From Cozy Reader to Cozy Author: A Conversation with Courtny Bradley
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Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, Laura sits down with Courtny Bradley, also known as Courtagonist, to discuss her journey from being a cozy mystery reader to a published cozy author. Courtny shares her writing journey, from starting her cozy mystery Death on Deck (https://amzn.to/4gOzNAf) on her honeymoon, to working with a small indie publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and producing her own audiobook. She offers insight into the audiobook production process, the importance of accessibility, and the unique joy of crafting cozy mysteries.Courtny also discusses her inspirations, from her childhood love for Mary-Kate and Ashley books to her entry into BookTube in 2017. Along the way, she gives fantastic cozy mystery recommendations for readers looking for their next great read.Highlights from the Episode:Courtny's Journey to Becoming a Cozy Author.Writing Death on Deck and Working with The Wild Rose Press.The Importance of Audiobook Accessibility,Cozy Mystery Recommendations,Bookish Fun and Merch Creation,Book Recommendations Mentioned in this Episode:Death on Deck by Courtny Bradley https://amzn.to/4gOzNAfBake Shop Mystery series by Ellie Alexander https://amzn.to/3TPDhspMagic Lies and Deadly Pies by Misha Pop https://amzn.to/4gNnCU4Resort to Murder by Annie McEwen https://amzn.to/3ZMFHeWSteeped to Death by Gretchen Rue https://amzn.to/3XM0KvJConnect with Courtny Bradley (Courtagonist):Website: CourtTagonist.comInstagram: @CourtTagonistYouTube: CourtTagonist ChannelLove Cozy Mysteries? Check out our Spotify Playlist full of podcast episodes featuring cozy mystery recommendations. Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BT0x3lY016sGPZvp5pWX8?si=10472f7b27994ee2Would you like to read more Cozy Mysteries on a budget? I encourage you to get a non-resident library card for Stark Library in Ohio. Check out our How to Get a Non-Resident Library Card post for details.Want to check out more book recommendations?Visit