Author Michelle L Clifton / Salty Inspirations

10/03/2026

🔎☕️ Looking for your next cozy mystery?

Welcome to Silver Springs, Colorado, where small-town shenanigans, found family, romance, coffee, cocktails, and murder all seem to find their way onto the same guest list. 😉

I’m Michelle L. Clifton, author of the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries—cozy mysteries with humor, heart, a little romance, and no gore.

If you like:
🔎 Small-town mysteries
😂 Humor and shenanigans
❤️ Found family
☕️ Cozy vibes
💕 A little romance
🎉 And murders that definitely were NOT part of the original plan...

You might have just found your next series.

Swipe through to meet my books, then head to the link in my bio to start reading, explore my books, or join me for more Salty Inspirations.

Come for the murder. Stay for the coffee, cocktails & chaos. ☕️🍸🔎

—Michelle ❤️

10/02/2026

If you’re new here, you may be wondering who the heck Ted is. 😂

Ted is cancer.

And The Murder of Ted is the blog series where I document this crazy chapter of my life as it unfolds.

Come start the story with me. https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/30/2026

There’s a villain in my story.

His name is Ted.

There’s also an author, a family, an attack team, a whole lot of determination—and a story that isn't finished yet.

Welcome to The Murder of Ted. https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/28/2026

A Story in Progress
Most authors write stories after they happen.

I'm writing this one while I'm living it.

The Murder of Ted is my ongoing blog series about cancer, treatment, family, faith, laughter, tears, and the determination to keep moving forward.

The next chapter is waiting on the blog. https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/25/2026

Come Meet Ted
Every story needs a villain.

Mine just happens to be cancer.

I named him Ted, declared him the enemy, and started writing the story as it happened.

This is The Murder of Ted. https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/23/2026

Why Ted?
Why did I name my cancer Ted?

Because if I had to fight this thing, I figured I should turn it into a murder mystery.

And so The Murder of Ted was born.

The story is unfolding now on my blog. https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/21/2026

Not Your Typical Blog Series
This isn't a cancer blog in the traditional sense.

It's a story.

There’s a villain. There are clues. There’s an attack team. There are plot twists. And yes… there’s a little humor along the way.

Welcome to The Murder of Ted. 💜 https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/19/2026

Meet Ted
You’ve heard of murder mysteries.

But have you ever met a murderer named Ted?

The Murder of Ted is my ongoing blog series about taking on cancer, one chapter at a time.

Come meet Ted. You might just want to see how this story ends. 😉

https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/17/2026

A Different Kind of Story
What happens when an author decides to turn the fight of her life into a blog series?

Well… The Murder of Ted happened.

This is the real-life story of my battle with cancer, told my way, with a little mystery, a little humor, some hard days, and plenty of fight.

Follow along on the blog. 💜 https://saltyinspirations.com/

09/15/2026

☕📚 Cozy Mystery Spotlight!

Today on Salty Inspirations, I’m featuring Kylie Forsythe and Murder at the Agency: A Cassidy Blayne Mystery.

If you’re always looking for another cozy mystery to add to your TBR, stop by and check it out! 🔎📖

👉 https://saltyinspirations.com/murder-at-the-agency-by-kylie-forsythe/

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Kylie Forsythe’s Murder at the Agency: A Cassidy Blayne Mystery is in the spotlight. Discover this cozy mystery and add it to your TBR!