The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon

Sheila 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/She...

Sujata 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/...

Maria 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...

Melissa 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.c...

Dana 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 y...

Kay 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 sho...

Lida 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 t...

Jacqueline 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 re...

Frances 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...

Join 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 epis...

Join 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...

Amanda 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 @author...

Liz 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 Lo...

What 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 Vic...

Stacie 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 h...

Jen 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/jencollin...

Sam 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...

Nancy 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...

Author 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 knowle...

You'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,...

Shady 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 —...

Tina 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...

Laura 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, htt...

Listen 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. Subs...

Andrea 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://ajthen...