From Blocked to Bestselling: Liz Mugavero on Cracking the Mystery Novel Code

From Blocked to Bestselling: Liz Mugavero on Cracking the Mystery Novel CodeWhat happens when a writer loses her creative spark for nearly two decades — and then finds her way back to not just one, but three bestselling mystery series?In this episode, I sit down with Liz Mugavero (who also writes as Cate Conte), author of the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries, the Cat Café Mysteries, and the Full Moon Mysteries. Liz opens up about her decades-long journey from an Agatha Award–nominated debut to becoming a creativity coach who now helps other writers reclaim their own creative mojo through her membership community, The Creativity Lab.WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT- Liz's lifelong obsession with writing — and the grandfather who sparked her fascination with crime and murder- The 17-year creative block that nearly derailed her writing career- How she built three distinct mystery series across two major publishers- The difference between plotting and "pantsing" — and how to craft a compelling mystery- What "creative recovery" actually means, and how any blocked writer can begin- Why community is essential for writers at every stage- Inside The Creativity Lab and how she coaches writers to finish what they startCONNECT WITH LIZ MUGAVERO- Website: https://cateconte.com/- Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | LinkedIn (linked via her website)