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Nancy J. Cohen

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Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have been named Best Cozy Mystery by Suspense Magazine, won the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards and the RONE Award, placed first in the Chanticleer International Book Awards and third in the Arizona Literary Awards. Her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook, have won the FAPA President’s Book Award, the Royal Palm Literary Award, and IAN Book of the Year. Nancy’s imaginative romances have proven popular with fans as well. These books have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida ...more

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Nancy J. Cohen Readers like cozies because they offer an escape from reality. Unlike the real world where criminals often go free and victims may lack justice, in a …moreReaders like cozies because they offer an escape from reality. Unlike the real world where criminals often go free and victims may lack justice, in a cozy the crook is always caught and the sleuth emerges unharmed. Any violence is off-scene. The focus is more on the puzzle of solving the mystery than the forensics. The sleuth's world and her relationships are just as important. We read these stories to learn about a new occupation or to vicariously explore a new locale. Hopefully, we can follow along with the sleuth's life in the personal arena, which is a prime attraction. So these books are popular for many reasons. Some contain humor, which is another draw. Others contain recipes or craft tips. Rather than being scary, often these stories are funny. Readers who don't like to be frightened know they will get a lighthearted story with a challenging puzzle, interesting characters, and a view of a world they might not experience otherwise.(less)
Nancy J. Cohen In my view, writer's block is caused by extraneous distractions, not by any problems in the work itself. If you've laid the proper groundwork and writ…moreIn my view, writer's block is caused by extraneous distractions, not by any problems in the work itself. If you've laid the proper groundwork and written a detailed synopsis, you should know where your plot is going. But when bad reviews, non-stop marketing, rejections or other life events get you down, that can put a damper on the muse. At those times, it helps to talk about how you feel to your writing buddies. (less)
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Killer Knots (Bad Hair Day #9)

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Dead Roots (Bad Hair Day #7)

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Died Blonde (Bad Hair Day #6)

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Nancy added a status update: A museum heist, a missing antique hairbrush that comes with a curse, family holiday traditions, and murder… Perfect for your summer reading list! DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS - Release Date: June 23! https://books2read.com/DreidelsandDea...
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Bed & Breakfast proprietor Rick Atwood is alarmed to discover that not only is his B&B ownership in question by an unscrupulous developer, but so is the adjacent lot where he’s building a house for his growing family. Soon he’s involved with sketchy ...more
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Raised in the country, Niamh has been taught to fear magic, which has been forbidden throughout the Kingdom of Lyonesse. So when her best friend discovers her deadly secret, Niamh has no choice except to defend herself. In the wake of a murder, Niamh ...more
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"Chanukah, Christmas, a curse, a dash of voodoo, and a dead body to boot!!! All while juggling work, home, a toddler and a pregnancy!
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Marla and Dalton are back in this latest addition to a long running series.
Marla is urgently asked to replace a speaker at the local history museum's gala, where a diamond studded hairbrush will be making its appearance" Read more of this review »
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"Marla Vail, South Florida hair stylist and part-time sleuth, is juggling way too many things in both her business and private life. Plus, the holiday season is approaching fast, and since Marla and her family are Jewish and celebrate Hanukah, and her" Read more of this review »
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Molly Murphy, an Irish immigrant in New York, wishes to set herself up as a private investigator, especially when she discovers her suitor is engaged to be married. She apprentices herself to a crusty detective, who hints that he’s onto a big case ri ...more
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message 27: by Nancy

Nancy Thanks, Donna. I am always grateful for reviews so let me know when you post one for any of my books.


message 26: by Donna

Donna Nancy, thank you for friending me on Good Reads. I am also following on Twitter. All your books look really good. I have entered the giveaway for your book. If ever you need someone to review a book, I would be glad to do so. I love reading and never can get too many books to read.
Blessings to you for your work.


message 25: by Nancy

Nancy I wish you the best of luck but I have too many books to read and don't take books to review. Thanks for thinking of me, though.


message 24: by Nancy

Nancy Thank you, Thomas, for friending me.


message 23: by Nancy

Nancy Enter my Goodreads Giveaway to win a signed copy of Warrior Rogue (The Drift Lords Series #2): http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


message 22: by Nancy

Nancy LAST DAY--FREE on Kindle: Warrior Rogue (The Drift Lords Series) by Nancy J. Cohen will sweep you away on a thrill-packed ride with legendary villains, Norse myths, and ancient prophesies. Download it now: http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Rogue-D... Please Like the page and share the link with your friends.

Last Day to enter Nancy’s Valentine’s Day Contest for a free ebook of Warrior Prince and a $10 Amazon gift card. Go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nancy-... and Click on the Contest tab button.


message 21: by Nancy

Nancy Angela, I'm glad you received the book okay and hope you enjoy the story!


message 20: by Angela

Angela Hi Nancy!! I got the book today! So excited to get started, after I finish the one I'm reading! It looks really good and the cover... sigh. ;)


message 19: by Angela

Angela I will!! Thanks again!!


message 18: by Nancy

Nancy Angela, I mailed it out yesterday. Please let me know when you have received the book.


message 17: by Angela

Angela THANK YOU!!! I'm so excited I won Warrior Prince and can't WAIT to read it! I'm sure I'll dive in as soon as I get it. THANK YOU! SQUEEE!!!


message 16: by Nancy

Nancy Enter my Goodreads Giveaway for Warrior Prince: Book One in The Drift Lords Series. Norse myths and magic enliven this paranormal romantic adventure set in modern day Florida. One more week to enter! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


message 15: by Nancy

Nancy Enter to win a signed copy of Warrior Prince, #1 in my new paranormal romance Drift Lords series based on Norse mythology: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


message 14: by Nancy

Nancy Enter to win a signed copy of Warrior Prince: The Drift Lords Series, #1 http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


message 13: by Nancy

Nancy Please vote for Warrior Prince at iBookBuzz so my book can be selected as the next paranormal Book Club selection. Go to http://www.ibookbuzz.com/Vote-for-Nex... and choose #1 Warrior Prince. I'd be very appreciative!


message 12: by Nancy

Nancy Thanks for the info, Derick, and good luck with your debut title.


message 11: by Derick

Derick Hudson Thanks for the connection, Nancy! You may like my 2012 debut,an hilarious, Irish romcom called 'Dysfunctional Romance!' which has 21 five star reviews on Amazon and nearly 10,000 followers on Twitter already! see my blog for details:
www.derickhudson.blogspot.com
Kind regards,
Derick :-)


Harlequin Books Hello Nancy, it is a pleasure to meet you.


message 9: by Nancy

Nancy Elizabeth wrote: "Thank you for your friendship, Nancy."

My pleasure. Happy Reading!



message 8: by E.A.

E.A. Thank you for your friendship, Nancy.


message 7: by Lee

Lee Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Nancy!

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Lee

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message 6: by Nancy

Nancy Hello Ilyn. I believe I have signed up for the Authors Program, but thanks for mentioning it.


message 5: by Ilyn

Ilyn Ross Hello Nancy,

Thank you for being my friend. How are you? Congratulations - I wish you good fortune on your books.

When you have the time, please join me at the Happy & Brainy Group. Please check out the author giveaways (Reason Reigns is listed).

I will check out the Author's Society. I discovered Goodreads a week ago; I'm so glad to be here. Is there a reason why you haven't signed up for the author's program?


Warmest regards,

Ilyn



message 4: by Nancy

Nancy Thanks, Daniel. Actually, the first title in my Bad Hair Day series is Permed to Death, not Perfumed to Death, although I like that one, too! And I wouldn't call my series "death-drama". They're humorous romantic mysteries featuring hairstylist and amateur sleuth Marla Shore. I hope you enjoy them!


message 3: by Daniel (last edited Feb 24, 2008 10:25AM)

Daniel
Hey Nancy, I've added your death-drama series Perfumed to Death, Body Wave, Murder by Manicure, Perish by Pedicure and last but not least Hair Raiser to my to-read list.


message 2: by Nancy

Nancy Thanks for the info, Kelly. I'm busy reading the books for the RITAs now. If you're not familiar with this contest, see my blog at
http://mysterygal.bravejournal.com
Nancy


message 1: by Kelly

Kelly Moran Thanks for the add. The books look great. Pleasure to meet a fellow author. You might like my new one.
Kelly Moran
home.wi.rr.com/kellymoran
XXXOOO


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