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In this episode, we sit down with Simone and Peter Stier, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind the Cafe Crimes cozy mystery book series. Discover how their real-life move from Los Angeles to the charming town of Fuquay-Varina inspired their bestselling novels set in the fictional Magnolia Grove. Learn about their writing process, transition from corporate jobs to full-time authorship, and how they successfully navigated the self-publishing world to become Amazon bestsellers. Whether you're an aspiring author or a fan of cozy mysteries, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a bit of humor. Don't miss it!

00:00 Welcome to Fuquay-Varina: A Cozy Town with a Twist

01:22 Meet the Authors: Simone and Peter Stier

01:42 The Inspiration Behind Magnolia Grove

02:32 From Big City to Small Town: Parker Hayes' Journey

03:09 The Dream Coffee Shop

04:53 Writing and Editing as a Team

10:19 The Cozy Culinary Mystery Genre

12:49 Moving from LA to Fuquay: A Life Change

16:56 Fuquay's Influence on Magnolia Grove

17:33 Incorporating Real People and Places

18:52 Self-Publishing Journey

20:48 Challenges and Triumphs in Publishing

23:29 Marketing and Business of Writing

29:43 Lightning Round Questions

32:10 Future Projects and Inspirations

33:28 Conclusion and Where to Find Us

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