Halfway into my residency now but there’s still time for 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and 2 more workshops. If you’re a writer in the Phoenix metro area this opportunity is for you. library.glendaleaz.gov/News-article... #writer #writing #process #workshop #library #Glendale

My favorite interview ever. Talking HAVOC and writing process and #Native culture with Jen Jumba for her outstanding @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast. Truly honored for the opportunity to share this conversation with you. Listen at #spotify and #Applepodcast open.spotify.com/episode/1sNP...

So my fun sharing good news with @outwithdan.bsky.social and Marie Sutro! #survivor #warrior #bookaward #interview #FCancer #spotify #youtube

Super secret news released at last. New cast of characters, location, and fresh intrigue coming at you early '27. So excited for you to meet Baylee Leclair and her crew. #thriller #mystery #winery #indigenous #oregon

Cheers to all of the Lefty Award Nominees especially author friends @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN Cara Black for HUGUETTE, Tracy Clark for EDGE and @jamesletoile.bsky.social for RIVER OF LIES. Already excited to celebrate with everyone. #mystery #leftcoastcrime26 #awards

Okay, one final reminder for 2025 that HAVOC is waiting! For fans of Longmire, Dark Winds, thrillers, mysteries, Native American literature, Southwest locales, Indigenous interests and book lovers around the globe. #newmexico #3dprinting #crimefiction #audiobook #kindleunlimited #policeprocedural

Stoked to announce that I will be the Writer in Residence for Glendale, AZ Public Library System Jan-March, 2026. Workshops and 1-on-1 private sessions to get you going on your novel. You can do it! glendaleaz.librarycalendar.com/events/month... #writer #novel #howtoperfect #library #workshop

How about considering the Smoky Mountain Inquest book series to celebrate #nativeamericanheritagemonth. I'd love you to meet Inola "Black Fox Hummingbird" Walela and her crew! amzn.to/3yDADOX #thriller #northcarolina #cherokee #suspense #booksbooksbooks #kindle

Couple more #nativeamericanheritagemonth book recommendations! The highest of kudos to fellow Natives @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for her MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN and Nick Medina's THE WHISTLER. Must-read books by brilliant wordsmiths #thriller #suspense #mystery #horror #native #indigenous

Massive congratulations to Jen Jumba and her debut @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast! Jen is a loyal supporter of authors and my absolute favorite interviewer. First up is Marissa Stapley Author open.spotify.com/episode/0sSf... #storiedaccount #interview #podcast #spotify #applepodcast

Hey! How about coming out to see me at the Phoenix Public Library's Arizona Author Book Fair this Saturday, Nov. 8th 11-2:00 pm at Burton Barr Central Library. I'll have HAVOC and REDEMPTION ready to personalize for you or a favorite book lover on your holiday gift list.

Maybe you need a little escape to Taos, New Mexico right about now. HAVOC will take you where you need to go. a.co/d/aRDErpb #kindle #ebook #booksbooksbooks #thriller #newmexico #awardwinning #amazondeals

It's my birthday, so how about a collection of short #stories for you! AT THE THRESHOLD includes 3 Pushcart Prize nominees and some of my favorite award-winning shorts. LOVE the cover by Maegan Beaumont. Print & eBook here: a.co/d/3Qj6rmb #bookbirthday #NewRelease #thriller #mystery #literary

Woot! HAVOC, Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 2, is a New Mexico Book Awards Finalist in the Best Crime Fiction AND Best Multicultural categories. And hey, you win too because the HAVOC eBook is 1/2 off thru 10/31 at www.amazon.com/Havoc-Lightn...

SO excited for this new release from master wordsmith, fellow Native author Nick Medina. THE WHISTLER drops today! Cannot freakin wait to devour this read from @berkleypub.bsky.social. Order from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore tinyurl.com/mr49mkks #thriller #suspense #folklore #native #horror

Hey you crime fiction writers! Saturday 9/19 @desertsleuths.bsky.social WriteNow! conference I’ll be moderating "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself" with the brilliant @alexsegura.bsky.social, @dmrowell.bsky.social Rowell & @robyngigl.bsky.social. desertsleuths.com/writenow-202...

Wowza! 2 years ago today REDEMPTION entered the world. Massive thanks to you fine readers who gave Eva and her crew the opportunity to entertain and thrill you. I appreciate the 9,000+ reviews and hope you know how much reviews help authors #thriller #books #reviews #pueblo #thomas&mercer #newmexico

Flashback to Bouchercon NOLA 2016--CAUSING CHAOS was my 2nd Anthony Award Nomination for Best Audiobook. Louise Penny won the prize, but I came away with amazing memories. Excited for B'con 2025! #thriller #conference #writerscommunity #neworleans #books #bouchercon25

Heading to Bouchercon NOLA next week! Here's where I'll be. #thriller #writerscommunity #conference #readersofinstagram #appearances #writersofinstagram #neworleans #bouchercon2025 #nola

Tonight! I'll be doing a presentation on my fave tips to create killer villains for the @desertsleuths.bsky.social chapter. Here's the link to register for the free Zoom presentation: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... #thriller #villains #writerscommunity #zoom #freeworkshop #writing

Happy book birthday for CLOSE CALL by @elisehartkipness.bsky.social! Game, Set, Match! for this thriller spotlighting women’s professional tennis. Had a blast with Elise and Isabella Maldonado at the @poisonedpen.bsky.social #thriller #amazonpublishing #wta #tennis #usopen

More amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, & Alex Segura discuss "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself". #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #ThrillerWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25

One of the BEST writers conferences around* is back, baby! Registration is now open for the Desert Sleuths 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/ *What can we say, we're proud of our small but MIGHTY conference. We hope you join us!

Another fun graphic for Bouchercon NOLA "Free Books" event in support of Jefferson Parish Public Library. 1 kid's book is your ticket to readings and books signed by these outstanding authors #bouchercon2025 #booksbooksbooks #freebooks #library #nola #thriller #writersofinstagram

Hey! Did you know REDEMPTION and HAVOC thrillers are also available in Large Print, along with the Trade Paperback, E-book & Audiobook versions? Well now you do! And you can order them wherever you buy your books. #newmexico #pueblo #taos #thriller #hardcover

Hey! If you're going to Bouchercon NOLA put the Free Books event on your calendar. Bring a kids book and you'll get free books autographed by the authors in the pic. I'll be reading a bit of "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich #freebooks #library #writerscommunity #mystery #thriller #cosplayer

On Wed, Aug 20, award-winning author, Deborah J Ledford will discuss creating the best baddies in literature & will offer tips to crafting memorable characters. All are welcome! Register at DesertSleuths.com #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #thrillerwriters @djledford.bsky.social

Congrats to CWoC cofounder Kellye Garrett (@kellyekell.bsky.social ) on winning the ITW Award for Best Standalone Novel for MISSING WHITE WOMAN

Figured it was time to sparkle up my website! Here’s the new banner pic. deborahjledford.com #websitedesign #banner #thriller #books#audiobook #ebook #newmexico #northcarolina #bipoc

The ITW ThrillerFest #conference is coming up fast! Excited for this panel discussing my favorite writing topic--Antagonists! Friday 6.20 3:00pm. #thriller #books #writersonwriting #learnfrommasters

Woot! Book 1 REDEMPTION is a June #kindle Monthly Deal. And no, you don't need an actual Kindle reader-download the electronic version to any device you wish. Be the storm along with Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran amzn.to/3WF21UB #Taos #newmexico #thriller #deals #readingtime

Outstanding bestselling thriller master of words Robert Bailey will be at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. And I have the honor of being the "special guest host" - Wed 5/30 7:00pm (AZ time) Or watch on YouTube. THE BOOMERANG is riveting! calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/eve... #BooksWorthReading

Next up is the AZ Author Book Festival to support #autismawarenessmonth. I'll sign my books and there will be LOTS to do for the family #Storytime #FoodTrucks #LiveMusic #Raffles Sunday, April 27th, 10:00am-3:00pm 30 N 56th St, Phx, AZ 85034 Admission: FREE! #arizona #localauthor #fundraiser #books

Happy 4th Birthday to Roo AKA "The Dragon" My #AustralianShepherd / #Husky sidekick in crime as I tap out the words. #ausky #birthdayboy #drago #stunning #besties #writersassistant #villainintraining #smarterthathispawrents #toosmartforhisowngood

... C.C. Harrison, Katherine Atwell Herbert, @djledford.bsky.social, @kathymcintosh.bsky.social, Susan Cummins Miller, Margaret C. Morse, Claire A Murray, @karenodden.bsky.social, @rkolson.bsky.social, Karen Reeder, Betty Webb, C.B. Wilson Full schedule: www.anthology.org/index.php/an...

Yes! ThrillerFest is one of my favorite conferences and talking about villains ranks way up there too. Stoked to be appearing on stage with @yasminangoe.bsky.social @pauldoiron.bsky.social @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social @stephnelsonauthor.bsky.social #perfectfit #conference #thriller #books #appearance

Honored to find my REDEMPTION and HAVOC at Burton Barr the largest library in the state of Arizona. Dream come true moment. #thriller #libraryfind

Niiice to see REDEMPTION back on the "Best Sellers in Indigenous Fiction" list. #30 a little bit ago. HAVOC is doing pretty good there as well! I'd love y'all to nudge them both higher! Both titles are here: amzn.to/3WF21UB #thriller #newmexico #mystery #bestseller @amazonpublishing.bsky.social

Sweet little feature from @writersdigest.bsky.social about my Tucson Festival of Books sighting to help publicize the upcoming Arizona Author Book Festival, where I'll be signing Eva "Lighting Dance" Duran books. azauthorbookfestival.com/2025…#booksk#authorlifef#authoro#thrillerer

I love mentoring up-and-coming #writers & #editing stellar manuscripts for published #authors who trust me with their words. Noelle Ihli is an extraordinary #thriller author of events based on real life. Such an honor line editing her NONE LEFT TO TELL and upcoming edge-of-your-seat SUCH QUIET GIRLS

Hey, could you head over & Subscribe to my new DeborahJLedford #YouTube Channel? Author interviews are there to watch & thumbs up. Xlnt convos with Isabella Maldonado, Nick Medina, Vanessa Lillie, @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social Linda Hurtado Bond @shanehawk.com +more. Thanks so much! bit.ly/4b3Ldxz

Stoked to present Isabella Maldonado next for Authors on the Air. You won't want to miss this fascinating conversation about A KILLER'S CODE with this internationally bestselling #thriller author. youtu.be/ccL0h5Jb1fE & 150+ #Podcasts @amazonpublishing.bsky.social @crimewoc.bsky.social #newrelease

Hey did you know I have my own Authors on the Air SoundCloud channel? Here's where you can listen to my featured author interview podcasts over there, all in one place: bit.ly/42M4eCv #podcast #iheartradio #applepodcasts #author #interviews #thriller #books

Next for Authors on the Air is @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social and her stunning debut thriller MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN. Fascinating discussion! Watch at YouTube youtu.be/3aj21XcCqBM #podcasts on #applepodcasts #spotify @berkleypub.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #debut #mystery #thriller

Big thank you to New Mexico Magazine for the very nice "What We're Reading" feature. www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/bo... #books #review #newmexico #thriller #mystery

Now on Authors on the Air - Nick Medina talking all things INDIAN BURIAL GROUND! Fascinating conversation. #podcast all around the globe and on #YouTube: youtu.be/05iztuyqcWU @berkleypub.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #native #horror #mystery #thriller #bipoc

KAPOW! Celebrating the large print release of REDEMPTION! 1st time in hardcover. Cheers to @thorndikepress.bsky.social #newrelease #book #thriller

New Authors on the Air episode with @elisehartkipness.bsky.social for DANGEROUS PLAY! Fascinating insights about Elise’s former profession as an on-camera news & sports reporter. Peek behind the curtain with us. YouTube: youtu.be/mo7rjwjVoYY And #Podcasts everywhere. #thriller #reporter #interview

How about a little HAVOC in your life? The thriller kind, of course. Prices are slashed for the download and print versions at the moment. The graphic shows what a few of my favorite authors think about your next read. amzn.to/422cMTn #thriller #halfprice #book #newmexico #taos #BIPOC

Dream come true- REDEMPTION is coming out in Large Print Hardback Covers 1/29/2025. My first book released in Hardback and I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks to @thorndikepress.bsky.social! You can pre-order now: a.co/d/4Tr6jIL #thriller #suspense #mystery #newmexico #taospueblo #bipoc #diversity