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Cozy Mystery Christmas List Ideas
Myriorama Cards I am in love with the revival of storytelling picture cards, something that was popular with the Victorians. The idea is that you use the 20 picture cards to create landscapes for your stories. Perfect for creating your own mystery! Known as myrioramas. There is a Vimeo video here. The Mystery Mansion is the first one on my Christmas list this week. Followed by The Hollow Woods, and The Shadow World. Also on my Christmas wish list this week are two new teas that I've been indulging in as I've been writing my Christmas series. Both are from the Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Company here in the UK. The first one is very festive and reminds me of Ferrero Rocher chocolates a little bit. It is called Pistachio and Marzipan Black Tea. The second is one that I'm pretty sure I'm going to be drinking every single day because it is so refreshing, as well as apparently being good for hormones, moods, and spots, and that is the Rose Buds Tea. Plus it looks so pretty with the pink petals. I've been drinking it on its own in the afternoon as a little pick me up, and have also added it to the Lavender and Camomile tea before bed. I've almost used up what I bought to try it, so will definitely be ordering again and looking to try out more of the rose teas on offer. I know there will be a special deal for Black Friday with 25% off between now and the 2nd December, so if you do plan to get some tea then make sure you use the code BLACKFRIDAY. I know they will ship worldwide.
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PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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Cozy Mystery Christmas List Ideas
This week, I thought I would share with you a few things that I enjoy from the world of music and television which will help you to get into the festive spirit if you need a little sparkle. Starting with my favourite band of all time Pink Martini and their Christmas album Joy to the World. You can enjoy this for free using the Amazon Music free trial if you don't want to buy it. I'd also like to include one of my patrons Peter Hollens who has a Christmas album which was funded through patrons and you'll find my name on that album if you hunt for it. A few days ago I watched a movie called 'The Man Who Invented Christmas' which is based on Charles Dickens and his book 'A Christmas Carol'. I watched it for free on Netflix but you can watch it on Amazon (free with Prime I think) or buy the DVD. I really enjoyed it partly because it was a nice spin on the original story, but also because it very much reminds me of the struggles myself and lots of other writers face as we write our books. My next two suggestions may not be available worldwide as they are both BBC Television series, but you really should watch them if you can because I think they have been the best thing on the telly for a very long time, and I certainly hope that there will be more series to come. The writing is superb and both are quite funny. The first one is called 'Ghosts' and the second series I loved (which starts off a little slower than Ghosts, in my opinion) is called 'What We Do in the Shadows' and is all about a group of vampires who live in New York, stick with it because the later episodes are the best. Finally I'm going to add my favourite tea to the list because as you know I'm a bit obsessed with it having recently found it, and am now working my way through their entire range of Christmas teas. Right now I am drinking the Nougat Mousse one as I write. But my all time favourite is the Gingerbread and Orange Biscuit, closely followed by one I tried yesterday which was just like the marzipan feels you get from a proper Christmas cake - Christmas Green Tea - do not be put off by it being green tea because it really does feel completely indulgent and yummy. PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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Audiobooks that you can Buy for a Discount when you get the Ebook
Brand New 'Hot New' Release Books (These are NOT free, but some are in Kindle Unlimited)
Pre-Order My New Series (Will be in Kindle Unlimited, Free for Patrons, Will be on Free Promo for Limited Dates After Release)
Cozy Mystery Christmas List Ideas
PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
Free Kindle Books on Promotion this Week
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Audiobooks that you can Buy for a Discount when you get the Ebook
Brand New 'Hot New' Release Books (These are NOT free, but some are in Kindle Unlimited)
Cozy Mystery Christmas List Ideas
PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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Audiobooks that you can Buy for a Discount when you get the Ebook
Brand New 'Hot New' Release Books (These are NOT free, but some are in Kindle Unlimited)
Cozy Mystery Christmas List Ideas
PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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Cozy Mystery Christmas List Ideas
My favourites are the classic, milky, and the salted caramel. But they also do dark chocolate, chilli, and a new one that I haven't yet tried - salted caramel and clementine. You need to boil your milk first and then sprinkle in the grated chocolate, and I usually add a couple of drops of essence of peppermint, or orange for a little extra boost, and either marshmallows on top, or if I can get them, the Hotel Chocolat chocolate dippers (they stopped doing the ones I really liked). If you need to feel guilt free about your hot chocolate then you'll be pleased to know that if you go for the higher cocoa version it is actually scientifically proven to be a mood booster and good for you. Besides - it didn't do Harry Potter any harm when faced with dementors! I suppose that the Hotel Chocolat kind of reminds me of cold wintery days when I lived in London and would nip into Carluccio's for a 'bicerin' pick me up after an exhausting shift at work - a trio of Florentine hot chocolate, espresso, and cream!! Finally, on my wishlist this week, is this really cool advent calendar from Molton Brown. Definitely a luxury item for someone with deep pockets! I've been a big fan of Molton Brown since my days of living in London when I was at the height of my profession and had disposable income and a very different lifestyle that allowed me to shop in fancy places like Selfridges (lovely at Christmas time with the lights in the street). They are a London based company, animal cruelty free, and most of the products are vegan friendly. Molton Brown are definitely what I call my 'future self' or 'aspirational' faves because they remind me of a time when I had financial freedom and they make me dreamy about my future life as a successful writer provided that I continue to put in the hard work. I have two favourite scents; 'fiery pink pepper', and 'coastal cypress and sea fennel'. For some reason, the coastal cypress fragrance reminds me of my time spent as a professional speaker on cruise ships, and being surrounded by luxury so it always makes me smile when I use it in the shower and brings back loads of happy memories. Sadly, they don't do the fiery pink pepper candle anymore, but this was my 'writing candle' that I always had on when I was being creative at my desk. I used to love the Yankee Candle 'Candy Cane Lane' candle in the winter but that has been discontinued too. Last year for Christmas (actually it was in the January Sales when the price was reduced), I treated myself to a Molton Brown selection box (similar to this) and am still working my way through the bottles, so that was definitely a worthwhile investment, especially since it helped me pick up my mood or change my state of mind when I was having a rough day. It was about £18 in the sale and had about 15 bottles including 'Frankincense' which is only available at Christmas. The 'Russian Leather' is also really nice. Plus it is a great way to test out new scents and because I got it from their website, I got some other free samples included which was a bonus. Definitely worth keeping an eye out for offers and sales and definitely on my wishlist even if they are all beyond my budget at the moment, but I shall definitely be saving up, ready to grab some things in the January sale to keep me going for the next year. PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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  | I have to confess that I've already treated myself to one of these as an early Christmas present! Mainly because there is a special reduced price right now and I need some help with my productivity whilst working from home, so I got one for £34.99 instead of £49.99. I've had it for two days and it is already a game changer. I'm especially enjoying one of the Blueprint skills called 'get me up.' Each morning at 5am Alexa wakes me up to the sound of bird song, and if I'm not up, Alexa keeps arguing with me until I do get up, which it turns out is a great way to start the day off laughing as Alexa comes up with some brilliant comebacks each time I tell her I'm not getting out of bed. It's also brilliant for listening to music (you can create free playlists on Amazon Music if you have a Prime subscription too, which I'm really enjoying), audiobooks, reading your Kindle books to you, and for scheduling all sorts of things like turning lights on and off at set times. I can't wait to play around with it a bit more, and my next addition is one of the buttons, which I plan to use so that Isla my dog can tap it to let me know when she needs to go outside for a pee. |
PLEASE NOTE: Whilst I do my best to make sure that all of the cozy mysteries included are free to download at time of writing, they do sometimes revert back to their regular price as the promo period ends. I have zero control over this, the authors themselves set the price promos, each author lives in a different time zone and even then, glitches with technology, etc can mean that the book is no longer on offer. Make sure that you double check the price before downloading.
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Last Chance to Grab Your Cozy Mystery Day Limited Edition Enamel Pin
 | Production is about to begin on a very special, limited edition, cozy mystery day enamel pin. I'll be creating a new pin each year to celebrate #cozymysteryday and the order will be going in to designer Amy at Pin Head UK on Sunday 15th September. So if you want an enamel pin then you need to be quick. To get one, you need to become a Patreon patron for $1 for the month, if you don't want to stay as a patron, there is no obligation to do so, though of course it would be ace if you decided to stick around because it helps me to cover the costs of putting Free Book Friday together. FYI, patrons get all my books for free before anyone else, as well as my audiobooks and other swag. There are no extra costs involved and your pin will be posted to you as soon as I receive delivery from Amy in about 4-5 weeks time. |
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