My guest today is mystery author Clara McKenna. She's just published "Murder on Mistletoe Lane", book 5 in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series. We talk about her latest Christmas mystery, and how a life-long love of England led her to write her mystery series; our mutual (possibly obsessive) love of eggnog; some of our favorite Christmas foods, cherished Christmas memories, and more!  Check out Clara's website, sign up for her newsletter, order books, and more: www.claramckenna.com   Find her book and help support local bookstores and this podcast: Murder on Mistletoe Lane: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781496738202 (affiliate link)       Ways to support the show:   Rate and review:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375    Buy me a coffee?  www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas    Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast    Logo shirt designs:  http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c       Contact Me:   facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/    twitter:  https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod    youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ   email:  cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com          #podcast #Christmas #christmaspodcast

A British Christmas Murder: with special guest author Clara McKenna

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In today's episode I read a shorter short story by humorist Robert Benchley entitled "Christmas Afternoon (Done in the Manner, if not the Spirit, of Dickens)". It's a funny little vignette describing a chaotic Christmas Afternoon in the style of Charles Dickens. I hope you enjoy the story today! Cozy Christmas Bookclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872  What kind of traditions do you have for Christmas Afternoons? Let me know!      Ways to support the show:   Rate and review:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375    Buy me a coffee?  www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas    Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast    Logo shirt designs:  http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c      Contact Me:   facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/    twitter:  https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod    youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ   email:  cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com           #podcast #christmaspodcast #christmas

Christmas Afternoon by Robert Benchley

Welcome to the start of Season 5! Today I kick off the new season by reading Christmas traditions and memories from one of my listeners who lives in Australia. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more.  There's also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now!  #podcast #christmaspodcast #christmas    Ways to support the show:   Rate and review:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375    Buy me a coffee?  www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas    Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast    Logo shirt designs:  http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c      Contact Me:   facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/    twitter:  https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod    youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ

A Christmas Down Under

Merry Christmas! This is my Christmas episode, out a few days late I know - but Christmas is a season, not just a day, right?  Today I wrap up season 4 and Christmas 2023 with the kindness guru himself - Robert Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness Podcast, returns to talk about Christmas, the importance of showing kindness (love over fear for the win!) - and we digress into one of the most interesting conversations I've ever had about A Christmas Carol. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's a good thing this episode is supersized! We also gush about our amazing spouses, our fur babies, and more. Then I end the episode by reading a selection from A Christmas Carol. This has been a great year for the podcast, but it's also been a long one. So I'll be taking a few extra weeks off from the podcast to rest, travel, and spend time with family. I'll see you again in late January as we'll begin Season 5!  Until then, let's remember to honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all the year.  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and My Christmas Reflections 07:19 Interview with Robert Peterpaul 18:15 A Definition of Kindness 20:53 Discussion on A Christmas Carol, Kindness, and more 33:27 We Reflect on 2023, Fur Babies, and More 46:25 Kindness Tips 55:57 Christmas Plans: Food, Family, and ... Jolabokaflod? 01:02:32 Conversation Wrap Up 01:06:13 Finale: Excerpt from A Christmas Carol   Art of Kindness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofkindnesspod/?hl=en  Art of Kindness Podcast:  https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul (I'd recommend his recent interview from Nov. 20th with James Monroe Iglehart - fantastic conversation!)      Ways to support the show:   Rate and review:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375    Buy me a coffee?  www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas    Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast    Logo shirt designs:  http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c      Contact Me:   facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/    twitter:  https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod    youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ   email:  cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com        #podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast #aok

Choosing Love Over Fear: Wrapping Up Christmas 2023 with guest Robert Peterpaul

It's Christmas Eve! The best day of the year. To help you celebrate, here is the final parts to our story this month, "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope. I rearranged my publication schedule a little bit and decided to combine the last two parts into one episode. I've had a lot of episodes come out this week, and didn't want to clog up your podcast feed TOO much. If you're interested in listening to the whole story, here are the links: Part 1:  https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-1-of-4  Part 2:  https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-2-of-4  Part 3:  I know it says there will be 4 parts, but it's just 3. Sorry for any confusion!  Alright, I will have one more Christmas episode out on December 27th. Yes it will be two days after Christmas, but that's ok. Christmas is a season, not just a day! I hope you enjoy our story today!   Ways to support the show:   Rate and review:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375    Buy me a coffee?  www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas    Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast    Logo shirt designs:  http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c      Contact Me:   facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/    twitter:  https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod    youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ   email:  cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com        #podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast #anthonytrollope #christmasstory

Christmas at Thompson Hall, Part 3: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope

In today's episode I interview Katie Wilbert. She is the screenwriter of the new Christmas movie "A Vineyard Christmas". According to imdb: "Heather, host of 'Read Between the Vines', is determined to create the perfect Christmas episode by featuring a unique winery from her hometown. The only thing standing in her way? Rudy, the attractive, stubborn owner of the winery." In our interview, we talk about her journey to becoming a screenwriter, how her movie was made, and then Katie shares some of her picks of movies if you'd like to snuggle down with your significant other and watch some great Romantic Comedies Christmas movies. After that we talk about some of her favorite Christmas foods, music, memories and more! Katie Wilbert's Website: https://www.katiewilbert.com/    Her film, A Vineyard Christmas is available on multiple streaming platforms including Amazon!   Ways to support the show:   Rate and review:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375    Buy me a coffee?  www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas    Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast    Logo shirt designs:  http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c      Contact Me:   facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/    twitter:  https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod    youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ   email:  cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com           #christmas #podcast #christmaspodcast #christmasmovies

A British Christmas Murder: with special guest author Clara McKenna

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