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The Cozy Pet Podcast
Hosted by Chris Abernathy · EN
Cozy Mystery authors tell us all about the pets in their books. Are they inspired by real pets? How do they help their human companions catch the killers? Do they have a backstory that can help us understand them better? What new adventures can we expect for them? We answer all these questions and more, straight from the minds of the authors who dreamt them up.
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Patti Larsen talks about Petunia, the adorable pug in her Fiona Fleming cozy mysteries and more.
Apr 21, 202500:32:17Tap to summarizePatti Larsen has written and published a huge collection of beloved and award winning books, including quite a few cozy mysteries with pets ranging from dogs and cats to a pair of ravens. Find her online at https://pattilarsen.com and on most of the social media platforms.The Cozy Pet Podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, author of the Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books...on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) takes us back to the 1990s in her Redemption Detective Agency series.
Mar 25, 202500:26:43Tap to summarizeMichele PW (Pariza Wacek) joins us to discuss her cozy mystery series, The Redemption Detective Agency. This is a spin-off series from The Charlie Kingsley Mystery Series and includes several animal characters.When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or maybe a gin and tonic.Emily Hildebrandt has run into a bit of a rough patch. She's lost her job, her fiance and her apartment. Still, she never expected to be desperate enough to accept an invitation to live with her eccentric Aunt Tilde in Redemption, Wisconsin.But, beggars can't be choosers. Even if part of the deal is she has to pretend to work at her aunt's latest hare-brained scheme, The Redemption Detective Agency. Seriously, the woman is a retired nurse. Why does she think she's remotely qualified to run a detective agency, especially in a creepy little town like Redemption? But, when a strange phone call suddenly thrusts them into an actual case, Emily finds herself hoping her aunt really does know what she's doing ... or an innocent person may be the one to suffer the consequences.You can find Michele PW online at https://mpwnovels.comThe Cozy Pet Podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, author of the Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books...on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →Author Erin Hayden introduces us to Ranger, the diabetic alert dog in her Vista del Vino Culinary Cozy Series.
Mar 13, 202500:28:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Cozy Pet Podcast, author Erin Hayden introduces us to Ranger, the diabetic alert dog in her Vista del Vino Culinary Cozy Series.Welcome to Vista del Vino—where every bottle has a story, every friendship is tested, and every mystery is worth savoring.In the heart of Southern California wine country, Casey Nolan never expected to trade investigative journalism for amateur sleuthing, but life has a way of uncorking surprises. Between raising her teenage son, navigating single motherhood, and rediscovering the meaning of home, Casey finds herself solving more than just the occasional crime—she’s piecing together a new life.The Vista del Vino Mystery Series is more than just murder and intrigue. It’s about the ties that bind—family, friendship, and the unexpected ways people come together in times of hardship. It’s about resilience in the face of change and the strength found in second chances. And with every case she cracks, Casey discovers that sometimes, the most important mysteries aren’t the ones solved with evidence, but with trust, love, and a little bit of faith.Filled with richly drawn characters, slow-burning suspense, and a touch of culinary charm, this series is perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with heart. So pour yourself a glass, pull up a chair, and step into a world where the wine flows freely, but the secrets run deep.Some mysteries are meant to be savored.Find out more about Erin Hayden at https://braverybooks.com or look for Bravery Books on your favorite social media platforms.The Cozy Pet Podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, author of the Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books...on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →Carolyn L Dean, author of the Ravenwood Cove Cozy Mystery Series
Feb 19, 202500:30:14Tap to summarizeCarolyn L Dean is the USA Today Best Selling Author of several cozy mystery series, as well as some other genres. On this episode she tells us about the cat and dog who have starring roles in her best know series - and even a little about a feathered friend. Amanda Graham inherited a rundown bed and breakfast, a starving cat, and some dead guy who’s buried in her garden!What should’ve been a simple remodeling project and a new business in a small Oregon beach town winds up to be so much more. With her uncle named as the number one murder suspect, a slew of odd neighbors and problematic townspeople, Amanda's considering just sitting down and eating her weight in chocolate pie.Sure, she could pack her bags and travel back to LA…or should she dig in, heal from her failed romance, and find a whole new set of friends and adventures in Ravenwood Cove?And how could a quiet little coastal village have so many secrets?Come visit the sweet little town of Ravenwood Cove, where cozy cottages and quirky characters are tangled up in mystery and murder! Includes the free recipe for Amanda’s (and the author’s) favorite cinnamon rolls.Mild PG rating for this cozy mystery series (because hey, there's a dead guy in it).You can find Carolyn on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CarolynLDeanAuthor or her website https://www.carolyndeanbooks.comBe sure to look for her also on CozyAndSweet.com!The podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, a longtime broadcaster and author of The Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books...on Amazon on Barnes & Noble on Apple Books on Kobo on Google Play or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →R.A. Muth on the Cozy Pet Podcast discussing The Haunted Housekeeping Series.
Feb 5, 202500:22:56Tap to summarizeThe cat in R.A. Muth's Haunted Housekeeping Cozy Mystery Series is not like any other cat you have ever met (or read about). Watch the episode to find out why Rune is so unique and what else you can expect to find in this series and others by R.A. (Becky) Muth. Series description from the publisher: "Hi! I'm Tori, one-half of Bubbles and Troubles, the best cleaning service in Coopers Cove, Maine. The other half of the company is my bestie Hazel, and the minute we decide to give up the bubbles is when our troubles begin. No matter what other job we try our hands at, we find ourselves cleaning up a crime scene and sleuthing out rats of the human variety. If we don't find a new career that sticks, it's back to scrubbing toilets, and neither of us wants that job again!" To find out more about Becky (R.A. Muth) go to BeckyMuth.com. The podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, a longtime broadcaster and author of The Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books... on Amazon on Barnes & Noble on Apple Books on Kobo on Google Play or visit the author's homepage
Transcribe →Seren Star Goode introduces Grok from her Amanda Warren Cozy Animal Mystery Series
Jan 14, 202500:21:22Tap to summarizeWe meet Seren Star Goode, author of the Amanda Warren Cozy Animal Mystery Series, to find out about her character Grok, a Maine Coon cat. Book description for Monterey Bay Mystery: Amanda Warren is desperate for a fresh start, but what she finds in Ocean Wood is a psychic cat and a purrfectly puzzling mystery! Her pink dog grooming van is running on fumes as she rolls into the foggy coastal town, hoping to reunite with her twin sister. Instead, she discovers her sister is missing and a dead body in her house. Determined to clear her sister’s name, Amanda dives into the mystery. The quirky, charming neighbors all seem to have secrets. Which one is hiding a deadly motive? With time running out, Amanda teams up with her sister’s psychic, amnesiac cat to untangle this fur-midable mystery. Can they sniff out the killer before Amanda’s second chance becomes her last? In Ocean Wood, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has something to hide. Join Amanda and her feline companion in this thrilling adventure where every clue could be a trap and every neighbor a suspect. Connect with Seren Star Goode on her website - serengoode.com The podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, a longtime broadcaster and author of The Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books... on Amazon on Barnes & Noble on Apple Books on Kobo on Google Play or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →Meet Milo of A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series by Lucinda Race
Jan 5, 202500:27:24Tap to summarizeBook description for book one in the series, Books & Bribes: Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying... In a small town like Pembroke Cove, Maine, everyone has something to hide. But when bookstore owner Lily Michaels takes a tumble and hits her head, and her cat Milo starts talking to her, she discovers she has something to hide, too. She’s a witch, and Milo is her familiar. And she’s not the only one in town. Lily has been hiding something else, too. Even though she’s always kept Gage Erikson in the friend zone, her feelings for the man Milo calls Detective Cutie go a lot deeper than she’s willing to admit. Gage has a secret too. He’s always had a crush on Lily. But if he gives into his feelings, it might mess up the wonderful friendship they have. With his cowboy boots and cherry red pickup truck and knack for just letting folks talk, people might underestimate just how good a detective Gage actually is. But is he good enough to discover all of Lily’s secrets? Somebody in Pembroke knows a lot about the secrets people are keeping, and isn’t above a little blackmail. While Lily struggles with learning how to be a witch, she works with Gage to uncover the truth, and a new kind of magic develops between them. Will they continue to be just friends, or will they finally admit to the secret love they’ve been hiding? Books and Bribes is the first novel in A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series, although each book can be read as standalone. A sweet and clean cozy mystery with a guarantee the culprit is caught. Happy reading! Connect with Lucinda on her website - lucindarace.com The podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, a longtime broadcaster and author of The Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books... on Amazon on Barnes & Noble on Apple Books on Kobo on Google Play or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →Author KC Walker and Kit - Arrow Investigations Mystery Series
Jan 1, 202500:28:14Tap to summarizeAuthor KC Walker joins the podcast to introduce Kit, the adorable dog in her Arrow Investigations Mystery Series. Book description for Old Fashioned Murder, book one in the series: Whitley “Whit” Leland is an out-of-work stuntwoman with an attitude. Stuck in a sleepy mountain village with her wannabe PI grandmother, Bobbie, she’s content to spend her time eating flaky pastries, mixing cocktails, and chasing after her wayward rescue dog. She also needs to keep her grandmother out of trouble, which is harder than she expects. Between rehearsals with the Ukulele Ladies, Bobbie investigates several seemingly unrelated accidents targeting local musicians. Whit enjoys teasing Bobbie about her true crime obsession--after all, who would go to such lengths just to win a small-town music competition? Whit gets her answer when she finds one of the Ukulele Ladies dead. Is Bobbie next on the hit list? Whit will have to use her smarts and her skills to track down the murderer before they know she’s onto them. Can Whit, her grandmother, and their rogue chihuahua find the murderer before someone else turns up dead? Visit KC's website ... KarenSueWalker.com Find the series on Amazon Find her on Instagram @KarenSueWalker_author The podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, a longtime broadcaster and author of The Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books... on Amazon on Barnes & Noble on Apple Books on Kobo on Google Play or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
Transcribe →Victoria Kazarian introduces Biga from the Laughing Loaf Bakery series
Dec 31, 202400:24:24Tap to summarizeOn the very first episode of the Cozy Pet Podcast we talk to Victoria Kazarian about her Laughing Loaf Bakery series, and specifically about Biga, the rascally pet of Gracie who has been relocated to the Redwood Forests of Northern California from Seattle. Series description: At The Laughing Loaf Bakery in the Northern California redwoods, the menu includes sourdough, cinnamon rolls and murder. One day Gracie Markley is a happily married tech manager in Seattle. The next day, she turns in her husband to the FBI for selling tech secrets and her life is changed forever. Under the witness protection program, Gracie, her dog Biga, and her absent-minded professor father are relocated to the small town of River Grove in the Northern California redwoods. Leaving her tech past behind, Gracie starts The Laughing Loaf Bakery, hires young assistant Beck Rodriguez, and intends to keep a low profile in her new town—under murder happens or foreign governments come after her for shutting down their pipeline of secrets. Find Victoria online at ... VictoriaKazarian.com Find her books on Amazon The podcast is hosted by Chris Abernathy, a longtime broadcaster and author of The Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series, a complete nine book series told from the point of view of a cat detective living in a quaint Florida beach town. You can find the Detective Whiskers books... on Amazon on Barnes & Noble on Apple Books on Kobo on Google Play or visit the author's homepage, https://AuthorChrisAbernathy.com
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