Welcome! If you’re a journalist, blogger, podcaster, reviewer, or just nosy (no judgment) you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find official bios, headshots, book details, and contact info. All neatly bundled into this media kit and (mostly) bloodstain-free.
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About Lou Collins
Short Bio:
Lou Collins writes cosy crimes with bling, banter, and baffling crimes from the heart of Essex, England. Her books blend British humour with twisty plots for readers who like their murder with a splash of prosecco and a mug of builder’s tea.
Longer Bio:
Lou Collins is a British author of contemporary cosy crime. Think Midsomer Murders and Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club. Her smart mysteries feature sharp-witted heroines and tangled village secrets you won’t find on Google Maps.
Her debut series, Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries, follows a fabulous fifty-something sleuth navigating murder, family drama, and mayhem.
Lou also writes the popular Lou’s Clues newsletter, full of reader fun, birthday shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes chaos.
She writes while juggling family life, ageing parents, grown-up kids who still need chauffeuring across the country—and a chronic condition that means the world’s spinning, even when she’s standing still. Slower pace, same sharp tongue.
But Lou doesn’t just write about mysteries—she curates them, too…
CozyRead Books – the ultimate murder mystery book box
Overview:
CozyRead Books is a monthly subscription box curated by Lou for readers who love a whodunit. Boxes include a top-rated cosy from diverse authors plus themed gifts to open as you read, bringing the story’s sights, sounds and flavours to life. Think tea blends, artisan treats, and crafts.
Whether you’re curled up by the fire or plotting your escape to a fictional village, CozyRead Books turns every month into a book club with benefits.
Perfect For:
Fans of murder mysteries without the nightmares, surprise post and bookish self-care. Never run out of great reads or gift the mystery lover in your life.
Media & Collaborations:
We love working with indie brands, bloggers, and fellow authors. For interviews, partnerships, or to request a sample box, please email lou@cozyreadbooks.com.
Website: https://cozyreadbooks.com
Instagram: @cozyreadbooks
Author Headshots
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Latest Release
Title: The Only Way is Murder
Release Date: 20 July 2024
Genre: British Contemporary Cosy Mystery
Where fake tans and fake smiles abound, a dancing queen must tango with deception to unmask a murderer before the last curtain call.
As her 50th birthday approaches, Chloe Essex prepares to unveil her exciting new business venture in the quaint village of Speckled Hill. But her perfect celebration turns into a nightmare when she discovers her best friend dead in the marquee just before the big reveal.
Accused of murder, Chloe must navigate suspicious business dealings, catfights, and tangled love affairs to clear her name and salvage her reputation.
With secrets buried deep beneath a sea of Botox, Chloe must unmask the murderer before they bring the final curtain down on her.
Join Chloe to unravel the clues in The Only Way is Murder, a laugh-out-loud British contemporary cosy mystery where Miss Marple meets Barbie. But be warned—when laughter, intrigue, and murder combine, survival depends on unlimited supplies of fake tan and a vat of builder’s tea.
Series Info:
Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries, by author Lou Collins, is a funny, clean, small-town female amateur sleuth series perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Agatha Raisin and Stephanie Plum. Readers can enjoy each mystery as a standalone, but for maximum mischief and minimal spoilers, it’s best to read them in order.
Buy Link: https://mybook.to/towim
✉️ Contact Lou
📧 Email: loucollins@loulovesbooks.com
📸 Instagram: @loulovesb00ks
📘 Facebook: @loulovesb00ks
🫂 FB Reader group: Lou’s Clues
🎵 TikTok: @loucollinsauthor
