Writing Cozy Mysteries With Award Winning Author and Publisher at Gumnut Press Polly Holmes

The HYBRID Author

May 05 2023 | 00:27:41

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Show Notes

Polly Holmes is an award-winning Australian author who writes paranormal and culinary cozy mysteries and paranormal suspense.

Her publishing company Gumnut Press has previously taken out gold in the National Business Awards in the Hustle and Heart category.

In the 73rd episode of the HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Polly about:

defining the cozy mystery genre
what tropes readers can expect when they pick one up
rapid release publishing and Polly shares her tips for aspiring authors looking to pursue an authorship career.

https://www.gumnutpress.com

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