Murder and strange things: Cozy Crime evening in Wechterswinkel inspires!

Murder and strange things: Cozy Crime evening in Wechterswinkel inspires!

In the tranquil Wechterswinkel provost, nestled in the picturesque Rhön, enthusiastic crime thriller fans recently met for the first sofa salon of this winter season. Author Ulrike Paschek presented her fascinating works under the charming moderation of Christiane Müller. Paschek, who writes in the “Cozy Crime” subgenre, takes her readers into exciting stories that focus on human characters without diving into scary depictions of violence. This special evening focused on her novels “Murder on the Loire” and “Intrigue on the Loire”, which are enriched with a touch of insider knowledge about France. Mainpost reports that the reading took place in a cozy atmosphere and the visitors clearly enjoyed the evening.

After the reading, those present had the opportunity to have their copies signed and ask the author questions. An enthusiastic visitor noted how urgently it was desirable to create such opportunities to learn first-hand about Paschek's career and her experiences at publishing meetings. She said that this represents real added value. Paschek also gave insights into her future plans, including publishing audio books, which caught the attention of many listeners.

Cultural value in Wechterswinkel

The Wechterswinkel Provost's Office is not only a place for crime fiction readings, but also a cultural meeting place for various art forms. This year, an extensive cultural project was launched for the first time, which includes, among other things, art and theater from Meiningen. In southern Thuringia emphasizes that the provost's barn also offers an “artwork exhibition” under the title “uploaded”. Artists from Lower Franconia and the Schmalkalden district are involved in this exhibition.

The history of the Wechterswinkel Monastery goes back a long way, as a variety of events in the areas of art and culture have been offered there for many years. Regular exhibitions, classical concerts and theater performances are very popular. In July, the renowned Meiningen State Theater even performed excerpts from their repertoire, thereby creating a special cultural connection between Meiningen and the neighboring district of Rhön-Grabfeld.

Looking into the future

The crime novel is receiving more and more attention, not least thanks to events such as Crime Day, which is organized annually by SYNDIKAT. On December 8, 2025, the anniversary of the death of the German-speaking crime pioneer Friedrich Glauser, there will be numerous events in various cities. Literary crime novel announces, among other things, a charity reading “RheinMainMord – Mischisch criminal” in Hofheim/Taunus, where the proceeds will go to a good cause. Visitors can look forward to entertaining five-minute crime novels written by various authors.

The Wechterswinkel Provost remains a meeting place for culture lovers and crime thriller fans, where exciting stories and creative works of art come together and provide plenty of topics to talk about.