This Cozy Mystery Author Turned Haunted Lighthouses Into Comfort Reads | Darci Hannah

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Haunted lighthouses, bake shops, ghost hunters, and cozy mysteries with heart.

In this episode, I’m joined by cozy mystery author Darci Hannah to talk about how she went from historical fiction to building three beloved cozy mystery series — including haunted lighthouses in Michigan, small-town bake shops, and a ghost-hunting food show gone very wrong.

We dive into her Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries, the origin of her haunted lighthouse setting, how real Midwest ghost stories inspired Captain Willie Riggs, and why cozy mysteries are evolving into something funnier, smarter, and more emotionally rich. Plus, Darci shares her favorite cozy mystery reads and classic comfort authors.

📚 Books Mentioned

Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Paranormal Lite

Murder at the Lemonberry Tea by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Food-Forward

Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Halloween

A Fatal Feast at Bransford Manor by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Food & Ghosts

A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Scottish Folklore

The Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin) by M. C. Beaton — Cozy Mystery |

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie — Classic Cozy Mystery |

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

[00:00] Meeting Darci Hannah & her writing origin story

[03:00] From historical fiction to cozy mysteries

[05:00] Michigan lighthouses & real ghost lore

[08:00] Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries setup

[11:00] Murder at the Lemon Berry Tea

[14:00] Halloween, ghost hunts & pumpkin pageants

[18:00] Food & Spirits Mysteries concept

[22:00] Writing cozy mysteries with humor

[26:00] Darci’s favorite cozy mystery reads

[30:00] Where to find Darci Hannah online

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