Today I'm chatting with author Reagan Davis about her books and all things cozy. I truly love talking with my fellow cozy mystery authors, and I'd like to thank our latest Clever Sidekick Regina Clarke for helping to make this show possible and stay commercial-free. If you'd like to be mentioned on the show like Regina join us as a patron on https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or you can buy us a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth as always you can follow us on twitter at https://twitte...
Aug 05, 2020•11 min•Season 4Ep. 35
This movie had so much potential as a satire of the mystery genre if only politics hadn't gotten in the mix. Strong language and over the top acting also resulted in a movie that failed to hold my interest all the way through. I'd also like to thank my most recent Clever Sidekick Regina Clarke for becoming a patron and helping us stay commercial-free. If you want to be like Regina and get your name mentioned on the show, become a patron on https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or you can help us...
Aug 04, 2020•3 min
In a shadowy bar in Australia, Mysterious characters are up to no good as the mystery of Maxine's gem begins to deepen. What do these figures have in store for Maxine and what is their connection to Doc Hadison's death? If you like what you've heard you can find The Art of Facts on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com for e-book and paperback. You can also find us on twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast Also if you want to be a Clever S...
Jul 31, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Today I'm reviewing Zaida Alfaro's The Last Note: A Miami Music Mystery. This book mixes music, mystery, and mayhem into a great book by first- time author Zaida Alfaro, and I can't wait to see the next one. As always Snoops and Sleuths you can join us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast you can also come alongside us as either a Clever Sidekick ($5.00), a Smalltown Sleuth ($10.00), or a Sherlock Holmes on our Patreon page at htt...
Jul 27, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 32
He couldn't find any more courage than that? Find out what happens in this week's reading of The Art of Facts. And join us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast you can also help us keep the show commercial-free and growing by becoming a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes. Thank you to our newest Clever Sidekicks: Regina Clarke <3...
Jul 24, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Join me as I chat with Regina about her Archaeology themed cozy mystery, her writing advice, and all things cozy. Consider coming alongside us as either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Homles level patron on https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth and help us grow while staying commercial-free. you can also help us meet our goals by buying us a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth . Also, join us on twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://ww...
Jul 22, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 30
This little known William Powel/ Ginger Rodgers Pairing was a real treat to discover. I saw it on TCM a few nights ago and fell in love with the characters and the mystery. Join us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast also, come alongside us and become a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes at https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or you can buy us a coffee and help us meet our goals at https://ko-fi.com/theco...
Jul 20, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Ivy and Lorelie discuss their sister's ultimatum to her boyfriend Calvin. If you like what you've heard you can fin The Art of Facts on Amazon and Barnes and Noble for paperback and ebook. You can join us on twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast you can also come alongside us and keep the show growing commercial-free by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or you can buy us a coffee and help us meet our goals at ...
Jul 17, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Today I'm chatting with Jackie Layton about her books, her writing process, and all things Cozy. It was a lot of fun getting to know and introduce to you another great cozy mystery author. Come alongside us and help keep The Cozy Sleuth commercial-free by either becoming a Patron on https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth where you can choose to either be a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes. or you can buy us a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth where you can also fi...
Jul 15, 2020•22 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Today instead of my usual review I have a special sneak peek at my second book Stock Show Stalker. In this book, Sabiya and Bridger have to find out who killed a bookie and left her in Sabiya's horse's stall at a rodeo event all the while trying to plan their wedding in five months all the while dodging threats and future in-law's expectations. To keep the show commercial-free become either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon page https://www.p...
Jul 13, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 26
The morning of Bridger's first day on the farm starts off with a little embarrassment. you can find Sparx of Suspicion on Amazon for both Kindle and paperback. And you can join us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast Also become either a Clever Sidekick, a SmalltowSleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or help us meet our goals and buy us a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/theco...
Jul 10, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Today I'm reviewing MGM's 1965 movie The Alphabet Murders. This movie stared Tony Randal as Agatha Christies' detective Hercule Poirot. The movie's best scene was the appearance of Margret Rutherford as Miss Marpole. If you can find this movie I'll let you judge for yourself if it earned my low rating. I also invite you to join in helping the show grow and stay commercial-free by becoming either a Clever Sidekick($5), a Smalltown Sleuth($15), or a Sherlock Holmes($25) level Patron https://www.pa...
Jul 06, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 24
We open Chapter 2 sitting in on Maxine's class, but is her mind fully on her job? Maybe not. If you like what you hear you can find The Art of Facts for ebook and paperback on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. To come alongside us and help us keep the show commercial-free you can join our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth you can join at the Clever Sidekick, the Smalltown Sleuth, or the Sherlock Holmes levels. Clever Sidekick ($5) A thank you mention on the show Smalltown Sleut...
Jul 03, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Today I'm Chatting with Kaitlyn Dunnett about her books and all things involved in writing them. I had such a blast talking with her I hope you'll enjoy listening. And consider coming along and helping us keep the show commercial-free, by either becoming a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or help us meet our goals and buy us a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth where you'll also find my Myster...
Jul 01, 2020•14 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Today I'm reviewing L.B. Hathaway's Murder Offstage book one in the Posie Parker Mysteries. Set in the theater and nightclub scene of 1920's London this book is an adventure that kicks off from the beginning and doesn't quit doing the Charleston until the very end. When an old war buddy of Posie's late brother finds himself not only in trouble for giving away a family heirloom, but also suspected of murder, he turns to Posie and her assistant Len to find the only woman that can get him out of tr...
Jun 29, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Maxine and Calvin finally have the dreaded talk. We'll see what happens next week, but it can't be good for the relationship. If you like what you've heard you can find this and my other books on my Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/LeAnna-Shields/e/B005D74GYQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share you can also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cozypodcast and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth Also to keep the show commercial-free you can come alongside us either a Cle...
Jun 26, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Today I'm reviewing Perry Elizabeth Kirkpatrick's The Case of the Tabloid Tattler Book 1 in The Kitten Files. What do you get when you mix leaked gossip, a struggling P.I., and a cat who can write? (yes you read that correctly) You get a terrific story. I loved this book and I hope you will too. If you love this podcast and want to become a part of our commercial-free growth consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level Patron on our Patreon page http...
Jun 22, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Things seemed to have smoothed out for Maxine and her Fiance Calvin Mason, but is all as it appears? Stay tuned to find out. If you like that you hear you can find The Art of Facts on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Also consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or buys us a coffee and help us meet our goals https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth you can also find us on Face book and twi...
Jun 17, 2020•4 min•Season 4Ep. 18
The Cozy Sleuth is one year and some days old today and instead of reviewing a book, I'm going to share my top three books for this first year. I hope you'll enjoy hearing again about The Circular Staircase, Death of Dead Man, and Dying to Remember. These three were just a sample of the great and not so great books I've introduced over this past year. I hope you'll stick with me for more and celebrate another year. If you want to help keep this show commercial-free please consider becoming eithe...
Jun 15, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Last week Maxine was offered a teaching opportunity in London. This week Maxine shares this news with Calvin, What will this do to their relationship? You'll have to stay tuned to find out. Please help keep this show commercial-free by becoming either a clever sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes Level patron on our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or if you'd rather not give a monthly contribution you can still help by buying us a coffee and helping us meet our g...
Jun 12, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Today I'm chatting with Victoria Gilbert about her books and all things cozy. It was so much fun getting to know another fellow cozy writer. And if you want to help keep The Cozy Sleuth commercial-free consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or if monthly doesn't work for you, help feed out coffee addiction and contribute to our Ko-fi account https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth follow ...
Jun 10, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This is a novelization of a play written in the 1920s a mix of slapstick comedy and cozy mystery. It features the spunky, wealthy Miss Cornelia Van Gorder. When she, her maid, and her niece take a fully staffed country home for the summer they find it belonged to the recently passed banker they find themselves on the hunt of and being hunted by The Bat. A notorious murderer and burglar who's eluded the police and is working in the vicinity of the country estate. If you like the show and want to ...
Jun 08, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Today you get a glimpse at Maxine's upstairs neighbor, the handsome Saxophone player Jackson Kyles. What role is he about to play in Maxine's life? You'll have to keep tuned in to find out. To keep this show commercial-free please consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth each monthly level has its own rewards from the $5 Clever Sidekick were we'll give you a public vote of thanks on the show to the ...
Jun 05, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Today I'm Chatting with Author Karen Rose Smith about her latest book Murder With Clotted Cream and all things cozy. If you want to become part of helping our show grow and stay commercial-free consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level Patron: https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth Each level has it's own great rewards from a thank you on the show to the chance to have your say on and early access to the planned show merchandise. if monthly support...
Jun 03, 2020•17 min•Season 4Ep. 12
I had the pleasure of getting an advanced copy of this book. I loved the characters and the setting. I can't wait to dive into it again and find out who the killer is. Carmen Radtke has brought life to depression-era Australia. If you're a fan of this show consider becoming a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth Every level has a great reward from a mention on our show, to making crucial decisions on our ...
Jun 01, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this week's reading, Maxine gets a thrilling call from London with a great offer, but it could spell trouble between her and her Fiance later. If you like what you hear and want to keep the show commercial-free consider becoming a Clever Sidekick, a Smalltown Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth every level has a great reward, but if you become a Sherlock Holmes you can have a chance to help us decide on our up and coming line of merchandise. Y...
May 29, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Chatting with Author Salley Handley about her books the Holly & Ivy Series and all things cozy. It was so much fun chatting with her. If you like the show and want to keep it commercial-free consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Small Town Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level patron on our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or if monthly isn't your thing a one-time contribution of $5 will help feed our coffee addiction: https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth of course, you can...
May 27, 2020•17 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Riddleside: Faded Legacy is a detective themed match 3 game. though the ad led me to believe it was a hidden object game. I do however enjoy the premise and the storyline. If you enjoy the show and want to keep it commercial-free consider becoming either a Clever Sidekick, a Small Town Sleuth, or a Sherlock Holmes level supporter and help our show grow. Every level has it's own rewards from a thank you on the show to bonus recordings from my Author chat segment. Plus at the Sherlock level, you g...
May 25, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Maxine tells her sister the awful news about their father. They may not have had the best relationship with him, but no one deserves that. If you like the show consider becoming a Clever Sidekick, a Small Town Sleuth or a Sherlock Holmes level supporter here: https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or if Monthly isn't your thing you can give a one-time $5 contribution and help feed our coffee addiction on https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth , either way, you help keep our show commercial-free and grow...
May 22, 2020•3 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Carmen Radke writes historical cozy mysteries set in Australia stemming for an interesting piece of history involving the disappearance of a shipload of women destined to Canada to become brides. If you like the show either consider becoming a Clever Sidekick, a Small Town Sleuth, or a Sherlock Homes supporter here https://www.patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or support our coffee addiction at https://ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth of course, you can always join us on twitter at https://twitter.com/TheCozySle...
May 20, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 6
