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Let's Talk with Maggie Toussaint

“Cozy Mystery Foods"

I recently realized I tend to share my love of my favorite foods with my amateur sleuths. The choice was purposeful. I loved those foods, their texture, taste, and aroma, and thus had firsthand knowledge of them. In fact, I gave all my main characters of my previous 29 books a similar palate to mine. Because I am from the South, there are some things formerly known as Southern, that are enjoyed across the country, maybe across the world. I don’t think a single main character drinks soda—they all prefer iced tea, hot tea, or coffee. And grits. That’s definitely southern, though I think a few…

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Win 2 Free Books – July 2025

Contest Run: July 1 - 22, 2025
Win Two Free Books - July 2025
  • Enter our monthly giveaway to win 2 free books from our authors:

    Cheryl Hollon: DEATH A SKETCH — print (US only) or ebook
    Debra H. Goldstein: With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying – print (US only) or ebook

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On The Bench

Characters on the Bench

Ever wondered which fictional world your favorite characters would love to live in? In our latest post, six beloved sleuths and storytellers reveal the bookish lives they’d trade their own for—from solving mysteries in Santa Teresa to dancing the night away at a Jane Austen ball. Dive in to discover their picks and imagine where you might fit in the pages of another story!

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