Hey Maniacs, here's your January newsletter. Updates, schedule and more info on Mark's writing project. mailchi.mp/6d290967aecd...

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 255, an accident, a magnet and whammo! That killer is nuts. That’s a nice bike! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/dab54873 #Midsomer Murders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch Midsomer Murders S25E01- "Treasures of Darkness"! Sarah & Mark will be digging in the dirt on the river’s edge! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 255 drops this Monday, 1/5. #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery #PodcastRecap #Season25

Mystery Maniacs SPOILER-FREE Mini-episode! In Mini-episode 37 where we ask about six bells and revisit another Christmas classic. share.transistor.fm/s/b87c195b #Midsomer #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

It's chilly outside, stay in the warm and put our podcast on, mes amis! ➡️ 🎧 pod.fo/e/366136 💃🏻🎄

New Christmas episode up now! Asterix and the Roman Agent - and LOADS more Asterix books - with Louie Stowell, Robert Shearman, Una McCormack & Andy Miller. 🎄📚🎅 @robertshearman.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @unamccormack.bsky.social @iammilliam.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6mIn...

Mystery Maniacs SPOILER-FREE Mini-episode! In Mini-episode 36 where we ask why there is a mushroom with an axe episode and revisit another Christmas classic. share.transistor.fm/s/7354204c #Midsomer #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Just passed 35,000 words on BOTH cozy mystery novels, so taking today off. Writers: what's your word count celebration ritual? Do you treat yourself? Take a nap? Stare blankly at the wall? #CozyMystery #WritingCommunity #AmTakingABreak

Ok, comic-making and reading people. What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas? #Christmas #comics #hellboy #santa

Mark's novel writing project.

What's your perfect winter reading setup? Fireplace? Favorite chair? Specific tea or coffee? Tell me your cozy mystery reading ritual! (Bonus points if your cat/dog has strong opinions about your reading spot) #cozymystery #cozymysterywriting #cozymysteryreading

Mystery Maniacs SPOILER-FREE Mini-episode! In Mini-episode 35 where we ask why there are no zombies in this episode and unveil a new segment. share.transistor.fm/s/66598d91 #Midsomer #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

SPIRIT #3 has several direct callbacks to "Stand by Me" (1986), directed by the amazing Rob Reiner, whose art had such a positive effect. Thank you, Rob.

Mystery Maniacs SPOILER-FREE Mini-episode! In Mini-episode 34 where we ask do hoarders really need to be pulling junk from the river? share.transistor.fm/s/2135d3f7 #Midsomer #MidsomerMurders #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

What's your LEAST favorite cozy mystery trope? The one that makes you roll your eyes every time? The nosy neighbor? The detective who breaks every rule? The convenient coincidence that solves everything? I want to know what to avoid. #CozyMystery #MysteryReaders #Booksky

If you're into cozy mysteries, small-town crimes, and archaeological murders, stick around. I'm writing two mystery novels set in the same universe - launching as a serial in 2025. Also co-host the Mystery Maniacs podcast. Let's talk mysteries.

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 254, a killer armed with a car tire cake, a Ren and Stimpy reference, forces someone off the road and into a creek. The return of Horrible Movies: Has Mark Seen it? Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/512a7772 #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S09E06 - "Motorcycle Mamas"! Sarah & Mark will be getting their motors running! Be ready! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 254 drops this Monday, 12/8. #BrokenwoodMysteries #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery

Hey Maniacs, here's your newsletter. Updates schedule and info about a new project. mailchi.mp/f09d041ddc37...

Tickets include a pass to our SECOND LIVE EPISODE recording, "The Picture of Agatha Christie"! Intrigued?? Come Swing with us!! 💃🏻💃🏻🖼️

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 253, a killer interrupts hotel room parkour and Mike has a subplot. Ruru! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/97dcd25e #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S09E05 - “Shot of Love”! Sarah & Mark won’t be staying at the Brokenwood Motel! Be ready! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 253 drops this Monday, 12/1. #BrokenwoodMysteries #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery

We're starting to feel festive after last night's #AChristieforChristmas event! If you are too why not relive our seasonal special from last year? > pod.fo/e/294968 This year's festive special drops on Sunday 14 December! 💃🏻🎄

This week on Inspired Ink we have Mark Bell! He's comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing. vist.ly/4eqbu vist.ly/4eqbp

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 252, a stupid killer makes their life more complicated by framing everyone! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/9910c7e0 #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S09E04 - “Going to the Dogs”! Sarah & Mark walking the puppy! Be ready! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 252 drops this Monday, 11/17. #BrokenwoodMysteries #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery #PodcastRecap

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 251, a murderer battles grass stains, streakers and ice maiden tattoos only to kill the wrongish person. Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/189e3e6b #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S09E03 - “Nun of the Above”! Sarah & Mark are starting their own order of nuns! Be ready! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 251 drops this Monday, 11/10. #BrokenwoodMysteries #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery

Mark talks about our podcast's "Engine Building" process in this month's newsletter, and how your feedback is the fuel that keeps us going strong. Read the November Newsletter for the full maintenance report and the schedule for The Brokenwood Mysteries episodes: mailchi.mp/0136369e2f3c...

🎙Podcast episode 225 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Catch two PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED Extra Innings segments on The 812 today! #HoosierSky #HoosierTwitter #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana

‘The past appears to be repeating itself as a local vicar is found drowned in a mill pond, emulating a historical nursery rhyme. The village dairy society seem determined not to let the incident disrupt the upcoming cheese jumping ceremony.’

The812show.org #BloomingtonIndiana #Indiana

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 250, a body is found in a trunk, a caterer has the worst hair ever and Vacuum-Cam! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/7dc9f85f #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

Hey Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S09E02 - “Old Blood Money”! Sarah & Mark are touring Nashville as a variety act. Be ready! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 250 drops this Monday, 10/27. #BrokenwoodMysteries #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #MurderMystery

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 249, a killer uses a light to kill in a room full of murder magnets who should not wear skinny jeans. Stop singing, you're going to be arrested! Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/e99cc14c #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap

The overture is playing, Mystery Maniacs! Your weekend assignment: Watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S09E01 - "Brokenwood: The Musical"! Mystery Maniacs Podcast Ep. 249 drops this Monday, 10/13. #BrokenwoodMysteries #BrokenwoodFans

🎙Podcast episode 219 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Lake Week at The 812 continues with Maggie Sullivan, the Watershed Coordinator for the Friends of Lake Monroe. #HoosierSky #HoosierTwitter #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana

Hey Maniacs! Here is Your September Newsletter! mailchi.mp/160e2dedcd58...

Mystery Maniacs Episode! In Podcast 248, we hear about Van Gogh’s Hissy Fit, an Ejecto-Funeral and Frodo’s Big Bladder all of which have nothing to do with the murder. Episode: share.transistor.fm/s/bdc8599c #Brokenwood #BrokenwoodFans #MysteryManiacs #ComedyRecap #PodcastRecap #MurderMystery

WE ARE BACK! Don't forget to watch The Brokenwood Mysteries S08E06 - "Four Fires and a Funeral"! While Sarah & Mark are posing for their new calendar watch the episode to be ready for the podcast. Mystery Maniacs Podcast Episode 248 will be released this Monday, 9/29. #BrokenwoodMysteries

BIG NEWS! 📚 You can now find the entire Plague Doctor Press lineup on the shelves at the one-and-only @vintagephoenix.bsky.social in Bloomington! Go show them some love and support an amazing local comic shop! #IndieComics #BloomingtonIN #ComicBooks #ShopLocal

Mark makes some sketches.

🎙 Podcast episode 212 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. It’s another round of questions for Anna Killion-Hansen about the City of Bloomington, IN Housing & Neighborhood Development, which she directs. #HoosierSky #HoosierTwitter #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana #housing

The little grey cells are tingling! Seasons 1-6 of Poirot are now on Acorn TV. Perfect timing, non? We covered all of Series 1 in episodes 195-212. Listen along with our complete Poirot playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #Poirot #AgathaChristie #AcornTV #Podcast

Hey Maniacs, I have let another weekend get away from me, se we are postponing this weeks episode. Sarah and I will be back as soon as possible.

I'm packing as fast as I can! There's something magical about this part of the process. Each label and every box is a connection to someone who helped bring these stories to life. #IndieComics #BehindTheScenes #SmallBusiness

And so it begins! Welcome to fulfillment week. Every single one of these boxes is getting ready to send a supernatural adventure out into the world. I'm so excited for you all to hold these stories in your hands. Let's get packing! #Kickstarter #Comics #MakingComics

This is just the beginning of the adventure. Our books will be available for everyone soon! Make sure you're following us and sign up for our newsletter (mailchi.mp/57eaaa7e5f7a...) so you can be the first to know when they drop! Art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social and @yonsoncb.bsky.social !

Oh, it's already been two and a half months since I met Annette Badland. It was so amazing. And when she walked past me in the hotel corridor on her way to her room, I wished her “good night” and she replied “good night, darling”... 🥹❤️