My cozy mysteries Christmas in Cave Creek and The Ballad of Buddy take place in the small fictional town of Cave Creek, Virginia. It’s an original and compelling location for secrets, friendships, romance, mystery, gossip, and more. Here’s why: Everyone Knows Everyone… and Everything Small …
Read MoreWhy The Ballad of Buddy Is the Perfect Winter Cozy Read
Winter is the season of warm blankets, steaming mugs, and stories that invite you to lean in a little closer. It’s the time of year when mysteries feel sharper, emotions feel deeper, and small towns feel even more intimate. That’s exactly why The Ballad of …
Read MoreMy Writing Year in Review: 2025 Edition
A year of words, wins, and “well… that was unexpected.” As the year wraps up and my coffee mug collection grows by an alarming yet somehow comforting number, I’ve been reflecting on what I actually accomplished in my writing life. Spoiler: more than I thought. …
Read MoreWhat are “Cozy Mysteries”?
When people ask me what genre I write, I generally tell them I write cozy mysteries. Today I saw an article on Bustle.com defining what exactly a “cozy mystery” is. Here is what it had to say: “You’ve heard the phrase tossed around, you’ve seen …
Read MoreTRICK OR TREAT BOOK BONANZA & GIVEAWAY – Christmas in Cave Creek
**Contest Closed** Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven 7th annual Trick or Treat Book …
Read MoreTRICK OR TREAT BOOK BONANZA & GIVEAWAY – The Debt Collectors
**Contest Closed** Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N.N. Light’s Book Heaven‘s 7th annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. …
Read MoreWhy You Should Tune into the National Book Festival
This past weekend, I went on a literary journey from the comfort of my couch, diving into the incredible content from the 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival. The festival, which took place in person and online, featured a remarkable lineup of authors discussing …
Read MoreIt’s International Dog Day!
Happy International Dog Day! While the “dog days” of summer are behind us, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book. As we get ready for fall, here are a few cozy reads to get you in the spirit. Discover more at …
Read MoreNewest Writing News!
Hello, wonderful readers! My sincere apologies for the radio silence around here. If you’ve been wondering what I’ve been up to, the short answer is: writing! The longer answer involves a lot of coffee, late nights, and a few exciting projects I’m finally ready to …
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N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a huge party, and I am one of the sixty authors featured. I talk about what I was doing ten years ago, what I’m doing now, how many books I’ve published, and offering a …
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