Christin Brecher (@christinbrecherbooks) calls in to discuss her debut novel, Murder's No Votive Confidence, and share what she's learned about candle making, Nantucket, and how to stay inspired while writing. Gillian is the class clown of candle making, Christin loves her weighted blanket, Matt has a close encounter with a bear, and everyone wants a candle clock. Learn more about Christin's writing on her website: http://christinbrecher.com

T.C. LoTempio (@RoccoBlogger) calls in to discuss the first entry in her Purr N' Bark Pet Shop mystery series, The Time for Murder is Meow. We chat with Toni about the joys and challenges of making cats central characters in mystery novels, the influence of horror on her writing, and how a one-eyed Persian cat entered the picture. Matt watches Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Toni watches The Thin Man, and Gillian escapes upstate New York. Learn more about T.C. LoTempio's writing on her website: www.tclotempio.net

Matt and Gillian make the leap from candle reviewers to candle makers. Matt gets stabbed by a cooking thermometer, Gillian adds a little bit of herself to the candle, and both have unrealistic expecations for candle cooling.

Audiobook narrator BJ Harrison (@bjharrisonaudio) soothes Matt and Gillian with his euphonious voice as he describes his experiences narrating paranormal cozy mysteries, his Classic Tales Podcast, and how he makes his home studio cozy. The trio also chat about Gillian's love for plot holes, Matt chasing down a Halloween decoration, and BJ's professional responsiblity to avoid cheese. Finally, in addition to reviewing a candle from LA's Candle Delirium, we also finally learn what Gillian's Makers Mess candle smells like. Check out BJ's Classic Tales podcast and website here: https://www.thebestaudiobooks.com

Gillian and Matt comfort themselves with food suggested by listeners. Gillian passes around hot potatoes, Matt puts eggs in a basket, and both call their moms for cooking advice. Join our Patreon and become a Cozy Commando! www.patreon.com/allthingscozy

Jennie K. Brown (@jenniekaywrites) calls in to discuss Prose & Poison, the first entry in the Cafe Prose Mystery Series she writes as Jemma Bard. Jennie shares her love for Shakespeare, walks Matt and Gillian through the self-publishing process, and describes how she made the leap from teaching to writing full-time. Jennie likes to watch the Agatha Raisin TV show, Gillian likes to watch TV alone, and Matt likes to watch bats fly out of a cave.

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Matt and Gillian hide out at the Hatchery to chat about cozy reality television. Gillian seeks justice for Jessica Simpson, Matt wants to live on the Roloff farm, and both can't imagine what Newlyweds would have looked like if the producers got their first choice: Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley.

Vivien Chien (@vivien_chien) calls in to discuss her Noodle Shop Mystery series, bringing the voice of a mixed-race character to the cozy mystery genre, and the coziness of Cleveland. Gillian munches on mozzarella sticks, Matt sees an unauthorized musical, and Vivien shares her latest gaming obsession. Learn more about Vivien's writing and her latest novel, Murder Lo Mein, on her website: www.vivienchien.com.

With the help of their listeners, Matt and Gillian find coziness in topics like air travel, grocery shopping, and The Sopranos. Gillian busts out her Long Island accent, Matt dreams of an All Things Cozy hologram tour, and both are incredibly grateful to Kate Littleton for providing a candle for this episode that is truly an All Things Cozy milestone. Thank you, Kate!

Linda O. Johnston (@lindaojohnston) stops by to talk about her Barkery & Biscuits Mysteries, how she names the pets in her series, and how writing paranormal romance novels also informs her mystery writing. Linda shares her love for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Gillian takes a lovely tip to Vancouver, and Matt won't shut up about the Impossible Burger. Big thanks to Norma G for providing the candle for this week's episode! You can learn more about Linda O. Johnston's writing and her latest novel, For a Good Paws, on her website: lindaojohnston.com.