I’ve finally found out how
this novel of mine should be classified. Before, when asked what I was working
on, I said simply, “It’s a mystery.” Now, I know better. I know more. It’s a
cozy mystery.
I discovered my category
while looking up definitions for the kind of work agents were requesting and
found a list of classifications in mystery fiction. And there it was—cozy.
According to Wikipedia, the
cozy mystery is a subgenre of crime fiction with the following aspects:
·
“Sex and violence
is downplayed or treated humorously.”
That’s me.
·
“The crime and
detection take place in a small, socially intimate community.”
That’s me.
·
“The detectives
in such stories are nearly always amateurs.”
That’s me.
·
“The emphasis is
placed on puzzle-solving over suspense.”
That’s me.
·
“Focus on hobbies
or occupations are all frequent elements of cozy mysteries.”
That’s me.
·
“Must like cats
and dogs.”
Okay, it didn’t actually say that,
but it could have. It’s still me.
Now that I know my niche and
its proper title, I have to admit—I’m comfy with cozies.
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