Sheryl C.D. Ickes

As Christmas nears, I was in the mood to read a mystery featuring decorated trees and twinkling lights. So I decided to give The Twelve Books of Christmas by Kate Carlisle a try. See what I thought of the first Christmas-themed novel in her "A Bibliophile Mystery" series.

Do you enjoy being in the kitchen, and do you like reading cozy mysteries that feature Italian cooking? Rosie Genova has a series for you! Check out Murder and Marinara, the first in her Italian Kitchen Mysteries, set in New Jersey.

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.

If you like cozy towns where the murder gets solved by an amateur sleuth and there are animals involved, then you have come to the right place. Read over my interview with Paula Charles, author of the Hometown Hardware and Zen Goat Mysteries. There is even a sample chapter of Axe Me No Questions as a bonus!

When someone has a cozy mystery set in Gettysburg, PA, my ears perk up. See what I thought on Misty Lynn's book, Hometown Murder.

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!

Do you know that some authors have multiple pen names that they write under? This next guest on my Author Blog Series, has THREE! Not only is she Traci Hall, but she's also Ellie Brannigan and Traci Wilton! Check out her latest books in our interview.

Are you in the market for a cozy mystery that not only has the charm of a medieval castle in England, but also contains ghostly fun and cute pets? Check out my review of Elizabeth Penney's Bodies and Battlements.

Looking for some interesting things to do doing your summer? While camping may be a staple for July, have you ever attended a craft fair in the woods and a movie with a live orchestra?

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.

Are you into bubble tea, fortune cookies, and cozy mysteries? Then Jennifer J. Chow's books might just be for you! Check out the interview I did with her on the latest installment in her Magical Fortune Cookie Mysteries, called Star-Crossed Egg Tarts.

I had a fun time in Mechanicsburg, PA last month, as I was able to take part in this year's iScream for Mysteries! To see what happened at this event, hosted by the Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop, check out my blog post for pictures and details.

If you missed fellow Cozy Mystery Author Heather Weidner from last year on my blog, then you're in luck! Heather's back with the first in her new mystery series, Murder Strikes A Chord, AND a new installment in her Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery series.