I have something to confess. Just give me a moment while I gather up my courage. Here we go . . . I’m a procrastinator.
Not with everything, mind you. When it comes to eating chocolate chip cookies, I don’t procrastinate that particular activity at all. But when it comes to things like preparing our taxes or doing laundry, that’s when my talent for putting things off for yet another day come into play.
One of my favorite ways to procrastinate is by watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts. I figure if they’re related to cozy mysteries than it really isn’t procrastination, it’s research, right?
What does your To Do List look like today? Are there a few things on there that you’d rather not do? If so, check out the links below and avoid those unpleasant tasks for a little while longer.
Self-Publishing Authors Podcast
This podcast is hosted by four indie Kiwi authors who share tips, resources, and honest advice. I lived in New Zealand for five years, so I love hearing these ladies’ accents. Takes me right back to my days sipping on flat white coffee and exploring this wonderful country from the water on our sailboat.
You’ll want to check out this interview with Sara Rosett, author of several cozy series, as well as the non-fiction book, How to Outline a Cozy Mystery.
Plum Deluxe Teas Podcast
Seeing as Plum Deluxe sells teas, it’s no surprise that they have a podcast interview with Laura Childs, author of the Cozy Tea Shop Mysteries.
It’s a Mystery Podcast
Alexandra Amor features interviews with mystery writers, including some cozy authors such as Elizabeth Spann Craig, Ellen Byron, and Vicki Vass.
Reedsy Bestseller Podcast
Reedsy’s podcast is targeted at aspiring authors with the aim of demystifying the process of writing and self-publishing a book. The second season features cozy mystery author, Bella Falls who shares the writerly journey behind her Southern Charms series.
Courtagonist
Courtny is the cheerful, upbeat host of this YouTube channel which features all things cozy mystery including book reviews, book hauls, read-a-thons, and unboxings. You also get a peek at her daily life through her vlogs.
Create a Story You Love
On her YouTube channel, Lorna Faith shares author interviews and inspiration to help writers write, self-publish and market their fiction and non-fiction books. You’ll want to check out her interview on how to write cozy mystery novels with Elizabeth Spann Craig.
Diane Vallere
Cozy mystery author, Diane Vallere, shares info on writing cozy mysteries, her books, as well as a look at what goes on behind the scenes on her YouTube channel. I was particularly interested in this video, where she talks about the writing process behind The Pajama Frame, one of the books in her Madison Night Mystery series.
Ellie Alexander (aka Kate Dyer-Seeley)
Ellie Alexander’s You Tube channel features videos on her series and the research behind her books, as well as her fun 5 Things Friday videos. I laughed out loud during this video when she reads some of the worst reviews she’s received.
Meet the Thriller Author
Alan Peterson hosts the Meet the Thriller Author podcast featuring interviews with thriller, mystery, and suspense writers, including cozy mystery authors including CeeCee James and Carolyn L. Dean.
Comfy Cozy Podcast
Cozy novelist, Etta Welk, and her skeptical mom, Deb, explore cozy books, series, authors, origins, culture, and tropes in their weekly podcast.
I LOVE the self-publishing authors podcast! And I am an avid fan of The Creative Penn podcast (Joanna Penn). I appreciate you listing these new-to-me series so I can continue to “research” š
I like the Creative Penn too – great resource!
Sounds like you have some great resources here, and everyone i know is a procrastinator at something.
That’s reassuring to know that I’m not the only procrastinator out there š
I love podcasts and I’m always on the lookout for new ones. Thanks for the list! I’m off to download some new-to-me podcasts. Thanks, also, for the mention! š
It was a great interview with you š
I haven’t gotten into podcasts yet. Which might be a good thing, since I’m already a pro-procrastinator without them. But they do sound interesting!
Love the term “pro-procrastinator” – I think I’m one of those too š
Shameless plug… On my podcast, Meet the Thriller Author, I’ve interviewed over 80 mystery, thriller, suspense authors including several cozy authors like CeeCee James and Carolyn L. Dean. https://get.thrillingreads.com I’m now writing my first cozy series, but I haven’t published it.
Thanks so much for sharing a link to your podcast! I’ve added it to the list and am looking forward to checking out the cozy author interviews š
Love me a good podcast. I just bookmarked this. Thanks!