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Hi there, I've been thinking about what makes holiday books special, and I keep coming back to one thing: they have staying power. While most novels might have their moment in the sun and then fade into the background of your catalog, Christmas cozies are different. They return each holiday season, finding new readers year after year. The Evergreen Appeal of Holiday Mysteries Have you noticed how readers actively seek out seasonal reads as the holidays approach? There's something comforting...
A colleague of mine is hosting a Trope Conference on April 5-6, 2025! Tropes are one of those guaranteed things that draw readers into your story. Done well, you can hook your reader to the very end of your book, your series, and your entire backlist! I'm super excited for this event. Check out the list of presenters! I hope to see you there! Natasha Tropes, Themes and Genres April 5-6th, 2025 Topics include: Marketing with Tropes Trope as Craft Trends in Tropes Check out the Conference HERE...
Hey there! Quick heads up - our *Mastering AI for Cozy Mystery Authors* class kicks off next week, and I'm buzzing with excitement! Here's why this is special: For the first time, I'm offering live, bi-weekly Zoom calls where you can get direct feedback and answers to all your AI writing questions. Think of it as your personal AI writing coach for 4 weeks! What you'll get: • My complete step-by-step cozy mystery writing method • Live Q&A sessions to tackle your specific AI challenges • Direct...