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The Creative Sanctuary: Hygge & Homicide
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The Creative Sanctuary: Hygge & Homicide

Cultivating community, protecting the craft, and the art of the Nordic-inspired mystery.

What happens when the Scandinavian philosop

hy of comfort meets the calculated chaos of a crime scene?

Author AL Jenkins joins us to discuss her latest work, Hygge and Homicide, offering a unique look at how heritage and northern landscapes influence modern storytelling.

In this episode, we break down the blueprint for building a fictional community that feels like home and why the amateur sleuth remains our favorite guide through the shadows. Beyond the genre, Kovala shares essential insights on the sanctuary of the page—the importance of protecting your creative space and why light, escapist entertainment is a necessary refuge in today’s world.

It’s a conversation about the warmth of the hearth, the chill of a mystery, and the craft that ties them together.

Pick up Hygge & Homicide here now!

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