We’re officially 5 days away from the release of Deadly Drafts, the first book in my brand-new cozy mystery series Literary Stitches—and I’m equal parts thrilled, nervous, and double-checking I didn’t accidentally put my name on the suspect list.
So… what’s it about?
Imagine this:
You move back home to heal a broken heart and help your family…
Only to find yourself entangled in a murder investigation—with your sister.
And the weapon? A luxury Montblanc pen.
Yup. That’s how Deadly Drafts begins.
Set in my real-life hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, this cozy mystery has all my favorite things:
🧶 Sister shenanigans
🖊️ Bookish clues and writing references
🧵 A tight-knit, nosy small town
💀 And of course… one very inconvenient murder
Meet Adelaide “Addie” Doyle: a former book editor turned amateur sleuth who’s back in town, stitching together a new chapter (whether she likes it or not). When her ex-best friend drops dead just days before her wedding, Addie and her younger sister Winnie are suddenly prime suspects.
To clear their names, they’ll have to navigate a web of small-town secrets, gossiping neighbors, and suspiciously charming suspects.
✨ Deadly Drafts releases May 27!
You can preorder it now on Amazon.
Stay tuned this week for sneak peeks, character mood boards, behind-the-scenes writing chaos, and probably at least one nervous breakdown involving tea and Post-its. 🫖
Thanks for being here—and for loving cozy chaos as much as I do.
Let the countdown begin.
Stitching secrets together,
Courtny 🖋️
I can’t wait to read it, Courtny! Wishing you tons of success!❤️🕵️
Me too!!!!!!!