Marla Cooper - Author

A big part of why I wanted to relaunch my series was because I LOVE the mystery writing community! This wonderful post by @mariahfredericks.bsky.social explains why.

If you love cozy neighborhoods, quirky senior apartments, and a retired nun sleuth with sass — you’ll want to check out today's post by Melissa Westemeier, author of DROPPED LIKE A BAD HABIT. @mwestemeier.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky

I love awkward, and what's more awkward than unwittingly writing a book about your future co-workers?

Oh dear...

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind as I get closer to relaunching my series!

I hear ya! I got my rights back and am recreating based on the most recent word doc I can find. Yikes!

Bubblegum Horror! I don't even know what that is but now I want to write one.

I think I've made peace with the static signup form for now, but will probably reevaluate down the road. You can check it out at www.marlacooper.com and if you have recos for the best place to rebuild (easy = good!) I'll take 'em!

It's my author website. I already had Canva Pro and they have a super easy drag and drop website building (plus they host it for free with Pro!)... sounded like a great deal, right? It is, but that one little functionality isn't supported.

Today at Chicks on the Case: Mystery author Leslie Karst goes deep — and makes me want to air up my bike tires. Follow Leslie at @lesliekarst.bsky.social, and come check out this great post already!

THANK you! Finally, someone who understands my pain! 😂

Grammar Crimes of the Digital Age It’s hard being a grammar geek in the digital age. When you’re online, it seems like the rules are more like… suggestions. Anyone who spends any amount of time on social media will run across all S…

Whew! Had a little rant about my favorite grammatical pet peeves on the blog today, and now I feel so much better! We're having a lively discussion in the comments, so come join us — and drop your favorite below. 👇

You can't call immigrants lazy moochers looking for government handouts and then round them up at Home Depots where you know they are looking for work.

You can't say immigrants don't follow the rules and then round them up in courthouses where they are following the rules.

Get your lies straight.

Just curious: Do you remember your dreams? My FIL, a former baker in his 70s, said he STILL has stress dreams about drowning in dough! I barely remember mine, but this post makes me jealous that I don't! #amwriting #debutnovel #mystery

Fans of Ann Myers and Nora Page will definitely want to check out this wonderful post by Ann Claire! (Spoiler: they're all the same person.) Seriously, though, this is a great post for writers about not giving up! #amwriting #mystery #cozymystery

Join me in my underground bunker as I execute @lisaqmathews.bsky.social's tips for surviving the week.

POV: You spend two hours setting up your MailerLite account and building a form to embed on your website, only to find out that Canva won't let you embed it and your only option is to rebuild the website on another platform if you want to have that functionality...

Tamara Lush/Tara Lush (@taralush.bsky.social) Cozy paranormal mystery author

Hat tip to taralush.bsky.social! Just got my copy of Eat, Pray, Hex. Thanks!!

Grab a free book!! Today only, June 20.

It’s Stuff Your Kindle Day at Romance Bookworms. Mostly romance, but cozy mystery lovers can find some cozy / romance hybrids. Go go go!

#mystery #romance #booksky #amreading #bookgiveaway #freebooks
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I shake my fist at you, BuzzBee!

My Ongoing Beef with the Talking Bee Yesterday morning, I got mad at a talking cartoon bee.  I went to the kitchen and opened up the cabinet, and there he was, mocking me. Hear me out.

This one's personal.
Today on the blog, I'm airing my grievances with one cartoon cereal mascot. I'm looking at you, bee!
Do you have a secret nemesis?
#amwriting

This may be my favorite "how do you get your ideas" stories yet! @mollymacrae.bsky.social

Raise your hand if you need a dog to smile at you today! ✋

I love a good anthology! Come find out the inspiration behind MIDNIGHT SCHEMERS & DAYDREAM BELIEVERS at Chicks on the Case! 🐣

Such a fun post! And what is UP with those families who go enjoy a meal at a nice restaurant but spend the whole time looking at their phones?! @lisaqmathews.bsky.social

Sorry, that link is: @kyradavis.bsky.social .... check her out!

Stop by the blog today to say hi to Kyra Davis Lurie ... this one's going straight to the TBR list! Check out those reviews on Amazon ("Instant classic!") and follow Kyra at @kyradavis.bsky.social.

#TBR #bookrelease

Wuuuuuuuttttt?

My sleuth is a destination wedding planner, so setting is such a huge part of every book. In other words, I can totally relate!

Novel pitch: DEATH OF A BROMANCE
Not exactly a surprise ending, but still binge-worthy!