Jackie Layton
@jackiecozyauthor.bsky.social
A cozy mystery author living her best life on God's time.
A Slight Delay
Some of you may remember that today is the release day for Killer Secrets. Sadly, there has been a delay. But that's okay. I decided to share more about Kate Sloan and hopefully build excitement for the new book. Kate Sloan is an empty nester who moved to her hometown of Fox Island…
Some of you may remember that today is the release day for Killer Secrets. Sadly, there has been a delay. But that's okay. I decided to share more about Kate Sloan and hopefully build excitement for the new book. Kate Sloan is an empty nester who moved to her hometown of Fox Island…
A Slight Delay
Some of you may remember that today is the release day for Killer Secrets. Sadly, there has been a delay. But that's okay. I decided to share more about Kate Sloan and hopefully build excitement for the new book. Kate Sloan is an empty nester who moved to her hometown of Fox Island to start an organizing business with her best friend, Bess Walker.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A Slight Delay
Some of you may remember that today is the release day for Killer Secrets. Sadly, there has been a delay. But that's okay. I decided to share more about Kate Sloan and hopefully build excitement for the new book. Kate Sloan is an empty nester who moved to her hometown of Fox Island…
Some of you may remember that today is the release day for Killer Secrets. Sadly, there has been a delay. But that's okay. I decided to share more about Kate Sloan and hopefully build excitement for the new book. Kate Sloan is an empty nester who moved to her hometown of Fox Island…
Happy Veterans Day!
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Veterans Day!
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A Bookish Moment with Jackie Layton
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November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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I’m excited and hope you can join us!
Let’s Get Bookish tomorrow afternoon! Join @authorsaraheburr.bsky.social and me for a chat with the delightful @jackiecozyauthor.bsky.social You’ll be glad you did! @itsbookishtime.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I’m excited and hope you can join us!
A Bookish Moment
November is going to be a fun month, starting with A Bookish Moment. If you're not familiar with A Bookish Moment, it was created by two of my favorite people, Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney. They are fun, and we'll have a wonderful time. I hope you can join us Thursday at 4:30 ET.…
November is going to be a fun month, starting with A Bookish Moment. If you're not familiar with A Bookish Moment, it was created by two of my favorite people, Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney. They are fun, and we'll have a wonderful time. I hope you can join us Thursday at 4:30 ET.…
A Bookish Moment
November is going to be a fun month, starting with A Bookish Moment. If you're not familiar with A Bookish Moment, it was created by two of my favorite people, Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney. They are fun, and we'll have a wonderful time. I hope you can join us Thursday at 4:30 ET. Until then, Happy reading! Jackie
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November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A Bookish Moment
November is going to be a fun month, starting with A Bookish Moment. If you're not familiar with A Bookish Moment, it was created by two of my favorite people, Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney. They are fun, and we'll have a wonderful time. I hope you can join us Thursday at 4:30 ET.…
November is going to be a fun month, starting with A Bookish Moment. If you're not familiar with A Bookish Moment, it was created by two of my favorite people, Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney. They are fun, and we'll have a wonderful time. I hope you can join us Thursday at 4:30 ET.…
Killer Secrets is coming soon!
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Killer Secrets is coming soon!
Killer Secrets will release in November! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DjnUYV/
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Killer Secrets will release in November! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DjnUYV/
A Zappy Little Christmas
A Zappy Little Christmas in October? You bet. Paula Charles' new book releases October 21, and I preordered it months ago. Isn't the cover beautiful? I can't wait to read it. Paula agreed to stop by the blog today, and here's Paula. Thank you, Jackie, for inviting me here…
A Zappy Little Christmas in October? You bet. Paula Charles' new book releases October 21, and I preordered it months ago. Isn't the cover beautiful? I can't wait to read it. Paula agreed to stop by the blog today, and here's Paula. Thank you, Jackie, for inviting me here…
A Zappy Little Christmas
A Zappy Little Christmas in October? You bet. Paula Charles' new book releases October 21, and I preordered it months ago. Isn't the cover beautiful? I can't wait to read it. Paula agreed to stop by the blog today, and here's Paula. Thank you, Jackie, for inviting me here today to chat about my newest book. A Zappy Little Christmas…
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October 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A Zappy Little Christmas
A Zappy Little Christmas in October? You bet. Paula Charles' new book releases October 21, and I preordered it months ago. Isn't the cover beautiful? I can't wait to read it. Paula agreed to stop by the blog today, and here's Paula. Thank you, Jackie, for inviting me here…
A Zappy Little Christmas in October? You bet. Paula Charles' new book releases October 21, and I preordered it months ago. Isn't the cover beautiful? I can't wait to read it. Paula agreed to stop by the blog today, and here's Paula. Thank you, Jackie, for inviting me here…
I had a great day at the OBX Book Festival Books at the Banks.
October 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I had a great day at the OBX Book Festival Books at the Banks.
Save the Date
I'm excited to share that my newest book, Killer Secrets, will release on November 11. Here's the back cover copy... Speed dating sabotage? Or straight-up murder? Kate Sloan’s best friend Bess Walker decides to try speed dating and convinces Kate to go with her for moral support. The…
I'm excited to share that my newest book, Killer Secrets, will release on November 11. Here's the back cover copy... Speed dating sabotage? Or straight-up murder? Kate Sloan’s best friend Bess Walker decides to try speed dating and convinces Kate to go with her for moral support. The…
Save the Date
I'm excited to share that my newest book, Killer Secrets, will release on November 11. Here's the back cover copy... Speed dating sabotage? Or straight-up murder? Kate Sloan’s best friend Bess Walker decides to try speed dating and convinces Kate to go with her for moral support. The night of the event is filled with many emotions. Excitement, hope, jealousy, fear, greed, and even anger.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Save the Date
I'm excited to share that my newest book, Killer Secrets, will release on November 11. Here's the back cover copy... Speed dating sabotage? Or straight-up murder? Kate Sloan’s best friend Bess Walker decides to try speed dating and convinces Kate to go with her for moral support. The…
I'm excited to share that my newest book, Killer Secrets, will release on November 11. Here's the back cover copy... Speed dating sabotage? Or straight-up murder? Kate Sloan’s best friend Bess Walker decides to try speed dating and convinces Kate to go with her for moral support. The…
OBX Book Festival
Saturday, October 18, I'll be an author at the Outer Banks Book Festival. It's not too late to plan to attend. Here's some information, including a list of authors attending. There will be giveaways, swag, and lots of books! Be sure to stop by and see me if you make it to the…
Saturday, October 18, I'll be an author at the Outer Banks Book Festival. It's not too late to plan to attend. Here's some information, including a list of authors attending. There will be giveaways, swag, and lots of books! Be sure to stop by and see me if you make it to the…
OBX Book Festival
Saturday, October 18, I'll be an author at the Outer Banks Book Festival. It's not too late to plan to attend. Here's some information, including a list of authors attending. There will be giveaways, swag, and lots of books! Be sure to stop by and see me if you make it to the festival. Happy reading! Jackie
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October 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
OBX Book Festival
Saturday, October 18, I'll be an author at the Outer Banks Book Festival. It's not too late to plan to attend. Here's some information, including a list of authors attending. There will be giveaways, swag, and lots of books! Be sure to stop by and see me if you make it to the…
Saturday, October 18, I'll be an author at the Outer Banks Book Festival. It's not too late to plan to attend. Here's some information, including a list of authors attending. There will be giveaways, swag, and lots of books! Be sure to stop by and see me if you make it to the…
Who’s going to be there?
October 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Who’s going to be there?
Learn more about the OBX Book Festival Books at the Bank
and Happy National Book Month.
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and Happy National Book Month.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Learn more about the OBX Book Festival Books at the Bank
and Happy National Book Month.
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and Happy National Book Month.
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Let's connect on Substack.
October 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Let's connect on Substack.
Shifting Gears to Poetry
Last week we had National Poetry Day. When I discovered my friend, Priscilla Bettis, had a book of poetry release last week, I wanted to share it with you. Priscilla and I have never met in person, but we connected years ago through social media. Priscilla Bettis is an…
Last week we had National Poetry Day. When I discovered my friend, Priscilla Bettis, had a book of poetry release last week, I wanted to share it with you. Priscilla and I have never met in person, but we connected years ago through social media. Priscilla Bettis is an…
Shifting Gears to Poetry
Last week we had National Poetry Day. When I discovered my friend, Priscilla Bettis, had a book of poetry release last week, I wanted to share it with you. Priscilla and I have never met in person, but we connected years ago through social media. Priscilla Bettis is an avid reader and a joyful writer. Priscilla lives in small-town Texas with her two-legged and four-legged family members.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Shifting Gears to Poetry
Last week we had National Poetry Day. When I discovered my friend, Priscilla Bettis, had a book of poetry release last week, I wanted to share it with you. Priscilla and I have never met in person, but we connected years ago through social media. Priscilla Bettis is an…
Last week we had National Poetry Day. When I discovered my friend, Priscilla Bettis, had a book of poetry release last week, I wanted to share it with you. Priscilla and I have never met in person, but we connected years ago through social media. Priscilla Bettis is an…
Creative Juices Part 2
Creative juices, visionary thoughts, imagination, artistic inspiration, creative flow and other words and phrases all refer to creativity and flow of ideas. These are necessary for artists, authors, composers and others in artistic fields. When I work as a pharmacist, I…
Creative juices, visionary thoughts, imagination, artistic inspiration, creative flow and other words and phrases all refer to creativity and flow of ideas. These are necessary for artists, authors, composers and others in artistic fields. When I work as a pharmacist, I…
Creative Juices Part 2
Creative juices, visionary thoughts, imagination, artistic inspiration, creative flow and other words and phrases all refer to creativity and flow of ideas. These are necessary for artists, authors, composers and others in artistic fields. When I work as a pharmacist, I don't need to get inspired to fill a prescription. I just do it while looking for drug interactions, allergies, and insurance issues.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Creative Juices Part 2
Creative juices, visionary thoughts, imagination, artistic inspiration, creative flow and other words and phrases all refer to creativity and flow of ideas. These are necessary for artists, authors, composers and others in artistic fields. When I work as a pharmacist, I…
Creative juices, visionary thoughts, imagination, artistic inspiration, creative flow and other words and phrases all refer to creativity and flow of ideas. These are necessary for artists, authors, composers and others in artistic fields. When I work as a pharmacist, I…
Creative Juices
The Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime hosted a conference this past weekend, and it was amazing. There was a panel led by Rhys Bowen with Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, and Lois Winston. The topic focused on staying creative. If you've read many of my posts, you know I…
The Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime hosted a conference this past weekend, and it was amazing. There was a panel led by Rhys Bowen with Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, and Lois Winston. The topic focused on staying creative. If you've read many of my posts, you know I…
Creative Juices
The Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime hosted a conference this past weekend, and it was amazing. There was a panel led by Rhys Bowen with Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, and Lois Winston. The topic focused on staying creative. If you've read many of my posts, you know I enjoy setting goals. After attending this panel, I'm going to start setting concrete deadlines to accompany my goals.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Creative Juices
The Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime hosted a conference this past weekend, and it was amazing. There was a panel led by Rhys Bowen with Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, and Lois Winston. The topic focused on staying creative. If you've read many of my posts, you know I…
The Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime hosted a conference this past weekend, and it was amazing. There was a panel led by Rhys Bowen with Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, and Lois Winston. The topic focused on staying creative. If you've read many of my posts, you know I…
Fall is the Season to Fall for a Good Book
The days are cooler and shorter. What's cozier than curling up with a good book? If you haven't read all my books yet, this is a good season to catch up. In a few months, Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series will…
The days are cooler and shorter. What's cozier than curling up with a good book? If you haven't read all my books yet, this is a good season to catch up. In a few months, Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series will…
Fall is the Season to Fall for a Good Book
The days are cooler and shorter. What's cozier than curling up with a good book? If you haven't read all my books yet, this is a good season to catch up. In a few months, Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series will release. Stay tuned for a cover reveal and more information on the release.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Fall is the Season to Fall for a Good Book
The days are cooler and shorter. What's cozier than curling up with a good book? If you haven't read all my books yet, this is a good season to catch up. In a few months, Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series will…
The days are cooler and shorter. What's cozier than curling up with a good book? If you haven't read all my books yet, this is a good season to catch up. In a few months, Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series will…
National Hug & High 5 Day
It's been a tough week in the United States, and I wanted to do an uplifting post. I discovered it is National Hug & High Five Day and the National Day of Encouragement. Mark Twain said, "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Let's find…
It's been a tough week in the United States, and I wanted to do an uplifting post. I discovered it is National Hug & High Five Day and the National Day of Encouragement. Mark Twain said, "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Let's find…
National Hug & High 5 Day
It's been a tough week in the United States, and I wanted to do an uplifting post. I discovered it is National Hug & High Five Day and the National Day of Encouragement. Mark Twain said, "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Let's find ways to be kind, encourage others, give a hug or a high five today.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
National Hug & High 5 Day
It's been a tough week in the United States, and I wanted to do an uplifting post. I discovered it is National Hug & High Five Day and the National Day of Encouragement. Mark Twain said, "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Let's find…
It's been a tough week in the United States, and I wanted to do an uplifting post. I discovered it is National Hug & High Five Day and the National Day of Encouragement. Mark Twain said, "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Let's find…
September is the New January
In August, I joined a small group of friends, and we looked at our goals from January. We discussed how we were doing on our 2025 goals. We also talked about new goals for the rest of the year. We discussed other goals, like family, health, and spiritual goals. One of…
In August, I joined a small group of friends, and we looked at our goals from January. We discussed how we were doing on our 2025 goals. We also talked about new goals for the rest of the year. We discussed other goals, like family, health, and spiritual goals. One of…
September is the New January
In August, I joined a small group of friends, and we looked at our goals from January. We discussed how we were doing on our 2025 goals. We also talked about new goals for the rest of the year. We discussed other goals, like family, health, and spiritual goals. One of my goals is to finish writing the rough draft of my work in progress.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
September is the New January
In August, I joined a small group of friends, and we looked at our goals from January. We discussed how we were doing on our 2025 goals. We also talked about new goals for the rest of the year. We discussed other goals, like family, health, and spiritual goals. One of…
In August, I joined a small group of friends, and we looked at our goals from January. We discussed how we were doing on our 2025 goals. We also talked about new goals for the rest of the year. We discussed other goals, like family, health, and spiritual goals. One of…
Editing and Such
I've been busy the past week working on Developmental Edits for Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series. I can't wait to share this book with you all in the next few months. This is not the cover, but there may be a kayak in the story. Meanwhile,…
I've been busy the past week working on Developmental Edits for Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series. I can't wait to share this book with you all in the next few months. This is not the cover, but there may be a kayak in the story. Meanwhile,…
Editing and Such
I've been busy the past week working on Developmental Edits for Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series. I can't wait to share this book with you all in the next few months. This is not the cover, but there may be a kayak in the story. Meanwhile, is anybody ready to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall?
jackielaytoncozyauthor.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Editing and Such
I've been busy the past week working on Developmental Edits for Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series. I can't wait to share this book with you all in the next few months. This is not the cover, but there may be a kayak in the story. Meanwhile,…
I've been busy the past week working on Developmental Edits for Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series. I can't wait to share this book with you all in the next few months. This is not the cover, but there may be a kayak in the story. Meanwhile,…
I’m honored to have Weeding Out Lies included! Thank you @lonestarlit.bsky.social !
August 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I’m honored to have Weeding Out Lies included! Thank you @lonestarlit.bsky.social !
All This Could Be Yours
The first time I met Hank Phillippi Ryan was at Malice Domestic. I was so nervous and excited, and I could barely say a word. Gracious is a good way to describe Hank. She is kind and gracious. She's an encourager, and she remembered me the next year when we crossed paths.…
The first time I met Hank Phillippi Ryan was at Malice Domestic. I was so nervous and excited, and I could barely say a word. Gracious is a good way to describe Hank. She is kind and gracious. She's an encourager, and she remembered me the next year when we crossed paths.…
All This Could Be Yours
The first time I met Hank Phillippi Ryan was at Malice Domestic. I was so nervous and excited, and I could barely say a word. Gracious is a good way to describe Hank. She is kind and gracious. She's an encourager, and she remembered me the next year when we crossed paths. Her newest book will release on September 9, and I applied to be part of her Super Reader group.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
All This Could Be Yours
The first time I met Hank Phillippi Ryan was at Malice Domestic. I was so nervous and excited, and I could barely say a word. Gracious is a good way to describe Hank. She is kind and gracious. She's an encourager, and she remembered me the next year when we crossed paths.…
The first time I met Hank Phillippi Ryan was at Malice Domestic. I was so nervous and excited, and I could barely say a word. Gracious is a good way to describe Hank. She is kind and gracious. She's an encourager, and she remembered me the next year when we crossed paths.…