Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When it comes to mysteries...writers need to think over their characters' names.
Mystery authors have to consider how their characters are suspects, potential backstories, secondary narratives, and what names work best (in the story and for reader).
Do you have any questions about writing mysteries? If so, please let me know in the comments.
Also! I'm super curious about the most memorable character names you've read. Please drop one of your favorites in the comments.
ABOUT COZY MYSTERIES:
In honor of their Marlow Murder Club premiere, PBS wrote an article, The Cozy Mystery Explained. They stated, “There’s no strict definition for the cozy mystery, though the main rule of thumb seems to be that the story contains no graphic violence and generally, no swearing or sex.”
“The Cozy Mystery Explained.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/the-cozy-mystery-explained/. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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💗 Read Me Romance Podcast | Knew You Were Mine (Part Two):
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THE COZY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
https://linktr.ee/cozymysteryclub
🔎 Website: thecozymysterybookclub.com
🔎 Instagram: instagram.com/cozymysteryclub/?hl=en (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 Twitter (X): twitter.com/cozymysteryclub (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 Threads: threads.net/@cozymysteryclub (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ywVWROGcKu0hZmA6jGUK6kR8kGAhBb-
🔎 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cozymysteryclub.bsky.social (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 Etsy Store: etsy.com/shop/CozyMysteryBookClub?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
🔎 Bonus Twitter (X): twitter.com/CelebratingCozy (@celebratingcozy)
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The Cozy Mystery Book Club Podcast
🎙 Apple (iTunes): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cozy-mystery-book-club/id1618057888
🎙 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/40B6qkiSG2BtPoDm1UV0qd?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree
🎙iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/338-the-cozy-mystery-book-club-95176326
🎙Audible: audible.com/podcast/The-Cozy-Mystery-Book-Club/B09XBHXN7V
The Chatting Cozies Podcast
🎙 Apple (iTunes): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatting-cozies/id1628228391
🎙 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2ZZxBGZlK7PhFqzk36sh24?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree
🎙 Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/2638206d-d435-4436-acc2-1eed78a0e42c/chatting-cozies
🎙 Audible: audible.com/podcast/Chatting-Cozies/B0B3CNZ89S?eac_link=yik6X5RFaDzK&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0B3CNZ89S&qid=HJIs9bs4NI&eac_id=132-8416660-8769044_HJIs9bs4NI&sr=1-1
🎙 YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@chattingcozies
ELLA MARIA HART
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When it comes to mysteries...writers need to think over their characters' names.
Mystery authors have to consider how their characters are suspects, potential backstories, secondary narratives, and what names work best (in the story and for reader).
Do you have any questions about writing mysteries? If so, please let me know in the comments.
Also! I'm super curious about the most memorable character names you've read. Please drop one of your favorites in the comments.
ABOUT COZY MYSTERIES:
In honor of their Marlow Murder Club premiere, PBS wrote an article, The Cozy Mystery Explained. They stated, “There’s no strict definition for the cozy mystery, though the main rule of thumb seems to be that the story contains no graphic violence and generally, no swearing or sex.”
“The Cozy Mystery Explained.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/the-cozy-mystery-explained/. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
WHERE TO FIND ANGELA MARIA HART, THE COZY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, AND LOTS MORE BOOKISH FUN!
ANGELA MARIA HART
https://linktr.ee/angelamariahart
SIGN UP FOR THE EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/12736139528e/angelamariahart
♡ Website: angelamariahart.com
♡ Twitter: twitter.com/writerahart (@writerahart)
♡ Instagram: instagram.com/writerahart (@writerahart)
♡ TikTok: tiktok.com/@writerahart?ug_source=op.auth&ug_term=Linktr.ee&utm_source=awyc6vc625ejxp86&utm_campaign=tt4d_profile_link&_r=1 (@writerahart)
♡ YouTube: youtube.com/booksaremyhart (@booksaremyhart)
♡ Threads: threads.net/@writerahart (@writerahart)
♡ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/writerahart.bsky.social (@writerahart)
♡ Bloglovin: bloglovin.com/blogs/angelas-blog-18321247
♡ AMH Etsy: etsy.com/shop/angelamariahart?ref=shop_sugg_market
🗓 Calendar of Upcoming Events: angelamariahart.com/coming-up
💻 Hartbreakers Sign Up: angelamariahart.com/hartbreakers
📖 ARC Army: angelamariahart.com/the-army
✨ Freebies: angelamariahart.com/freebies
💗 Read Me Romance Podcast | Knew You Were Mine (Part One): podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/podcast-episode-195-1-knew-you-were-mine-by-angela-maria-hart/id1438857034?i=1000588992481
💗 Read Me Romance Podcast | Knew You Were Mine (Part Two):
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/podcast-episode-195-2-knew-you-were-mine-by-angela-maria-hart/id1438857034?i=1000589422551
THE COZY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
https://linktr.ee/cozymysteryclub
🔎 Website: thecozymysterybookclub.com
🔎 Instagram: instagram.com/cozymysteryclub/?hl=en (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 Twitter (X): twitter.com/cozymysteryclub (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 Threads: threads.net/@cozymysteryclub (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ywVWROGcKu0hZmA6jGUK6kR8kGAhBb-
🔎 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cozymysteryclub.bsky.social (@cozymysteryclub)
🔎 Etsy Store: etsy.com/shop/CozyMysteryBookClub?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
🔎 Bonus Twitter (X): twitter.com/CelebratingCozy (@celebratingcozy)
Swag
🛍 Zazzle: zazzle.com/store/booksaremyhart
🛍 TeeSpring: angela-maria-hart.creator-spring.com
🛍 Society6: society6.com/writerahart
The Cozy Mystery Book Club Podcast
🎙 Apple (iTunes): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cozy-mystery-book-club/id1618057888
🎙 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/40B6qkiSG2BtPoDm1UV0qd?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree
🎙iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/338-the-cozy-mystery-book-club-95176326
🎙Audible: audible.com/podcast/The-Cozy-Mystery-Book-Club/B09XBHXN7V
The Chatting Cozies Podcast
🎙 Apple (iTunes): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatting-cozies/id1628228391
🎙 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2ZZxBGZlK7PhFqzk36sh24?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree
🎙 Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/2638206d-d435-4436-acc2-1eed78a0e42c/chatting-cozies
🎙 Audible: audible.com/podcast/Chatting-Cozies/B0B3CNZ89S?eac_link=yik6X5RFaDzK&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0B3CNZ89S&qid=HJIs9bs4NI&eac_id=132-8416660-8769044_HJIs9bs4NI&sr=1-1
🎙 YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@chattingcozies
ELLA MARIA HART
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