J. Alexander Cohen

Cozy-adjacent fantasy author

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Category: Cozy Things

Cozy Fantasy Background Music

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by jalexandercohen

Writing, playing TTRPGs, or just sipping tea and reading cozy fantasy are all better with some background music. I’ll keep updating this page as I find new playlists I like. Spotify has a ton of fantasy and cozy fantasy playlists, but I find a lot of them jarring. I prefer very mellow smooth instrumentals. Spotify…

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Cozy Audio Generators

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by jalexandercohen

When I was a teenager I had a record (yes, a physical LP) called Environments (New Concepts In Stereo Sound – Disc 4 – Ultimate Thunderstorm / Gentle Rain In A Pine Forest). I have very happy memories of sitting in my parents’ basement, having my mind blown by a book by Philip K. Dick…

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Slow TV: A Cousin to Cozy Fantasy

Posted on January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 by jalexandercohen

2012-2013 was the brief, shining era of Slow TV. What was Slow TV? Take a long event, like a train ride from one town to another, or an 8-hour knitting competition. Air it in its entirely, either with gentle music accompaniment or color commentary. You’ve got a show that’s relaxing and easy to watch –…

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Recent posts

Talio's Codex Is a Semi-Finalist in the SSBA!

I'm so proud to announce that Talio's Codex has been named one of the Fantasy semifinalists in the Small Space Book Awards for 2025! It's such an hon

Talio's Codex Audiobook Released

I'm ecstatic to announce that my 2024 legal fantasy thriller novel, Talio's Codex, was released today by Audible in audiobook format: Audible

Talio's Codex Nominated for Small Spec Book Awards

This was an unexpected delight! The Small Spec Book Awards (SSBA) have nominated Talio's Codex for a Fantasy award. I'm so stoked and chuffed.

Four Ways to Turn Your Standalone Novel Into a Series

Back to the Future was intended to be a standalone movie. When it was a huge success, the studio asked Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis for a sequel.

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  • "Cozy adjacent"?

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