Join myself (Angela Maria Hart here!) and Nancy Coco for a cozy conversation. I had the honor of speaking with Nancy Coco at Malice Domestic. She told me all about her past and present cozy mysteries, many pen names, love of bees, creating likable characters, former journalism experience, and, of course, fudge! Nancy graciously offered insight into her world of cozy mysteries and how she creates so many amazing stories.

✨ ABOUT NANCY COCO ✨

USA Today Bestselling Author, Nancy Coco AKA Nell Hampton AKA Nancy Parra is the author of over 35 published novels which include five mystery series: The Oregon Honey-comb Mystery Series (Kensington), The Candy-Coated Mysteries (Kensington), The Kensington Palace Mystery Series (Crooked Lane), The Wine Country Tours Mystery Series (Crooked Lane) The Gluten-free Baker’s Treat Mysteries (Berkley Prime Crime), and The Perfect Proposal Mysteries (Berkley Prime Crime). Her writing has been called witty and her protagonists plucky by reviewers around the world. Nancy is a member of Sisters in Crime, and loves to hear from readers.

Nancy's Website: https://www.nancyjcoco.com/nancy-coco

Throwback to my Malice Domestic interview with award winning cozy mystery author, Ellen Byron!

🔍 ABOUT ELLEN BYRON 🔎

USA Today bestselling author Ellen Byron’s Cajun Country Mysteries have won multiple Agatha and Lefty awards. Bayou Book Thief, the first book in her new Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, was nominated for Agatha and Anthony awards, and won the Lefty for Best Humorous Mystery. She writes the Catering Hall Mystery series, (under the name Maria DiRico) and will debut a new series, the Golden Motel Mysteries, in 2024.

Ellen is an award-winning playwright and non-award-winning TV writer of comedies like WINGS, JUST SHOOT ME, and FAIRLY ODD PARENTS. She has written over two hundred articles for national magazines but considers her most impressive credit working as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart. She blogs with Chicks on the Case, is a lifetime member of the Writers Guild of America, and was the 2023 Left Coast Crime Toastmaster.

A native New Yorker, Ellen is a graduate of Tulane University, hence her love of both cities. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, daughter, and a rotating crew of rescue pups.

Ellen Byron's Website: https://www.ellenbyron.com/

The Original YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVGhrJ0tfmE&t=9s

Interview Conducted by Angela Maria Hart: https://angelamariahart.com/

The Cozy Mystery Book Club's Website: https://thecozymysterybookclub.com/

Chatting about all the coziness with mystery writer, Victoria Gilbert. She discusses her writing journey, creative process, and cozy projects. Enjoy the sleuthing awesomeness!

🔍 ABOUT VICTORIA GILBERT 🔎

Victoria Gilbert, raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, turned her early obsession with reading into a dual career as an author and librarian. She writes both traditional and cozy mysteries. She’s also written fantasy and science fiction.

Victoria has worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and library director. When not writing or reading, she likes to spend her time watching films or TV, gardening, or traveling. She loves animals, chocolate, and all the arts.

Victoria is represented by Frances Black of Literary Counsel, NY, NY, and is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers.

Website: https://victoriagilbertmysteries.com/

The Original YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai8POhAZaQ8&t=29s

Angela's Website: https://angelamariahart.com/

The Cozy Mystery Book Club's Website: https://thecozymysterybookclub.com/