New Anthology "A Cup of Cozy 3" Out Soon

Our family loves to watch Christmas movies. We look forward to the tradition of being together cuddled up by the fire, laughing at the antics of "Home Alone" or shedding a tear or two at the conclusion of "A Christmas Carol." That's how we at Cozy Mystery Magazine feel about our "A Cup of Cozy" holiday anthologies.

This year's theme for "A Cup of Cozy 3" is Destination Christmas: Short Holiday Mysteries and Recipes. Linda Kozar writes a story taking place in Turkey, and my setting is San Francisco. I'll save the other settings for a later post.

As we take time to enter the busiest time of the year, I hope we'll find time to enjoy the journey. Being with friends and family while celebrating fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas is a special reminder of the abundant blessings God has poured out all year.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

~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 Leander, Texas, where she is a member of Leander Writers’ Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW CenTex Chapter), and Central Texas Authors.

Watch for her new story "Teddy Saves Christmas" in a holiday anthology with a special bonus issue offer to launch October 15th on all sites. Available for preorder for only $.99 at: https://www.booklaunch.io/joannaslan/happyhomicidesholiday

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Time for a Tea Party!

Thank you for joining us today on Cozy Mystery Magazine. Please let me pour you a nice cup of tea before we chat. Milk? Sugars?

Do help yourself to savories.

Our authors are launching books right and left for your reading pleasure. These authors are amazing and entertain thousands of cozy mystery lovers just like you! (And me!)

In only a few weeks we are launching our second edition of "A Cup of Cozy." Here's the cover reveal. We've added more original stories, holiday menus and recipes that we think you'll enjoy.

More tea?

Now that we've finished with our savories I believe it's time for the sweets. This dessert tier looks nice. Please enjoy!

I hope you've enjoyed our time together this afternoon. And I hope you'll get a copy of "A Cup of Cozy 2" when it launches. Have a wonderful week, dear readers.

Cheers!

~Nancy Jill

Queen of Afternoon Tea

Nancy Jill Thames has three loves in her life besides her husband and family: murder mysteries, Reuben sandwiches, and afternoon tea. She lives in Leander, Texas - home of the Bagdad Cemetery - setting for the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Her favorite actor is Vin Deisel, mostly for his acting ability. She clearly writes Christian fiction because her faith means everything. Learn more about Nancy Jill and The Jillian Bradley Mystery Series at http://nancyjillthames.com.

Oh No! Buttermilk Fudge Catastophe!

Oh Such Sad Looking Fudge

I made Buttermilk Fudge and it did not go as planned. I ended up with buttermilk pebbles. That's right, when I cut into it, it fell apart.
Oh well, at least it's not soup.
So what went wrong?
Remember when I told you last year that you must, YOU MUST, use the right kind of buttermilk? The 2%. Not 1%. Not the powder stuff you add water to. 2%. 
No matter how hard it is to find.
Two Percent.
End of argument.
Period.
Well, I broke the rule. The other stuff was easier to find, I was at the store, I took a chance. It did not pay off.
Don't snicker. Oh you snickered, I know you did. If it happened to someone else, I would snicker. Especially as I know better.
So why did I do it?
I'm running way, WAY behind  I still have presents to buy! And it's less than a week to Christmas. Besides, work is crazy and I'm stressing over the Woolly Weegie. Give me a break!
So I took a shortcut and as usual it turned into a longcut.
Moral of the story. Use the 2% buttermilk when making Buttermilk Fudge.
Anyway, I bought the right stuff and I'll just make another batch.
To do it the right way, remember the recipe is available in A Cup of Cozy now free on Amazon.
So what did I do with this batch? Well I got some of it to hold into squares, kind of, and gave it to a friend with kids. Kids don't care how candy looks as long as it has sugar.
As for the pebbles they are in my frezeer for eating later when I feel like it.
Hey, I didn't say it didn't taste good.

Mystery writer C.L. Ragsdale is the author of The Reboot Files a Christian Cozy Mystery Series, and a superhero story called Chasing Lady Midnight. A California native, she loves to "surf" the web to research plot details for her fun, quirky stories. She has a degree in Theatre Arts which greatly influenced her writing style. Working in various fields as a secretary has allowed her to both master her writing skills and acquire valuable technical knowledge which she uses liberally in her plots. Although that is where she got her idea for The Secretary, she is not an evil mastermind. Although some of her former employers might disagree. These days she contents herself with knitting while contemplating her next diabolical plot. Story plot that is.

Current E-Books

THE REBOOT FILES:  The Mystery of Hurtleberry House, The Island of Living Trees, The Harbinger of Retribution, and The Wrong Ghost.
Chasing Lady Midnight  (A Cozy Christian Mystery With Superheroes)

www.shortmysteriesandtalltales.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CL-Ragsdale219184744858421

TOP TEN HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR COZY MYSTERY LOVERS

 By Nancy Jill Thames 

For those of you who like to do their holiday shopping online as I do, here are some great gift ideas for readers on your list. All books are G-Rated and contain no profanity - just good stories! Books are in a series but can be stand-alone.

FOR ADDED FUN, TEDDY (JILLIAN'S SIDEKICK AND SLEUTH-DOG) APPEARS IN EVERY BOOK ALONG WITH A NEW FRIEND OF HIS OWN

1. If you want to give your reader an ocean side stay at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel with all the amenities (plus a little gossip), give them a copy of
"Murder in Half Moon Bay." $8.09

2. For readers who enjoy gorgeous sunsets or insight into endangered species, a mystery set at The Sanctuary Spa Camelback Mountain might make a good gift. Give them a copy of

 "The Ghost Orchid Murder." $10.79

3. To experience a bit of early California history in the Bay Area along with a heart-warming story, give them the Christmas adventure of 

"From the Clutches of Evil." $7.99

 

 

4. Does your reader like whale-watching, Waikiki Beach, or perhaps a cruise to Catalina Island? Then they  might  enjoy 

"The Mark of Eden." $8.99

 

5. For a visit to San Diego complete with Jillian's family reunion at a five-star oceanfront hotel you might want to give a copy of 
"Pacific Beach." $8.09

 6. For Christmas lovers and those on your list who enjoy a bit of romance "Waiting for Santa" might be just the thing. $8.09

7. A London adventure awaits in "The Ruby of Siam" and ends with Jillian's wedding. What happens afterward will have to wait until 2014 when the final book "The Long Trip Home" launches. $8.09

 















 


8. Besides "Murder in Half Moon Bay" as a free e-book gift, another suggestion is "A Cup of Cozy," a free e-book gift on Amazon and Smashwords to you from the authors of Cozy Mystery Magazine.




 







9. If you can't decide which book to buy for those on your list consider giving them the entire series. (Around $60.) They'll love reading about the adventures of Jillian and her sidekick, Teddy, as they help solve homicides which fall across their path. Amazon.com






10. For yourself, when you purchase  paperback copies for those on your list, use the Kindle MatchBook program (new on Amazon) to purchase the e-book versions of the Jillian Bradley mysteries for half-price.  (Only $1.99 each.) Amazon.com


There you have it! Ten holiday gift ideas for everyone who enjoys a good whodunnit, cozy mystery, or animal mystery. Happy shopping, dear readers!

  See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill 

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com

 

The Holidays Approach!

By Nancy Jill Thames

Are you ready for the holidays?

Thanksgiving dinner menus made? How about your Christmas gift list? So far I know what I'm making for Thanksgiving, and gifts for loved ones will either be cold, hard cash or Omaha Steaks goodies. Oh, and to ready for the holidays, I need to have ordered fruitcakes from Collin Street Bakery for my mom and me. 

Perhaps you're wondering what those little teddy bears sitting on chocolate covered cookies have to do with this post. It's simple, really. The recipe for these easy holiday treats is included in our new holiday anthology, "A CUP OF COZY." 

The book is our free gift to our readers here on COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE, and includes brand new titles like, "A Cup of Christmas Tea" by Linda P. Kozar, "Hardy's Christmas Triumph" by S. Dionne Moore, and "The Christmas Candy Mystery" by C.L. Ragsdale. 

There are sneak peeks at some mysteries from our COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE authors including new titles by Linda P. Kozar - "That Wasn't Chicken," Deborah Malone's - "Terror on Tybee Island" and C.L. Ragsdale's new book - "Chasing Lady Midnight." All great stories for your reading pleasure.

Traci Tyne Hilton has included the first chapter of her book - "Good, Clean Murder." I've contributed chapter one of "Waiting for Santa" and the bonus recipe for Cheery Chocolate Teddy Bear Cookies.

Download your copy now! 
Happy Holidays to you from our authors at 
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE.

                See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill Thames

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award-winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com

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