by Adriana Licio | Nov 10, 2025 | Home Exchange, Various
In this guide, you’ll learn what home exchange is, how it works, which platforms to trust, and a few real-life tips from 50+ swaps around Europe. A quick note: this article includes affiliate links. They don’t cost you a penny extra, but they help keep the blog (and...
by Adriana Licio | Jul 11, 2025 | Various
When I started writing Lake District: Cottages and Corpses, I had no idea how deep the Beatrix Potter rabbit hole would go. What began as a walk-on role for a certain famous neighbour quickly turned into a passionate side quest, one filled with fungi, rabbits, and...
by Adriana Licio | Jun 10, 2025 | Various
A personal journey to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top cottage in Near Sawrey, complete with a golden retriever, a ferry ride, and an unexpected spark of inspiration that would one day become a mystery novel.Discover how a real-life literary pilgrimage shaped the story...
by Adriana Licio | May 24, 2025 | Various
A travel memory turned mystery short story ✨ Childhood Fascinations Ever since I was a child, the Fantasia version of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain (by Disney) has cast a spell on me. The frenzied dance of spirits under a storm-split sky, followed by...
by Adriana Licio | May 9, 2025 | Various
What the Heck Is a Kickstarter Anyway? If you’ve heard me mention my “Kickstarter campaign” and thought, “Hmm, is that like a donation site? Or a mysterious club?” – you’re not alone. Kickstarter is not a charity. It’s a place where creators (like yours...
by Adriana Licio | May 22, 2021 | Cozy Mystery Books
Books About Denmark and Danish Cosy Mysteries At first, I was exhilarated with my idea of writing a Danish Cosy, thanks to the results of my research. My goodness! I was hitting a popular genre. My ability to follow the market had finally improved and I would become a...
