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Kate Lansing

Kate lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and a chair-napping tabby cat named Maple. Her love for mysteries began when she devoured From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler as a young girl, and has grown from there. An award-winning short story author, her work has appeared in the Brave New Girls Anthology and the Crossing Colfax Anthology. Her debut novel, Killer Chardonnay, is out now. The sequel, A Pairing to Die For, releases January 26, 2021 with Berkley. Follow Kate on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, or contact her at kate@katelansing.com.

Cozy Mysteries Set During Wedding Season

"Think of all the juicy conflict that can arise with all the abounding love, high stakes, societal expectations, and melding—and sometimes meddling—families."

Rules for the New Generation of Cozy Mysteries

Above all else, don't forget to write in some cute pets!

December 9, 2021 By Kate Lansing

Millenial Cozies: A New Generation Discovers the Joys of the Cozy Mystery

Cozy mysteries are experiencing a revival as younger voices turn to writing (and reading) more of this charming genre.

January 26, 2021 By Kate Lansing

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