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The Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Focus on Andre DeCuir

Welcome to our mini-series on A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology, which celebrates the writers whose stories are featured in Volume 2 of our yearly anthology.

Today, Andre DeCuir is sharing what inspired his story “The Body in the Bog.”

My story  is set in the middle ages, 12th century, I would say, as I have always been interested in the literature and art of the period.  When murder mysteries happen to be set in the middle ages, then I am extremely interested.  I have read the works of Ellis Peters and Margaret Frazer, and their works have inspired me to try my hand at a medieval murder mystery.   I thought about a royal valet as a possible protagonist because in helping a royal person look his best in public,  he would have to have a keen eye for detail, a skill that would be most helpful in solving crimes as well.

I recently became interested in the poetry of Irish poet Seamus Heaney, who has written poems based upon the discovery of “bog bodies,” bodies of medieval people almost perfectly preserved because of the makeup of the bogs.  These two interests were combined in the story “The Body in the Bog,” a story that I would call a medieval “cold case”!

Andre DeCuir’s work has appeared in publications such as Adelaide Literary Journal, Blink-Ink, Heron Tree, Mystery Tribune, Shotgun Honey, Origami Poems Project, Gay Flash Fiction, Dialogual, and The Rose and Thorn Journal.

Thank you for sending us your story, Andre! We know people will love reading it as much as we have.

In the meantime, don’t forget to order your copy of A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2.

Cendrine & David

The Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Focus on Denise Johnson

Welcome to our mini-series on A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology, which celebrates the writers whose stories are featured in Volume 2 of our yearly anthology.

Today, Denise Johnson is sharing what inspired her story “New Job.”

I wrote “New Job” while my father was still alive. He relocated to assisted living and I thought it would be interesting to place a mystery in that environment. Even a place that appears to be what it seems—a simple home to older adults—can have darker secrets lurking about.

The plot naturally unfolds with a young woman’s first day coincidentally occurring at the same time a police investigation is being undertaken there.

The woman, who is the main character, most certainly expected a normal first day on the job. The typical employee handbook is provided and perhaps a few videos of dos and don’ts are shared. A day, by all accounts, one would consider boring. But this was no ordinary day, the young woman discovers. Rather, she finds that it is anything but.

Mysteries surround us and I think the best part of the story is knowing that any ordinary day can turn into an extraordinary one.

Denise Johnson has written several mystery, horror, and science fiction short stories that have appeared in Kings River Life and Blood Moon Rising magazines as well as several anthologies, including Determined Hearts: A Frankenstein Anthology; Black Buttons Vol. 3: A Family Affair; Buried; Murder of Crows; WhoDunit!; A Warm Mug of Cozy: Volume 1; Portal: The Inner Circle Writer’s Group Children’s Anthology 2019; Cold and Crisp; and in It’s All in My Mind.

Website: http://www.denisehjohnson.com

Thank you for sending us your story, Denise! We know people will love reading it as much as we have.

In the meantime, don’t forget to order your copy of A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2.

Cendrine & David

“A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2” is Out Today!

Hello everyone!

A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2 is finally out!

This year’s volume is full of gripping stories crafted by eight phenomenal writers:

  • Whispers in Bars – Ian Tucker
  • The Norman Conquest – Anne Elliot
  • The Takedown – Julie A. Sellers
  • A Hard Pill to Swallow – RG Clark
  • A Terrible Murder – Sam Morris
  • No Good Deed – Lisa M. Lane 
  • The Body in the Bog – Andre DeCuir
  • New Job – Denise Johnson
  • The Old Book – Ian Tucker

If you don’t see your favorite online store in the list, wait for a few days, and it should appear there. Please note that the anthology will not be available through Amazon.

When you purchase your copy, you do not just support this website, you also make it possible for the authors who have opted to receive royalties to be duly compensated for their hard work!

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If you are a contributor to our anthology, we invite you to proudly display the banner below everywhere! Don’t forget to link to our store: https://warmmugofcozy.com/store.

We cannot wait to read your reviews of our anthology.

Have a wonderful week!

Cendrine & David

A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2 – Pre-orders in Session!

Hello folks!

We had no idea that the process would be so smooth this year. Draft2Digital accepted the manuscript almost right away. So, we are here to say this: A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2 will be released on July 9, 2024!

This also means that pre-orders are in session until then!

We have a special price for you: 50% off the retail price until July 8, 2024!

(You will only have to pay $2.99 $5.99.)

If you don’t see your favorite online store in the list, wait for a few days, and it should appear there. Please note that the anthology will not be available through Amazon.

And now, our video trailer!

We cannot wait for this wonderful anthology to be out. If you liked last year’s volume, this one will not disappoint!

See you in a couple of weeks for the official release of A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cendrine & David

A Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology: Volume 2 – Cover Reveal!

So, folks, here we are. It’s Cover Reveal Day at the Warm Mug of Cozy headquarters!

We are super excited to show you the official cover for our upcoming new volume.

Isn’t it lovely?

For those who missed our latest update, A Warm Mug of Cozy: Volume 2 will feature nine thrilling cozy mysteries from eight phenomenal writers.

  • Whispers in Bars – Ian Tucker
  • The Norman Conquest – Anne Elliot
  • The Takedown – Julie A. Sellers
  • A Hard Pill to Swallow – RG Clark
  • A Terrible Murder – Sam Morris
  • No Good Deed – Lisa M. Lane 
  • The Body in the Bog – Andre DeCuir
  • New Job – Denise Johnson
  • The Old Book – Ian Tucker

What’s Next?

The editing and formatting of the volume are done and we are now waiting for Draft2Digital to accept and distribute it. Unless an issue arises, it should not take long. Once the step is completed, the ebook will be available for pre-orders. Of course, we will let you know, so you can secure your copies!

In the meantime, be sure to leave a comment to congratulate our featured contributors. They truly deserve it!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cendrine & David

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