Edith Maxwell (Maddie Day) has written over 35 books plus short stories. She's gonna share how she "keeps those creative juices flowing!" Stuck? Could be just what you need! Register for the WriteNOW! Conference at DesertSleuths.com #DSWN25 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity @maddieday.bsky.social

I'll be chatting w/ @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social (MECHANICS OF MEMORY) & @dmrowell.bsky.social (SILENT ARE THE DEAD) about how we weave culture and #crime 12:30 PM Aug. 30 at the Mill Valley Public Library! Register here: millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/14404311 #bookevent #crimefiction #library

We have amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Rhys Bowen, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson and Lois Winston will be sharing their secrets to "Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing!" Say GOODBYE to getting stuck. #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25

So excited to celebrate at the Underrepresented Authors Reception at Bouchercon 2025—now starting at 9:30 PM (not 9:15 as earlier posted)! 🎉 Join us Sept. 5 in the Bissonett Ballroom for a cash bar, dessert, bingo, prizes, book giveaways, and an evening honoring diverse voices in crime fiction.

I'll be at the Mill Valley Public Library on Sat 8/30 talking about culture & writing with @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social and @dmrowell.bsky.social . Seating is limited so be sure to sign up! millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/144043... #bookevent #libraryevents @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

Looking forward to Aug 30th with @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social and @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social at Mill Valley Library! Going to be fun!

Who can resist a #sale ?! My #debutnovel is a Kindle Monthly Deal thru 8/31! @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CV... #booksale #kindledeal #ebook

Thanks to supportive colleagues at #sacramentostate, my #debutnovel GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ was included in Alesia Ruble's incredible lineup of books by #CSU faculty and staff. Love my #dayjob! www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...

Gold Country Writers welcome @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social, author of 🌴GHOSTS OF WAIKIKI🌴to speak about querying in Auburn, CA on Wednesday, July 16! Read the article below to learn more about Jennifer's background as a journalist. 📖 https://loom.ly/K7x1W10

#congrats @johncopenhaver.bsky.social @jamesletoile.bsky.social @swierczy.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social @sjrozan.bsky.social @diannefreeman.bsky.social @deannaraybourn.bsky.social @mariahfredericks.bsky.social @greglilly.bsky.social @janetrudolph.bsky.social

My #debutnovel GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is eligible for Best First Mystery. If you're looking for books to nominate, I'd love for you to consider my book. Ballots are out and due June 1! #crimewriter #authorlife #awardseason

It's that time of year @janetrudolph.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @chessiecrime.bsky.social @sinccolorado.bsky.social

Thank you so much! And congrats to all the nominees!

The author-cooks at Mystery Lovers' Kitchen share our most memorable meals around the kitchen table today, and there's a SIX book #giveaway! www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/2025/05/arou...

This is about all of us. Never forget that.

I'm so excited!

This year’s Agatha Award Best First Mystery Novel nominees— @ellejauffret.bsky.social @jadamswrites.bsky.social @elizabethcrowens.bsky.social @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social—speaking at Malice Domestic. (Only @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social missing.) All brilliant, all on @bsky.app!

I got a zing interviewing an extraordinary woman today. I KNEW my #lede as she spoke, and when it was over, the story wrote itself. ❤️my #dayjob #writingcommunity #writerslife

Let’s be clear. When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is the role of Congress to remove him from office. Full stop.

SAVE THE DATE Sacramento writers! Oct. 25 Capitol Crimes is hosting a series of classes on the writing craft, business of publishing, & lessons from law enforcement experts! Catriona McPherson will be the keynote speaker. Check www.capitolcrimes.org for updates! #writingconference #writingcommunity

Orlando & Central Florida book lovers come out May 17th to the Orlando Library and meet Florida authors ocls.org/orlando-book...

I’m following preteen and her friends at the mall and spotted a man with a sign around his neck: Buy My Book! Why didn’t I think of that? 

The GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ #ebook is $1.99 today (4/6) only on Amazon AND Bookshop.org! tinyurl.com/24yf5umj

GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is a Kindle Editors' Goldbox pick! For one day you can get the #ebook for $1.99! Today ONLY! #flashsale Available wherever ebooks are sold!

GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is getting rave #audiobook reviews! Check out what people are saying, and then take a listen on Libro.fm, Spotify, Audible and everywhere audiobooks are available! @crookedlanebooks.Baku.social #audiobooks #bookstagram #bookreview #debutnovel

Such a pleasure to meet #librarian @fineplan.bsky.social who wrote an amazing #review for the GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ #audiobook, narrated by the talented Jennifer Robideau! Huge thrill! www.libraryjournal.com/review/ghost...

Senator Cory Booker concludes his record-breaking Senate Floor speech after 25 hours Massive applause for Booker

Today is Trans Day Of Visability. Trans people aren't the bogeyman that MAGA wants you to think they are. They are people wanting to live as their authentic selves w/o being discriminated against for it. Check out the Crime Writers for Trans Rights auction: www.32auctions.com/writers4tran...

#SinCPodcast: This week's guest, Lisa Black is the NYT bestselling author of 19 suspense novels, including the Gardiner & Renner and the Locard Institute series. Tune in for some bookish intrigue at sistersincrime.org/p...#SinCPodcast:or your go-to podcast app!

Left Coast crime was a blast, and we have the videos to prove it! Audrey Lee shared what being a mentor meant to her. Are you interested in becoming a mentor to SinC members? Find out more at www.sistersincrime.org/general/cust...

Thank you, @crimewoc.bsky.social for all that you do to help writers!

#debut Malice Domestic 37 #AgathaAwards Melissa Hilbish @ellejauffret.bsky.social @jadamswrites.bsky.social @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social @elizabethcrowens.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social

HUGE thanks to @gvaljan.bsky.social for making this beautiful graphic!

Needed new lipstick but had to research where I want my $ to go. Happily added a few extra goodies after seeing this sign on @ultabeautyofficial.bsky.social ‘s door.

Can't wait!!!

I'll be in Denver one week from today talking Killer Characters with @christinecarbo.bsky.social , Aaron Philip Clark, Leslie J. Hall and Janet Dawson - hope to see you there! #leftcoastcrime #rockymountainhighjinks #authorlife #bookevent #bookconference

One week from today! Hope to see you there! @mariakelson.bsky.social @jonbassoff.bsky.social

Going to Left Coast Crime?Join us Friday, March 14 at 6PM for readings by Crooked Lane authors & giveaways. Next, we'll go for drink at Pete’s Satire Lounge - Jack Kerouac's old haunt. @cayceosborne.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social @browneallover.bsky.social @mindycarlson.bsky.social

I needed this today.

I'm going to be speaking at the Folsom Public Library today 3/1 at 2 PM. If you're in the area, please stop by! I'd love to meet you! www.library.folsom.ca.us/Home/Compone...

Are you an emerging #CrImeFictionWriter? The Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award is now accepting submissions through March 31! Learn more at www.sistersincrime.o...

I've wanted to be on the Sisters in Crime Writers' Podcast since listening to the first episode a few years back. Thank you @jahennrikus.bsky.social for helping me check off a #bucketlist item! This was such an honor, and so much fun! #podcast #authorlife www.sistersincrime.org/page/Jennife...

So much to discuss in the latest #BlackVoterProject post-election survey & this great #SacState article offers a bit of insight into how the larger project came to be - and, again, puts an end to the notion that Black voters supported Trump in any significant way. www.csus.edu/news/newsroo...

Just discovered tapping my profile pic in IG opens up whole new menu of things you can do. Here's my takeaway: I may be old, but at least I'm smart enough to ask a #girlscout for help.

Check out our latest episode! Crime Writers of Color co-founder Gigi Pandian chats with our podcast host @robert4justice.bsky.social!

I'm so excited to be featured on award-winning author George Cramer's blog today. I got to dig into my weird, messy writing process a bit for this one. Take a read and drop a comment! gdcramer.com/george-crame...

“After we’ve discriminated against, deported, or disparaged all the immigrants, the gay and lesbian and transgender people, the developmentally disabled, the women, and minorities. Once we’ve ostracized our neighbors and betrayed our friends… what comes next?” - Gov. JB Pritzker

more information to come 👀 www.flcparlay.org

I can't wait to meet readers and hang with my fellow @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social authors. A HUGE thank you to Tattered Cover Bookstore and @alexkenna.bsky.social for organizing all this! #bookevent #bookreading #authorlife