If you’ve read any of the books in my Quilting Cozy series, you already know that each book centers around a group of friends living in a retirement community in the Midwest. The stories focus on their friendships, their shared hobby (quilting), and each book includes a mystery to be solved.
These books are cozies – light mysteries without explicit sex or violence. Crimes occur ‘off stage’ and are ultimately solved by the group of friends, usually to the chagrin of the local police department.
What makes this series unique is that I, as a retired geriatric social worker, have subtly intertwined issues of aging into each book so that the reader will see the characters facing these issues in a variety of ways. My goal is to show the characters making choices which enable them to make the most of their retirement years. I show the importance of friendship, an active lifestyle, exposure to new experiences, and being open to learning new things.
As I said earlier, I keep it subtle – no preaching. I just allow my characters to teach by example. You’ll get to know Sophie whose sense of humor camouflages her struggles, Sarah’s hesitancy to become romantically involved after years as a widow, and you’ll get to know Charles, the reluctantly retired police detective struggling to accept his changed role in life.
You can’t miss the fact that I’ve woven a few social issues close to my heart such as homelessness, dementia, and animal rescue. But, at the same time, these books are intended to be fun. There are grandchildren and pets, family and adventures. In Moon over the Mountain, Sarah attends a quilt retreat in the mountains of Tennessee, and in Sea Bound her retreat takes place on an island cruise. Sophie volunteers to transport rescued dogs to their forever homes and ends up rescuing one herself.
So whatever your age, I hope you find something about this series that touches your life. I’d love to hear from you either by leaving a message below under ‘comments,’ using the CONTACT ME page, or simply by sending me an email at quiltingcozy@gmail.com. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
My very best wishes,
Carol
A Quilting Cozy Series - Carol Dean Jones 
Dear Carol, I have read all the books and love them all!! Thank you! Kathleen
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And I thank you right back, Kathleen. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed them. I’m toying with a #11 as we speak. Here’s hoping…
What a lovely review! Thank you, Phyllis, for your kind words and for ‘getting’ what I’m trying to do. There will be a Book #11 one of these days I promise. Hang in there.
Having read all 10 of your books, this blog entry is a wonder description of the contents of the books. I love the fact that the books are easy to read, have no bad language, no violence, and have lovable down-to-life characters. Your ability to write is exceptional and your quilts are beautiful. From the very first book I felt like I was right in the book sitting in Sarah’s kitchen having coffee and sweet buns with Sarah and Sophia. Where is book 11? I’m getting withdrawal pains.