Oh yes, Mimi, it is quite a thing here in the UK. The elements are 1) chocolate box pretty village (where supposedly nothing happens) 2) a mix of eccentric types and 3) a murder, but not too gory and then of course, it all gets solved. Our TV series Midsomer Murders follows this format to great success, although they always include too many plot twists and the story ends up being a two hour show, which is a bit long. Some absolutely stunning backdrops of the villages and the lovely architecture though.
I'm adding this to my TBR list! And thanks for sharing the definition of a "cosy mystery." That is a new one to me and a genre that I would love to read. Best of luck to Rosy!
Thanks, Rose for inviting me onto your Substack and for the very flattering interview. I am heartened by everybody’s response to me and my book. It was a pleasure chatting with you.
Oh Linda, how utterly fabulous to have your comment! Honestly, I just finished posting it, after having 6 kittens because I thought I had deleted to the whole thing at the last minute! Then I discovered "drafts". The things one learns!!
Oh yes, Mimi, it is quite a thing here in the UK. The elements are 1) chocolate box pretty village (where supposedly nothing happens) 2) a mix of eccentric types and 3) a murder, but not too gory and then of course, it all gets solved. Our TV series Midsomer Murders follows this format to great success, although they always include too many plot twists and the story ends up being a two hour show, which is a bit long. Some absolutely stunning backdrops of the villages and the lovely architecture though.
I'm adding this to my TBR list! And thanks for sharing the definition of a "cosy mystery." That is a new one to me and a genre that I would love to read. Best of luck to Rosy!
Thanks, Mimi. Appreciate it. 😊
I'm off to get the book! Great interview Rose!
Thanks, Rose for inviting me onto your Substack and for the very flattering interview. I am heartened by everybody’s response to me and my book. It was a pleasure chatting with you.
I hope it brings you more sales and more readers. It was lovely to meet you and hope to see you again sometime in the near future.
Thanks, Rose. Likewise. We will definitely keep in touch.
Oh Linda, how utterly fabulous to have your comment! Honestly, I just finished posting it, after having 6 kittens because I thought I had deleted to the whole thing at the last minute! Then I discovered "drafts". The things one learns!!