The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon

I've been on hiatus but am back with all new episodes! Tune in to hear chats with authors writing on the lighter side of crime fiction. You'll learn about novels filled with twisty mysteries, engaging characters, and well-crafted plots. You won't find stories that contain explicit sex or graphic violence. Discover new works by your favorite authors and works by authors who are new to you. Thanks f...

Catriona 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 Ca...

On 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...

What 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...

Crime 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 the...

Edith 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...

Bonus 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...

Mark 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...

History 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 podca...

Alice 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...

Author Yasmin Angoe joins me for this special episode of the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon to chat about the Underrepresented Voices reception at Bouchercon 2023. Hosted by the Crime Writers of Color and Queer Crime Writers, the reception is free and open to all. There will be games, there will be prizes, there will be fun! Tune in to hear the details Then come to the party: Friday, September 1,...

Pair 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...

Prolific author Ellen Byron stops by the Corner to chat about Cozies and Cocktails, a new Bouchercon 2023 event! Everyone is welcome to come to hear their favorite cozy authors read from their works. If you're at Bouchercon, in San Diego, this year, attend Cozies and Cocktails for cozies, cocktails, and fun! It's free! What's your favorite cozy-themed cocktail? Send me your suggestions...

Leslie 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...

Susan 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....

Iona 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 favorit...

Angela Maria Hart, YouTuber, blogger, bookclub host, and cozy super fan joins me live at Malice Domestic 35 to chat about how she spreads joy while promoting cozies and about why Malice Domestic is the perfect place to experience cozy bliss. Find Angela on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@BooksAreMyHart and https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ywVWROGcKu0hZmA6jGUK6kR8kGAhBb-

Cynthia Kuhn and Stephanie Gayle join me live in Behar, MD, at Malice Domestic 35. They chat about their books, about Sisters in Crime (and why everyone should support it), and what makes Malice special. Malice Domestic is an annual mystery fan convention that celebrates the traditional mystery. That includes cozies!

Carol Goodman joins me live at Malice Domestic in Bethesda, MD, to chat about her books and about what makes Malice Domestic an exciting conference. Malice Domestic is an annual mystery fan convention that celebrates the traditional mystery.

Lane Stone joins me live at Malice Domestic 35 in Bethesda, MD, to chat about her cozies, her new fine art mystery series, The Big Picture mysteries, and what excites her about Malice. Malice Domestic is an annual mystery fan convention that celebrates the traditional mystery. That includes cozies!

Paula Munier joins me in the Corner live in Bethesda, MD, at Malice Domestic 35. We chat about her Mercy Carr books, dogs, and why Malice is an awesome conference. Malice Domestic is an annual mystery fan convention that celebrates the traditional mystery.

Lori Robbins joins me live in Bethesda, MD, at Malice Domestic 35 to chat about her On Pointe mysteries, a ballet-themed mystery series, and about what makes Malice special. Malice Domestic is an annual mystery fan convention that celebrates the traditional mystery. That includes cozies!

Julie 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...

Joanna 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...

Award-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...