This is sure to be a highlight of #nationalcrimereadingmonth 📚🤩 Two amazing panels (admittedly I’m biased) and a chance to #PickUpAPageTurner 🔪🩸☘️ www.eventbrite.ie/o/the-secret...

I’ve already fallen down the research rabbit hole in preparation for the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. If I ever get out of it again I’ll be bringing book 3, Little Stabs at Massacre, to you late this year #amwriting📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

Ending off the #weekend with a Signing Books Sunday. Books a popular choice for #mothersday it seems, though quite a few orders for Easter and a few birthdays too. Mrs M

Taking a moment to stop and reflect on my #writerslife and remembering to celebrate the successes that come with the hard work. Raising a glass to the early success and amazing feedback for How To Be Dead in a much loved featured location in the novel 📚🔪❤️☘️😂

📚📚📚PAPERBACK RELEASE DAY 📚📚📚 Available now via link below and signed copies coming soon to an Independent Bookstore near you 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩 Did I mention the 5⭐️ feedback? amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

Huge thanks to Clare Weir and the Antrim Guardian Newspaper for such a great piece on the new book and tour www.antrimguardian.co.uk/news/2025/02...

Huge thanks to Adrian writing.ie for such a brilliant write up on How To Be Dead www.writing.ie/guest-blogs/...

Really looking forward to the Catch Me If You Can Tour in conjunction with Libraries NI. Warming up with a pre-tour event in Glengormley Library on Thursday at 11:30am www.librariesni.org.uk/news/catch-j...

#mondaymotivation- it’s always a little bit daunting when your #newbookrelease makes its way out into the world, so to say I’m thrilled with the early 5⭐️feedback from readers and peers is an understatement. Thanks so much 🤩https://amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

A nice piece from the Spectator sent by a friend. Such lovely feedback for the book so far. If you want to find out a bit more about the stories behind the story then 👇 amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

Such lovely release day feedback from the hugely talented Phillip Jordan 🤩

*****IT’S PUBLICATION DAY***** What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

Only 2 sleeps until How To Be Dead drops 🤩 Followed by the Catch Me If You Can Tour. I hope lots of you do catch me. These events are always great craic and the team at Libraries NI have set up some fun activities to put me through my paces so an amazing time in prospect. See you there 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

Books 1&2 of the Dr. Carolyn Harkin series looking good together if I do say so myself. All thanks to cover designer extraordinaire Nikki East of course 🤩 I still can’t believe the amazing reception the first book received and can’t wait to share its sequel with you all on Friday’s publication

“Whilst dealing with complex and difficult themes this novel is anunapologetic celebration of Northern Irish music rapped up in a taught page turning thriller. A must for fans of @snowpatrol.bsky.social and @ashofficial.bsky.social ” amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

Happy #ValentinesDay ❤️ A fab day ahead for Mrs M and I, though there is the small matter of HTBD going live to order. Did I mention it’s #InternationalBookGivingDay too. Now that would impress the one you love. A much memorable and thoughtful purchase than 🌹and much greater value. Off out to

Not long now ❤️📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

Thrilled to finally be able to share the cover art and blurb for How To Be Dead. Available to buy from #valentinesday #InternationalBookGivingDay on Friday what better start to a romantic weekend ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸Find out all about Dr. Carolyn’s next adventure by listening to BBC Radio Ulster

So, to celebrate the upcoming release of How To Be Dead (coming 14th Feb ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸☘️❤️❤️) I’m heading out on tour again. Huge thanks to Libraries NI for putting together the libraries leg for #WorldBookDay2025. Lots more dates tba, with additional library events as well as a range of others, incl

A very productive series of meetings over the last few days have been proven hugely fruitful in my #writerslife. Exciting plans afoot which I can’t wait to share with you…but have to☹️Just for a wee while though 🤩For now I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow in the storm ⛈️ A perfect excuse to bunker

#SundayThoughts-I’m in that strange period of calm before the storm of an upcoming #newrelease. The period of excitement and dread at the reception to the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. Looking forward to chatting about it. For now though I thought I would share

First #writerslife gig of 2025 this evening. Really looking forward to, and slightly nervous about being grilled by a #bookclub who’ve just finished Write Me A Murder 📚🔪🩸🤩

My #januaryreads- hardback / paperback via Mrs M (is she trying to tell me something 😂), kindle and audible via amazing writers and friends, Simon Maltman, Kelly Creighton and Sam Blake Books. Top of the pile though is the inevitable edits of my upcoming release, How To Be Dead (Feb 2025) 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

Trying and failing to find a place in my study for this neon beauty. Question is, Christmas present or sneaky peak at one of my many plans for what 2025 might hold?

2024, what a year you have been in my #writerslife. I’ve achieved more and had more wonderful experiences than I ever thought possible at the start of this journey, and I sincerely thank every single person who played a part in any of it. Happy New Year to you all and I look

#writerthoughts- In a recent post I compared crime writing to being like doing a jigsaw. After today’s session though I’ve realised that it’s more like being ringmaster of a circus. One where you’re also the juggler, plate spinner, lion tamer, fire eater and trapeze artist. I also

#writerslife-sometimes the best writing retreat is to retreat from the writing. I’ve often heard from other writers and have said so myself that often the best writing is done when not writing. Today’s prolonged closure of the MacBook lid has proved it worthy wisdom as a plot niggle

One of today’s many Amazon recommendations for me was one of my own books. Of course I’ve read it, what with being the writer and all, but still, what a bargain!! 😂

Despite often making the comparison between writing crime fiction being like doing a jigsaw, I’m not a jigsaw fan (unlike the rest of the family). I’m happy to make an exception for this bad boy though. And yes, I should be writing but it’s #boxingday 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

So, who will be celebrating the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod. Translated as, The Book Flood it is the tradition of giving and receiving books after dinner on Christmas Eve and spending the rest of the night reading by the fire with a Christmas drink. Sounds perfect doesn’t it? So, what book

An early Christmas present in today’s #bookpost and one of the most beautiful and thoughtful gifts I have ever received. I shall treasure it always Deborah Small. Thank you so much for this and for always believing in the story. There’s a reason why you are the best beta reader in the business 🤩📚🔪🩸☘️

Marking my first year as an EV driver today and can honestly say that going electric has been brilliant. The car has been amazing too. Much as I loved my BMW and was a confirmed petrol head, I’m delighted I made the change ⚡️

Christmas has come early for this Pulp person 🎄 Woo-hoo 🤩🤩🤩

Having one of those days in my #writerslife when I wasn’t looking forward to this evening’s writing session. Until I played the latest episode of this brilliant podcast on my way home. Inspirational and interesting chat between Phillip Jordan and Ben Bruce that replenished

Dr. Carolyn is much better organised than her creator when it comes to the festivities 🎄I’ve an excuse though. I’m busy putting the final touches to her next adventure ahead of Feb.In the meantime, wishing you all a wonderful Christmas. Love from Carolyn, Brian, Bella & of course Uther 🎅📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

I’m absolutely delighted to hear that Write Me A Murder is proving a popular choice with Book Clubs this month. Even more delighted that some have invited me to come meet them. Excited and terrified in equal measure for a mini tour in January. If your #bookclub wants to join the party,

Last night saw the last event in the diary for my #writerslife for 2024. A lovely night it was too courtesy of Creggan Womens Group. Complete with wine and snacks it seems they don’t do anything by halves. Now

Consider yourself warned.

One for the 🇮🇪☘️ writer colleagues and readers. In today’s word count on the WIP I found myself writing the immortal words “Roll it there Roisin” a la Gay Byrne and recently revived by our own (Nordy) Paddy K #ifyouknowyouknow #psychologicalthriller How To Be Dead coming Feb 2025 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

I’ve been busy beavering away on my WIP, hence my absence on here. The Q is, can I maintain the discipline come the weekend when 2 of my fav farm related shows return and Man Utd’s saviour makes his entrance #writerslife #Crimefiction #psychologicalthriller 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩

I’m a bit late with my 🦋 pet introductions, so everyone meet Milo and Stitch, my partners in crime (writing) and Uther, my fictional pet. One already has legend status. The other 2 are working on it 😊

I’m absolutely loving finding my tribe on here and must apologise to my good friend @pwjordanauthor for borrowing his idea ☘️🤩

Introduce yourself with: One Book: To Kill a Mockingbird One Movie: Avengers Endgame One Album: Different Class by Pulp One TV Show: Blue Lights 📖 Writer of a N Ireland psychological thriller series and a Belfast based Detective series 🗡️ Master Convenor (🇮🇪) of The Crime Writers’ Association.

Have a serious case of FOMO since the weekend. Everyone on here having the book related craic and all sorts whilst I’m slaving away with my WIP ahead of the deadline #crimefiction

My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer. Morning.

Nearing the end of a long day of writing and plan to indulge my superhero nerd side tonight in the company of the best, last son of Krypton, and in my humble opinion his most worthy successor regardless of what Hollywood might think 🤩

Searching for the perfect #valentinesgift? It’s also #InternationalBookGivingDay and #AshWednesday tomorrow too, so why not treat your loved one to my new book and the new Ash album. Your night could be an absolute #thriller tinyurl.com/5av488df

#SaturdayThoughts, no, I’m not plotting another murder, not today anyhow. Today has thus far been about the #business of being a writer. Now that the #marketingstrategy for the #newbook is in the can (coming Feb 24th), it’s time for this #crimewriter to do some #weekending with the #family 📚🔪🩸

Does anyone else do this aide-mémoire thing so you can find your car again after shopping? Note to self, you’ve recently bought a new car. No point looking for the previous one 😳😂😂

Finally…the completed wall of inspiration behind my writing desk #holidays 📚🩸🔪🤩 #crimewriter