Sheryl C.D. Ickes

As the chilly air blows outside our windows, and the snow falls from the cloudy sky far above, Christmas is almost here! And that means holiday-themed cozy mysteries...just like author Annie McEwen's latest release. Check out Yule Regret It, the fourth installment of her Northwoods Mystery series.

Do you like pizza, cozy mysteries, and a touch of history? Mindy Quigley's Deep Dish Mysteries are all that and more! Check out her latest, At Death's Dough, featuring the beloved cat, Butterball.

Do you like cozy mysteries with cats in them? (Most cozies have cats within the storylines, so my guess is yes!) Well, you are in luck with my newest guest, Alex Erickson, as we talk about Death by Java in his Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. AND...there is sneak peak at the first chapter included in this blog post!

Looking for a cinnamon roll recipe that doesn't use yeast? Here is one that I learned in school and my family still enjoys them to this day! You can also find this recipe in my book, Shiver Me, Snowman, from my "Slice of Life Mystery" series.

Are you looking for a simple Christmas craft to do this holiday season? Why not give this Hot Air Balloon Ornament a try? Straight out of the first in my Fluff and Flowers Mysteries, have a little fun creating Holly's beloved ornament from her childhood.

A Halloween cozy mystery is the perfect thing to read at this time of year, and Katherine H. Brown has the book for you! Check out her mystery, Costumes and Cadavers, by reading over the first chapter through the image in this post.

For those of you who love witch cozy mysteries, here is an author with a magical line that not only has humor, but also the dynamics of large family drama. Take a sneak peek into Green Witch Mean Time, written by Cherry Northcutt, and see if this will be your new fall read this year!

This next author, J. T. Kunkel, has a series that is set along Point Pleasant Beach, and we talk about the second installment...On the Writing Block. Now, if you are a fan of his works, then you're in luck! More is coming out this year, AND we have the first chapter of Under the Surface available for you to read.

Jane Austen is one of those authors who stands the test of time, and having a cozy mystery series inspired by her is just one of those examples. Check out Katie Oliver's A Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series through the interview she gave On the Writing Block with Sheryl.

With the weather warming up, it's the perfect time for me to introduce an author with a summer-themed mystery made for a great vacation read! Check out A Mid-Summer's Murder by Geri Krotow as she visits me On the Writing Block with Sheryl.

This mystery is one for lovers of wine, cozies, and amateur sleuths. Check out Erin Hayden's Murder Uncorked, the first in her series.

As a fellow PA author, I had a great time chatting with cozy mystery author Susan Kimmel Wright about Mabel and the Unholy Night.

Looking for a unique cookie recipe for baking season? Try the Welsh Cookie where it uses raisins, mace, and the griddle to create.

Need a fun snack that is easy to make for gift giving? This Nutcracker Crunch recipe comes from one of the cozy mysteries in my Slice of Life series, and is as tasty as it comes!

Looking to get into writing, but you are not if you are prioritizing the right thing in your work? Read what I believe to be the key element

If you like Christmas cozy mysteries, check out my book review of Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady, which is a first or fifth in series.

Had a great time chatting with the Day Cozy Book Discussion Group at Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop this month.

Have you ever wanted to ask a cozy mystery author a question? Check out my interview for Cozy, She Wrote - an online magazine.

Talk about a busy two weeks! Chocolate Town Book Fest at the Hershey Library on Oct. 7th, and then the Cozy Mystery Fete on Oct. 14th.

Looking for some answers to a few questions from me? Stop right here to read through some of the questions I have been asked in podcasts.