Archive - Spellbound Mystery Magazine

The mystery of crushes + wicked love affairs + Clue-a-gram + mystery match-up of famous authors + your next mystery

February 5, 2026

Feb 5 • Lynda McDaniel

"Better Off Dead" by Lee Child and Andrew Child

February 3, 2026

Feb 3 • Peter Bartram

The Mystery of Crushes

Lynda explores the phenomenon of crushes on fictional detectives — and real life

Feb 2 • Lynda McDaniel

January 2026

February Almanac: Wicked Love Affairs + Mysteries with a Kiss of Romance + Clue-a-gram & Whodunit?

February 5, 2026

Jan 30 • Lynda McDaniel

Your Next Mystery: Our Weekly Picks

February 5, 2026

Jan 30 • Lynda McDaniel and Peter Bartram

Mystery Match-up Quiz

Have fun with our new mystery quiz — and learn about the authors you love!

Jan 30 • Lynda McDaniel

New! Cozy Corner Expands Spellbound Offerings + How to Start Right to End Strong (writing tips) + 5 Female Sleuths to Add to Your Repertoire…

January 29, 2026

Jan 29 • Lynda McDaniel

Cozy Up to Death by Colin Conway

Meet a most unusual hero — funny, hapless, and badass

Jan 27 • Lynda McDaniel

Cozy Corner: a New Spellbound Feature

A special place to enjoy the gentler side of mysteries.

Jan 24 • Lynda McDaniel

Your Next Mystery: Our Weekly Picks

January 29, 2026

Jan 24 • Lynda McDaniel and Peter Bartram

Good Writing Is Really Good Editing

Bad writers just stopped too soon.

Jan 24 • Lynda McDaniel

Mystery Quote Puzzle

Take a break from being so doggone busy and enjoy this mystery puzzle!

Jan 24 • Emma Jameson

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