I have been a fan of cozy mysteries for years..
Writers supporting writers....
Sharing our joy of writing...
It is always fun to get together with other writers. Here I am with BonSue Brandvik, the author of the Spirits of Belleview Biltmore series, and Rita Moreau, the author of the Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery series.
My writing roots...
Ever since I was a little girl I've known that I wanted to be a writer. A voracious reader, whose letters to Santa usually consisted mostly of book titles, I never lost sight of that goal and have been blessed along the way with opportunities fulfilling the childhood dream. I was happily employed for many years as an advertising copy writer and later branched out into writing non-fiction articles for magazines and newspapers—specializing in travel, antiques and collectibles and nature. An avid reader of mysteries ever since my Nancy Drew and Judy Bolton days, it seemed natural that my fiction writing efforts would reflect that preference. I still enjoy reading mysteries and absolutely love writing them!
My style
I’m what’s known in the business as a “pantser,” not a “plotter.” That means I write “by the seat of my pants” and sometimes I’m just as surprised as the reader is as my amateur-sleuth protagonists--Lee in the Witch City books, with the help of O’Ryan the cat and Maureen in the Haunted Haven series, aided by Finn, the golden retriever—finally catch the killer!
My joy in working with other writers...
Becoming an author has enriched my life in many ways. I have been honored to be invited to sit on panels at Bouchercon, Sleuthfest, Florida West Coast Writers, Bay Area Professional Writer's Guild, Florida Mystery Writers of America and Murder on the Beach.
As a member of PInellas Writers, Florida West Coast Writers, Novelists, Inc, Florida Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime I have the opportunity to meet with fellow authors to share tips and tricks about our craft.
A few kind words...they make me blush, but I love them!
- “Highly original and great fun” —NYT best seller Carolyn Hart on Caught Dead Handed
- “Perry juggles details with finesse and moves the plot toward a creepy conclusion that adds a few shivers to this story —BookPage on Late Checkout
- “A fast paced cozy that entertains from start to finish. A great read.” —Suspense Magazine on Bells, Spells and Murder
- “Entertaining fare, replete with compelling characters and a unique plot.” —Mystery Scene Magazine on Murder Go Round
- “Carol J. Perry writes with alacrity, casting a spell that will have readers, old and new bewitched. Beguiled, and begging for more.” —Criminal Element on Final Exam
What a thrill...
Here i am standing in front of the end cap at Barnes & Noble in St. Petersburg, Florida..
I was honored to be one of the authors selected to represent Kensington Publishing on their end cap display.
I want to give everyone at Kensington a special round of applause for all that they do for me -- and special thanks for the beautiful covers that they have created for my books. O"Ryan loves them, too!, He loves being the cover model...
Taking a Role in the Writing Community
News Flash!
Wow! Carol in Top 15!
Carol J Perry is so thrilled to be selected by CJ Connor for the Top 15 Best Upcoming Cozy Mysteries...thank you CJ Connor & Book Riot
