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Boo! Meet Ileana Munoz Renfroe

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Meet my fellow Sister In Crime member! I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ileana’s newest book and series, The Wisterious Witch; Wisterious Bay Cozy Paranormal Mystery. Ileana was born in Cuba, but grew up in New York City’s Washington Heights. (This is also the setting for her Rosa the Cuban Psychic Mystery series). Ileana loves to travel, read, and listen to music. You can find all her books on Amazon. You can find out more about Ileana on these sites:

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Now lets find out more about the Wisterious Witch….

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
That’s a good question Victoria. My main character, Alicia Whimblebright, is a combination of Bewitch and Hocus Pocus. She’s wholesome, with a hint of wacky sprinkled on making her a fun-loving character.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
The story is set in the fictitious town of Wisterious Bay during the month of October. The streets are adorned with skeleton garlands, orange twinkling lights, and Halloween props. 

Who is your protagonist?
My protagonist is Alicia Whimblebright. She’s in her mid-thirties, of Cuban descent, excited about her new ideas for the coming year, and overall satisfied with her life. That is until precisely at seven-thirty on the third of October.

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Alicia grew up in a family of witches. Her mother was a witch as were her Tias. 

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
My paranormal cozy mystery has elements of my Cuban culture which are unique. For the most part, my novels are somewhat bilingual as they include words both in English and Spanish throughout the dialogue. In addition, you’ll notice the quality of my main character’s voice, her tone, and, of course, several of her idioms.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
For all of my stories, I conduct some form of research. For A Wisterious Witch, I searched used bookstores for books, as well as the internet for anything related to Wiccan beliefs, spells, and beliefs. I even spoke to someone who believes in all things paranormal. 

Also, in this story, there is some fantasy as Alicia creates magical candles that are activated when lit by a witch or warlock. That obviously doesn’t happen in real life, although how interesting it would be if it did?

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?
Sometimes the crimes portrayed in paranormal cozy mysteries are different, especially if the murder weapon is a spell or a hex delivered by a witch or warlock. However, in my novel, the murder weapon is something you’d find in any household.

One more thing to keep in mind. A Wisterious Witch, not only has a wacky and fun-loving protagonist, but there’s also Felix, the talking skeleton, and Augustus, the banished reaper. They only come to life at night and boy, are they a hoot.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!

Victoria LK Williams

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Meet Avery Daniels

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Avery Daniels

Avery Daniels writes the cozy mystery series, Resort to Murder Mysteries and has just completed her first paranormal cozy mystery. Her new series is called An Accidental Vampire PI Mystery, and book one in the series is called First Bite. You can find out more about her books on her website, and be sure to sign up for her newsletter. You can follow her on the following social media sites; BingeBooks, BookBub, Facebook, Goodreads and Twitter.

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Now Lets hear from Avery…

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?  
My witch, Rowan, is the romantic interest to the heroine.  He is handsome and similar to Harry Dresden (TV not books) in his magic style but is a dance instructor.  He is flirty and charming.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?  
It is a contemporary setting where witches and vampires exist alongside the mundane world only hidden and with rules to minimize exposure.  One of the rules that throws a little wrench in the romance is no mingling between witches and other paranormals like vampires, fae, werewolves, and dragons.   

Who is your protagonist? 
Misty Summers had the worst date of her life, was bit by a vampire, and her PI boss may close his business as he goes through a divorce in 24 hours. Looking on the sunny side, she decides to use her new vampire assets and become the investigator to keep her job and income.  She meets the handsome witch Rowan who helps her in many ways. 

 Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?  
Rowan was somewhat like Harry Potter who wasn’t sure why strange things happened around him as a child.  The magical community in town brought him into the fold and he worked with a mentor, no magical school.  

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?  
Misty is a very unlikely vampire and the “secret” relationship developing with the Rowan.  She is an amateur trying to step in as a private investigator as she is learning about being a vampire.  She is romantically naïve and is keeping her positive attitude.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?  
I created the lake-resort town but researched Oregon and lake settings.  For this debut novel in this new series I researched how missing persons are investigated and details of a major crime operation (I can’t reveal more without spoilers).

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?  
I incorporate both.  Since Misty works in a private investigator’s office she deals with non-paranormal mysteries but she is also roped into helping the paranormal community with their crimes.  Ultimately the crimes are similar in nature and motives whether it is a vampire or human but the paranormal element does seem to make things more complicated, though. 

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Meet Katie O’Keene

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Katie O’Keene is a paranormal cozy mystery writer, a cat lover and a (wannabe) tea connoisseur. Her first series, Designer to the Dead, follows interior-designer-turned-medium Lindsey Dell as she solves mysteries in her increasingly haunted hometown of Sparrowford. You can also find a series of short stories here featuring Sparrowford residents explore the ghosts, witches, vampires, dragons, and other magical beings found in this special small town. And she is starting a new series, Little Bold Ladies. Be sure to sign up for Katie’s newsletter by visiting her Website. You can find her books on Amazon and be sure to follow her on Goodreads. Katie also has a free short story for you!

Now let’s find out more about Katie’s Designer to the Dead series…

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
More like Melinda Gordon in The Ghost Whisperer. My MC Lindsey starts out as a medium.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
They’re set in a modern-day Midwestern small town.

Who is your protagonist?
43-year-old Lindsey Dell, a somewhat reluctant interior designer, turned medium

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
While Lindsey has always been highly empathic, it isn’t until after a bad breakup that she starts to see ghosts. Thankfully, she’s enterprising enough to put that power to work!

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
It doesn’t follow the typical new-to-town-discovers-a-body model. Also, the subject matter gets a bit darker in Apparition to the Kitchen. That’s frustrated for some readers.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
 I did a surprising amount of research on ghost hunting and interior design for the first book. The second and third books had more research into things like traditional spellwork.

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from acontemporary cozy?
I think it’s kind of split down the middle. My first book deals with a murder like any other, but the crimes in my second and third books are supernatural.

Victoria LK Williams

Meet Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

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Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Carolyn is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes cozy mysteries, thrillers and paranormal women’s fiction. She was a journalist in Atlanta, her work seen in multiple magazines and newspapers. She lives in North Georgia with her husband, and animals. Her series include The Rachel Ryder Thrillers, Chantilly Adair Paranormal Cozy Mysteries, Holiday Hills Witch Cozy Mysteries, Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mysteries, Pooch Party Cozy Mysteries, The Magical Real Estate Mysteries and the Angela Panther Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. (wow! that’s a lot of books!)

You can find out more about her books from her Website or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Bookbub and Amazon.

Now let’s find out about Carolyn’s Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mysteries…

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
Abby Odell is a cross between Sabrina and Prue from Charmed. She’s smart but likes to give people a chance. If you make her mad though, all bets are off.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
Abby lives in Holiday Hills, a small mixed magical and human town in North Georgia. The magicals (witches, shapeshifters, etc.) live in harmony with humans (except when there is a murder of course) but there’s a catch. The humans know nothing about the magicals. When magic happens, the humans see something different. Except with the werewolves. They see them, but they don’t know they’re supernatural.

Who is your protagonist?
Abby Odell. She’s a divorced woman in her 20s, a ghost writer for a USA Today bestselling author of cozy mysteries. Her best friend is human, and Abby’s kept her witchiness a secret from her. Her cat, Cooper a silky brown Burmese, is her familiar. He loves tuna. LOVES tuna.

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Abby learned of her witch heritage when her mother died. Her mother had bound her powers as a child, but the spell died when she did.

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
My stories always include strong women who don’t let anyone walk all over them. They’re tough, but they have hearts. Abby is witty, and she’s more mature than people her age. Cooper, her cat, steals the show, and he’s what makes the series so fun. He has no filter, which is okay since only a few people can hear him, and he’d choose a nap or a can of tuna over working every time. He doesn’t, but if it didn’t have to keep Abby safe, he would.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
I write entirely by fantasy. I create a chapter by chapter outline and let the story make itself. Magic shouldn’t have to follow a specific process because it’s magic. It can do whatever it wants. My characters have rules though. Holiday Hills couldn’t survive without rules. 

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?
I think their motivations are different, and most of mine have focused on some magical element.

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Meet Rune Stroud

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Rune Stroud

Rune Stroud is a lover of ghost tales, paranormal mysteries, especially if they have a touch of humor. And that’s what she writes. A veteran, a mom and a grandmom, she also is an animal lover-ask the neighborhood squirrels and stray cat. She has been a part of Cozy Mystery Tribe, adding her stories to five different anthologies. Her series includes the Tympest Tossed Mysteries and the Serenity Fyre series. Her newest series is the Mystic Mountain Wildlife Rescue, with a witch who is also a wildlife rescuer. You can follow Rune on Facebook, Goodreads and Amazon. Be sure to visit her Website and sign up for her newsletter.

Now let’s find out more about Rune’s Witchy Cozy…

Mystic Mountain Wildlife Rescue Cozy Mystery

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
I grew up watching Bewitched, and I’m so loving the idea that magic is there in the mundane world, just out of reach. I write secret witches in the real world. Their powers are limited and sometimes go wonky, but it adds a bit of fun to the world.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
They’re set in the modern day, but without the issues of pandemics and global politics. An idealized version of today, with magic.

Who is your protagonist?
Autumn Oufsdatter, a beast witch (she can speak to animals) with a mischievous raven sidekick. She’s pretty patient most of the time, but some of the characters around her can seriously test her.

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Autumn grew up in a family of witches, each with different gifts, so she’s always known about her power. She does, however, discover more about her powers as the books and short stories go along. There hasn’t been a beast witch in the family for generations, so no one to teach her what she can do with her gifts.

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
People get quite attached to my characters, probably because I’m so attached to them. They’re real to me, and I hope they become real to the readers as well. Also, who wouldn’t want to ask their pet why they did that goofy thing? It’s fun to get a glimpse into the thoughts of the animals. 

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
I do research on the animals as they’re rescued, and I follow local rescues to get a real feeling for how things work. It’s not exactly the same in my world, but you get a feeling of how urgently rescued animals need help and what rescues have to do day to day for their animals. I also visit the mountains where my stories are set to get a feel for the places they go.

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?
Most of the time, the crimes are the same, but sometimes, when you add magic into the mix, you get an odd crime that it took magic to pull off, and it’ll take magic to solve. Those are the most fun to figure out. I’ve got one of those in the third book in the series, the one I’m writing now. Armadillos and Arson. 

A note from Rune

I’ve written several short stories in the same world, and they’ve gone out in the Cozy Mystery Tribe’s anthologies. Those are a fun place to discover new authors and get a bunch of bite-sized stories to enjoy. Not all of them are paranormal, but many are, and I believe we all love a good mystery, whether it’s paranormal or not. We’ve got a big one coming up, thirty of us are putting out a big anthology called A Bookworm of a Suspect and trying to hit the USA Today Bestseller’s list with it. There are going to be some great stories in that one, and it’s only 99 cents right now. You can find it on Apple Books, Amazon, Kobo, etc. (https://books2read.com/ABookwormofaSuspect)

Many thanks, Victoria. I’ve enjoyed this interview. You’ve asked some interesting questions that made me think.

Victoria LK Williams

Meet Lynn Cahoon

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Lynn Cahoon

Lynn is a New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling author of several series including the Tourist Trap Cozy Mystery Series, Cat Latimer Series, Farm to Fork Series, Haunted Life Mystery Series, and the Kitchen Witch Series. She lives in a small river town with her husband and pets. You can follow Lynn on Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon. Be sure to visit her Website and signup for her newsletter!

The Kitchen Witch Series

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
Mia and her grandmother are Kitchen Witches – living in Magic Springs where magic is well known to most of the residents. So I’d say Charmed.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
The world is a magical realism version of our world. Set in Magic Springs, Idaho, Mia has all the advantages of being in a small town, with larger towns within a few hours drive.

Who is your protagonist?
Mia Malone is our kitchen witch for the series. She is also a chef. Mia’s Morsels provides weekly food delivery (think Home Chef), catering, classes, and to go meals for purchase. She left her job in Boise after catching her fiancé cheating and opened her new business in an old school that she finds out later, is not only the former witch training academy, but also haunted.

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Mia knew magic was real from a young age, but her mother renounced her claim on the power so her grandmother is now training her to take on the family grimoire.

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
You’ll find a strong community and sense of family in my cozies. And, like all my cozies, it’s always about the food. Mia’s a protagonist that you’d want to be friends with.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
It depends on the story. When I add a magical element, like werewolves in THREE TAINTED TEAS, I needed to understand a bit about werewolf lore. And the book before – TWO WICKED DESSERTS, I needed to research grimoires and their part in a witches life. Of course, a lot of my witching world is fantasy but where I can twist the more common lore into a plot point for my store, I do. I have a few spell books around but since Mia’s being trained as a kitchen witch, it’s all about the positive side of magic.

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy? I don’t think the crimes are different. Since I’m writing a paranormal story in an ‘almost’ real world, the crimes happen like they do for most crimes. It’s the why or methods that change with adding in the magical world. In THREE TAINTED TEAS, the motivation in the killing could have been a human motivation rather than a witchy one. It does give me more options to play with. And there’s a human investigation along with the magical one, which gives Mia a reason to be investigating the magical side.

I hope all our Witchy Authors are getting you in the mood for Halloween! There’s still more to come, so keep watching for the next post.

Victoria LK Williams

Meet Ada Bell

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Ada Bell

Ada loves mysteries and cake! What a great combo. She devours the classic mysteries like Murder She Wrote, Nancy Drew and Pysch! And is a BIG fan of Scooby Doo (me too!). Ada has two series, Shady Grove Psychic Series (I love this series and it’s close enough to being Witchy for me)

Shady Grove Psychic Series Book 1

Ada is currently working on her new series Haunted Haven Mysteries. This series is being launched on Kickstarter. Backers will receive their copies before it goes up for sale on retailers. Be sure to signup to be notified of when her Kickstarter goes live on Oct. 15th.

Be one of the first to support Ada’s witch cozy series!

Now Let’s Find Out More About Ada’s New Cozy Witch!

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
Emma’s got a talking cat, so Sabrina seems the obvious answer. But she’s a bit more Bewitched, I’d say. Her magic lies primarily in home and hearth.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
My stories are contemporary, which means it’s 2022 in Emma’s world. Her world is similar to ours, except she runs a haunted bed and breakfast with her talking cat. The series takes place in Willow Falls, New York, a small town I made up between Saratoga and the Canadian border.

Who is your protagonist?
Emma recently found out that she inherited a magical legacy (and a mansion) from the grandfather she never knew about. Plus a talking cat. Before this, she wasn’t really sure where she fit in life. She always thought she had bad luck and terrible taste in men. Turns out, she was cursed. But now her magic’s back, and she finally knows where she belongs.  

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Emma has no idea she was a witch! She grew up in a community that embraced Wiccan philosophies, but the spells she tried always went wonky. She figured she had no talent for it and gave up. She discovered her magical legacy in Mystic Treasure, which is a novella set in my Shady Grove Psychic Mystery series.

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
Probably the random 90s pop culture references. 😀 Emma’s the first time I’ve written a character close to my age, and it’s so nice not to have to look up what bands would have been popular or what TV shows she would have watched as a kid. I know. But I also have my own brand of off-beat humor that I hope will appeal to readers.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
I read a lot. For me, reading is the best research because I can see what works and what doesn’t. A lot of the fantasy elements in my stories are based on Wiccan principles or theories I’ve seen in shows watched over the year. That means there’s not a lot of need to do individual research—when there is, it may be more about a specific plant I want to use or looking at images of a given location.

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?
They’re not in mine. So far, all of the crimes have been committed by ordinary people. I suppose at some point, it would be fun to write about a magical murderer. Hmmm….

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Meet Rhonda Hopkins

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Rhonda Hopkins

Rhonda lives in Texan with her family and lots of animals, even wildlife! She is a write of young adult cozy mystery, paranormal/fantasy and romance. She has also written apocalyptic/dystopian. She has also been involved with several anthologies. Be sure to stop by her website and subscribe to her newsletter and pick up a free short story. You can follow Rhonda on BookBub, Goodreads, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Witches of Whispering Pines

Now, let’s ask Rhonda a few questions…

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
The witches in my Witches of Whispering Pines series are all good witches. Mostly. Grandma Ruby and one of the teen witches tend to cause some mischief with their magic at times which can lead to some interesting situations.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
This current series is set in the modern world in a small town in East Texas. Witches and other supernaturals live amongst the human population who aren’t aware of their existence.

Who is your protagonist?
Charley Cooper is a sixteen-year-old who has a close-knit family, friends, and works on the school newspaper. As many teen girls do, she has some angst when it comes to boys in general but especially toward the boy she’s been crushing on who just happens to be one of her best friends. And while it keeps her family and friends’ anxiety levels high, she’s always loved a good mystery and finds it hard not to jump into the middle of the action.

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Most witches in her family have their powers by thirteen, but three years later, Charley had given up on ever getting hers. She chalked it up to her dad being human.

But magic pours out of her one day when she and loved ones are attacked while walking through the forest. Seeing her sister and best friend in danger unleashes a tidal wave of power that is a surprise to even her family.

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
There aren’t many young adult paracozies out there and I thought there should be more. 😄 As a young adult author I like to show my characters overcoming adversity and finding out who they are and what they stand for. Of course, in this series I like doing it in a fun way and with quirky characters.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
It depends on the series. For Witches of Whispering Pines, I lived in East Texas for a while so I didn’t need to do a lot of research for the area. I did look up a little about the trees and flora for the Piney Woods and I sprinkle it in where it’s needed. Mostly though I make it up as I go along as Whispering Pines is fictional town.

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?
It depends. Some are crimes you’d find in the human world. While others can have a supernatural origin. I think the main difference is how the crimes are solved in paranormal cozy mysteries. A witch can use her unique powers, and a familiar if she’s lucky, to help her out if needed. Plus, there are the other supernatural creatures that may lend a helping hand at times.

Writing Witchy Cozy Mysteries is fun and I love the light-heartedness of the genre. I enjoy writing about all the elements of small towns and the people who live there. And the quirky characters. I’ve lived in small towns most of my life, so I’m well-versed in the quirkiness. 🤣Rhonda Hopkins

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Meet Jane Hinchey

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I can’t think of a better way to start fall than with this new author interview series! Each of these authors writes paranormal cozy mysteries with WITCHES!! So hang on to your pointed hat, we’re in for some exciting times ahead as we race with our brooms to meet each of these magical authors. Starting with…

Jane Hinchey

Jane is an Aussie writer of fun paranormal cozies. She lives with her “Non-paranormal man”, two cats and a turtle. Jane also writes as Sahra Stone. She has several series, The Ghost Detective and The Gravestone Mysteries and of course her Witch Way Paranormal Cozy Mysteries. Her books are available in ebook, print, and audible. Be sure to sign up for her Newsletter and follow her on Facebook.

Now lets find out a bit more about Jane’s witch, Harper Jones…

What type of witch do you write (think Bewitch, Sabrina, Charmed, Hocus Pocus)?
I would say, my witches are an older version of Sabrina, with a little of Charmed thrown in to mix things up.

Tell us what time frame your stories are in and what setting or world?
My stories are set in the present age in a fictional setting in the USA—people often ask what town my cozies are based on and honestly, they are just made up in my head. I’m an Aussie, I haven’t been to America (yet!) so rather than doing an actual town a disservice, I literally just make it up in my head. Whitefall Cove is a town full of witches, vampires, shifters who live together in harmony… sort of.

Who is your protagonist?
Harper Jones is my witch extraordinaire in the Witch Way series. She’s so much fun, but I think, just between you and me, that everyone loves her Gran a little bit more. Harper has returned to her hometown after breaking up with her fiancée and losing her job in the city. So she’s back home, living with her Gran, when she winds up buying a bookstore. Just when she thinks things are looking up, the day she gets the keys to the bookstore, the realtor turns up dead.

Has she/he always known they were a witch? How did they discover their power?
Harper has always known she was a witch and grew up practicing magic. The twist in this series is that Harper broke the witches’ rules and had her power taken away (her witch’s license) and she needs to undergo training to get it back.

What sets your mysteries apart from other paranormal cozies?
I have a certain snark and sarcasm that my readers tell me is not only funny, but they can pick my books a mile off from that alone.

How much research do you do to create your story, and how much do you include in your books? Or your story pure fantasy?
Research is such a rabbit hole activity. I’ll research certain things (like how long does it take you to fly from Australia to the USA on a private jet) and three hours later you’re looking at something entirely different. So it can be a slippery slope. Because I write paranormal, there’s a certain leeway and you can make a lot up, but I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to use US terminology because, well basically we Australians speak differently and call things by different names, so I try to make my stories as American as possible.

Do you feel the crimes committed in paranormal cozy are very different from a contemporary cozy?
I have to say a lot of my crimes are pretty common and you’d definitely find them in a contemporary cozy. I have poisoning, whacking on the head with a rock, that sort of thing. But I also have magic crimes too, murder by hex for example.

So, that is our first in a great lineup of “Witchy Writers”. Are you ready to pull out your cauldron and cast a spell? I bet you will be soon! Happy Fall.

Victoria LK Williams

New Release!

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While I’m preparing the next batch of author interviews, I thought I would announce my newest book release!

Lost and Found

Storm Tinsdale is happy with her organized quiet life, but that is all about to change!

When a lost puppy named Archie finds her, things get very complicated, starting with the puppy leading Storm to the body of his murdered owner.

Storm agrees to look after the dog, but insisted it is only until the owner’s family is ready to take Archie back. In the meantime, Storm quickens the process by trying to find the murderer herself.

As Storm investigates the clues that surface, Archie wiggles his way into her life and heart. It becomes apparent that the murdered man’s wife doesn’t want the dog, but Storm finds she does. Using Archie to help her, Storm learns more and more about the victim, putting them both in danger.

Will Archie find a safe and happy home, or is Storm’s investigation leading them both into danger?

Available where most ebooks are sold! Also available in print and AI Audio. Large print is on the way!