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A surprising amount. I wanted something that felt catchy, cozy, and immediately signaled “culinary cozy mystery,” but also made readers pause and smile, or do a double take. I went through an entire list of possibilities and couldn’t quite land on the right one, so I asked my agent for help. She’s very collaborative, and that’s one of the things I love most about working together. I sent her a few options, and she immediately chose Hot Wings and Homicide. Marketing loved it, and readers have responded in exactly the way I’d hoped: curiosity, humor, and yes, hunger. People see the title and immediately have a comment or want to know more.
What’s in a name?
The name Beth Lloyd was...[read on]
Q&A with Carmela Dutra.
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