If you are looking for a list of Cozy Mystery books by Author Hope Callaghan, you’ve arrived at the right place! Click the links below if you would like to see a list of Hope Callaghan books by series. There is also a clickable list of books by Author Hope Callaghan on this page (see below).
Wynn Harbor Inn is an inspirational series…an emotional journey about second chances, weaving together the bonds of family, the strength of friendships and the healing power of home—set on the unforgettable shores of Mackinac Island.
Easton Island is the beginning of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in. This inspirational series is for lovers of family sagas, mystery, and a touch of romance.
A mother and daughter try to escape their family’s NY mob ties by making a fresh start in Savannah, GA but they soon realize you can run but you can’t hide from the past.
After relocating to the tiny town of Divine, Kansas, strange and mysterious things begin to happen to businesswoman, Jo Pepperdine and those around her.
A recently divorced senior lands her dream job as Assistant Cruise Director onboard a mega passenger cruise ship and soon discovers she’s got a knack for solving murders.
Garden Girls – The Golden Years is the brand new spin-off series of the Garden Girls Mystery series.
You’ll enjoy the same fun-loving characters as they solve mysteries in the cozy town of Belhaven. Each book will focus on one of the Garden Girls as they enter their “golden years.”
Heartbroken after her recent divorce, a single mother is persuaded to book a cruise and soon finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly adventure. Will she make it out alive?
Twin sisters with completely opposite personalities become amateur sleuths when a dead body is discovered in their recently inherited home in Misery, Mississippi.
Answers from my 2025 Q&A Giveaway, a small sampling of the almost 400 questions – from you – my wonderful readers!
What’s your favorite series or book you’ve written?
It would be impossible to pick one. I love them all for different reasons. Having said that, the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery series, set in West Michigan is a place I still consider home so it will always have a special place in my heart.
Of all your characters which one is the most fun to write about?
Elvira from my Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series. She’s so far out there you never know what she’ll do next. She’s definitely a quirky wildcard which makes her fun to write about.
If I had to name a character I admired the most it would be Joanna Pepperdine from my Divine Series. Her caring, her heart, working through her own emotional tragedies while putting others, those in need, ahead of herself. She’s just a really special person to me.
How many books and series have you written?
I’ve written 128 books in eleven series. You can get a complete list of all my books here!
When did you start writing? How old were you?
I was almost 50 by the time I released my debut book. (It was a non-fiction book which is no longer in print.)
My first fiction story, Waves of Deception from the Samantha Rite series, released in 2014. Which proves the adage you are NEVER too old to learn or try your hand at something new. 😊
Does anyone else in your family write stories?
No, but my husband Mitchell keeps promising me he plans to someday write the story that’s been bouncing around in his head. I’m still waiting… 😊
What made you want to write/what motivated you?
Mitchell had found an online course. It was basically the nuts and bolts of self-publishing. The writing course piqued my interest, so I went through all of the information. As part of the program, I joined an online group of writers who shared success stories and I thought, if they can do it, so can I!
What’s the best advice you have for someone planning to write fiction/mysteries?
It would depend on the reason someone wants to write. If your main goal is to write a one-and-done story, I’m sure you can find helpful authors on YouTube who can walk you through the process of self-publishing a story.
If the goal is to turn writing into a career, I suggest joining a writer / author group. There are some very good ones out there and I would start by digging in and finding out what all is involved in the writing process. Two that come to the top of my mind are both Facebook groups: SIA – Successful Indie Author and 20booksto50k.
What did you do (career-wise) before you began writing stories?
I had a very high-pressure, stressful job working as a logistics coordinator for a Fortune 500 company. I worked for the company for almost 20 years and have never regretted leaving the job to focus on writing!
Where do you get your ideas and/or inspiration for a story, characters, series?
The Divine Cozy Mystery series was one that came to me in the middle of the night when I couldn’t sleep. I was in the process of plotting a new series and going in a different direction. I believe God nudged me toward the inspirational series and still believe this is true.
We also fell in love with charming and historic Savannah, Georgia. During a drive home after visiting one weekend, I began creating the Garlucci family from the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series.
Both Easton Island seriesand Wynn Harbor Inn series feature strong female characters who overcome extreme adversity and not only survive, but thrive. Although I enjoy writing my cozy mysteries, I found I love writing about family drama, saga, characters triumphing over tragedies. Women sagas has become my new favorite genre to write in.
#10. How do you keep track with all the characters, series, books, places?
This is one of the most asked questions I get and the answer is by keeping pages and pages of notes! Each continuing (and finished) series has a separate file. For each new book, I start a new section, adding the book title, character names and descriptions under the sub-heading. I even keep track of the weather/season, the mystery and the “whodunit” so I don’t repeat the same mystery.
When I finish a book, I jot down notes and ideas for the next book in the series – continuing the adventure and tying up any loose ends.
I also have files for names used in all of my books, Bible verses, and even recipes.
Millie’s Cruise Ship Series and the spinoff series, Cruise Director Millie are the most challenging to write. Not only do I have to keep track of the layout of the ship, but also the activities/timeline, the ports, the itinerary, the characters and throw in a mystery – all with a very limited arsenal of weapons since security on cruise ships is tight.
#11. How long does it typically take you to finish writing a book? What is the process?
I can write very fast. On an average day, I write between 5,000 and 7,000 words. The most I’ve ever done was 11,000. After drafting, I do 2 read throughs. After the second read through, I turn the book over to Mitchell for his feedback and suggestions. (He’s read every book I’ve ever written and knows the characters as well as I do.)
After he gives me his feedback, I make the changes, tackle what I call grammar fixes, to find pesky repeat words and phrases. Another round of edits, running it through a grammar software program is next and then I send it off to my editor and ARC group.
On average I can write a book every 4-6 weeks, if I’m able to work on it every single day.
#12. What do you do if you get stuck or need ideas?
I take a break, walk on my treadmill, take a shower, basically step away and clear my mind. If I’m really stuck, I’ll start working on another story and go back to it which works pretty well because I can look at it again with fresh eyes.
#13. How often do some of your series lead to new series/spinoff series?
I’ve had a few:
Wynn Harbor Inn is not necessarily a spinoff of Easton Islandbut is set in a similar world with minimal character crossover. (For example, Morgan and Brett Easton from Easton Island, are working on a project with David Wynn from my Wynn Harbor Inn Series.)
Wynn Harbor Inn is an inspirational series…an emotional journey about second chances, weaving together the bonds of family, the strength of friendships and the healing power of home—set on the unforgettable shores of Mackinac Island.
Easton Island is the continuing saga of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in. This inspirational series is for lovers of family sagas, mystery, and a touch of romance.
A recently divorced senior lands her dream job as Assistant Cruise Director onboard a mega passenger cruise ship and soon discovers she’s got a knack for solving murders.
After relocating to the tiny town of Divine, Kansas, strange and mysterious things begin to happen to businesswoman, Jo Pepperdine and those around her.
Heartbroken after her recent divorce, a single mother is persuaded to book a cruise and soon finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly adventure. Will she make it out alive?
A mother and daughter try to escape their family’s NY mob ties by making a fresh start in Savannah, GA but they soon realize you can run but you can’t hide from the past.
Twin sisters with completely opposite personalities become amateur sleuths when a dead body is discovered in their recently inherited home in Misery, Mississippi.
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I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with lots of delicious food and precious time spent with family and friends.
Mitchell and I love Thanksgiving but we also look forward to Christmas and decorating our home. I haven’t put my Christmas village up since we moved, but I’ll be doing it this weekend and will share a picture with you when it’s done.
In other news, I’m so excited to let you know that if you pre-ordered “Tenant and Trouble,” it’s on your Kindle device now. If you didn’t pre-order, you can grab it while it’s on sale here or read it in Kindle Unlimited.
Liz is up to her ears in renovations. To add to her stress level, she discovers her new tenant, Echo Quigley, might have some secrets that she’s hiding. The big question is…do Liz and Floyd have a tenant in trouble or a tenant who is trouble?
I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend. ❤
The countdown to my two favorite holidays has begun. I’m already thinking about those Thanksgiving and Christmas dishes…family favorites that Mitchell and I look forward to making every year.
I’m planning a fun little contest / chance-to-win giveaway in honor of the feast & festivities and will share the details in next week’s email, so stay tuned…
Thank you to everyone who read and reviewed Easton Island’s “Coming Home.” If you haven’t picked it up yet, it’s still on sale for a limited time.
Tenant and Trouble, the new Liz / Lack of Luxury story is moving right along and I’m hoping to have it released mid-November. It’s available for pre-order sales price. (See Below)
After that, I’ll be working on a new Millie Mystery.
This week, I have 2 Gloria / Garden Girls mysteries on sale for just 99¢ each. Save $8.00 if you grab them both below.
Have a great weekend!
Hope ——————————– PRE-ORDER Tenant and Trouble Lack of Luxury Mystery Series Book 2 and Save! (Click The Link Below) (Read free with Kindle Unlimited)
Green Acres meets the Golden Girls in this brand new cozy mystery spin-off series featuring Liz and the Garden Girls!
When a mysterious stranger is found beaten and barely alive just hours after demanding to speak with her new tenant, Liz and the Garden Girls jump in to investigate and begin unraveling the tenant’s troubling past to figure out if Liz and Floyd have a tenant in trouble or a tenant who is trouble.
BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED!
Pre-order your copy of Tenant and Trouble today!
http://getbook.at/TenantandTrouble
Grab These Bargain Mysteries While They’re On Sale! On Sale 99¢ each Save $8.00! (Limited Time) (Click The Link Below)(Read FREE in Kindle Unlimited)
Behind the Scenes Cruising Part 3 + 2 Millie Mysteries
I hope you’re doing well and ready for a relaxing weekend.
Thanks again to all of you who have written reviews and for your emails telling me how much you love the new Easton Island series. You all are the best!
★★★★★ Loving this new series! Can’t wait to see where this goes next! One of my favorites I didn’t want to stop reading this one! -Amazon Reviewer -June
As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, getting crewmembers back home was only one problem the cruise lines faced during the shutdown.
The mega ships are built to run 24/7, 365 days a year which meant they had to keep on cruising. Scroll to the bottom to get a glimpse of what it was like.
If you’re looking for some fun-filled, back-to-back mystery reading, I have 2 Millie’s Cruise Ship Mysteries for just 99¢ this week. Save $8.00 if you grab them both while they’re on sale or read them free in Kindle Unlimited. (See Below)
In other news, I’m wrapping up the final edits for the third book in the Easton Island Series, which will be ready for you soon!
“Tenant and Trouble,” the second book in my Liz and the Garden Girls / Lack of Luxury Series, will be released in late November or early December. It’s currently on sale as a pre-order
Millie has a curveball heading her way, so a new cruise ship mystery will be “in the works” soon. A new “Divine” story is planned for January-ish, followed by a Made in Savannah story.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Hope ——————- Grab “Easton Island – The Letter,” Book 2 In The Brand New Easton Island Series While It’s On Sale
Shortly after returning home from her whirlwind trip to Easton Island, Morgan receives a phone call from her mother’s best friend, letting her know that she’ll be moving out of Looking Glass Cottage and hints there is trouble brewing at Easton Estate.
Ronni warns Morgan that she might want to head back sooner rather than later. Anxious to find out what’s going on, she rushes back to the island.
When she arrives, she’s greeted with chaos after a family guest brings unwelcome change to Easton Estates and Morgan quickly makes tackling the problem a top priority.
As the events unfold, more of the family’s secrets are revealed, including who resides in the secret wing of the estate, and Morgan finally reads her mother’s letter.
After reading the letter, will Morgan embrace the island and her newfound family, or will she flee like her mother did so many years ago?
Find out when you grab your copy of Easton Island – The Letter today!
Bargain Mysteries Set Sail With Millie & Crew Today! Was $4.99 – On Sale Now Just 99¢ ea. US & UK only (Sorry, Amazon’s policy, not mine) (Click The Book Covers Below To Get Them)
Cruising Without Passengers. What’s a crew to do? Part 3:
Staying near their homeport (in this case Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale), “our ship” docked every so often to refresh – fuel up, get supplies. Because they had no passengers on board, they kept very few areas open…the bridge, cabins for the crew and places to eat.
I can only imagine how eerie it was to have the dining rooms, the lounges, the theatre, the spa, the pools…everything shuttered. (I’m sure there’s a scary story just waiting to be written…)
To entertain themselves, “some” of the ships’ crew members engaged in “horn wars.” (You can find some of those infamous battles by going to Youtube and searching for cruise ship horn wars 🙂 )
My final segment – what it took for the ships to return to service – is up next. How do you prepare to welcome thousands of passengers back on board when you have only a small staff and crew left?
Mitchell and I weathered the storm. Our lights flickered a few times but we kept our power.
The last of the storm bands rolled through Thursday afternoon and cleanup began shortly after.
Thank you for all of the prayers. Please continue to keep our fellow Floridians to the west, those who are experiencing historic flooding, and those to our north, where Tropical Storm / Hurricane Ian also hit.
In other news, “The Letter,” book #2 in the Easton Island Series is now available and on sale! The paperback is also available! (See button below)
Some of the questions from “Looking Glass Cottage” are answered. Morgan has some life-changing decisions to make and it’s been fun following along.
Have a safe week!
Hope
Shortly after returning home from her whirlwind trip to Easton Island, Morgan receives a phone call from her mother’s best friend, letting her know that she’ll be moving out of Looking Glass Cottage and hints there is trouble brewing at Easton Estate.
Ronni warns Morgan that she might want to head back sooner rather than later. Anxious to find out what’s going on, she rushes back to the island.
When she arrives, she’s greeted with chaos after a family guest brings unwelcome change to Easton Estates and Morgan quickly makes tackling the problem a top priority.
As the events unfold, more of the family’s secrets are revealed, including who resides in the secret wing of the estate, and Morgan finally reads her mother’s letter.
After reading the letter, will Morgan embrace the island and her newfound family, or will she flee like her mother did so many years ago?
Behind the Scenes Cruising + Garden Girls & Savannah
I hope you’re doing well and looking forward to some fall like weather! We sure are. Here in Central Florida it still feels like summer. Looking Glass Cottage is still on sale this week, so if you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, you still can.
Book 2 in the new Easton Island series – The Letter, is in the final stages of editing and will be out soon for those of you following Morgan’s journey.
There are 2 bargain mysteries for you this week. One from Gloria & the Garden Girls and one from the Garlucci Family / Made in Savannah series. You can save $8 if you grab them both while they’re on sale.
As I mentioned last week, Mitchell and I are back from our cruise to the Southern Caribbean. We attended a very interesting talk hosted by our cruise director.
Pete pulled back the curtain and gave us a snapshot of what happened when the pandemic first shut the cruise ships down, life on board without passengers and the work involved in starting back up.
I’ll start with a glimpse of what happened in the beginning, continue with how the cruise line managed to get thousands of crewmembers back home and what it took to get their ship up and running again. See below for part #1 and a picture of the ship we were on!
Hope
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Cruise Industry Shutdown. Ready to Cruise – But No Passengers! *Disclaimer. This is what happened on one cruise ship and one cruise line and me sharing my version of what we were told.
Here’s a photo of our cruise ship docked in Curacao.
Living in Florida, there were numerous reports about the cruise industry and the shutdowns, with some ships even being left at sea with passengers onboard because no port wanted to take them. Eventually, all docked and passengers disembarked. What happened to the crew after they were gone?
Massive amounts of food – provisions – are needed for these ships. Many times, Mitchell and I have disembarked and noticed the long lines of semi-trailers waiting to unload food and supplies for the next voyage.
At the beginning of the shutdown, our cruise ship found itself fully loaded with food and supplies but no passengers. So, what’s a cruise ship to do? Share it with the staff and crew.
From what we learned, the ship’s crew were upgraded to passenger’s cabins. They dined on the food brought on board and were entertained by the staff. In other words, the staff and crew cruised like the rest of us. Thinking it would only be a brief shutdown, they (and we) all quickly discovered that was not how events would play out.
Part #2. What happened to all of the ship’s crew when the cruise lines discovered it would be a long time before passengers would be allowed back on board?
How do you transport thousands of crewmembers – from all different corners of the world – home? I’m glad you asked.
The way the cruise line handled this was ingenious so stay tuned!
Behind the Scenes Cruising + Garden Girls & Savannah
Divine Intervention + New Family Saga Mystery Book
I’m thrilled to report that Mitchell and I have thoroughly enjoyed our cruise and have some great ideas for upcoming Millie adventures.
Although we “hit the gym” almost every day, I’m going to have to buckle down and start counting calories again after eating some amazing and decadent dinners on board our ship.
Thank you to everyone who read and reviewed “Looking Glass Cottage.” It’s still on sale for a limited time if you haven’t already grabbed it.
I got so many nice notes from readers who loved meeting Morgan and are looking forward to her next story. The good news is, book #2 AND #3 are releasing soon!
This week’s book bargain is, Divine Intervention, book 1 in the Divine Mystery series. You can save $4.00 this week and of course all my books are available in Kindle Unlimited. (Link in comment below)
I’ve also started “Tenant and Trouble” for those of you following my Lack of Luxury Series. My plan (goal) is to fit in a Millie adventure before year’s end, as well.
Have a great weekend!
Hope
Bargain Mystery Get Divine Intervention While It’s On Sale Was $4.99 — Sale Price 99¢ (Click the book cover to get it)
After almost three years of…not cruising, Mitchell and I are finally venturing out onto the high seas once again, and are really excited.
There have (obviously) been some changes in how things are run on board the ships, so I’m looking forward to seeing what they are (including a change in how the muster drills are handled.)
I’ve been getting a lot of emails about “what’s next,” so thought I would include a tentative schedule of releases. (Scroll Below)
In other news, I think I can safely say that many of us are eager for cooler weather and fall.
My new book, “Haunting Past in Savannah,” has hung onto some top spots and I’m glad you enjoyed the Garlucci family’s latest adventure. ❤
“Swag in Savannah” is on sale this week – only 99¢ for a limited time. (See Below)
Have a great weekend!
Hope
Bargain Cozy Mystery Read Swag in Savannah Was $4.99 – On Sale Now Just 99¢ Read FREE in Kindle Unlimited (Click the link below to get it)
Easton Island: Story #1 – mid-September Easton Island: Story #2 – late September Easton Island: Story #3 – early October
Millie Cruise Ship Mystery – early November Lack of Luxury: Tenant and Trouble – early December
I’ve also been getting requests for updates on my “Divine” series. My plan is to release a new story in January. The next Garlucci family mystery will follow Divine.
