Author Michelle L Clifton / Salty Inspirations

01/15/2026

Ever wonder how the rest of a cozy mystery town feels about all those bodies turning up? 😅☕

Today’s guest post comes from Rebecca McKinnon, author of In Skein Sight (Clear Creek Mysteries), and it had me laughing and nodding along the entire time. It’s a tongue-in-cheek letter from the long-suffering residents who just want to enjoy a festival without dodging a crime scene.

👉 Read the full post here: https://saltyinspirations.com/in-skein-sight-clear-creek-mysteries-by-rebecca-mckinnon/

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Rebecca McKinnon

A fun cozy mystery guest post from Rebecca McKinnon, author of In Skein Sight, imagining what small-town residents really think.

01/15/2026

January may be quieter, but it’s packed with great reads and visiting authors! ❄️📚
I’m welcoming some fantastic guest authors to the blog this month, sharing cozy mysteries, suspense, and behind-the-scenes fun—plus a peek at where I’ll be throughout January.

If you’re looking for new books to curl up with (and a perfect winter mystery set during a January skating event 😉), this roundup has you covered.

👉 Read the January Visiting Authors Roundup

Rebecca McKinnon

Discover new cozy mysteries and suspense this January! Visiting authors share guest posts and stories on Salty Inspirations with Michelle L. Clifton

01/07/2026

Check out what my writers group is doing in January!

📅 Plan your January with SWFFW!
The January newsletter is officially out and packed with meetups, events, and opportunities to get involved. Check your inbox or read here: https://rebrand.ly/JanuaryNewsletter
And if you missed past issues, you can find previous newsletters anytime in the Library section of our website.

01/05/2026

Honored to be a guest on Mitzi Let’s Think today 🎙️
We’re unpacking how fiction helps us process truth and why stories are essential to understanding ourselves and the world. 📖✨

Next week comes another new episode!

Get ready to immerse yourself in a new episode packed with insightful discussions that's about to be inspiring!

Next week, our special guest, Michelle Clifton, explores the topic of 'how fiction helps us process truth' and reminds everyone that reading books can provide us with context that our reality sometimes fails to offer.

Prepare for a thought-provoking journey with "Let's Think About How Fiction Helps Us Process Truth."
This episode will keep you thinking.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, friends! 🎉
May your 2026 be filled with cozy moments, great books, unexpected twists, and plenty of coffee. ☕📖

I’m so grateful for each of you and can’t wait to share what’s coming next.
What are you most excited about reading this year?

12/30/2025

📣 Join Me Today! 📣

I’m excited to be conducting an author takeover TODAY in The Cozy & Sweet Blissful Reading Facebook Group!

December 30th

I’ll be talking about my latest novel and even giving away a few fun freebies along the way 🎁📚

You can join the group by clicking this link:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/743866258010368

This page is hosted by dykillgrove and celebrates authors like me who specialize in writing cozy crimes, mysteries, and sweet, clean romance stories.

I’m really looking forward to spending the day chatting with readers and sharing some fun tidbits about myself and my books!

If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries or sweet romances, come join me, and bring a friend too. Let’s share our love of reading with others 📖💕

12/26/2025

⏰ AUTHOR TAKEOVER REMINDER

📚 Coming Up Soon! 📚

Just a friendly reminder that I’ll be taking over the
✨ Cozy & Sweet Blissful Reading ✨ Facebook Group on December 30th
https://www.facebook.com/groups/743866258010368

I’ll be popping in throughout the day to chat cozy mysteries, share behind-the-scenes fun, answer questions, and maybe even surprise you with a giveaway 🎁

If you love feel-good mysteries with charm, humor, and happy endings, I’d love for you to join me!

See you there, bring your favorite cozy drink ☕📖

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from me and the Silver Springs gang! 🎄

We hope your day is filled with cozy moments, good food, and maybe even a little mystery.

Thank you for welcoming us into your reading lives. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you.

Wishing you peace, joy, and a very happy holiday season!

See you soon in Silver Springs! 💕

12/18/2025

Discover cozy mystery author Dianne Ascroft and her latest book, One Gold Ring, in a Salty Inspirations interview. https://saltyinspirations.com/one-gold-ring-by-dianne-ascroft/

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Author Dianne Ascroft shares behind-the-scenes insights on her cozy mystery, One Gold Ring, in the Salty Inspirations interview.

12/17/2025

Today, I’m excited to shine a spotlight on Rewind To US A K-POP Romantic Fantasy
https://saltyinspirations.com/rewind-to-us-by-shells-walter/
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Rewind to Us by Shells Walter spotlight. Glittering world of K-Pop. Secrets, sacrifice, and impossible decisions, what would you risk for love?

12/17/2025

🎉 Author Takeover Alert! 🎉

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be doing an Author Takeover in the
📚 Cozy & Sweet Blissful Reading Facebook Group on December 30th. Thank you, Mindy Killgrove!

I’ll be hanging out with fellow cozy readers all day, chatting about:
✨ Cozy mysteries
✨ My books & characters
✨ Cozy games
✨ And a little giveaway

If you love lighthearted mysteries, small-town charm, and happy endings, I’d love for you to join us!

👉 Be sure you’re a member of Cozy & Sweet Blissful Reading so you don’t miss it!
Join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/743866258010368
Can’t wait to see you there 💕📖

12/12/2025

🎉 Exciting news, cozy friends! 🎉
I was honored to be part of the 12 Days of Cozies celebration with the Cozy Mystery Book Club! 🕵️‍♀️✨

I shared a special guest post all about Keeping the Cozy in Every Season and the magic of our cozy mystery community. If you love warm vibes, bookish joy, and all things cozy, you’ll want to give this one a read! ❤️📚

👉 Read my guest post here:
https://thecozymysterybookclub.com/2025/12/keeping-the-cozy-in-every-season-the-year-round-magic-of-the-cozy-mystery-community/

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