Saturday, December 3, 2016

Jesus is the Reason for the Season


 And what better way to get in the mood for the holidays and celebrate the birth of Christ than to sit back with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa and read all three of "A Cup of Cozy" books in this special boxed set? For one low price you get over 350 pages of Christmas stories plus holiday menus and recipes that will inspire you! 
Don't wait. Order now!


We authors at Cozy Mystery Magazine wish you the 
Happiest Holidays and a Very Merry Christmas!

Cynthia Hickey
Traci Tyne Hilton
Linda Kozar
Deborah Malone
Candice Prentice
C.L. Ragsdale
Nancy Jill Thames
Janice Hanna Thompson


Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The Authors of Cozy Mystery Magazine's 7 Thanksgiving Wishes for You

May your tablescape be lovely.

May your table be filled with good food.

May you give thanks to the true founder of the feast.

May you spend the day with loved ones.

May your attitude be thankful, grateful and blessed.

May you remember to be thankful always.
May you and your family always be blessed.


Monday, September 5, 2016

Fall is Here!

This is from Pinterest but it expresses exactly what I'm feeling at the beginning of this wonderful time of year. I hope you'll spend some time enjoying our books. 

For ideas, please check our Buy Cozy Books page. Thank you! Hope you have a very Happy Fall Season!



crisp air.
pumpkins.
true love.
hot coffee.
sweaters.
late nights.
good books.
cuddling.
bonfires.
tea.
renewal.
boots.
leaves.
Fall

Blessings dear readers!

~Nancy Jill

 


NANCY JILL THAMES

Nancy Jill Thames was born to write mysteries. From her early days as the neighborhood story-teller to the Amazon Author Watch Bestseller List, she has always had a vivid imagination and loves to solve problems – perfect for plotting whodunits. In 2010, Nancy Jill published her first mystery Murder in Half Moon Bay, introducing her well-loved protagonist Jillian Bradley and clue-sniffing Yorkie “Teddy.”

When she isn’t plotting Jillian’s next perilous adventure, Nancy Jill travels between Texas, California, and Georgia finding new ways to spoil her grandchildren, playing classical favorites on her baby grand, or having afternoon tea with friends.

She lives with her husband in Texas and is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) CenTex Chapter.

To learn more about Nancy Jill, visit these sites.

Monday, June 13, 2016

 
 
 
 
40 Ways to Enjoy a Southern Summer
 
  1. Go hiking at a state park
  2. Visit a real "u-pick-it" farm.
  3. Take a dip in the creek.
  4. Go star-gazing and learn new constellations.
  5. Enjoy a tall glass of ice cold sweet tea.
  6. Catch lightning bugs.
  7. Wake up early and find unique treasures at a yard sale.
  8. Relax in a rocking chair.
  9. Enjoy a picnic in a beautiful park.
  10. Relish the nectar from a honeysuckle.
  11. Spend the day fishing.
  12. Shop at your local farmer's market.
  13. Visit your local library for summer reads.
  14. Grow your own tomatos and peppers.
  15. See a movie at a drive in theatre.
  16. Learn to can your own vegetables.
  17. Read poetry in a garden.
  18. Pick blackberries.
  19. Visit a new BBQ joint.
  20. Feed the ducks at the local lake.
  21. Take a road trip to see some waterfalls.
  22. Fall in love with a new flavor at the ice-cream shop.
  23. Make lemonade from scratch.
  24. Visit Rock City.
  25. Go to an outdoor concert.
  26. Send real postcards during your travels.
  27. Go canoeing or kayaking.
  28. Declare water war with super soakers and water balloons.
  29. Drink from the hose.
  30. Tie-dye something.
  31. Take photos in a photo booth.
  32. Visits wine country for tours and tastings.
  33. Spend an afternoon finding shapes in the clouds.
  34. Nap in a hammock
  35. Visit an art festival.
  36. Discover a new park.
  37. Go barefoot.
  38. Get a new cut and color for the summer.
  39. Eat watermelon. Spit seeds.
  40. Go tubing.
 
 
 
Deborah Malone's first novel "Death in Dahlonega," finaled in the American Christian Fiction Writer's Category Five writing contest! Deborah was nominated for 2012 and 2013 Georgia Author of the Year Award in Novel category. She has worked as a freelance writer and photographer for the historical magazine "Georgia Backroads." She has had many articles and photographs published, and her writing is featured in "Tales of the Rails," edited by Olin Jackson as well as the "Christian Communicator, and the "Southern Writer's Magazine." She is member of the Georgia Writer's Association, Advanced Writers and Speaker's Association and the American Christian Fiction Writers. You can find her at www.deborah-malone.com.


Thursday, February 11, 2016

Top Tips for Keeping Love in your Marriage by Nancy Jill Thames


Tip #1: Always believe you're right, even if what your spouse says may make a little sense. You don't want to confuse them.

Tip #2: Spend as much time as possible away from your spouse. This will give you little reason to ever argue.

Tip #3: If you're the wife, always wear makeup even if it's only lipstick. Your husband doesn't like looking at the 'Before' picture.

Tip #4: If you're the husband, refrain from covering up your messy unkempt hair with a baseball hat. You're wife knows you're not paying attention to personal hygiene.

Tip #5: If you're the wife always demand gifts on Valentine's Day, your birthday, anniversary and Christmas. This is a real proof of your husband's love.

Tip #6: If you're the husband take your wife shopping starting three weeks ahead of any event to make sure you know exactly what she would like for Valentine's Day, her birthday, anniversary and Christmas.

Tip #7: Husbands should always remember "A Happy Wife is a Happy Life."

Tip #8: Wives should always remember their husbands live to serve.

Tip #9: If you're a wife remember that all men are the same so it won't do any good to trade yours in for a later model.

Tip #10:If you're a husband remember that if you are thinking the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, all cows eat grass.

What tips do you have for keeping love in your marriage?

~Nancy Jill
Married 47 years.

Nancy Jill Thames was born to write mysteries. From her early days as the neighborhood story-teller to the Amazon Author Watch Bestseller List, she has always had a vivid imagination and loves to solve problems – perfect for plotting whodunits. In 2010, Nancy Jill published her first mystery Murder in Half Moon Bay, introducing her well-loved protagonist Jillian Bradley and clue-sniffing Yorkie “Teddy.”

When she isn’t plotting Jillian’s next perilous adventure, Nancy Jill travels between Texas, California, and Georgia finding new ways to spoil her grandchildren, playing classical favorites on her baby grand, or having afternoon tea with friends.

She lives with her husband in Texas and is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) CenTex Chapter.

To learn more about Nancy Jill, visit these sites.


Friday, January 1, 2016

A New Year Ahead

The good thing about enjoying a cup of tea together is that we can do it any day of the year. It has been wonderful interacting with all of you in 2015, whether talking about new books launched or life events.
     I promised to share a major life shift that occurred over the past two years. It wasn't always easy, but in the end having our son and his family live with us while he earned his degree was totally worth it.
     And if living with the seven of us wasn't interesting enough, after our son got his degree and an amazing job in Frisco, Texas, my husband decided it was time to downsize.
     Okay. Pack up and move. Not an easy task for someone who collects beautiful china, teacups, teapots, floral arrangements, and paintings. Sigh. But as my daddy used to say, "There's nothing more certain than change." How true in this case. We're moving north to a small town where we'll be living out in the country. Literally.
     Being an eternal optimist, I decided to look on the bright side. A smaller home to maintain will be good. A new home is always nice. I'll be getting the cozy cottage I've always wanted and with not much to do living waaaay out in some pastureland, there will be more time to write!
     Some great news! My husband Ted (yes, I named Teddy after him) has carved out some time to join my writing as publicist and marketing manager which will allow me even more time to write. A good thing.
     Look for three new short stories in the poplular Happy Homicides anthologies - the first, a Valentine's tale called "Sweets, Treats and Murder" will be out for pre-order in January. A beach read called "Birthday Bash" launches in Summer, followed by a story for the Fall edition that I've yet to come up with, and then Book 11 "Murder at the Met" due to launch in November of 2016.

     I hope you're as excited about the new year as I am. As always, it's my great pleasure to entertain you with adventures of Jillian and Teddy. 

Cheers! And Happy New Year!

~Nancy Jill


Nancy Jill Thames was born to write mysteries. From her early days as the neighborhood story-teller to the Amazon Author Watch Bestseller List, she has always had a vivid imagination and loves to solve problems – perfect for plotting whodunits. In 2010, Nancy Jill published her first mystery Murder in Half Moon Bay, introducing her well-loved protagonist Jillian Bradley and clue-sniffing Yorkie “Teddy.”

When she isn’t plotting Jillian’s next perilous adventure, Nancy Jill travels between Texas, California, and Georgia finding new ways to spoil her grandchildren, playing classical favorites on her baby grand, or having afternoon tea with friends.

She lives with her husband in Texas and is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) CenTex Chapter.

To learn more about Nancy Jill, visit these sites.