Author Michelle L Clifton / Salty Inspirations

08/12/2025

🌟 Book Spotlight + Giveaway! 🌟

Step back to 1970s California with Turning Toward Eden by Cate Touryan — a heartfelt coming-of-age mystery full of secrets, faith, and courage. When young Eden gets caught in a web of suspicion and danger, will she uncover the truth before it’s too late?

🎉 BONUS: Enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🎉

Check out the full spotlight post here https://saltyinspirations.com/turning-toward-eden-by-cate-touryan/ and don’t miss your chance to enter the giveaway!

Turning Toward Eden by Cate Touryan – 1970s California mystery, coming-of-age drama, and a $25 Amazon gift card giveaway.

08/09/2025

📅 Fall is filling up with cozy mystery fun! From giveaways to book signings and live podcasts, there’s something for every reader.

Check out all my upcoming events and where you can meet me in person or online https://saltyinspirations.com/fall-2025-author-events-michelle-l-clifton/

Can’t wait to see you there! 🍁🔍📚

Fall Into Cozy Mysteries: Join Michelle L. Clifton at Upcoming Events & Giveaways! Cozy mysteries, author talks, book signings, and live podcasts

08/08/2025

Countdown to TropiCon! I’m thrilled to join an incredible lineup of authors for this cozy, book-filled weekend. Get your tickets now and come say hi! I’ll have books, laughs, and plenty of mystery in store!
🎟 Grab your ticket here: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Tropicon25-Pensacola-Beach-Book-Expo-Writing-102327?fbclid=IwY2xjawMCTVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhXP7ex83fKTJt6dVDGqANrhXdgN3gQ-tiVIm26omx4ouxQbdRoH8n6IeBc4_aem_mEK3LZpFQ7EHkfs3wRVy4g

08/06/2025

Today on Salty Inspirations, we’re diving into the world of Solid Gold Murder with guest author Ellen Byron, but not in the way you might expect... Come meet Dee, the lead in this cozy mystery.

Meet Dee from Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron in this cozy character interview, part of the Salty Inspirations guest author spotlight series!

08/04/2025

Author Kris Bock stops by with a guest post inspired by her paranormal cozy mystery Death at Rock Bottom, and she’s serving up a killer green chile recipe.
If you love a little spice with your sleuthing, don’t miss this one!
Kris Bock Author Page

Cozy mystery meets green chile! Author Kris Bock shares Death at Rock Bottom and a quick Chile Relleno Crescent recipe inspired by the book.

08/03/2025

🎧 NEW PODCAST INTERVIEW 🎙️
My chat with Michael Millward of Rest & Relaxation is officially live!

We talked about why I created the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries, who Taryn really is behind the party planning and sleuthing, and whether I’d spill the beans on her future (spoiler: Michael tried to get it out of me 😉).

Michael’s based in the UK, so join us across the pond for cozy conversation, writerly confessions, and a little mystery magic. 🕵️‍♀️✨

🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wctCxSMTS73CKuVrFccoC?si=3b647e46d11b492f&nd=1&dlsi=9a5ec3b93898450b

08/02/2025

My group's newsletter is out! If you're a writer, you should check us out! We are a fun group. If you're a reader, our authors publish books every month, and you may find your next favorite read.

https://southwest-florida-fiction-writers-june.my.canva.site/august-newsletter?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2025-08-02&utm_campaign=Free+Reads+Big+Wins+Catch+the+August+Author+Buzz+

08/02/2025

🎉 I’m thrilled to be one of the 300 authors participating in the Fall Into a Book Giveaway hosted by the Isn’t It Romantic Book Club!

📚 This massive reader event runs September 19–20, with hundreds of books and swag giveaways, including a little something from me! 💕

💌 Not in the group yet? Now’s the perfect time to join and start getting excited:
👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/isntitromanticbookclub

🎁 I’ll share more about my giveaway as the event gets closer, but trust me, you don’t want to miss this cozy fall book party! 🍂📖

✍️ Are you an author who wants to join the fun? They’re still accepting sign-ups! Learn more and grab your spot here:
👉 https://gentle-frog-523.myflodesk.com/fiabg2025

07/30/2025

Captain Jack’s Cozy Mystery Scoop is live on the blog!

This charming pup has sniffed out something suspicious… and he’s ready to spill all the tail-wagging tea in a special guest post from Melinda Mullet, Author, featuring her new book: A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder

PLUS, Melinda is giving away FOUR copies of the book! Don’t miss your chance to win a twisty new cozy mystery with a loyal dog sidekick and a ghostwriter caught in a killer plot.

As always, I love spotlighting fellow authors through Great Escape Virtual Book Tours, even when I haven’t read the book myself yet. ❤️

Meet Captain Jack, a clever canine first mate, as he shares twists and mysteries aboard The Writer’s Revenge in A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder.

07/25/2025

New Guest Author Feature!
Step into the shadows with Shady Justice by suspense author Rena Koontz 🖤 Dive into danger, secrets, and real-life events. Don’t miss her guest feature on Salty Inspirations

https://saltyinspirations.com/shady-justice-by-rena-koontz/

Award-winning author shares the real-life inspiration behind Shady Justice, a romantic suspense rooted in truth, with Chapter One included!