New home on Substack! Plus 2026 updates for S.P.I.R.I.T. & Strange Ranger. plaguedoctorpress.substack.com/p/issue-43-f... Check out these KS picks: Tess Langston @findingdeefish.bsky.social @mattgarvey1981.bsky.social @comicuno.bsky.social @sxbond.bsky.social

Previews for S.P.I.R.I.T Issue 3! Some of my favorite pages and LOTS of magic! 💖Art by me, words by @typewritermark.bsky.social Issue #4 coming soon 💖

Big moment: The Motte & Bailey Mysteries preview (prologue + 3 chapters) is now in readers' hands. Two days until The Blackstone Mysteries follows. This serial fiction thing is really happening.

38 cm of snow in Bloomington (or 15 inches for the locals)

I just backed 100 FAQ On Making Comics on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...

Writing update: Both manuscripts past the halfway point, beta feedback is rolling in, and I'm learning that rewriting a character's entire arc is actually kind of exhilarating. February preview chapters are getting stronger because of it. This is why we don't write in a vacuum.

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 257, a killer uses stairs, wares and chairs to do people in all because of the bookmobile and your little fish shirt too! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/e9e5a770 #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Weird surprises are annoying. But one of them can help solve a murder. "Another wonderful cozy mystery...Orr delivers a good plot and rich characterizations; lots of local detail” #MustReadMystery amzn.to/2M42jDW Google bit.ly/369CWI3 Nook bit.ly/3ontrLs ibooks apple.co/39kxp3c Kobo bit.ly/3sYYUY3

Get cosy this weekend and enjoy a trip to Elderwick, the small village with big secrets 🕵️‍♀️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must for cosy crime fans" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Warm, entertaining and clever" geni.us/ALittleBird 🐓 💙📚⚡

@plaguedoctorpress.bsky.social have a look at these!

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 256, a Batman villain uses dentures, tree trunks, and a stolen van to…have no escape plan. We discuss knee meat, bad bricks. That anorak needs a fringe. Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/c3fd5690 #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #PodcastRecap

RETOOL is live TODAY! This is the final book in The Last Picks, my cozy mystery series. When Dash's nemesis returns to Hastings Rock, he's forced to prove his innocence - again! You can get it here: books2read.com/retool (Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch Midsomer Murders S25E02- "Lawn of the Dead"! Sarah & Mark will be practicing our bowls! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 256 drops this Monday, 1/12. #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery #PodcastRecap #Season25

Hey Maniacs, here's your January newsletter. Updates, schedule and more info on Mark's writing project. mailchi.mp/6d290967aecd...

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 255, an accident, a magnet and whammo! That killer is nuts. That’s a nice bike! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/dab54873 #Midsomer Murders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Ease into 2026 with the prize winning debut book in the Elderwick Mysteries series 🥂🥳 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "..clever & captivating... exceptionally masterful twist" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must read for cosy crime fans" 🐓 geni.us/ALittleBird #booksky #cosymystery 💙📚⚡

An Uncozy Christmas a.co/d/c2wlLj8

Mulder and Scully are one of my all-time favorite detective partnerships. The tension, the trust that builds slowly over the years, the way they challenge each other. What's your favorite detective duo? Why? #CozyMystery #MysteryBooks

A selection of my longer fiction, with links below.👇📚 #booksky #author #darkfantasy #horror

FREE first Four Jolie Gentil #cozymysteries. “These books were a hoot…mystery, comedy & suspense.” #cozymystery #AuthorsOfBlueSky #kobo bit.ly/2N7hTim #ibooks apple.co/2IzZVk5 #BN bit.ly/31KMSUF #GooglePlay bit.ly/3bJp7B9 Books also on Kindle Unlimited on Amazon

Although these days I seem to spend more time marketing them…

Did you get an #Amazon gift card in your #Christmas stocking? Then curl up with a #book today!📖 LIES BETWEEN FRIENDS - a "twisty and unpredictable" psychological #thriller. Perfect for fans of #FreidaMcFadden, #LisaJewell and #LinwoodBarclay. mybook.to/LiesBetweenF... #kindle #books #booksky

Beta readers nailed it: my detectives became buddies way too fast. Rewriting to keep the tension longer. They need to earn that partnership, not speed-run it in three chapters. Rewrites are brutal but necessary. This is why you listen to feedback. #CozyMystery #WritingCommunity

Happy Holidays all!!!

Reading the Absolute Flash trade today and shout out to Tom Napolitano for this delightful bit of lettering showing Grodd and Wally overlapping spoken and telepathic dialogue.

Audiobook Review: Mystery Magnet (The Last Picks, #1) by Gregory Ashe #LGBTQ #CozyMystery #BookSky ontopdownunderreviews.com/mystery-magn...

Beta readers spoke. Improving parts of The Motte & Bailey Mysteries. When an archaeologist is murdered and staged with the Roman artifacts she discovered, two mismatched detectives work together to catch a killer. The feedback: way more archaeology. Done. #CozyMystery #WritingCommunity

🍬 Ghosts, recipes, and a dash of murder! Discover *A Peppermint Mocha to Die For*, a festive audiobook perfect for mystery lovers. 🎅🔍 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/vzofhnblmn #CozyMystery #AudiobookLovers #HolidayVibes

Just passed 35,000 words on BOTH cozy mystery novels, so taking today off. Writers: what's your word count celebration ritual? Do you treat yourself? Take a nap? Stare blankly at the wall? #CozyMystery #WritingCommunity #AmTakingABreak

Camping, biking, pie, and murder! PEETE AND REPEAT #booksky #cozymystery #KindleUnlimited tinyurl.com/y6whk4mu

Holiday settings blend familiar traditions with suspense, character drama, and sometimes a touch of danger.” ✨🔍 Dive into festive mysteries & thrillers! www.chrishillsfarrow.com/blog/prepari... #HolidayReads #CozyMystery #WinterBooks #FestiveFiction #booksky

Melanie searches grain silos at night. Will she find a woman or her body? “It pulled me in from beginning to end.” Third River's Edge mystery #cozymystery #smalltownmystery #booksky amzn.to/35rzyVM Nook bit.ly/2ZA75Ai ibooks apple.co/3D81crS Kobo bit.ly/3HYmWtH Google bit.ly/3I0P6nX

RETOOL comes out TOMORROW, December 22! This is the final book in The Last Picks, my cozy mystery series. Pre-order here: books2read.com/retool (Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!) #GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance

Happy Cover Reveal Day to Misty Simon for more books in her cozy mystery series, THE CHARMED INN MYSTERIES. Add them to your want-to-read today! www.goodreads.com/series/40348... @mistysimon.bsky.social #coverreveal #cozymystery #booksky #readersky #rowanprosepub

What's your perfect winter reading setup? Fireplace? Favorite chair? Specific tea or coffee? Tell me your cozy mystery reading ritual! (Bonus points if your cat/dog has strong opinions about your reading spot) #cozymystery #cozymysterywriting #cozymysteryreading

A Christmas trip comes to an abrupt halt in a Missouri snowstorm! A CAMPY CHRISTMAS #booksky #cozymystery #KindleUnlimited tinyurl.com/p4xewsz

I NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!! #thesheepdetectives #cozymysteryinmovieform

While cleaning out my overflowing gmail account, I found this sign of warmer times. #FLOWERS #inbloom

At dealership waiting for my car repairs and TV sets in the customer lounge are off. Holiday music plays gently in background. It’s peaceful and quiet and I applaud Bergstrom Nissan for eliminating the extra noise. The world is too loud all the time.

If you're into cozy mysteries, small-town crimes, and archaeological murders, stick around. I'm writing two mystery novels set in the same universe - launching as a serial in 2026. Also co-host the Mystery Maniacs podcast. Let's talk mysteries.

I was talking with a creator the other day. She said, "Jelena, I feel like the internet is filling up with AI words. Everything sounds the same. I dont know how to stand out anymore." I told her the truth I keep seeing... (The rest of this story is hidden in the image alt text)

New month, new #book! LIES BETWEEN FRIENDS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Gripping #PsychologicalThriller" @ReadersFavorite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Unexpected twists" #Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"My jaw dropped" #Reader review mybook.to/LiesBetweenFriendsEbk #november #november1st #BookReview #readers #readerscommunity #booksky💙📚 #bookworm #read

I've been absent lately (yay seasonal depression!). I'm hoping to return next week. I just wanted to let you guys know my books will be in the #Smashwords End of Year Sale starting Dec. 8! Looking for some mysteries over the holidays? Snag the first "Beyond Dark" book during this sale! #EOYsale25

Is this quirky village hiding some dark secrets? UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW #CozyMystery #KindleUnlimited #Audible

Is it #urbanfantasy? 💙🏙️⚔️ Or is it #highstakes #Cozymystery? 📚💙 Find it at your fav retailer buy.bookfunnel.com/z7t0b0rxxk

The November newsletter is out: con and Podcast appearances. mailchi.mp/1ba1da2e9e57... The Saturn awards and a new secret project! With @kickstarter.com recommendations of: @wellsthomp.bsky.social @magneticpress.bsky.social @comicuno.bsky.social T.J. Sterling

Mystery Maniacs SPOILER-FREE Mini-episode! In Mini-episode 35 where we ask why there are no zombies in this episode and unveil a new segment. share.transistor.fm/s/66598d91 #Midsomer #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

#NewRelease! January 1536 The King is dead... but who will live long now? A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos... All the King's Bastards £1.99 #Free #KU! #Histfic #SpeculativeFic #Booksky 📚💙📚💙 amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU

New push for women's hockey to grow in Canada

I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...