Find out whether A. J Hobart (also known as Adrian) has finally nailed the Kiddy accent! How did the king of procrastination manage to finish a book? Is he still speaking to his editor? Who exactly are the Strettons of Kidderminster? boxoffice.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/Kidderminste...

LANGUAGE OF ANGELS by OLLY JARVIS is available for pre-order. Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4HTJWTS Amazon US: amazon.com/dp/B0H4HTJWTS Hobeck: hobeck.net/product-page... #thriller #ai #technology #crimefiction #preorder #ebook #amazon #paperbacks #books #indiepub

Cover reveal! Stacey Murray is writing a brand new murder mystery series starting with MURDER AT THE TOWER! Available for pre-order now! Out this September! @TheStacemeister Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Tower... Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6NJ8DQ6/ Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page...

What is this? Who is this??? Any guesses, people? #coverreveal #newbook #murdermystery #crimeseries #crimefiction

And finally... Here we are! The wait is over! LANGUAGE OF ANGELS by OLLY JARVIS is available for pre-order. Thanks to Jayne Mapp for the stunning cover: Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4HTJWTS Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4HTJWTS Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page... @ollyjarvis.bsky.social

Just a couple of hours now until the cover reveal! Who holds the key that could save humanity? Do we need to look back in order to look forward? #coverreveal #thriller #indiepub #newbook #summerreads #mustreads #speculative #ai #technology #history #future #fiction #books

Not long to go until the cover reveal! Should we let AI be the master? Or is there another path we can take? #coverreveal #thriller #indiepub #newbook #summerreads #mustreads #speculative #ai #technology #history #future #fiction #books #ebooks

We have a cover reveal coming later today! Has civilisation reached a tipping point? Are we on the precipice of irreversible change? #coverreveal #thriller #indiepub #newbook #summerreads #mustreads #speculative #ai #technology #history #future #fiction #books #ebooks

I'm sat here watching the inbox ping! Get your stories in before the door shuts at midnight! #writingcommunity #writingcompetition #shortstory www.henshawpress.co.uk

Adrian features in two articles in the Shuttle! Fame!! He still hasn't mastered the 'Kiddy' accent though... He needs more help! www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/2623118...

Great review, thank you AJ Aberford! Thank you for joining the blog tour!

We're in the Kidderminster Shuttle! www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/2623088... #kidderminster #historicalfiction

Also on the tour today, Paula Cunningham who has reviewed THE BOY IN THE PHOTO on goodreads. Best. Comment. Ever! @hillybillie.bsky.social 'Hold onto your knickers cause the twists is awesome!!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love this at the start of the review! 'A new author – WooHoo.' But then this... 'The writing is out of this world and some of the best I have read in a long time.' Thank you for joining the THE BOY IN THE PHOTO tour! #REVIEW sarahreads4.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/t... @hillybillie.bsky.social

I saw one of these today, but it didn't stop me going in! Newsletter sent www.hobeck.net #subscriibe #newsletter

Book your FREE ticket here! boxoffice.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/Kidderminste... #kidderminster #kidderminstertownhall #booklaunch

Thank you, AJ Aberford, for joining the blog tour and for your great review of THE BOY IN THE PHOTO by Hilly Barmby - we agree; it is a MUST summer / heatwave read!

Today on the tour we have Cheryl Davison who has reviewed on goodreads: 'This is a compelling psychological thriller with strong characters and plenty of intrigue. Highly recommended - you’ve just found your next poolside read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.goodreads.com/book/show/25... @hillybillie.bsky.social

Elise LeBeau is on the The Boy in the Photo blog tour and I forgot to post her review two days ago. Sorry to Elise! But what a review (in GoodReads): 'Once again, Hilly has left me speechless with another amazing book ... Don't miss out!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @hillybillie.bsky.social #review

'...a taut psychological thriller that gradually intensifies as it progresses. It’s a story steeped in relationships, of lovers, family and friendship, something the author excels at writing.' Thanks, Pete! Great review, thank you #review #psychologicalthriller

PLEASE share - we are really low on entries which means everyone has a greater chance so we need more stories! It all goes to charity, if we make a profit, so PLEASE SHARE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! Enter now - closes 30 June www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity

On the blog tour to day for Hilly Barmby's latest book THE BOY IN THE PHOTO we have Sam Meadon. Sam says: 'The story kept me hooked from beginning to end—I read it in a single day ... A gripping and thoroughly enjoyable thriller that I highly recommend.' #review @hillybillie.bsky.social

You are invited! You are invited! What are you doing on July 11th? Going to Kidderminster, that's what! #booklaunch #kidderminster

OUT TODAY! Congratulations to Hilly Barmby on the publication of the wonderful THE BOY IN THE PHOTO today! Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZFH7FY1 Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZFH7FY1 @hillybillie.bsky.social #published #psychologicalthriller

Newsletter sent! Not from America... www.hobeck.net #subscribe #newsletter #sunday

YOU ARE INVITED! Please do come along if you are free on 11 July - free entry (but you need to book a seat) for the official sponsored book launch of 27 CHURCH STREET #kidderminster #booklaunch #book #worcestershire

You have two weeks left to enter, people! www.henshawpress.co.uk Check website for details on how to enter #writingcommunity #shortstory #shortstorycompetition #competition #writingcompetition

We have another Hobeck book out in audio tomorrow, read by another famous person! www.amazon.co.uk/AUDIBLE-Neve... How cool is this? 'I highly recommend this captivating page turner!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @hillybillie.bsky.social #audiobooks

PUBLISHING TOMORROW! PUBLISHING TOMORROW! We are thrilled that you will be able to listen to Fatal Trade from tomorrow! @briancrime.bsky.social #audiobook #audio #audible 'Why did I have to wait so long to read this book? It was blooming brilliant.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The moon?

Thanks to Harry for his contribution to this! It's a fab book and a great addition to the series, as Anita Faulkner says: 'This is another absolutely cracking read by this author. The only problem was...I couldn't put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #crimeseries #gloucester #gloucestershire

So our news is... we've signed a contract with Maureen Myant, author of the Glasgow Southside series, to publish THE RECKONING this autumn. I (the Beck) has read it. You are going to love this one!! @maureenmyant.bsky.social #crimeseries #glasgow #scottishcrimefiction

We have some breaking news to follow in the next half an hour! We have signed a contract for the FIFTH book in a brilliant series - what series is this? Any guesses? #breakingnews #publishing #books

More BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester coverage of Adrian's quest to get the right Kidderminster accent today! Mal is a star! She's helping him to perfect it. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #kidderminster

A bit late this week due to one of us having a long nap this afternoon... Newsletter sent! Why is Adrian sitting and smiling on a rock? www.hobeck.net

Book post!!! @hillybillie.bsky.social #advancecopies #psychologicalfiction

Newsletter sent! It's Sunday www.hobeck.net Guess where 'the Beck' has been hanging out? #newsletter #subscribe #books

Get writing, people! www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity #writingcompetition #shortstories #shortstory #weekend #saturday #amauthor #amwriter #amwriting

This book is getting about a bit - mentioned on LBC radio last week, featured on BBC Hereford and Worcester, endorsed by Robert Plant - what next? www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G86TGV8S Your summer reading is here! #historicalfiction #kidderminster

Published today! Congratulations Rachel Sargeant!! @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social and thanks to Rachel's talented son Harry for the soundtrack to this video. Her Rising Star out now: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GS93DB3F #published #crimefiction #gloucester

Thanks, Pete, for a thoughtful review. 'Not only does it work as a clever crime story, but there is a lovely vein of gentle satire throughout.' This sums this book up very well. It's subtle, but the message is there. #review #crimefiction #crimeseries

HER DEADLY FRIEND just 99p or 99cents for the last few days! Grab it while you can as there are just hours left until it returns to full price! amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CY94TJBS @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #crimefiction #crimeseries

Watch out, Team Hobeck, a new book has come your way! That's all I can say, burn after reading! #teamhobeck #hartteam #advancereaders

Newsletter sent! Here's the 'Ho' of Hobeck at a wedding trying to find out why he's had a mention on LBC news... why? I hear you cry. Well, check your inboxes to find out www.hobeck.net #newsletter #subscribe

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! We have your sunshine reading for you here at just 99p/99cents! amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CY94TJBS @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #bankholiday #holiday #sunshine #heatwave #crimefiction #gloucester #crimeseries #ebook #kindlecountdown

HER DEADLY FRIEND just 99p or 99cents for the last few days! Grab it while you can and have your weekend reading ready! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CY94TJBS ‘A cleverly constructed police thriller with a startling twist’ Jennie Ensor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social

It's nearly the weekend and we have the perfect crime series for you! And only 99p/99cents! www.amazon.co.uk/Deadly-Frien... @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #crimeseries #weekend #reading #book #ebook #kindlecountdown

Thank you for sharing this - we feel very strongly about the use of AI - don't lose your creativity, people!

The third book in this series is out on Tuesday. If you haven't stepped into the world of DI Steph Lewis yet, then here's your chance for less than a THIRD of a cup of coffee! @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #kindle #kindlecountdown #crimeseries #99p #bargain #ebook www.amazon.co.uk/Deadly-Frien...

Out next week!!! Not long to wait.