--Kirsten Weiss Matcha Murder, the next novel in my Tea and Tarot cozy mystery series, launches February 28th! But you can pre-order it...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum Greetings, lovers of all things paranormal (and paranormal museum)! Ever feel...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum Photo by amirali mirhashemian on Unsplash Happy Valentine's Day from the San...

--By Kirsten Weiss The next book in my Tea and Tarot cozy mystery series, Matcha Murder , is coming out in a few short weeks! But you can...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum It's not technically spring, but it feels like it here at the San Benedetto...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum A storm has blown into central California wine country, and we are here for...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum Photo by Jr Korpa on Unsplash 1) A friend told me that ghosts of alcoholics...

Cozy mysteries are not just about murder--they’re about the emotional ride our characters take alongside their readers. So, let’s dive...

--by Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum The resting place of King Arthur? Glastonbury Tor. Photo by Chris Haig on...

Hi there! I'm Kirsten Weiss, and I write cozy, witchy, and metaphysical mystery novels. Have you ever stopped to think about how fiction...

Hi, Everyone! I had a wonderful time talking with Teri Brown about Legacy of the Witch , Pennsylvania Dutch magic, and writing. You can...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum Photo by Elisha Terada  on Unsplash Happy 2025! I don't know about you, but...

Happy Yule, everyone! The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, a time steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism. Today, I...

I'm frequently asked for advice on how to write cozy mysteries. Alas, I don't have time to do one-on-one consultations anymore, so I...

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum We're one day short of the solstice here at the Paranormal Museum (and...

Tarot can also be instrumental in fleshing out your characters. By drawing cards, you can explore various facets of your character's pers

--By Maddie Kosloski of the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum Let's hope our Friday the 13th is merry and bright and maybe a teeny bit...

Handwriting can be a major clue in a mystery novel. But when was it first used in court cases?

The year is skidding towards its finale, but we're not letting up at the San Benedetto Paranormal Museum!

Today, I found myself in an unexpected emotional moment at the doctor's office, and it all revolved around the topic of weddings and the...