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CTP BooksAuthorsWeekApril2026D (S3EAprSpecial6) SCANDALnavian writing?
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We sit down with A.L. Jensen to get into cozy mysteries, Nordic culture, and why tiny writing choices like commas can change everything. We also hear how Midsummer Marriage and Murder builds a charming town, a midlife sleuth, and a lakeside crime into a series readers can jump into anywhere.
• Books Slash Authors Week setup and a quick behind-the-scenes intro
• Why punctuation choices like the Oxford comma matter
• Using run-on sentences and fragments on purpose in fiction
• The Hygge House Cozy Mystery Series premise and tone
• Midsummer Marriage And Murder plot setup with a wedding and a body by the lake
• Mina Halanen as a detail-driven amateur sleuth in midlife
• Nordic and Scandinavian influence plus a glossary of terms for readers
• How earlier historical fiction connects to a move toward lighter cozy mysteries
• Book coaching, writing groups, and getting your story told
• Where to find A.L. Jensen online at aljensen.com
CTP BooksAuthorsWeekApril2026D (S3EAprSpecial6) Scandalnavian writing?

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