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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 18 hours ago
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
2 days ago
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 days ago
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Gregory Ashe
Lorie Lewis Ham
5 days ago
Queer Mystery Coming Attractions
kingsriverlife.com/09/27/queer-...
#LGBTQIA
@mattlmoore.bsky.social
@jonwesleyhuff.bsky.social
@tekhnemakre.bsky.social
@tanyapell.bsky.social
@markwaddell.bsky.social
@jennykiefer.com
@meredithspies.bsky.social
@annaptaker.bsky.social
@marshallthornton.bsky.social
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Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: October 2025
by Matt Lubbers-MooreAs the crisp autumn air settles in and Halloween approaches, there's no better time to delve into tales that intertwine suspense, the supernatural, and LGBTQ+ narratives. This sea...
https://kingsriverlife.com/09/27/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-october-2025/
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
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This is one of the best resources I've come across for tapping into the ideas and emotions that can power your storytelling:
writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/how-...
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How to Write Stories That Matter to You and Your Readers
Tired of conflicting writing advice? Here's what every guru misses: authentic writing isn't autobiography—it's emotional truth that connects us all.
https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/how-to-write-stories-that-matter-to-you-and-your-readers/
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I love this article by September C. Fawkes. Even if (especially if?) you're not a plotter, it's a fantastic explanation of how to advance and progress a plot:
www.septembercfawkes.com/2025/08/goal...
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Goals: the REAL Framework of Plot
It's by changing & evolving the protagonist's goal that you truly progress the plot, not by how much or how little conflict you have.
https://www.septembercfawkes.com/2025/08/goals-real-framework-of-plot.html
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Overexplaining in fiction is one of those things that makes me put down a book almost immediately. This article does a great job of showing one way it can happen and how to avoid it:
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/overexplaini...
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The Danger of Overexplaining in Dialogue—and How to Avoid It
Improve your writing by addressing overexplaining in dialogue. Keep readers engaged through concise and smart dialogue techniques.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/overexplaining-in-dialogue/
about 1 month ago
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I know a lot of writers who dread writing sales copy (or what people insist on calling blurbs). I found this article really helpful -
blog.janicehardy.com/2016/04/crea...
It's not 100% what I do, but it's a great framework if you're having trouble.
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Creating Promotional Copy That Works: Book Descriptions
Fiction University is a site dedicated to helping writers and authors improve their writing craft and their publishing careers.
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/04/creating-promotional-copy-that-works.html
about 1 month ago
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I'm happy to announce that THE CASE-BOOK OF HOLLOWAY HOLMES (a collection of Jack and Holmes short stories) is now available in audio!
www.audible.com/pd/B0FM4Z9TZ...
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The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Even great detectives have their off days. The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes is a collection of short stories from The Adventures of Holloway Holmes. It incl...
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0FM4Z9TZR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-463737&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_463737_rh_us
about 2 months ago
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Last call for my webinar this weekend, "Crafting Characters Readers Care About." We'll talk about why characters matter, how we can get our readers to root for them, and what makes readers care about characters long after they close the book (or e-reader).
www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hodg...
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Webinar: Crafting Characters Readers Care About
Join me for a 1-hour webinar on crafting characters readers care about!
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hodgkinblount/webinar-crafting-characters-readers-care-about
about 2 months ago
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Anyone who has listened to me talk about writing knows I'm a fan of the scene and sequel model - this article is a great supplement to thinking about scenes.
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/types-of-sce...
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The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master
Discover the 5 types of scene endings—Yes, No, No But, and No And—and why one of them might be weakening your story’s momentum.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/types-of-scene-endings/
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE is out TODAY! When a restaurateur is killed in the scenic coastal town of Hastings Rock, amateur sleuth Dashiell Dawson Dane (just Dash, please) must prove his friend didn't do it!
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out TOMORROW, August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
about 2 months ago
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WHAM LINE comes out August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
#BookRelease
#MysteryBooks
#Bookstagram
2 months ago
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Laura Jordan
2 months ago
My five star review of Wham Line by
@tekhnemakre.bsky.social
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Laura Jordan's review of Wham Line (The Last Picks #10)
5/5: Gregory Ashe delivers another stellar mystery in 'Wham Line', blending sharp wit, emotional depth, and a twisty plot that keeps the reader guessing from page one. Dash’s voice is as charming and ...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7776328536
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A new in-person writing retreat: the Working Draft Summer Camp
www.wdwr.org/working-draf...
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Working Draft Summer Camp – Working Draft Writing Retreat
https://www.wdwr.org/working-draft-summer-camp/
2 months ago
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The Coastal Magic Best Beachside Reads collection is out today! This collection of freebies by authors attending CMC 26 is available to everyone. I've got a new Last Picks story in there called "Chekhov's Wig" (tagline: "Like Chekhov's Gun, but gayer.")
books.bookfunnel.com/coastalmagic...
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Best Beachside Reads from Coastal Magic Authors
Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Romance, urban fantasy and YA/Young Adult authors from...
https://books.bookfunnel.com/coastalmagicauthors/oxpbd4gjdr
2 months ago
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Gregory Ashe
Lorie Lewis Ham
2 months ago
The latest
#Queer
Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore
kingsriverlife.com/07/26/queer-...
#mysterybooks
#LGBTQIA
@mattlmoore.bsky.social
@queercrimefic.bsky.social
@fallonbrown.bsky.social
@peterefenton.bsky.social
@tekhnemakre.bsky.social
#books
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Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: August 2025
by Matt Lubbers-MooreEvery month, I look forward to sitting down, figuratively, with a queer mystery writer to talk shop—craft, crime, and character. These interviews have become a space for authors t...
https://kingsriverlife.com/07/26/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-august-2025/
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I'm still on my first chapter kick - I liked this article, and I thought it was a good complement to the one I shared last week:
janefriedman.com/forget-the-f...
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Forget the First Line. Focus on First Pages. | Jane Friedman
Worry less about creating a first sentence that will shock and awe, and more about drawing readers into the story one link of the chain at a time.
https://janefriedman.com/forget-the-first-line-focus-on-first-pages/
2 months ago
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I'm thinking about great first chapters right now (probably because I'm trying to write one 😂). I loved this article from CS Lakin:
www.livewritethrive.com/2025/01/30/t...
What makes a great first chapter (or first five pages) for you?
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The Burden of Your First Five Pages
Discover the importance of a strong novel opening. Learn how the first few pages can set the tone for the rest of your manuscript.
https://www.livewritethrive.com/2025/01/30/the-burden-of-your-first-five-pages/
2 months ago
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Join me for a one-hour webinar Aug. 16 on crafting characters readers care about!
www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hodg...
#WritingTips
#CharacterDevelopment
#FictionWriters
#AmWriting
#WritingWebinar
3 months ago
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I've spent way too much time in the last few years coming up with my own lists of core skills for writing fiction - stuff I want to get better at. This article doesn't do *exactly* that, but it's a helpful way to think about what goes into a good story.
www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-w...
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Spotlight on Story Engineering & The Six Core Competencies
Discover the six core competencies of storytelling in Story Engineering by Larry Brooks. Use the elements of storytelling to write your next piece of fiction!
https://www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-writing/spotlight-on-story-engineering-the-six-core-competencies
3 months ago
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My conversation on the
@tropeologypod.bsky.social
is out today - and I had so much fun! You can find it here
rpchrisceary.podbean.com
or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Trope-ology Podcast | Rpchrisceary
Where we get psych nerdy about queer book tropes!
https://rpchrisceary.podbean.com/
3 months ago
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I had a great time chatting with Emily over at ACX about LGBTQ+ storytelling!
www.acx.com/mp/blog/prid...
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Beyond Pride: Gregory Ashe’s Authentic Approach to LGBTQ+ Storytelling
Meet Gregory Ashe, a prolific independent author who has carved out his own space in the mystery genre while authentically representing LGBTQ+ characters.
https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/pride-with-author-gregory-ashe
3 months ago
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This was such a fun conversation! I can't wait for everyone to hear it!
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3 months ago
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reposted by
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a lil butt
4 months ago
in other news, i requested some books from my local library and they finally arrived! i’ve only ever listened to their audiobooks, so i’m absolutely thrilled to have them in print! if you’re not reading anything from
@tekhnemakre.bsky.social
or
@kjcharleswriter.com
, umm… it’s homophobic coz pride
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If you're interested in upping your style game, branching out into a new voice or genre, or just want to break some patterns in your own writing, take a look at this article. (What they call copywork, I call shadowing, but it's the same idea.)
www.artofmanliness.com/career-wealt...
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Want to Become a Better Writer? Copy the Work of Others!
To become a better writer, copy the work of others with a timeless habit of great writers known simply as copywork.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/career-wealth/career/want-to-become-a-better-writer-copy-the-work-of-others/
4 months ago
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Thanks to
@laurakatiej.bsky.social
for this amazing review!
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4 months ago
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I'm offering a free writing "summer camp" over on my website - the course kicks off this Sunday (June 8).
www.gregoryashe.com/courses/work...
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https://www.gregoryashe.com/courses/working-draft-summer-camp-2025/
4 months ago
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An amazing review of ALWAYS MURDER - thank you,
@laurakatiej.bsky.social
!
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4 months ago
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It's here! ALWAYS MURDER, book nine of The Last Picks, is out today! You can pick it up here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
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ALWAYS MURDER comes out TOMORROW, June 2! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 months ago
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An amazing review of BODY COUNT from
@laurakatiej.bsky.social
💜💜💜
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ALWAYS MURDER comes out June 2! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 months ago
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ALWAYS MURDER comes out June 2! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 months ago
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ALWAYS MURDER comes out June 2! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 months ago
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ALWAYS MURDER comes out June 2! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 months ago
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ALWAYS MURDER comes out June 2! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/alwaysmurder
(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy
#GayCozyMystery
#Quozy
#CozyMystery
#MMCozyMystery
#MMRomance
#GayRomance
#SlowBurnRomance
#LGBTQCozyMystery
#LGBTQBooks
#CozyReads
4 months ago
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I'm happy to announce that BODY COUNT is live today! Detective Gray Dulac is recovering from a disfiguring injury, but when a boy goes missing and nobody seems to care, he finds himself forced to investigate—and to confront his own demons. You can pick up a copy here:
books2read.com/body-count
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
Body Count by Gregory Ashe
https://books2read.com/body-count
4 months ago
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Gregory Ashe
Lorie Lewis Ham
4 months ago
The latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore, and this one includes an interview with mystery author Neil Plakcy
kingsriverlife.com/05/24/queer-...
#mysterybooks
#LGBTQIA
@queercrimefic.bsky.social
@mattlmoore.bsky.social
@tekhnemakre.bsky.social
@crystaldbudy.bsky.social
💙📚
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Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: June 2025
by Matt Lubbers-MooreThis month we are interviewing mystery author Neil S. Plakcy. On behalf of the Kings River Magazine, thank you for giving us a little of your time today, answering questions fans ...
https://kingsriverlife.com/05/24/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-june-2025/
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Last call for the Working Draft Writing Retreat, next week, May 30-June 1. Learn more here:
www.gregoryashe.com/working-draf...
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https://www.gregoryashe.com/working-draft-writing-retreat/
4 months ago
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Love, love, love this article (challenge?) by Chuck Palahniuk - I'm going to try!
litreactor.com/essays/chuck...
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Nuts and Bolts: “Thought” Verbs
https://litreactor.com/essays/chuck-palahniuk/nuts-and-bolts-%E2%80%9Cthought%E2%80%9D-verbs
5 months ago
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I'm obsessed!!!
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