Episode 28: Crafting Characters For Cozy Mysteries with Lynn Bohart

🎙️ What happens when a mystery writer brings social justice, and a little theater flair, into the mix?

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with mystery author Lynn Bohart, whose cozy mysteries weave together rich characters, real-world themes, and just the right touch of humor.

We explore:

How Lynn blends social justice into twisty, page-turning plots 🔍

Why setting and character motivation matter more than ever

Using interviews with real people to fuel authentic storytelling

Balancing serious topics with warmth, wit, and heart

The creative freedom (and structure) behind cozy mysteries

Lynn also shares personal stories that have shaped her work—and her unique take on how crime fiction can entertain and enlighten.

👇 Writers, readers, and mystery lovers: What themes do YOU love to see layered into a good whodunit?


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Find more about Lynn Bohart Here:
🌏 website: https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/
👉 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bohartink


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Keywords 🔑: Lynn Bohart, cozy mysteries, social justice, character development, paranormal fiction, writing process, theater influence, reader engagement, setting as character, interviews