Cozy in the City
Because sometimes the deadliest secrets hide in plain sight on the busiest streets
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon Hosts a Panel on Cozy Mysteries Set in Urban Areas
Panelists:
- Theresa Varela – https://www.theresavarela.com/
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Ellen Byron – https://www.ellenbyron.com/
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Sandra Jackson-Opoku – https://www.facebook.com/
SJacksonOpoku/ - Cathi Stoler – http://www.cathistoler.com/
- Lori Robbins – http://www.lorirobbins.com/
Discover how to transplant the beloved cozy mystery formula into urban landscapes without losing its intimate charm. Writers will learn techniques for creating tight-knit communities within bustling cityscapes, crafting believable amateur sleuths in metropolitan settings, and maintaining cozy sensibilities despite big-city backdrops. Our panelists will share practical strategies for building neighborhood enclaves, balancing urban realism with cozy comfort levels, and using city settings as natural gathering spots for clues and community gossip. Walk away with insider secrets for ensuring your detective’s nosiness feels charming rather than implausible in the concrete jungle.

Find the zoom link here: https://nysinc.org/meeting-zoom-link/ (Link is password protected. Access with your Members Only password.)