I have initial chapters of "Dengue" and "Ebola" in a July BookFunnel promotion, along with 130 authors. Lots of free downloads of mystery stories. Only requirement: provide your email address so the authors can send their newsletters. books.bookfunnel.com/murdermadnes...

I’m excited to announce the birth of my sixth medical-thriller-with-a-twist, “Fasciola: A Microbial Mystery”! It’s not yet available on all booksellers, but there’s enough of them to celebrate this uplifting and inspirational public health detective story. books2read.com/fasciola and Amazon.

If you'd like to see more of my “Dengue” and “Ebola” books, multiple chapters are included for FREE in a special June BookFunnel promotion. books.bookfunnel.com/thehuntison/... BF is a great way to find new authors whose style you appreciate. Join me on BF for this first month of the summer!

First Andes hantavirus, now Ebola! A reminder of One Health, the overlap between human, animal, and environmental health. The WHO emergency declaration is here: www.who.int/news/item/17... For a deep dive into Ebola risks and control, check out my latest medical thriller: books2read.com/ebola.

Your garage is riskier for hantavirus than cruise ships. The virus in our mice isn't contagious between people but has a high death rate like Andes virus. Take precautions when cleaning areas with mouse droppings! More information: drmayamaguire.com/news-and-the... and substack.com/home/post/p-...

I had a great time chatting with folks about the mysterious microbes on my shirt featured in my "medical thriller novels with a twist." St. Albans, Vermont.

Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day April 25! My microbial thrillers are available in two ways: Contact your bookstore and ask them to order a print or ebook through Bookshop.org, or order directly at this link and specify your bookstore to receive a proportion of the profits. bookshop.org/beta-search?...

Looking for a new author to brighten your spring? 45 authors have joined together to offer free stories until April 30 through BookFunnel. I've got one of my stories there too! Check them out at: books.bookfunnel.com/sloanesintot...

"When Climate Change Meets Medical Fiction"--Please join me at my free Zoom talk for the Albany (NY) Guardian Society on Thurs. April 16 from 10-11 AM EDT. I'll discuss my cli-fi medical thrillers with a twist. For registration: albanyguardiansociety.org/2026/03/19/w...

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April 16, 10-11 AM EDT, When Climate Change Meets Medical Fiction – AlbanyGuardianSociety.org (free Zoom talk by Millie Eidson, requires preregistration). This talk shows how fictional medical detectives help prepare us for future exotic disease outbreaks with knowledge and optimism.

My ebook bundle of my first 4 microbial mystery novels is on sale for one more day (through March 7) at Smashwords only. It's great for a deep dive into Maya Maguire's world as a new CDC disease detective tackling anthrax, Borrelia, coronavirus, and dengue virus. www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

I had fun exploring point of view for fellow author Lynn Slaughter's website blog. Expanding the POVs for my medical thriller series allowed me to broaden the perspectives of those working in public health. Check out the full article at lynnslaughter.com/2026/02/26/m...

Can public health be funny? In my medical thrillers, the characters face tough challenges battling diseases, but they relish warm humor, too. When you’re up against public health roadblocks, you need a few laughs. Check out this FB video from actor Noah Wyle. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=318...

I’m purchasing ebooks from Bookshop.org, which shares a percentage of my purchases with my local bookstore. >$44 million given to local bookstores overall to date! My MayaVerse A – D Book Collection is listed there, at a great savings compared to the individual books. Upload of others is in process.

Readers and authors are passionate about book covers. I design my own for my medical thrillers. My books have a One Health theme, where diseases are grounded (literally) in the environment, like the Southwest for "Anthracis" (including spooky bacteria). Are my covers appealing to you?

In this month of gratitude, I'm pleased to share a guest blog post about my wonderful writer workshops. Do you have workshops that energize your creative writing vision? www.jhjones-author.com/post/from-an...

Thanks to Harry Goldhagen for the photo and Trish Esden for arranging this evening on behalf of the New England Sisters in Crime. I got to wear my new microbial t-shirt and chat about "Anthracis," my first of five medical thriller novels.

This Ebola sign in Sierra Leone was contributed by Dr. Laura Rothfeldt for my 5th alphabetical medical-detective-story-with-a-twist, now available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats. books2read.com/ebola/. On Labor Day, let’s honor public health professionals battling disease threats.

Nothing compares to a new book in your hands, all promise and wonder as you flip through the pages. This link will take you to the paperback booksellers including Amazon. books2read.com/ebola/. "Ebola: A Microbial Mystery" includes exciting revelations and tender moments of love and friendship.

Thanks to all who got “Ebola: A Microbial Mystery” off to a roaring start! If you've looked at the ebook or its previews, you’ll know that a mother and baby gorilla play an important role in the story. The ebook is available from booksellers at books2read.com/ebola/. Print format anticipated in Aug.

Curious about my medical detective thrillers but haven’t taken the plunge? From July 8-11 only, the first novel in the series, “Anthracis: A Microbial Mystery,” is just 99¢! Use this link to get “Anthracis” and ebooks from other authors for this limited period. books.bookfunnel.com/amazon-prime...

MayaVerse fan favorite: Dr. Dave Schwartz, a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense USDA veterinarian. He's as rugged as the New Mexico desert he defends. If you like your characters complex, courageous, and just a little bit crusty, you’re going to love Dave. books2read.com/millicenteid...

“SARS: A Microbial Mystery Prequel” is now available for FREE download. Discover a riveting tale set against the backdrop of the 2003 SARS crisis, where public health collides with personal peril. The novelette is available through BookFunnel: dl.bookfunnel.com/3q0uj2f220

"Ebola" is in final edits for a release this summer. Some might enjoy catching up on Maya Maguire's earlier adventures as a veterinary medical detective so I combined the 4 previous books into one big ebook collection at a 40% discount. Check out purchase options here: books2read.com/MayaVerseABCD.

BookFunnel FREE stories! I enjoy sharing my magical realism story "Pariah" through BF. You pick the stories you want to download from multiple authors, and the only requirement is receiving their newsletters periodically. This one expires May 24. books.bookfunnel.com/fullybooked/...

How did the MayaVerse microbial mysteries get started? Find the answer on my new blog hosted by Paty Jager and her wonderful Ladies of Mystery. I share exciting disease outbreaks I investigated as a public health veterinarian, and creative inspirations. ladiesofmystery.com/2025/03/15/g...

Can one be humorous about deadly diseases? Check out my blog interview hosted by @meredithrankin.bsky.social on her substack. Lots of fun, and hopefully enlightening. meredithrankin.substack.com/p/meet-milli...

I'm in the fourth little box in the photo below with the camera. I love taking pictures for my book covers, and always enjoy chatting with Big Blend Radio and fellow members of Tucson Sisters in Crime!

Hantavirus was confirmed as the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman’s wife. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... I worked for the NM health dept. when hanta was first recognized in the US. This tragic death is a reminder to wear a mask and gloves when cleaning areas with mouse infestations.

Lots of fun discussing Women's History Month and National Reading Month with the Tucson Sisters in Crime. My participation in the podcast starts at minute 7 and ends at minute 27. But I encourage you to listen to the other fascinating Sisters as well! bigblendradio.podbean.com/e/tucson-sis...

Through March 8, Smashwords is hosting a special sale and all ebooks in the MayaVerse are 50% off! Whether you have a Kindle, iPad, or any other eBook device, you can easily purchase and enjoy these discounted titles. Don’t miss out—grab your copies here! www.smashwords.com/profile/view...

As an #author of medical #thrillers, I craft novels with an inside look at government #disease #detectives. I recommend this podcast that provides powerful insights into the dedication of government servants and how they feel about their jobs as they lose them. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/p...

The abrupt terminations of more than 1,000 employees, including new Epidemic Intelligence Officers, across CDC are deeply disturbing. For more than 70 years, EIS officers have served on America’s front line as its disease detectives, ready at a moment’s notice to respond to emerging outbreaks.