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Today we’re joined by Minnesota author Mary Seifert, whose Katie and Maverick Cozy Mysteries have charmed readers with their humor, heart, and irresistible whodunits. Her latest installment, Airplanes, Atlanta & an Assassin, drops readers into another high-stakes adventure filled with clever puzzles, quirky characters, and the emotional intelligence that makes her series so beloved.

A former teacher and lifelong storyteller, Mary blends warmth and wit with tightly crafted mysteries that keep readers smiling even as the clues pile up. Her protagonist—math-loving Katie—brings a refreshing, brainy spin to the cozy genre, and Mary’s knack for crafting lovable side characters gives each book a lived-in, small-town feel. Beyond her writing, Mary is known for her kindness, generosity, and the way she instantly puts people at ease—qualities that shine through in her fiction.

You can learn more about Mary at: https://www.maryseifertauthor.com

Her books—including Airplanes, Atlanta & an Assassin—are available wherever books are sold. Minnesota listeners can also find her cozy mysteries on the shelves at Once Upon a Crime: https://onceuponacrimebooks.com/

In this episode, Mary talks about crafting cozies with heart, writing quirky characters, and why mystery and comfort pair so perfectly.

You can find out more about your hosts: Rob and Michael at their webpages (https://robjungwriter.com/ and https://www.michaelmacbride.com).

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