I am delighted to say I will be one of the authors appearing at the UKCBC Live Conference in Leeds on 27th September. 7 events for a not £28. I’m on a panel with Liz Mistry Harry Navinski and TE Scott. Link for all the details and booking www.ukcrimebookclub.com

Who's up for a spot of Christmas in July? The authors in the latest Scott and Lawson Publishing Anthology certainly are. Four heart-warmingly deadly mysteries in one book. Cozy Christmas Crimes is sure to keep you entertained whatever the time of year books2read.com/cozychristma...

What’s better than relaxing with a cozy mystery? How about relaxing with 11 cozy Mysteries with 22 recipes thrown in. A Right Cozy Culinary Crime - where crime meets cooking. Available in paperback or pre-order on kindle. books2read.com/u/mZMaZp

I'm delighted to say my latest Cozy Crime Anthology - A Right Cozy Culinary Crime is now available in paperback and for pre-order in ebook. 12 mysteries and 12 recipes, from multi-award-winning authors. Fabulous for holiday reading books2read.com/arightcozycu...

This big pile of 23 boxes is what I had yesterday at work! 🤣 It's not too bad. UPS guy is lovely. BN would get 100+ boxes a day so. But last night we had events! So I didn't get it done. 😭 I actually really love receiving books because I get to see all the cool stuff.

I am delighted to say my publishing house, Scott and Lawson Publishing, will be releasing a new Anthology - A Right Cozy Christmas Crine - in July 2025. Congratulations to all the contributing authors #anthology #cozymystery

Being a crime writers is the coolest job in the world. You get to read magazines called The Story of Crime and Punishment whilst drinking hot chocolate. I love being a writer #writerslife

Unlock the power of storytelling to captivate your audience and elevate your brand! Join our free webinar, and learn how to turn words into impact. Date: 9th April 2025 Time: 10am or 7pm BST/ 5am or 2pm ET Place: Online. Link sent after registering www.auscotpublishing.com/auscot-webin...

I am standing with The Society of Authors against the theft of Authors Books to train AI Meta #DoTheWriteThing

Saturday 29 03 25 I will be at Dobbie’s Garden Centre, Ethiebeaton Park from 10am-5pm signing books with five other award winning adult and children’s authors. #booksigning

When your book shoots to number 2 in the charts. WooHoo. If you have ever thought about writing a book about your passion, now is the time to start. Non-Fiction Matters takes you through every step from idea to publication books2read.com/NonFictionMa... #bookwriting

Everyone has a passion. Turn that passion into a book to educate, entertain and inform others. From idea to publication Non-Fiction Matters will help you through it. books2read.com/NonFictionMa... #writeabook #nonfiction

What a fabulous trip to The Ivy, Covent Garden with Safeena Chaudrey. God food and fantastic company. Everyone has to do it at some point in their life. As writing deals were done here in the past, I felt part of literary history. #writerslife

I am delighted to say Non-Fiction Matters, book 4 in my Writing Matters series, will be available soon. I am proud to say it was the winner of the prestigious Janetta Bowie Chalice for a non-fiction book. #writers

Congratulations to Ink and Quill bookshop in Montrose on the reopening of their bookshop in larger premises. Delighted to see my books in the store. What a shop. Of course I had to buy books and go through the wardrobe to Narnia. #bookshop #books #reading

Brilliant @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social event at @chchholycorner.bsky.social celebrating the paperback publication of Andrew O'Hagan's monumental "Caledonian Road", He was chaired by my old @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social mucker James Naughtie.

As it’s #BlackHistoryMonth I’ve read New Daughters of Africa: an international anthology of writers of African descent. What a book. Well worth hearing their voices throughout history

I was so excited to meet up with Nicolette Lemmon one of my Sisters in Crime Siblings in Scotland today. What a great day. Thank you Nicki and husband for a great time. It was so good to meet you both. This is us at The Discovery Ship. @sincnational.bsky.social #SistersinCrime #friendship #writers

I went into Davies Cafe for a coffee and to spend time reading my book. I ended up buying a plate of chips (fries) as well. A literary snaccident. Rather nice though. #books #cozymystery #amreading #historicalfiction

Thrilled to see RUN FOR YOUR LIES on #FrontPageFridays! #FridayVibes #thriller #readingcommunity

Today I am writing in the cafe at my local library. Going elsewhere to work gives your brain a different perspective and increases creativity. There are 366 motivational ideas in my book Motivation Matters. books2read.com/u/mBQ6Qp #motivation #writerslife #writingtips

I’m now four books in to my creative writing journey. Bitchcraft, my latest one is featured on my new web page. You can check it out here! www.bethgibbs.com/bitchcraftbo...

Writers’ Narrative, the eMagazine for writers everywhere, January/February issue is now available as a free download. This month we focus on Non-Fiction. issuu.com/scottandlaws... #writerslife #writingmagazine #writing #scottandlawson #wendyhjones

Yesterday I spent much of the day reorganizing the 2nd half of my MS. Some rewriting will be needed, but the order of the chapters will be more dynamic this way. (1/?) #writing #writinglife #writingcommunity #indieauthors

This looks like a great resource for crime writers.

I've set up a feed of all those interested in writing and the business of writing. Let's do this together with a vibrant community here to support each other. If you want to be added to the list post in the comments. #writers #editors #agents #publishers #illustrators

Rather than describing characters show your character - Fredrick positioned a bowler hat on his head where it vied for space around his ears with the arms of his wire rimmed glasses. He knew the hat added gravitas and much needed height, both desirable when commanding staff #writingtips #writers

Follow the #Virtualbooktour for The Shattered Past by Janey Clarke  | Proudly organised by @LoveBooksTours #BookTour #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion #BookSky 💙📚 Virtual Book Tour organised by Love Books Tours. Follow the tour across Instagram & TikTok. The Shattered Past by Janey Clarke USA…

Let’s start the day with a writing prompt to get our brains up and running. #writingprompt #writers

Here are some links to Death at the Pavilion (Pitkirtly Mysteries 28) on various websites via a universal link that doesn't seem to work for Kobo - see reply to this for the Kobo link: books2read.com/u/bOqOKo

Lose yourself in a new psychological #thriller!📖🙂 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Secrets, lies & twists" RUN FOR YOUR LIES. In #ebook, #KindleUnlimited, hardback, paperback, #LargePrint & #dyslexia-friendly #Lexend font. mybook.to/RunForYourLiesEbook #Amazon #kindle #readathon #bookish #amreading #readingcommunity

Whatever the weather, it’s perfect for a good book. Transport yourself to Dundee, Scotland, and join DI Shona on the hunt for a killer. #crimethrillers #Scotland #TartanNoir

Let’s make a holiday visibility chain for creatives! q/t with yours; maybe make a creative’s day and support someone ❄️🎁 authors and artists, show your: [ books/art ] mybook.to/MyArchersSer... [ website ] jeanneroland.com

Looking for some new craft books? In this SinC-Up! tip, @wendyhjones.bsky.social shares some of her favorites. www.youtube.com/watc...

I am delighted to be interviewed in Chandler’s Ford Today by Allison Symes. What a great interview highlighting the A Right Cozy Christmas Crime anthology. chandlersfordtoday.co.uk/a-right-cozy-c…#cozymysteryry

Delighted to be part of the blog tour for A Right Cozy Christmas Crime. Yes, I reviewed a Christmas book and it turned out not to be a problem. Many thanks to @wendyhjones.bsky.social and Reading Between the Lines. miriamdrori.com/2024/12/04/a... #ARIGHTCOZYCHRISTMASCRIME #shortstories

In case you missed this momentous announcement last night 🗣️

What a great review for A Right Cozy Christmas Crime. vicarioushome.com/a-right-cozy... #cozymystery #christmasbooks

I’m delighted to be reviewing The Queen of Cups Murders by GB Williams. In fact I’m doubly delighted, so read the blog to find out why wendyhjones-bookaholic.blogspot.com/2024/12/good-e… #queenofcupsmurders

Charlie Martens MD finds out that her friend Alexis is murdered. Alexis was about to expose a conspiracy of corruption within the pharma industry involving the government, resputable doctors and even the European Medicines Agency. Will Charlie stay alive long enough to take down the culprits?

NEW: The perfect Christmas Gift: What will happen when 13 award winning mystery and thriller authors come together and write their Christmas stories? Right: murder, mystery and mayhem at Christmas. You can buy A Right Cozy Christmas Crime on Amazon. Apple or local bookstore

It’s Book Week Scotland and what better week to buy yourself or a loved one a book set in Scotland. There are 8 books in the DI Shona McKenzie Mysteries, so lots to choose from.

The second of my Book Week Scotland events. Join me and three other crime authors at Carnoustie Library tonight, 19th November at 6.20 for some dastardly fun. It’s guaranteed to have you enjoying yourself.

After a hugely successful day at Ayrshire Hospice Wi yer Fair yesterday I’m very much looking forward to being in a n author panel at Angus Bookfest in Montrose today. Join me a numerous other authors today for literary fun and frolics. #books #reading

Premonitions. Danger. A mysterious stranger. 💥 Vaughan Mystique is on the run, and time’s running out. Will she make it? #ThrillerReads a.co/d/cQxpPyc

Vaughan Mystique is running out of time. Is it too late to uncover the truth? Will she be safe? a.co/d/cQxpPyc #ReadNow #SuspenseLovers

If you love cozy mysteries with a healthy dollop of festive cheer, this is the book for you. Grab your slippers, blanket, cocoa and this book and settle down for a cozy evening of fun. Thirteen stories from thirteen authors www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DKG4TP9Q #cozymystery #cozychristmas

What will you do today to move your writing and publishing journey forward? What are your goals? Let me know so I can cheer you on.

I love this advice.