Kraig Wenman Takes Us Inside Hallmark’s Haunted Harmony Mysteries

On this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by screenwriter Kraig Wenman, whose credits include thrillers and Hallmark mysteries, including the Haunted Harmony Mysteries series and the upcoming Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding.Kraig takes us behind the scenes of how TV movies really get made, from optioning scripts and surviving impossible deadlines to the strange reality of selling a project that never makes it to the screen. He also shares how he went from music to screenwriting and how one high-pressure rewrite helped open the door to Hallmark.Then, we dive into the cozy magic of Haunted Harmony Mysteries: adapting a mystery novel into an 84 minute Hallmark movie, creating the chemistry and banter between Gethsemane and ghostly companion Eamon, balancing laughs with suspense, and squeezing all those clues into a TV friendly structure. Plus, Kraig gives us a peek at what’s next and why cozy mysteries can be the ultimate comfort watch when life gets heavy. Whether you’re a Hallmark super fan, a cozy mystery lover, or simply curious about what happens behind the screen, this conversation is worth a listen.Pour yourself a beverage, get cozy, and press play! Cheers!Send us an email to [email protected]! We'd love to hear your thoughts!Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/mood-of-summer