✨Tea, Treats, and a Cozy Sunday with a Friend 🫖💕
Because sometimes you just need a pot of tea, a good friend, and an afternoon to catch up.
DeAnna Drake | Cozy Mystery Readers Club
A cozy corner for lovers of paranormal and classic mysteries—serving up exclusive stories, sneak peeks, and catly commentary from cozy mystery author DeAnna Drake.
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💕 Aneksi and the Blue Hippo (a Short Story)
A tiny treasure from ancient Egypt stirs up a memory of Cleopatra, Khepeset, and one unfortunate accident. 🐾💙
✨ Cozy Critters, Happy Hearts, and So Many Adorable Faces!
Meet some of the adorable pets who share their homes—and their humans—with our Cozy Mystery Readers Club! 🐾💕
✨ Oh, Dear… I Wasn’t Ready for This Book Club Question! 📚🔮
A lovely surprise sent me scrambling to create discussion topics for Candy, Cauldrons, and a Corpse—and I’d love your help before I send them off.
✨ A Cozy Glass of Sunshine: Delphine’s Citrus Lemonade 🍋☀️
A light, refreshing summer drink inspired by Laguna Bay—perfect for long, sun-soaked afternoons, plus a bonus iced tea recipe from a reader.
💕 A Cozy First Look at a Laguna Bay Holiday Mystery 🎄🐾
An exclusive peek at Boo and Kheppy’s next adventure—set in a twinkling Christmas Market. 📚
✨ An Unexpected Cozy Summer Surprise🎬🍿
Fitting a last-minute college class into my writing schedule wasn't on my summer bucket list but led to priceless family moments. Also, a new introduction for mystery readers. 📚
✨ Can Anyone Ever Have Too Much Tea? 🫖☕
A shelf cleanup, an afternoon with friends, and a cozy read for mystery lovers. 📚
✨ Finding Joy in the Cozy In-Between Moments ☀️✍️
Writing the next Laguna Bay mystery, enjoying extra time with my daughter, and meeting a curious little jackrabbit. 🐇💛
✨ A Cozy Summer Catch-Up ✍️☀️
I'm making happy progress on my next mystery, giving my website a fresh new look, and celebrating Christmas in July with a special novella offer. 📚🎄
✨ A Cozy Fourth of July Favorite from Laguna Bay 🎆
As Independence Day approaches, I found myself wondering what Boo, Delphine, and Kheppy would bring to a holiday potluck—and the answer turned into one of my new favorite summer recipes. 🥗🐾📚
✨ Tea, Tartan, and a Cozy Summer Day 🫖
From bagpipes and border collies to Welsh cakes and Clan Cameron, here's a little glimpse of a wonderful Saturday away from the writing desk.
💕 Kheppy, Aneksi, and the Sleepless Queen (a Short Story) 🕯️🐾
A gentle tale of friendship, laughter, and the quiet comfort two Magical Cats offered the legendary Cleopatra on a stormy night in ancient Egypt. 📚