All Things Cozy
Matt Piwowarczyk & Gillian Walters
A biweekly podcast about all things cozy. Light a scented candle, curl up with mug of coffee, and join us every other Sunday for a new episode.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 27, 2019 • 1h 3min
61 - The Haunted History of Halloween (w/ Michael Varrati)
Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati), writer, director, and host of the podcast Dead for Filth, rides his broom back to All Things Cozy to play fortune telling games and discuss horrific halloween history. Happy Halloween!
Oct 13, 2019 • 45min
60 - Being Alive is Huge: An Interview with Traci Hall
Traci Hall (@tracihallauthor) calls in from the beyond to discuss Mrs. Morris and the Ghost, the first novel in the Salem B&B Mystery series she writes with Patrice Wilton under the pen name Traci Wilton. Traci reveals how she and Patrice explored Salem, set the rules for the supernatural in their books, and negotiate potential disagreements. Gillian chows down on some pumpkin ravioli, Matt plays a horrible goose, Traci gets warm by the electrice fireplace, and everyone agrees that if you're going to be haunted the ghost at least should be handsome. Keep up with Traci Wilton's writing by visiting her website: https://www.traciwilton.com
Sep 29, 2019 • 48min
59 - The ABCs of Candle Making: An Interview with Christin Brecher
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
Sep 15, 2019 • 36min
58 - Cats Sell Books: An Interview with T.C. LoTempio
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
Sep 1, 2019 • 43min
57 - Matt and Gillian Make a Candle
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.
Aug 18, 2019 • 52min
56 - The Krakens are in Love: An Interview with BJ Harrison
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
Aug 4, 2019 • 59min
55 - Comfort Food or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Eat Garbage
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
Jul 21, 2019 • 55min
54 - Crying on Shakespeare's First Folio: An Interview with Jennie K. Brown
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. Check out our brand-new Patreon at www.patreon.com/allthingscozy Prose & Poison by Jemma Bard can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Prose-Poison-Cafe-Mystery-Book-ebook/dp/B07SH31Y83
Jul 7, 2019 • 44min
53 - Cozy Gets Real
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.
Jun 23, 2019 • 50min
52 - Murder and Noodles: An Inverview with Vivien Chien
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.
