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Tony Kappes | Why Cozy Mysteries Are Appealing To Readers
August 19, 2013
Years ago, when I started writing, I was bound and determined to write in the
women's fiction genre. With pencil and paper (Yes! I wrote longhand back then.)
in hand, I sat down at one of my guy's (I have three teenage boys living at
home) pee-wee football practices under a big cozy tree and started my journey of
writing women's fiction. I will write anywhere! Quickly, that novel turned took a life of its own, which characters happen to
do, turning into a whodunit instead of who am I going to love. It was the intrigue of trying to figure a mystery that had me hooked. I had
grown up on Murder She Wrote and Matlock, not to mention Veronica Mars. But I
adored the short lived television series, Pushing Daisies. It was a show that was full of quirks, laughs, friendships, and mystery. Who
doesn't like all of those elements? I love them! I am no different than you or
any other reader. In fact, I'm an avid reader. So it's a perfect combination for
me. Even though cozies are ultimately about figuring out the mystery, they are based
around relationships. We are human, which makes us drawn to anything that deals
with relationships. The main character in a cozy generally finds herself
directly affected by the crime, and the reader loves the character which makes
us have an emotional attachment to the main character. We root for her from the
beginning until the end. It's the emotion connection that we connect with. And the setting of a cozy is a bonus to the reader. We love to gather at coffee
shops, knitting groups, book shops, even bakeries and many other places so we
can visit with our friends. I know when I go to a coffee shop to write or meet
up with buddies that I get a warm fuzzy feeling which puts me in a great mood. But that isn't the only reason why readers love cozies. The hobby in the cozy is
very appealing. In Strung
Out To Die, the mystery is set in a lapidary or bead shop. In the book, the
reader is going to learn more details about the beading/jewelry making hobby. A cozy is all about a woman finding herself and not letting the little details
of life (like a murder) derail them from reaching their dream and pursuit of
happiness. Who can resist a lighthearted story and the possibility of a small
romance? What do you love about a cozy mystery? Leave a comment for a chance to win a print copy of Tonya Kappes' award winning
novel, Strung out to Die~A
Divorced Diva Mystery and the new release ebox set with ten bestselling
authors THE PERFECT TEN. Currently, STRUNG OUT TO DIE and THE PERFECT TEN is on
sale for .99 EACH at all major ereader retailers. That is 11 novels for under $2
all from award winning authors! THE PERFECT TEN box set of ten bestselling authors: Dianna Love, Tonya Kappes,
Nancy Naigle, Misty Evans, Adrienne Giordano, Mary Buckham, Sandy Blair, and
Norah Wilson
Tonya Kappes "Full of wit, humor and colorful characters, Tonya Kappes delivers a fun,
fast-paced story that will leave you hooked!" Bestselling Author, Jane Porter "Fun, fresh, and flirty, Carpe Bead 'Em is the perfect read on a hot summer day.
Tonya Kappes' voice shines in her debut novel." Author Heather Webber " Kappes strings together the perfect blend of family, friends, and fun."
Author Misa Ramirez Tonya is an Amazon Top 100 author, Amazon Movers and Shakers, and International
bestselling author. She writes humorous cozy mystery and women's fiction that
involves quirky characters in quirky situations. Splitsville.com, the
first novel in the Olivia Davis Mystery Series, is a double finalist in the Next
Generation Indie Book Awards in the Mystery and Humorous Categories. Carpe Bead 'em is 2012
winner in Amazon's eFestival of Words in the Women's Fiction Category. A Charming Crime, the
first novel in the Magical Cures, is a finalist in the 2013 eFestival of Words
in the Fantasy Category. A New Tradition the Indie Romance Convention 2013 novella of the year. When not being the princess, queen, and jester of her family of three teenage
boys, an adoring husband, and three fury kids, she travels to various writing
groups as guest speaker on "How to Market and Promote Your Novels Effectively,"
where she is known as a marketing guru. Become a member of Tonya's STREET TEAM! It's a gathering place of readers who
love Tonya Kappes novels and Tonya gives away monthly prizes! To sign up for
Tonya's STREET TEAM, newsletter, view book trailer, and upcoming news, check out
Tonya's website, Tonyakappes.com. And be sure to stalk her on Facebook and Twitter! Also by Tonya Kappes Carpe Bead 'em
Something Spooky This Way
Comes
Believe Christmas Anthology
An Olivia Davis Paranormal Mystery
Splitsville.com
Color Me a Crime
Color Me Love Short Story Grandberry Falls Series The Ladybug
Jinx
Happy New
Life
A
Superstitious Christmas
Never Tell
Your Dreams A Divorced Diva Mystery Series
A Bead of Doubt Short Story
Strung Out To Die A Magical Cures Mystery
A Charming Crime
A Charming Cure
A Charming Potion Short
Story
Comments
45 comments posted.
Re: Tony Kappes | Why Cozy Mysteries Are Appealing To Readers
HI! After reading about you and "cozies".... I am already hooked and ready to string along! I am SO VERY EXCITED about your contest.. I really didn't know about "cozies" etc until just now (poor uneducated me! WOW what have I been missing!) Not for long though, I hope. If I am lucky enough to win your contest, I will be able to learn alot with all those books! It sounds perfect, a great story and learning new things (although I try to learn something new with every book I read, this makes it even better) Thanks for explaining about "cozies" to those of us un-aware and Thanks also for having this contest for your readers. Good Luck to all (but...sorry readers...I am truely hoping that I win! LOL). Have a great day and keep up the terrific writing!
(Cheri Minott 12:42pm August 19, 2013)
My goodness, I never knew anything about cozy mysteries before reading your story! I can attest that I am hooked and wanting more. As a woman and an avid reader of mysteries and thrillers which are my favorite types of books to read, especially when you can learn something you can relate to or never knew. Now I find myself salivating to read your latest book! Thank you
(C Culp 7:47am August 19, 2013)
I think I like the characters the most. If I can relate to
them, then the story just goes beyond. It's more enjoyable.
I actually feel comfy. Sometime however the so call cozy
mysteries aren't that cozy. When the characters don't match
up to the book, it kinda fails majorly. I hate to say it
but I've actually read quite a few of those in the past.
(Billie Gaskill 8:07am August 19, 2013)
I am ready to cozy up to a cozy mystery. Keeping my fingers crossed!
(Melanie Backus 8:57am August 19, 2013)
I usually like the humor that goes along with the mysteries. I love when a book can make me laugh out loud.
(Sue Galuska 9:47am August 19, 2013)
Cozy mysteries provide me with an enjoyable and unique plot,
great characters and wonderful wrilting.
(Sharon Berger 9:51am August 19, 2013)
What I love about a cozy is that you get into a more intimate look at the characters, which in time, makes you feel as if you've known them for years. The stories usually take place in the same setting, too, and you can practically picture yourself there. In a nutshell, they give you the feeling of home. I'm anxious to read your latest book. I think the cover is wonderful, and it brought a smile to my face. Even though it's been out a few months, I want to congratulate you on your style of writing, and on a story that I'm sure will resonate with a lot of readers, such as me, that are not familiar with you. Congratulations!!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:53am August 19, 2013)
I think I love how close-knitted the community is. And how everyone knows everyone!
(May Pau 11:03am August 19, 2013)
i like humor and a little romance with mystery books i think
the book sounds great
(Denise Smith 12:30pm August 19, 2013)
Hi Cheri! I'm excited to introduce you to a whole new genre!
Cozies are fun and light with a dash of romance. A must for
everyone ;)
(Tonya Kappes 12:56pm August 19, 2013)
Awe, BJ, that's a horrible experience. I think with any book
if the characters don't match with the story is a failure. In
Strung Out To Die, she's the shop owner and the body is found
in her shop :) You can't get more of a match than that ;)
(Tonya Kappes 12:58pm August 19, 2013)
Good luck, Melanie!
(Tonya Kappes 12:58pm August 19, 2013)
Hi, Sue! You are in luck! I only write humor in my books.
Fingers crossed.
(Tonya Kappes 12:59pm August 19, 2013)
I really like the cozies. Usually they are about something with which I am familiar, so that helps. But the weaving in of the characters with the cozy setting is most important. The laughter, determination, satisfaction, adventure - they all add up to something that keeps me reading and reading and reading...
(Mary Ellen Suter 1:18pm August 19, 2013)
I love that cozy mysteries have great female role models who try and get ahead no matter what life throws at them. The settings are always somewhere dreamy that you would love to visit and the characters are mostly fun and interesting and the plots are smart and it is fun trying to figure out how it will all be figured out before the end of the story.
(Edel Waugh 1:49pm August 19, 2013)
Cozy mysteries are just a comfortable read.
(Sheila True 2:35pm August 19, 2013)
Both my mother and I love cozy mysteries. They are more light and not as grusome.
(Lori Yost 2:54pm August 19, 2013)
I love Cozy mysteries unique plots that make them
entertaining! Thanks.
(Dianne McVetty 3:18pm August 19, 2013)
It is very easy to relate to cozy mysteries. I love the plot twists.
(Laura Gullickson 3:24pm August 19, 2013)
I love mysteries and if they have fleshed out characters that you can get to know even better. I read for pleasure now so cozies are great.
(Kathleen Yohanna 5:09pm August 19, 2013)
Sounds like a good book to read.
(Charlotte Wills 5:28pm August 19, 2013)
What do I love about a cozy mystery? The atmosphere, about all the things going on around you, the feel of closeness, including the spiritual. Like being wrapped up in a warm blanket on a cold night, all snug and comfortable. Mysteries are the best, most every type of book/novel has an element of mystery to it, I find. Your book sounds interesting, thank you for this chance to win it. The Best To You.
(Esther Somorai 5:57pm August 19, 2013)
Hi Tanya,
The Booktown store owners loved the cover cards I passed out. I love your books and would be thrilled if I were the lucky winner of a Dead Tree version of your book.
(Nora-Adrienne Deret 6:04pm August 19, 2013)
I think your book sounds great. I haven't read cozy mysteries, so I don't know what I'm missing. This is one I'd love to start out with reading, just because of the beading/jewelry making in it. I enjoy crafts and could learn something from it.
(Linda Luinstra 6:24pm August 19, 2013)
I love cozy mysteries. I love the characters and the settings and also, learning about hobbies that are different from mine. Sometimes I'm inspired to try something new!
(Juli Lear 6:42pm August 19, 2013)
I haven't read a cozy mystery yet.
(Lori Ringel 9:00pm August 19, 2013)
Cozy mysteries? That's a new genre to me, but I don't mind trying something new! :-)
(Lynne Stringer 9:24pm August 19, 2013)
I enjoy reading cozies with the endless settings that help fuel them. I've read the most interesting details in each and every one of them. Now if I could only bring forth all of that wonderful information whenever discussing these topics. Alas, my memory is no longer what it used to be.
(Karen Blossom 9:30pm August 19, 2013)
Love reading mysteries of any kind. Looking forward to reading
this one as well Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
(Teresa Ward 10:45pm August 19, 2013)
I love reading cozy mysteries! The characters are so interesting and you always feel right at home in the wonderful setting.
(Britney Adams 12:26pm August 20, 2013)
I think cosies are great fun as we get to learn as well as solve a murder. I love mysteries featuring animals or crafts, unusual jobs or locations. There is usually something practical going on in a cosy.
(Clare O'Beara 9:26am August 20, 2013)
I like the unusual settings.
(Sandy Giden 11:30am August 20, 2013)
I like all kinds of mysteries and guessing who did it.
(Maureen Emmons 3:51pm August 20, 2013)
I love the platonic relationships and the friendly bantering between friends while they try to solve a mystery.
(Kai Wong 7:24pm August 20, 2013)
That is exactly what I thought a cozy mystery was. While my mother was alive, this was the type of book I would search out for her. Especially when she refused to reread Agatha Christie!
(Marcia Berbeza 8:25pm August 20, 2013)
I like cozy mysteries because they don't have explicit sex or bloody gore---and yet have the excitement of mystery and often a romantic relationship.
(Sue Farrell 11:10pm August 20, 2013)
I have never heard of a cozy mystery but looking them up online I will definitely have to go out and find some to read. I am always looking for new books and authors to read.
(Lynne Pearson 12:19pm August 21, 2013)
The characters are usually very likeable and I like the humor.
(Rita Wray 3:32pm August 21, 2013)
I love all the elements of a cozy mystery. Fun to read &
figure out.
(Mary Preston 4:10am August 22, 2013)
Cozy mysteries are the best! You can read them with a nice cup of tea before bed
without having nightmares! :)
(Jackie R 4:47pm August 22, 2013)
(Laureen Sonia 9:36pm August 26, 2013)
Putting in for a win.. I have been a fan of your books for some time..so I'm
crossing my fingers too! Your an extraordinary writer!
(Laureen Sonia 9:52pm August 26, 2013)
I love cozy mysteries, especially the humorous and paranormals mysteries. I cannot wait to read the strung out to die darling cover.
(Kim McAllister 12:44pm September 4, 2013)
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