozy. Learn how to catch a parade throw. Scandal, parties, and, of course, murder! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Find Greg at https://gregwritesblog.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gregherrenauthor Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you d...

2022-11-2442 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Ann Claire on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Ann Claire stops by the Corner to chat about her series debut, Dead and Gondola. Tune in to find out what happens when Agatha Christie-loving, bookstore-owning siblings come across a real murder. Find out who Ann's favorite Agatha Christie character is and what she thinks of Christie adaptations. And learn about Mary Westmacott! Find Ann at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2267354/ann-claire/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ann_claire_author/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please l...

2022-11-1016 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Raquel V Reyes on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJust in time for spooky season... Author Raquel V Reyes returns to the Corner to chat about her second Caribbean Kitchen Mystery, Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking. Halloween in Miami, Caribbean cuisine, and, of course, murder! Find Raquel at @Latinasleuths on Instagram and Twitter Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank-you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out o...

2022-10-1536 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Mindy Quigley on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Mindy Quigley joins me in the Corner to chat about her new cozy, Six Feet Deep Dish, the first in a new series! Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes secrets of a pizzeria. Learn what real-life town inspired Geneva Bay, Wisconsin. I try to pin Chicago-native Mindy down on her favorite pizza. I also asked the hard question—Cubs, Sox, or Brewers? Listen to find out what she said. Find Mindy at https://mindyquigley.com/ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250792433/sixfeetdeepdish Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you do...

2022-09-0146 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon V.M. Burns on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor V.M. Burns joins me in the Corner today to chat about Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder, her LOL-funny new cozy mystery! Tune in to find out how a big city influencer ends up owning a bakery in a small, midwestern town. Learn fashion-insider secrets about what to wear on your feet. Hear hints about easter eggs hidden in the novel. Plus, tons of canine cuteness! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Valerie at https://www.vmburns.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an...

2022-08-0546 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Zac Bissonnette on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Zac Bissonnette joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Killing in Costumes, the first Hollywood Treasures mystery. Tune in to hear how Zac combined soap operas, Agatha Christie, and Hollywood memorabilia to make murder glamorous. Find out which real-life stars inspired Zac’s fictional movie diva. (You’ll never guess.) Bonus: get the inside scoop on Beanie Babies and the dark side of cute. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Find Zac at http://zacbissonnette.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If y...

2022-07-2821 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Jennifer J Chow on the Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJennifer J Chow returns to the Corner to chat about Death by Bubble Tea, the first L.A. Night Market Mystery. Tune in to learn about night markets, dim sum, and a sleuth’s talent for connecting personalities to cultural traditions. Fictional bookstores, Cantonese cuisine, and, of course, murder! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Jen at https://jenniferjchow.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to...

2022-07-1420 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Nekesa Afia on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Nekesa Afia joins me in the Corner this week to chat about Harlem Sunset, her follow-up to Dead, Dead Girls. Tune in to hear what drew Nekesa to historical fiction. Learn about the Harlem Renaissance. Find out what Nekesa enjoyed most about her fictional journey back to 1920s Harlem, New York. Put on your flapper dress or your straw boater, grab your favorite Prohibition-era cocktail, and listen to the episode on your favorite podcast listening platform! Find Nekesa at https://www.nekesaafia.com/ Nekesa created a Spotify playlist to accompany her series. Immerse yourself...

2022-07-0815 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Catriona McPherson on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonProlific author, Catriona McPherson, returns to the Corner to chat about her latest novel, In Place of Fear, the first in a new series! Tune in to learn about post-World War II Britain, the history of the National Health Service, and, of course, a brand-new crime-solving protagonist. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts and thanks for listening! Find Catriona at http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon...

2022-07-0143 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Louise Hare on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Louise Hare joins me from London, England to chat about Miss Aldridge Regrets, her US debut novel. Tune in to hear about crime onboard a luxury ocean liner in 1936. Find out how a short story becomes a novel. Learn which song inspired the book’s title. Listen to the show on your favorite podcast listening platform! Find Louise at https://louisehare.com/, on Instagram as https://www.instagram.com/lourhare/, and on Twitter as https://twitter.com/lourhare Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If yo...

2022-06-2419 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Connie Berry on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonConnie Berry joins me in the Corner again to chat about her 4th Kate Hamilton mystery, The Shadow of Memory. Tune in to hear about creative reuse of Victorian asylums, art appraisal, and why art fraud is a bad idea. (Hint: you’ll get caught). Listen wherever you listen to podcasts Find Connie at https://connieberry.com/and https://www.missdemeanors.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain acc...

2022-05-1931 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Misha Popp on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonPie or cake? If you're a bad man, stick to cake. Misha Popp, author of Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies joins me in the Corner to chat about her vigilante pie baker, Daisy. Daisy has special talents and her pies are baked with a little something extra. Tune in to find out how to make revenge fiction cozy-ish, how to blend mystery with magic realism, and what makes pies--the regular kind--so appealing. Find Misha at https://mishapopp.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mishapopp_/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast a...

2022-05-0519 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Lorenzo Carcaterra on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonLorenzo Carcaterra joins me in the Corner to chat about Nonna Maria and the Case of the Missing Bride. Tune in to find out why Italian grandmas make the best sleuths, why you should never underestimate a woman of a certain age, and the proper way to serve Fernet. Also learn where you should take your next vacation (hint: Ischia), why you should never eat at someone’s house if they’re not eating the same food, and find out how cute Lorenzo’s dog is. Find Lorenzo at https://www.lorenzocarcaterra.com/. See pics of Lorenzo’s bulldo...

2022-04-221h 01

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon RJ Lee on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor RJ Lee joins me in the Corner to chat about The King Falls, the 4th A Bridge to Death mystery. Tune in to get the inside scoop on bridge clubs. Find out why Mississippi is the perfect cozy setting. Learn why newspaper reporters make great sleuths. Hear how RJ is connected to 1940s hardboiled New York crime fiction. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Find RJ at facebook.com/bridgetodeathmysteries/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https...

2022-04-0840 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon R.V. Raman on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonR.V. Raman, the author of the Harith Athreya mysteries, joins me in the Corner to chat about A Will to Kill. Tune in to experience an auditory tour through India. Learn about closed circle mysteries. Get a sneak peek at the second and third books in the series, A Dire Isle and A Praying Mantis. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Find R.V. Raman at https://crimereads.com/author/rvraman/. Read his CrimeReads article on real world settings in fiction: https://crimereads.com/author/rvraman/. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast...

2022-03-3117 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Valerie Wilson Wesley on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonValerie Wilson Wesley joins me in the Corner today to chat about A Fatal Glow, the second Odessa Jones cozy mystery. Listen to hear what Valerie learned while writing a cozy series. Find out how her cozy sleuth, Odessa, differs from her private detective, Tamara Hayle. And stay tuned to hear Valerie read the first paragraph of A Fatal Glow. Find Valerie at https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. ...

2022-03-2441 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Gigi Pandian on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonGigi Pandian, author of the Accidental Alchemist and Jaya Jones mysteries, joins me in the Corner to chat about the first mystery in her new Secret Staircase series, Under Lock and Skeleton Key. Tune in to learn the difference between a locked room and a closed circle mystery. Hear Gigi’s locked room classic recommendations. Find out who wished she had a hidden staircase and a secret garden. And, of course, there’s food! Listen for a preview of the wonderful dishes you can enjoy. I think I may have promised to prepare one. Find Gigi at http...

2022-03-1034 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Olivia Matthews on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonOlivia Matthews (a.k.a Patricia Sargeant) joins me in the Corner to chat about Murder by Page One, her new Peach Coast Library mystery. Tune in to hear some love for librarians, ways readers can support authors, some mouth-watering talk about peach cobbler and sweet tea, and the worst (fictional) author signing ever. Also, learn about Novel Vision TV, Patricia's YouTube channel for book lovers! Find Olivia (Patricia) at https://patriciasargeant.com/ and https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hallmark-publishing/murder-by-page-one Find her YouTube channel, NOVI-TV, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oDwTrM1Ev5mgTplBZ9i...

2022-02-2429 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Mia Manansala on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Mia Manansala joins me in the Corner to chat about Homicide and Halo-Halo, her second Tita Rosie’s Kitchen mystery. Tune in to find out how Mia develops her delicious recipes. Hear beauty pageant secrets and learn why pageants are important to the Filipino community. Congratulate Mia on her nomination as one of Chicago’s best! Find Mia at https://www.miapmanansala.com/. Sign up for her newsletter and get recipes. Buy Homicide and Halo-Halo at: Bel Canto Books https://shopthehangout.com/collections/bel-canto-books/signed-books Murder by the...

2022-02-1026 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Catriona McPherson on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Catriona McPherson returns to the Corner to chat about Scot Mist, her newest Last Ditch/Lexie Campbell mystery. Tune in to learn the difference between a locked room and a closed circle, who Catriona credits for setting her straight on the difference (hint: it’s Gigi Pandian), and why a lockdown lends itself to the latter. Hear what Kellye Garrett thinks of Catriona’s uber-germ-conscious character. Find out how the Last Ditch mysteries got their titles. And more!* Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. (*So much more, in fact, I co...

2022-02-0334 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Kirsten Weiss on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonKirsten Weiss, author of the Paranormal Museum mysteries, joins me in the Corner to chat about Going, Going, Dead, book 6 in the series. Tune in to learn about collecting haunted objects, the Spiritualist movement, and the appeal of the supernatural. We also chat about her Tea and Tarot mysteries and about what makes tarot so popular. Mentioned in the interview: Review: https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/supernatural-america-the-paranormal-in-american-art-at-the-toledo-museum-of-art/ Exhibit: https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/supernatural-america-the-paranormal-in-american-art Bicycle Playing Cards history of tarot: https://bicyclecards.com/article/a-brief-history-of-tarot-cards/ Find Kirsten...

2022-01-2729 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Heather Weidner on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonHeather Weidner, author of the Jules Keene Glamping mysteries, joins me in the Corner to chat about Vintage Trailers and Blackmailers, the first in the series. Tune in to find out what glamping is and why it’s popular. Hear about the fun of restoring vintage trailers. Learn about life in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and how the area’s rustic beauty amps up the tension in Heather’s mystery. Find Heather at http://www.heatherweidner.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy th...

2022-01-1325 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Kellye Garrett on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonHappy New Year! Author Kellye Garrett joins me in the Corner for the first episode of 2022. We chat about her multi-award-winning cozy Detective by Day mysteries, Hollywood Homicide and Hollywood Ending, and her new highly anticipated suspenseful traditional mystery, Like A Sister. Tune in to learn how Kellye dismantles stereotypes while telling the best story she can tell. Hear how writing suspense differed from writing cozy mysteries—and how humor operated in both subgenres. And find out what happens when you read Kellye’s books on public transportation. Find Kellye at https://kellyegarrett.com/ An...

2022-01-0628 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Bonus: Alyssa Maxwell on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonThe holidays aren’t over yet! Listen to today’s bonus episode to hear Lisa Manuel, writing as Alyssa Maxwell, chat about her newest A Lady and Lady’s Maid mystery, A Deadly Endowment. Find out what it took to run an English estate during the interwar period. Hear how the Great War shook up social norms and how navigated the changing times. Lisa also writes the Gilded Newport mysteries, so I asked her what Christmas was really like in those fancy Newport Mansions. Tune in to learn the answer. Find Lisa (Alyssa) at https://www.alyssamaxwell.com/

2021-12-2836 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Cynthia Kuhn Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonCynthia Kuhn, author of the Lila MacLean Academic mysteries, joins me in the corner to chat about The Study of Secrets, her cozy twist on a gothic mystery. Listen to find out what inspired the fictional Callahan House. Hear what it’s like to write a mystery about mystery novelists. And find out if the rumors of the family curse are true. Find Cynthia at https://cynthiakuhn.net/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star ra...

2021-12-2516 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Kristopher Zgorski, Maggie Toussaint, and Ellen Byron Holiday Stories on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonMerry Christmas! Book blogger Kristopher Zgorski and authors Maggie Toussaint and Ellen Byron share their Christmas stories with you on this holiday episode of The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon. Tune in to hear tales of scary Christmas cats, blazing Christmas bonfires, and warm family Christmas memories. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy

2021-12-2417 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Olivia Matthews Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonIt’s the last day of Advent and Patricia Sargeant, writing as Olivia Matthews, joins me in the Corner to chat about her Sister Lou mystery, Peril & Prayer. Tune in to hear what the season of Advent is all about. Join the purple vs blue debate. And find out why house cleaning is a spiritual practice. Find Patricia at https://patriciasargeant.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ht...

2021-12-2421 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Leigh Perry Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Toni L.P. Kelner, writing as Leigh Perry, joins me in the Corner to chat about The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking, her Christmas-themed Family Skeleton cozy mystery. Listen to find out what Sid the Skeleton would have for Christmas dinner if he could eat. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of being a skeleton sleuth. And find out where Toni gets her cool skeleton sweaters. Find Toni at https://www.leighperryauthor.com/and http://tonilpkelner.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy...

2021-12-2116 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Maggie Toussaint on The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Holiday BonusAuthor Maggie Toussaint joins me in the Corner to chat about Death, Island Style, a Christmas cozy mystery. Listen to find out what Christmas is like in coastal Georgia. Hear the legend of the Christmas shark. Learn how Maggie would decorate for a beach-themed Christmas if she got the call from Southern Living magazine. Discover what music her sleuth, MaryBeth, would play over her gift shop's loudspeakers. Find Maggie at https://maggietoussaint.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave...

2021-12-2016 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Shawn Reilly Simmons Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonShawn Reilly Simmons chats with me about Murder with All the Trimmings, a Red Carpet Catering mystery, in this holiday bonus episode. Listen to hear about Christmas in New York! Theater people vs film people! Commentary from a cat! Find Shawn at https://www.shawnreillysimmons.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy

2021-12-1722 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Erica Ruth Neubauer on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonErica Ruth Neubauer stops by the corner to chat about Danger on the Atlantic, the 3rd Jane Wunderly mystery. Tune in to journey back to the 1920s. Hear about luxury ocean crossings, German spies, class consciousness, and a thoroughly modern heroine. Find Erica at https://www.ericaruthneubauer.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter...

2021-12-1621 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Donna Andrews and Lynn Chandler Willis Holiday Memories on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonListen to today’s bonus episode to hear author Donna Andrews share her memory of a sneak peek that didn’t go as planned. Then author Lynn Chandler Willis shares how a mother’s prayer brought Christmas joy to a little boy. Donna is the author of the Meg Langslow and the Turing Hopper mysteries. Find her at http://www.donnaandrews.com/books.shtml Lynn Chandler Willis is the author of the Ava Logan mysteries. Find her at https://lynnchandlerwillis.com/series/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so...

2021-12-1507 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Leslie Budewitz Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Leslie Budewitz joins me in the Corner to chat about As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles. Listen to this holiday special bonus episode to hear what Christmas is like in Montana (hint: no cattle). Find out what potential hazards come with a cookie swap. Learn how to adapt recipes to incorporate local ingredients. And, of course, get some ideas for Christmas cookies. Find Leslie at https://www.lesliebudewitz.com/ and https://www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please l...

2021-12-1425 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Maddie Day Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonEdith Maxwell, writing as Maddie Day, joins me in the Corner for this holiday bonus to chat about Candy Slain Murder, a Country Store Mystery. Tune in to hear what Christmas is like in Cape Cod. Get some holiday baking ideas. And find out what true crime and cozy mysteries have in common. Find Edith (and Maddie!) at https://edithmaxwell.com/ Find Edith’s books at https://www.jabberwockybookshop.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, pl...

2021-12-1322 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Ginger Bolton Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJanet Bolin, writing as Ginger Bolton, joins me to chat about Deck the Donuts, her Christmas-themed Deputy Donut mystery. Tune in to find out how Janet makes the classic group-of-stranded-strangers mystery trope her own. Hear how weather--in this case, snow--acts as a character. And learn how to make seasonally-appropriate doughnuts. Find Janet at https://gingerbolton.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook...

2021-12-1018 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Julia Henry Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Julie Hennrikus, writing as Julia Henry, joins me in the Corner to chat about Wreathing Havoc, the 4th Garden Squad Mystery. Listen and learn what New England master gardeners do in the winter. (Hint: they don't take the season off.) Get some ideas for a wreath-making holiday fundraiser. Hear recommendations for holiday plays. And, of course, there's holiday food! Think pie. Find Julia at https://jhauthors.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star...

2021-12-0819 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Winnie Archer Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonMelissa Bourbon Ramirez, writing as Winnie Archer, joins me in the Corner for this special holiday episode, chatting about A Murder Yule Regret. Tune in to find out what Christmas is like in a California seaside town. Hear what a lavish, Dickens-themed Christmas costume ball is like. Get ideas for Christmas bread baking. Find Melissa at https://melissabourbon.com/. You’ll find Winnie there, too! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ht...

2021-12-0714 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Dru Ann Love's and Jennifer J Chow's Holiday Memories on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonBook blogger Dru Ann Love and author Jennifer J Chow stop by the Corner to share holiday memories. Tune in to find out who in Dru’s house was first awake on Christmas. Listen to hear how Jennifer’s family showed their support for her and gave her just what she wanted for Christmas. Find Dru Ann at https://drusbookmusing.com/ Find Jennifer at https://jenniferjchow.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-sta...

2021-12-0303 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Ellen Byron/Maria DiRico on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Ellen Byron, writing as Maria DiRico, joins me in the Corner to chat about It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder, her newest, Catering Hall mystery. With a Christmas-themed murder as our centerpiece, we discuss Christmas in California vs New York, over-the-top holiday parties, and life in the Outer Boroughs. Tune in hear Ellen’s memories of Christmas in the parts of New York City that don’t always end up in the glossy holiday movies. And find out how her family is connected to Tony Bennett. Find Ellen at https://www.ellenbyron.com/ ...

2021-12-0231 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Catriona McPherson Holiday Bonus on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonCatriona McPherson stops by the Corner to chat about The Mirror Dance, the 15th Dandy Gilver novel. Tune in to this holiday bonus episode to hear stories about killer puppets, reverent donkeys, sherry, and mince pies, and how you’re really supposed to celebrate New Year’s. Find Catriona at http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

2021-12-011h 15

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Cathy Ace's Christmas on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonBonus episode! Cathy Ace, author of the WISE Agency Mysteries and the Cait Morgan Mysteries, stops by the Corner to share her memories, old and new, of a Welsh Christmas. Tune in to find out how tater tots and Brasso fit into Cathy’s holiday. Find Cathy at http://www.cathyace.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

2021-11-3006 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Debra H. Goldstein's Chanukah on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonBonus Episode! The Holiday Extravaganza starts now-- Judge Debra H. Goldstein, author of the Sarah Blair Mysteries, stops by the Corner to share her childhood memories of Chanukah celebrations. Debra's latest Sarah Blair mystery, Four Cuts Too Many, is available now. Her next, Five Belles Too Many, releases in June 2022. Find Debra at https://www.debrahgoldstein.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ ...

2021-11-2906 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon G.M. Malliet on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonG.M. Malliet, author of the St. Just Mysteries, joins me in the Corner to chat about Death in Cornwall, the 4th book in the series. Tune in to find out how a French saint is connected to English tin mining. Hear what goes into character naming. And learn what G.M.'s least-favorite social media platform is. Find G.M. Malliet on Goodreads and Instagram Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or...

2021-11-1849 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Lynne Truss on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAuthor Lynne Truss returns to the Corner to chat about the next installment in the Constable Twitten mysteries, Psycho by the Sea. Tune in to find out what penguins (yes, penguins) have to do with 1950s Brighton. Learn why you should never underestimate a woman, especially if she cleans or types for you. And get some ideas about what to do in a seaside resort in the off-season. Find Lynne at https://www.lynnetruss.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show...

2021-10-281h 00

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Marilyn Levinson on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonBoo! Marilyn Levinson, who writes as Allison Brook, joins me in the Corner to chat about Death on the Shelf, the latest Haunted Library Mystery. Perfect listening—and reading—for the spooky season. Tune in to hear about library ghosts, what goes in to creating a fictional town that real people want to visit, and why weddings are perfect settings for murder. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Face...

2021-10-2133 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Raquel V Reyes on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonRaquel V Reyes joins me for Season 5's first episode to chat about Mango, Mambo, and Murder, her debut cozy! We chat about life in a multi-lingual city, the ways culture--and the clash between different ones--influences Raquel's writing, and, of course, Caribbean cuisine. Tune in to listen to all that, and more, and get excited for this, the first Caribbean Kitchen Mystery, debuting 10/11/21! Find Raquel at http://rvreyes.com/ and at @latinasleuths on social media Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you e...

2021-10-0749 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Catherine Bruns on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonCatherine Bruns, author of the Italian Chef Mysteries, joins me in the Corner to chat about The Enemy You Gnocchi. Tune in and hear the story behind her cover design (skull-shaped Christmas cookies!), the challenges of balancing a festive holiday with a very-much-not-festive murder, and the secrets to creating title puns. Plus, family, food, and political skullduggery. Listen now! Find Catherine at https://www.catherinebruns.net/italian-chef-mysteries Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review.

2021-09-2227 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Julie Anne Lindsey/Bree Baker on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJulie Anne Lindsey, aka Bree Baker, joins me in the corner today to chat about Partners in Lime, a Seaside Cafe Mystery. Tune in to find out how to handle the challenges of setting a series on an island. Learn about the lost colony of Roanoke. And join the sweet tea/unsweet tea debate. Find Julie Anne at https://www.julieannelindsey.com/bree-baker Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. ...

2021-09-0834 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Sheila Hudson on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonSheila Hudson, author of the Crimes from the Crypt mysteries, joins me in the corner to chat about Hearse Hijinks, the first in the series. Tune in to find out how Sheila balances humor with the very serious business of death. Learn why she set her series in a real Georgia town. And discover what happens to a frozen corpse when you put it in a crematorium. Find Sheila at https://m.facebook.com/Sheila-Hudson-Cozy-Mystery-Author and http://www.sheilahudson.website/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't...

2021-08-2522 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Sujata Massey on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonSujata Massey, author of the Perveen Mistry novels, joins me to chat about The Bombay Prince, the 3rd mystery in the series. Tune in to find out how what you wear is more than a fashion statement, what dish you must try if you visit India, and why Perveen is a lawyer. Plus, hear about the real-life women trailblazers who inspired Sujata to create Perveen. Find Sujata at https://sujatamassey.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sujatamasseyauthor/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode...

2021-08-1234 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Maria Marotti on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonMaria Marotti joins me in the Corner to chat about The Etruscan Princess. Tune in to learn about Italy's regional differences, including its cuisines. Find out how Maria uses romance to keep tough subjects from becoming too gritty. Hear Maria's recommendations for Italian dishes. Find Maria at https://www.mariamarotti-author.com/blog Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

2021-06-3041 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Melissa Bourbon on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonMelissa Bourbon, author of the Book Magic Mysteries, joins me in the Corner today to chat about Murder in Devil's Cove, the first book in the series. Tune in to learn about the ancient art of bibliomancy, how Greco-Roman mythology ties in with a modern-day cozy mystery series, and what it's like to collaborate with an author who lives on the opposite coast. Find Melissa at https://melissabourbon.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5...

2021-06-1627 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Dana Mentink on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonDana Mentink joins me in the Corner to chat about Pint of No Return, the first Shake Shop Mystery. Tune in to find out what goes into a freakshake. Learn the benefits of adopting a rescue dog. And hear why classic cars are popular in Cuba. Plus, learn about Dana's other series. Find Dana at www.danamentink.com Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/

2021-06-0234 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Kay Di Bianca on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonKay DiBianca, author of The Watch on the Fencepost, joins me to chat about her debut novel. Tune in to hear how shady politics combine with a puzzle mystery. Find out how marathon running influenced the plot. And discover whether Kay is a master of disguise. Find Kay at https://kaydibianca.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

2021-05-1925 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Lida Sideris on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonLida Sideris, author of the Southern California Mysteries, joins me to chat about the fourth book in the series, Slightly Murderous Intent. Tune in to hear what being an entertainment lawyer is really like. Find out what private investigators and attorneys have in common. Learn how to keep a legal mystery from reading like a legal brief. Find Lida at https://www.lidasideris.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review.

2021-05-0524 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Jacqueline Winspear on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJacqueline Winspear joins me in the corner to chat about The Consequences of Fear, the 16th Maisie Dobbs novel. Tune in to hear about the real-life stories that Jacqueline draws on for inspiration. Learn about the resiliency and determination of women of wartime and interwar Britain. Find out why mysteries set in the 1920s-1940s are popular, learn bout the Queens of Crime, and get Jacqueline's recommendations on which classic mystery author to start with if you'd like to give Golden Age mysteries a try. Decide whether memoir or fiction is a trickier way to handle the truth.

2021-04-2155 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Frances McNamara on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonFrances McNamara joins me in the Corner to chat about Death on the Homefront, the 8th Emily Cabot mystery. Tune in to find out how Frances brings Chicago of the past to life for modern readers, how she blends real-life characters into a fictional narrative, and how she keeps a long-running series fresh. Find Frances at https://francesmcnamara.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/

2021-04-0727 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Michele Scott on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJoin me for my chat with Michele Scott, author of A Killer Margarita, a Wine Lovers’ mystery. Find out why this Napa Valley-set series travels to Mexico. Learn about the research that goes into writing a novel about the wine industry. Discover which wines pair with which books. Find Michele at http://michelescott.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa...

2021-03-2422 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Laura Jensen Walker on the Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJoin me as I chat with Laura Jensen Walker, author of Faith, Hope, and a Corpse, the first in the new Faith Chapel mystery series. Learn what Laura’s favorite Bogart movie is, what surprising fruit grows abundantly in California, and why clerics make good amateur sleuths. Find Laura at: https://laurajensenwalker.com/book-table/cozy-mysteries/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/ Fa...

2021-03-1030 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Amanda Flower on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonAmanda Flower, author of Farm to Trouble, joins me in the corner today. Farm to Trouble is the first in the new Farm to Table mysteries. Tune in to hear how the farm-to-table movement inspired a murder mystery, learn about small-town Michigan, and find out why bird watching and alternative energy are a lot more exciting than you thought. Find Amanda at www.amandaflower.com, on Facebook at @authoramandaflower, and on Instagram at @amandaflowerauthor Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy...

2021-02-2432 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Liz Milliron on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonLiz Milliron, the author of The Stories We Tell, joins me in the Corner to chat about female private eyes, the World War II homefront, and Buffalo, New York. She also chats about her Laurel Highlands mystery series. Tune in to hear how modern-day rural Pennsylvania differs from 1940s upstate New York. Find Liz at http://www.lizmilliron.com/ and buy her books at her fave indie bookstore, Mystery Lovers Bookshop https://www.mysterylovers.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you...

2021-02-1041 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Victoria Gilbert on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonWhat do rare books, William Morris, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and murder have in common? Victoria Gilbert joins me in the Corner to tell us. Listen in as we chat about A Deadly Edition, the 5th Blue Ridge Library mystery. We also chat about her B&B mysteries, the differences between writing about a fictional town and a real one, and what's wonderful about Virginia and North Carolina. Find Victoria at http://victoriagilbertmysteries.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy...

2021-01-2734 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Stacie Murphy on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonStacie Murphy joins me in the Corner to chat about A Deadly Fortune, a historical mystery. Tune in to hear how Stacie made 19th century New York relatable to 21st-century readers. Listen to learn about Spiritualism and psychic abilities. And--if you dare--join the debate over whether New York or Newport, RI is the best Gilded Age city. Find Stacie at https://staciemurphy.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StacieMurphyAuthor/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show...

2021-01-1326 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Jen Collins Moore on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonJen Collins Moore, author of Murder in the Piazza, joins me to chat about Rome, armchair travel, and, of course, murder! Tune in to hear about the expat community, how being a fish out of water helps you solve mysteries, and the pros and cons of tour group travel. (P.S. murder isn't usually one of the cons.) Find Jen at jennifercollinsmoore.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jencollinsmoore Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show...

2020-12-3029 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Sam Bond on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonSam Bond joins me to chat about her musical mystery, The Puccini Connection. Listen in to find out how a city in Texas is connected to a British village, hear about Sam's musical inspirations, and learn some British-isms. Find Sam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/007BondSam/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Bond/e/B00GRM6R6Q%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please l...

2020-12-1659 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Nancy Cole Silverman on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonNancy Cole Silverman joins me in the Corner to chat about The House of the Setting Son, the third, and final, Misty Dawn mystery. Find out how writing a trilogy differs from writing an open-ended series, what musical Nancy is loving, and how to make a spectral side-kick seem real. Nancy's giving away a copy of a Misty Dawn mystery to one lucky listener. For a chance to win, head over to https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast, find the post about the giveaway, and leave a comment stating which book in the trilogy you'd like to win. N...

2020-12-0231 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Lynne TrussAuthor Lynne Truss joins me from England to chat about her third Constable Twitten novel, Murder by Milk Bottle. Find out why she chose a Constable as a protagonist. Learn what "twitten" actually means. Discover the word I stole from Catriona McPherson. Hear how stories written to be read aloud differ from stories written to be read on the page. And find out whether Lynne has any first-hand knowledge of the use of milk bottles as murder weapons. Lynne's dogs drop in to say woof! (That means, hello, please take me for a walk.) Find...

2020-11-1850 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Cheryl Hollon on The Cozy Corner with Alexia GordonYou're supposed to kiss the cook, not kill her. Cheryl Hollon, author of Still Knife Painting, the first Paint & Shine Mystery, joins me to chat about moonshine, art, regional cuisine, and, of course, murder. Tune in and take an armchair trip to the beauty of Eastern Kentucky. Find Cheryl at cherylhollon.com Follow her on Facebook: @CherylHollonWriter, on Instagram: @CherylHollonauthor, on Twitter: @CherylHollon Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review.

2020-11-0428 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Debra H. GoldsteinShady building inspectors, small-town politics, vegan cuisine, oh yeah, and murder. Debra H. Goldstein joins me in the Corner to chat about her third Sarah Blair mystery, Three Treats Too Many "[S]ous chef, Riley Miller, is the talk of the town with her delicious vegan specialties. When Riley is found dead outside the restaurant with Sarah’s friend, Jacob, kneeling over her, the former line cook — whose infatuation with Riley was no secret — becomes the prime suspect. Now Sarah must turn up the heat on the real culprit, who has no reservations about commit...

2020-10-2124 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Tina KashianTina Kashian joins me in the Corner to chat about her 5thKebab Kitchen Mystery, Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder. Find out whether she’s ever participated in a Polar Bear plunge herself. Learn about Mediterranean cuisine and hear her memories of growing up in her parents’ restaurant. And learn the truth about the Jersey Shore. It’s nothing like that show. Find out more about Tina, and enter one of her frequent giveaways, at http://tinakashian.com/ You can also find out more about her and her Kitchen Kebab Mysteries here: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author/tina-k...

2020-10-0718 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Laura Jensen WalkerLaura Jensen Walker joins me in the Corner to chat about her debut cozy mystery, Murder Most Sweet. Tune in to find out why she switched from chick lit to cozy mysteries. Learn who developed the recipes for her foodie cozy. Get a sneak peek at her upcoming Episcopal priest cozy, Faith, Hope, and a Corpse. And find out where to get the best. Kringle. Ever. (Spoiler alert: O&H Danish Bakery, https://www.ohdanishbakery.com/) Find out more about Laura at https://www.laurajensenwalker.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your...

2020-09-2351 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Lynn Chandler WillisListen in as Lynn and I chat about Appalachia (including how to pronounce it), small-town newspapers, and Tell Me You Love Me, book 3 in the Ava Logan Mysteries Find Lynn at http://lynnchandlerwillis.com/ where you can subscribe to her newsletter. Like her on Facebook. And read her short story in the Piedmont Authors Network anthology--sales benefit the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web...

2020-09-0927 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Andrea J JohnsonAndrea J Johnson joins me to chat about her debut cozy thriller (it's a thing!), Poetic Justice. Find out what real-life case inspired the story. Hear about Andrea's experiences as a court reporter. Learn where the word "Delmarva" comes from. Imagine you're on the Eastern Shore. Poetic Justice publishes Sept 29, 2020 and is available for pre-order now. Find out more about Andrea at: https://ajthenovelist.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star...

2020-08-2616 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Linda LovelyAuthor Linda Lovely joins me to chat about Bones to Pick, a Brie Hooker Mystery. Find out how a vegan chef ends up on a carnivore's farm, hear whether vegan meatloaf is worthy of the name, and find out what the heck goat yoga is. Learn more about Linda and her books at lindalovely.com and follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/linda.lovely.94 Congratulations, Linda, on having Brie Hooker #3 selected as a Silver Falchion Award finalist in the Cozy Mystery category! Subscribe to the podcast on your...

2020-08-1222 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Molly MacRaeAuthor Molly MacRae joins me in the Corner to chat about Thistles and Thieves, the third Highland Bookshop Mystery. We talk about writing a series with a group of sleuths, what being a librarian brings to writing crime fiction, and whether haggis is a worthy prize. Find more about Molly at http://www.mollymacrae.com/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molly.macrae.9 You can find her at Killer Characters on the 23rd of each month. https://www.killercharacters.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't...

2020-07-2921 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Catriona McPhersonBonus episode! Always charming, always hilarious Catriona McPherson returns to the Cozy Corner to chat about her charming, hilarious new mystery, Scot on the Rocks, available from August 3 as an ebook. Hear how holidays differ in the US and Scotland, learn how to insult someone in Scottish English, and find out how Catriona juggles a contemporary humorous mystery series, a historical mystery series, and suspenseful standalones. Follow Catriona on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catriona-McPherson and online: http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Follow the podcast: Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast

2020-07-2242 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Maggie ToussaintAuthor Maggie Toussaint joins me in the Corner to chat about Seas the Day, the first in her new Seafood Caper mystery series. Listen to our talk about island life, the catering business, and changing from writing dark paranormal to bright cozy mysteries. Follow Maggie: on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaggieToussaintAuthor/ on Twitter https://twitter.com/MaggieToussaint on the web https://maggietoussaint.com/ Follow the podcast: Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter...

2020-07-1518 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Christina FreeburnChristmas, crafts, and crime, oh, my. Guest Christina Freeburn joins me in the Corner to chat about Dash Away All, her third Merry and Bright Handcrafted Mystery. Find out how an author's phase of life affects what she writes about, what Christmas crafters do in the off-season, and whether what goes on behind the scenes of those heartwarming Christmas movies is as warm and fuzzy as what ends up on screen. Find out more about Christina and her crafty mysteries at https://www.christinafreeburn.com/ and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5315723.Christina_Freeburn

2020-07-0118 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Esme AddisonEsme Addison joins me in the Corner to chat about A Spell for Trouble, the first in the Bellamy Bay Mystery series. Listen and find out how Esme became interested in natural medicine, how her Polish in-laws influenced her book (and introduced her to vodka), and what mermaids have to do with small towns and murder. Follow Esme: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esmeaddison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsmeAddisonAuthor/ Web: https://esmeaddison.com/ And follow the podcast: Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/ ...

2020-06-1721 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon Alice LoweeceyAlice Loweecey, author of the Driscoll Investigation Mysteries, joins me in the corner to chat about what bad guys say when they get shot, how you tweak a series when it moves from one publishing house to another, and nuns. Yes, nuns. Find Alice at https://www.aliceloweecey.net/ You'll also learn about her (not-so) secret identity as Kate Morgan, the pen name she uses when she writes her dark horror novels. How dark? Burned eyeballs dark. But don't worry, aside from being funny, her Giulia Driscoll novels are nothing like her horror fiction. They're a light r...

2020-05-0620 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon, part of the Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkInterviews with authors of cozy, traditional, and historical mysteries. No explicit sex or graphic violence. Lots of engaging characters, intriguing plots, and great writing. Thanks for listening.

2020-04-2600 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon The Cozy TrailerJoin me on your favorite podcast listening app for chats with authors who write traditional or cozy mysteries. You won't find explicit sex or graphic violence in these authors' books. You will find intricate plots, compelling characters, and quality writing. It's crime fiction on the less-gritty end of the spectrum. New episodes premiere every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Follow the show: Web: https://cozycornerwithalexia.com/ Facebook: https://www...

2020-04-2600 min

The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon, Season 2 promoSeason 2 of the podcast begins January 1 with guest, Shawn Reilly Simmons, author of the Red Carpet Catering Mysteries

2019-12-2400 min