Jennifer Lynn Roche joins us for this week’s The Cozy 52 interview. Read on to find out how she was inspired to write cozy mysteries, her favourite writers, and what she likes to do in her spare time.
Who or What is The Cozy 52? Each week I will be sharing an interview with someone involved with Cozy Mysteries – an author, blogger, Facebook Group host, podcaster, cover designer – so that we can showcase this amazing community! I hope you’ll discover some new authors, plus learn more about what goes on behind the scenes with the people who write, publish and promote cozy mysteries!
Introducing Jennifer Lynn Roche
NAME: Jennifer Lynn Roche
LIST ALL YOUR COZY MYSTERY SERIES: Redbury Junction Series
HOW ARE YOUR COZY MYSTERIES PUBLISHED? Self – published
The Q&A
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF
I am an author who has written in multiple genres including contemporary, women’s fiction, paranormal, and cozy mysteries. I have always loved writing and reading. I am married with two mischievous kittens Pepsi and Cola. When I am not writing I can be found with my husband on cruises, doing photography, traveling to different states in my Jeep Wrangler, and obsessively watching the Hallmark channel 😀
LIST THREE FUN FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF THAT WE WOULDN’T READ IN YOUR ‘OFFICIAL’ BIO.
- I have swam with sting rays
- I have climbed the Dunnes River Falls in Jamaica holding hands with people to make a human chain
- I have gone on a tour through an inactive volcano in St. Lucia
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START WRITING? WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE COZY MYSTERIES?
I loved using my imagination to create stories and reading books by authors as I grew up fueled the need to bring my writing to life.
I chose to write cozies because as I was writing my Ties Trilogy which is contemporary, I found myself reading many cozy books and realized I loved the genre. Once my Ties Trilogy was complete I immediately began writing cozies. When I write my cozies the storyline seems to flow and I enjoy creating the characters.
WHAT SUBGENRE(S) OR THEMES OF COZY MYSTERIES DO YOU WRITE?
The 4 books in my series are hard to place in a single category. Book 1 would be culinary, books 2 and 4 deal with traveling, and book 3 is about issues that arrive in small town businesses.
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR COZY MYSTERY SERIES. WHAT INSPIRES YOUR SERIES?
I loved the concept of creating a small town where people are supportive. I felt it was imperative to create the characters so they were relatable to the reader. The series is loosely based on interactions I have experienced and each book consists of issues readers might face during their lives.
WHY DO YOU THINK PEOPLE LOVE TO READ COZY MYSTERIES?
The small town, everyone knows each other vibe, the cute mom and pop shops with creative names. I think cozies draw people in due to lack of gore and other horror aspects. While cozies have suspense it isn’t overdone.
ASIDE FROM BEING AN AUTHOR, ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE COZY COMMUNITY IN ANY OTHER WAY?
I run a group Roche’s Ravenous Readers Community of Friends.
WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE WRITERS?
Brenda Novak, Debbie Macomber, Kathi Daley, Kristen Hannah
IF YOU WERE MAROONED ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT 3 BOOKS WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU?
Gone With the Wind, That Twenties Girl, and Chocolate.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PROJECTS COMING UP THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
My current WIP is the fourth book in the Redbury Junction Series. The title is A Cruise to Nowhere.
The Quickie 5
- FAVOURITE FOOD: fried chicken
- BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Dr. Pepper
- MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: my husband and cats
- SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter
- FAVOURITE VACATION SPOT? Grand Cayman Island or any island in the Caribbean
To keep up to date with Jennifer Lynn Roche online, you can connect with her on:
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE | BOOKBUB | INSTAGRAM | GOODREADS
ROCHE’S RAVENOUS READERS COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS
