✨ Author moment of gratitude ✨ I just wanted to take a second to say how much I truly appreciate my beta readers — all of you. Yes, even the ones who didn’t connect with the book. #TheBBDA #BetaReaders #AmWriting #CozyMystery #WritingCommunity

Whoever submitted their feedback form today, Feb. 21 at 11:22a.m., thank you so much! You gave examples with page numbers of things that didn't make sense. You were kind but specific. You are a pro-beta-reader! To address your question about the pink kitty cup, it’s simply one used for hot drinks.

🐾 Meet Rose’s real bosses at The Bluebell Detective Agency… Quinsley the corgi and Kizzy-Kat Dorothea Ketzele-Beans Meowmurrs the II (but you may call her Miss Meowmurrs when she’s high on the “nip”) #TheBBDA #CozyMystery #BlackCat #Corgi

Fellow writers, I have some bad news. Some people just aren't your readers. Or mine. It’s OKAY. Let them have what they like and focus your attention on the readers who love your books. And please, don't down wine and read your reviews on Goodreads. Nothing good will come from it! #writer #author

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has already read The Bluebell Detective Agency and submitted your beta feedback form. Again, thank you for your time, your support, and for helping this little Portland mystery grow. #book #betareader #books #reading #bookstagram

Meet Aunt Pearlou. 🖤📚 She was friends with Rose’s mother since they were early teens and helped shape Rose into who she is today. Quiet strength. Deep loyalty. Big aunt energy. #TheBBDA #book #AuntPearlou #FoundFamily #character

Me: “It’s going really well, thanks for asking!” My face: messed-up Barbie who has seen things #writing #authorproblems #author #writer #amwri̇ti̇ng

Meet Professor Baker 👨🏾‍🏫 Before he was Dr. Antoinne “Tony” Baker—PSU criminology and criminal justice professor—he was Officer Baker of the Portland Police Bureau. (Yes, I know pictured is actor Reginald Vel Johnson) #thebbda #characters #book #books #amwriting

So I advertised for beta readers thinking I'd be lucky if I got 4. I'm up to almost 100 now. Probably too many, but it hasn't stopped me yet. #writer #betareaders #book #books #reading

A love letter to every late night, early morning, and accidental keyboard nap. Writing takes everything out of you—and sometimes you fall asleep right in the middle of it. Very thankful my laptop is gentler than a typewriter. 💙 #writer #amwriting #author #book #books

Meet Nash Ramirez… He’s brilliant, awkward, loyal, and deeply allergic to small talk. Don’t steal his stuff unless you want Rose to punch you in the privates. 💻🖤⚡ #character #hacker #TheBBDA #CozyMystery #books

Listen to Tim’s 1990s Playlist on Spotify. #nineties #1990s #music #soundtrack #alternative open.spotify.com/playlist/4Mk...

Them: why did you write a book about immigration disguised as a mystery? Me: (points in every direction of the U.S.)

Rose’s apartment isn’t just a setting—it’s a character. 🛋️🕯️ It’s eclectic, cozy, a little chaotic, and full of stories. Vintage furniture, mismatched patterns, thrifted treasures, and just enough clutter to feel lived-in. #TheBBDA #Vintage #CozyMystery #CozySpaces #VintageStyle

Beta reading can feel intimidating — especially if you’ve never done it before. 💭 If you’re beta-reading The Bluebell Detective Agency, this one’s for you. Thank you for being part of this process — it truly means more than you know. 💙 #betareader #reading #books #book #thebbda

My TBR for the year 📚✨ Mystery, romance, and a little bit of everything—across genres and voices. What’s on your TBR this year? #TBR #bookstagram #readinglist #booksbooksbooks #readmorebooks

Meet Rose Kachel… Rose Kachel is the heart behind The Bluebell Detective Agency. A free-spirited private investigator in Portland, she solves cases with curiosity, compassion, and a healthy dose of stubbornness. Slightly chaotic. Deeply kind. #PI #theBBDA #MCenergy #maincharacter #FMC

Meet Tim Bremington 🩺☕️ Originally from the U.K., Tim is a physician assistant who likes things orderly, logical, and on schedule. He believes in facts, routines, and doing the right thing—even when life is quietly unraveling around him. #TheBBDA #CozyMystery #Portland #mystery #mainCharacter

Reading “Get A Life, Chloe Brown” when you also have fibromyalgia is heart breaking and soothing at the same time. I'm very thankful for authors who include characters with chronic illness. #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #fibro #sick #stillsick #book #books #spoonie #disability

If you: ✔️ love quirky mysteries ✔️ can read 65k words by Feb. 28, 2026 ✔️ enjoy giving thoughtful, honest feedback You can apply at www.thebbda.com/beta. Feedback will be anonymous and deeply appreciated. #betareader #betareaderswanted #writingcommunity #amwriting #mysterybooks

I needed this reminder this week. Some things are out of my hands—and obsessing won’t change them. I’m choosing to shift my energy back to what is in my control: creating stories I love. #writing #amwriting #writer #author #books

How does one write a book? Well… I use notebooks to jot down notes, plot points, research, dialogue, and more! Every notebook = one book in the series. Do you use notebooks or journals? #author #writer #amwriting #write #books #notebook #book #mystery #bookseries #novel #portland #oregon

Me spiral after reading vague rejections? Lololol… okay yes. How did they know?! www.instagram.com/p/DTjLqwuAOK...

Debut books ask you to be brave in very quiet ways. To trust your voice. To let the story exist outside your head. This one is the book of my heart—messy, hopeful, a little weird, and very Portland. 💛 For every writer cracking their first story open and letting it breathe: I see you.

My desk essentials: supplements, cozy murder mystery candle from bestie, airplant I hope survives, notebook with dialogue snippets, plot map, character bios, and more, and noise-cancelling headphones strong enough to drown out the lawn tools right outside my window. #writer #writingtools

Let’s follow each other on Goodreads! Check out my profile on Goodreads! www.goodreads.com/user/show/18... #reading #books #literature #writing #writer #author #cozymystery #novel

I've had editors look over and revise my manuscript, but what I really needed was an agent’s advice. Thank you @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social for offering agent consultations. Before you query, meet with an agent. You’ll be glad you did! #writing #writer #querying #amwriting #book #books

Fell asleep with my nose on the keyboard this morning. I guess it’s best to wait until you’re caffeinated to edit. #writer #book #books #novel #writersofinstagram #writing #amwriting

Keep Portland Weird! It’s your civic duty. #portland #portlandoregon #pdx #portlandOR #keepportlandweird

📚 October reads: equal parts cozy and cursed. TBR stack: 🩸 Vampires, Bones, and Treacle Scones 🕯 Murder, She Wrote: Trick or Treachery 🏚 How to Sell a Haunted House 🔥 Diavola 💀 Bodies in the Library #OctoberReads #SpookySeason #CozyMystery #BookBluesky #CurrentlyReading #FallVibes

📚 The life cycle of a book is wild. By the time a story hits the shelf, it’s often years old. Drafts have been written, rewritten, caffeinated, cried on, and spell-checked within an inch of their life. #TheBluebellDetectiveAgency #amwriting #authorlife #bookcommunity #writersofinstagram

The Bluebell Detective Agency mostly takes place in a Portland neighborhood named Goose Hollow. The neighborhood is home to some of my favorite places in SW. @boldcoffeeandbooks.bsky.social @timbers.com @timbersarmy.org #portland #goosehollow #pdx #portlandOR

Getting lost in my favorite section. What am I saying? The whole store is my favorite section. #PowellsBooks #PowellsBeaverton #Powells #BookstoreLove #Bookstagram #BookTok #OregonReads #BeavertonOregon #PortlandMetro

After seeing his fiancée kissing another guy and getting hit by a Meat Cakes food truck, Tim Bremington hires Private Investigator Rose Kachel, but the case takes a turn for the worse when the two soon find themselves in the middle of murder, mystery, and all the weirdness Portland can muster

Hello Cozy Mysteries, goodbye what’s left of my paycheck. #mystery #mysterynovels #cozymystery #books @barnesandnoble.com #readinglist #cozyreads #mysteries #bookstore

Mo Montgomery is a neurodivergent (dyslexic), disabled, queer writer, and this is her first book, so please be kind. She resides in lovely Portland, Oregon, with her partner, their two cats/overlords, a plethora of half-dead houseplants (RIP), and a growing herd of dust bunnies.

All these sound very Portland. If so, you better believe that brioche is homemade, gluten-free, and organic. Love you Portland! #mysterynovel #cozymystery #SelfDrivingCrime #SmartphoneStrangle #OrganicButDeadly #mystery #theBBDA #books #book #reading #plotmeamurder #writer

For the month of June I read a bunch of popular romance books to see if it’s a genre for me. I ended up so surprised by the deep content and wonderful storylines. I'll definitely be reading more romances. #romance #romancebooks #romances

Wish me luck; we’ll see what happens! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🦆🤞🤞

Some of my favorite phone pole posters in Portland. I love this city and its weirdness. #pdx #portland #stumptown #rosecity #rctid

Are Emily Henry books supposed to make me cry this much? I thought it was a romance but it turned out to be about grief, pain, and writer’s block. #book #books #reading #summerreading #BeachRead #EmilyHenry #RomanceReads #BookTokOnBluesky #RomComReads #EnemiesToLovers #WritersInLove

Start of the annual Summer Reading list. I'm looking for more recommendations. Comment them below. #book #book #reading #readinglist #summerreading #bookstagram #booktok #author #writer #amwriting

Signs you might be a cozy mystery character… #CozyMystery #IndieAuthor #Bookish #Mystery #BookLover #AmWriting #BookRecommendation #BookLaunch #BookPromo #CozyVibes #QuirkyBooks #Whodunnit #CozyCrime #Cosymystery #book #books

As someone with chronic illness and pain it was important to include a character in the book that deals with what millions deal with everyday. Hoping fellow chronic illness and pain warriors feel seen. #chronicillness #chronicpain #author #writer #book #newbook #autoimmune #books #comingsoon

Let’s play How Many Mentions… #book #books #author #writer #writers #authors #writing #debut #cozymystery #cosymystery #mystery #mysterytok #cozyvibes #cozyread #portland #portlandor #pdx #portlandvibes #paperback #hardback #ebook

Playing around, making possible sticker sheets because writing a book also means marketing a book. #stickers #sticker #BBDA #book #books #mystery #detective

🍸✨Happy 100th Gatsby! ✨🍾 “They’re a rotten crowd’, I shouted across the lawn. ‘You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, - The Great Gatsby #greatgatsby #gatsby #thegreatgatsby #fscottfitzgerald #book #100thanniversary #richpeoplestillsuck #classic #novel

Sounds about right. Happy 100th Anniversary Gatsby! Rich people still suck.

Growing up, libraries were my safe spaces. New schools, new towns, and new dreams, no matter what changed, you could find me in the nearest library. Thank you to all library staff and volunteers! #library #libraryweek #books #book #reading #pdx #librarybooks #librarylove