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Always an avid reader, I came to this writing journey later than many. A local genealogical library offered a workshop on writing family stories, so I signed up, wrote a few short stories and was hooked. Cozy mysteries were always my go-to when I needed an escape, so I decided to see if I had what it takes. At the age of 55, I signed my first contract. And a week later, I signed my second. It's never too late!

I grew up in a small, Pacific Northwest town that instilled a lifelong love of small towns and country living, along with a deep love for pie, family history, and the possibility of ghosts. My grandfather was a building contractor and together my grandparents owned and operated a hardware store and lumberyard in my hometown. I spent m ...more

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Average rating: 4.01 · 559 ratings · 276 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Hammers and Homicide (Hometown Hardware Mystery, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 430 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Axe Me No Questions 4.56 avg rating — 72 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	It Always Finds Me by Emily Perkovich (Goodreads Author) (Editor), A.J. Cossey (Contributor), Adam J. Galanski-De León (Contributor) 3.85 avg rating — 33 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Zappy Little Christmas (Hometown Hardware, #3) 4.52 avg rating — 25 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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5 Cozy Mysteries to Give You All the Autumn Feels

There’s nothing like a good cozy mystery to immerse yourself in all the best things about Autumn.

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Paula Charles wrote a new blog post 5 Cozy Mysteries to Give You All the Autumn Feels There’s nothing like a good cozy mystery to immerse yourself in all the best things about Autumn.
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Paula Charles liked April's review of A Zappy Little Christmas (Hometown Hardware, #3): "I love this Christmas cozy mystery by Paula Charles. Pine Bluff, Oregon is decked out for Christmas. Some citizens have gone more wild than others in their decorating. Dawna’s hardware store has been supplying one such resident, Sheryl. Sheryl winds " Read more of this review »
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Paula Charles and 1 other person liked Rose's review of A Zappy Little Christmas (Hometown Hardware, #3): "Loved it! This series just gets better and better. The method of murder was unique and I didn’t figure out the murderer since the suspects were all so good. Great book!"
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Paula Charles wants to read Trebled Waters: A Songwriter Sleuth Mystery (Songwriter Sleuth Mysteries Book 1) by Leah Dobrinska (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Paula Charles and 1 other person liked Shilo's review of Goats Just Wanna Have Fun: A Zen Goat Mystery: "Murder, summer fair, and pig races. What more could a girl want!"
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Paula Charles rated a book it was amazing Dead, White, and Blue (Northwood Mysteries #2) by Annie McEwen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Annie McEwen's writing absolutely sparkles in this second Northwoods Mystery. I loved spending the 4th of July at Cooper's Cove on Lake Covington, and attempting to solve the twisty mystery beside Emmy and her fun friends. What a delight! ...more
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Deadly Drafts is a charming bookshop cozy mystery in a new series by Courtny Bradley. It will have you wanting to curl up in a reading chair in Literary Stitches with a good book, a cup of coffee, and bookshop kitty Penelope curled up on your lap. Th ...more
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