Cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist.

  • https://books2read.com/love-and-ghosts-at-hideaway-lake
  • https://books2read.com/alchemicaltales1/
  • https://books2read.com/alchemicaltales2/
  • https://books2read.com/mermaid-for-danger
  • https://books2read.com/cry-big-bad-wolf
  • https://books2read.com/cinders-to-dust
  • https://books2read.com/death-pulls-the-strings
  • https://books2read.com/a-thousand-and-one-alibis
  • https://books2read.com/tangled-up-in-murder
  • https://books2read.com/labyrinth-of-crime
  • https://books2read.com/how-to-care-for-cursed-fish
  • https://books2read.com/how-to-treat-talking-beasts
  • https://books2read.com/worthy-in-love
  • https://books2read.com/strong-in-love
  • https://books2read.com/steady-in-love
  • https://books2read.com/sweet-in-love

“From the start, elements of Hartford’s richly imagined world feel familiar . . .

Hartford imaginatively and successfully weaves a story that blends Aesop, the Brothers Grimm and Agatha Christie.

. . . [She] writes with enthusiasm and craft, and her love for her carefully assembled world is impressively wrought.

Her approach should win fans of fantasy and mystery alike.”

~BlueInk Review, 2023

New here? Hi! Here are some FAQs:

  • What’s with The Carousel Capers?
    • You can read The Carousel Capers, a series of short, magical, horsey mysteries set before Beauty and the Alchemist, in a free ebook after signing up to my newsletter here.
    • And if you’d like a deluxe print edition of The Carousel Capers, find it here!
  • Where’s the “Beyond Writing” blog?
    • Find writing tips and prompts over on my Substack, here.
    • Check out the page titled “Blog” in the top menu for archived posts.
  • What do you actually write?
    • Fairy tale-inspired cozy mystery/cozy fantasy (The Alchemical Tales series)
    • Cozy fantasy romance (Pomegranate Café Romance series)
    • Cozy fantasy goes to the beach (Marine Magic series)
    • NEW! 🙂 Cozy fantasy embraces more romance (Hearthstone Lodge series)
    • Warm, humorous, curious stories about welcoming communities that will help you find your inner strength!
  • Can I work with you?
    • Absolutely! I’m proud to offer workshops and lectures, as well as customized courses or book club talks. Check out the options using the link above (or in the menu at the top of the page) and feel free to email me with any questions or proposals at: info (at) ellehartford.com.
  • Where’s the podcast?
    • Cozy Alchemy, a podcast where I interview authors of cozy, magical books, is now live! You can find it on the website or on YouTube, but it’s posted first and foremost on Substack.

I’ve also published a few darker fantasy novels under the pen name T. A. Page. Check them out here!