Author Notes: From Aquafaba to Alibis
Full of inventive chickpea dishes, warm small-town charm, and a high-stakes cook-off, Quiche Me Goodbye blends food, friendship, and a gripping mystery.
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General
Smell, Taste, and Truth: Sensory Clues in Auntie Clem’s Bakery
How sensory detail—smell, taste, and kitchen chemistry—functions as a legitimate investigative tool in Auntie Clem’s Bakery, helping Erin detect sabotage, toxins, and subtle clues.
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Why Found Family Matters in Cozy Mysteries (and How It Solves Crimes)
How ‘found family’ in Auntie Clem’s Bakery gives cozy mysteries heart — a network of informants, emotional stakes, and believable, character-driven investigation.
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Locked-Room Mysteries in Open Spaces — Crafting Closed-Circle Tension in Small Towns
Create locked-room tension in open, small-town settings: narrow suspect pools with social locks, local symbols, and motive-driven clues to build tight, emotional mysteries.
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Beyond the Recipes — Cozy Mysteries that Include Trauma, Identity, and Youth Vulnerability
Cozy mysteries can explore trauma, mental health, gender identity, and youth vulnerability with empathy—building resilient protagonists, authentic small-town community, and thoughtful storytelling.
Bridging the Gap with Talmage Tales
How do we bridge the gap between timeless wisdom and a child’s heart?
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Introduction to Talmage Tales
Introduction to Talmage Tales parables by James E. Talmage and children’s adaptations by P.D. Workman
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Deep Dive: Talmage Tales Makes Parables Accessible
Deep dive into Talmage Tales background and review of format and stories.
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P.D. Workman Year in Review and Books Coming in 2026
P.D. Workman’s 2025 year in books: new releases, bundles, and a preview of 2026 titles. See series links, buying options, and highlights from a prolific year.
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Listen: A Deep Dive into The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian
A deep dive into The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian and P.D. Workman’s writing process.
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