Miami is vibrant. I love my city. And I love the water that tinges the air with salt. The beach is only a bridge away. And I can get to…
Potluck: Tara’s Coffee Research
For an author, research can be a blessing or a bane. When I was writing Grounds for Murder, it was definitely a blessing. The book is about a heroine who…
Potluck: Cheryl’s Inspiration Board
Yikes, this is a busy time for me. Husband and I are moving to our dream condo in downtown St. Petersburg. This is the culmination of a two-and-a-half-year experiment to…
Potluck: My Writing Desk
If you’ve noticed, Cozy Florida has a theme each week. This week’s theme is Potluck–meaning we will be blogging about whatever floats our boats. I thought I was going to…
Cozy Chat: Setting with Tara
Many people think of twee English hamlets and quaint New England villages when they open the cover a cozy mystery novel. I’m usually in the mood for something closer to…
Cozy Chat: 3 Series Cheryl Loves
Cheryl Hollon is here waving to all of you from a charming and warm Florida balcony. I know most of you are sheltering against the mighty snowpocalypse that is attacking…
Cozy Chat: Series I Love
Cozy mystery writers were cozy mystery readers first. I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about a series that is close to my heart– the Blanche White series…
Recipe: 3 Ingredient Brownies
In my book, GROUNDS FOR MURDER, heroine Lana Lewis is a coffee lover whose family owns a café on a beautiful Florida island in the Gulf of Mexico. She bakes…
Recipe: Herb Crackers
Cheryl Hollon is here waving to all of you. In these interesting times, I’m doing a lot more baking! Anyway, I have found these crackers that touch all the comfort…
Favorite Foods: Croquetas
Croquetas y Jupiña are my soul food. Is a tagline I use often. I love croquetas. Most people I know of Cuban heritage love the delicious fritters of goodness. You…