The genre of crime and mystery is exciting for all ages. Almost everyone enjoys a tale of things gone wrong. There are new stories surfacing daily from new murder mystery writers. Even early readers, just getting into chapter books, love to read these puzzles, as do adults. Even other genres often have elements of crime and mayhem in them.
Though authors who they have been depending on for years by publishers are their lifeblood, they also look for new talent. They constantly look for new talent to add to their stable of authors. Sometimes they launch new talent in connection with veteran authors. Using common themes, the new names are helped by the loyalty of the veteran's readers.
The cozy crime novel is relatively new in this category. It is not entirely new, as it is really a take-off of old British detective stories. They are just a twist of the old style plot. They feature, for the most part, a female protagonist. They are preferred by women, and are often written by women. The female protagonist is the sleuth who easily figures out the puzzle.
There are certain characteristics of this type of story that signifies them as cozies. The main one is that no violence is directly depicted. Yes, someone normally does get killed, but the gory details are not revealed in depth for the reader. They are merely suggested. The reader has to fill in the blanks from their own experiences with crime novels.
Additional traits that indicate a cozy is the sleuth, who is a woman, an amateur, and works independently. She is not affiliated with any organization, though may cooperate with local law enforcement to help solve crimes. There may even be a romantic involvement result, but no sexual content is included.
A cozy novel is character-driven as opposed to being plot-driven. The characters are strong figures. The female sleuth is especially strongly developed. Settings may be exotic, or in interesting local setting. Cruise ships are popular for settings. The crime may have occurred in the sleuth's own neighborhood. However, especially if a series is planned, the local murders will of course have to be limited.
Just because the characters are the main focus doesn't mean that plot is not significant. Many authors weave detailed plot lines throughout the story. It is just that characterization takes precedence. The female protagonist, or sleuth, is the most strongly developed character, and the reader follows her closely as she solves the puzzle. Romantic suspense novels and the dark Gothic novels are both variations of the cozy.
This genre, or sub-genre of crime novels, is rapidly growing, meaning there is a need for new murder mystery writers to write them. Publishers are constantly searching for new talent who can deliver these tales. If the author can provide a character-driven tale with a strong plot, such as that delivered by Gillian B. Farrell and W. Edward Blain, they will be highly valued by these publishers. Other authors may not write exactly in this genre, however.
Though authors who they have been depending on for years by publishers are their lifeblood, they also look for new talent. They constantly look for new talent to add to their stable of authors. Sometimes they launch new talent in connection with veteran authors. Using common themes, the new names are helped by the loyalty of the veteran's readers.
The cozy crime novel is relatively new in this category. It is not entirely new, as it is really a take-off of old British detective stories. They are just a twist of the old style plot. They feature, for the most part, a female protagonist. They are preferred by women, and are often written by women. The female protagonist is the sleuth who easily figures out the puzzle.
There are certain characteristics of this type of story that signifies them as cozies. The main one is that no violence is directly depicted. Yes, someone normally does get killed, but the gory details are not revealed in depth for the reader. They are merely suggested. The reader has to fill in the blanks from their own experiences with crime novels.
Additional traits that indicate a cozy is the sleuth, who is a woman, an amateur, and works independently. She is not affiliated with any organization, though may cooperate with local law enforcement to help solve crimes. There may even be a romantic involvement result, but no sexual content is included.
A cozy novel is character-driven as opposed to being plot-driven. The characters are strong figures. The female sleuth is especially strongly developed. Settings may be exotic, or in interesting local setting. Cruise ships are popular for settings. The crime may have occurred in the sleuth's own neighborhood. However, especially if a series is planned, the local murders will of course have to be limited.
Just because the characters are the main focus doesn't mean that plot is not significant. Many authors weave detailed plot lines throughout the story. It is just that characterization takes precedence. The female protagonist, or sleuth, is the most strongly developed character, and the reader follows her closely as she solves the puzzle. Romantic suspense novels and the dark Gothic novels are both variations of the cozy.
This genre, or sub-genre of crime novels, is rapidly growing, meaning there is a need for new murder mystery writers to write them. Publishers are constantly searching for new talent who can deliver these tales. If the author can provide a character-driven tale with a strong plot, such as that delivered by Gillian B. Farrell and W. Edward Blain, they will be highly valued by these publishers. Other authors may not write exactly in this genre, however.
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