It's #worldbookday so I feel compelled to write something. Every book I've ever read made me want to be an author. Books change lives. Today, join a library, a book group or go into a bookshop, none of them will disappoint.

This is everything it should be - meticulously researched, deeply thought out, uncomfortably probing, scrupulously fair, AND ALSO outrageously entertaining. This is how progressives should tell stories. An hour flew by.

Paperback release alert! Pre-Order links here www.ianmoore.info

Most of the Winter Olympics is just gravity, isn't it?

Really honoured to be the first guest on this new podcast. Please have a cosy listen.

This week I shall be...

In bed feeling rough, but have witten 5482 words. I could be as prolific as James Patterson if I was permanently bed-ridden. #amwriting

I wrote 2000 words earlier, then a quick change of suit and I'm the host of the European iGaming Awards.

I've looked at a map, wouldn't it be easier if Denmark claimed Alaska? I mean, if it were a game of Risk...

Well played AI, which stands for Always Inaccurate by the way. I think I need to sort out a wikipedia page, any tips?

1136 words written on The Village Where the Devil Sleeps today. So, here's a lounge classic from Dean Martin. youtu.be/KJODBg9oW3U?...

Today is destroy EVERYTHING day. After this morning's writing session, I know exactly how he feels. #amwriting

Thank you Waterstones! A critics' choice for 2026, available for pre-order now.

Well 2026 is off to a freezing, picturesque flyer. #dogwalkchronicles

Such an honour to be in this group!

There's not much of the overnight snow left, but still magical. Merry Christmas from us French Moores.

I have new glasses. The jury is out.

Who loves audiobooks? Who loves a Christmas bargain? Who wants me dripping in their ear on crime and France? OK, forget the last bit. But get over to Audible for some deals. #christmasgiftsideas

Signing books in the (wild) west end. Some people are already being Christmas obnoxious. Be nice to the people that serve you in shops, bars, restaurants etc. #christmas

📕Dead Behind The Eyes by Ian Moore 📕 Unfolding in an expertly crafted way,this will leave you wanting the next instalment. As C K McDonnell says, ‘Like a French Morse’ - need I say more? (No pun intended) Review t.ly/nLDZm #BookSky💙📚 @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social @duckworthbooks.bsky.social

Saturday night home alone. Early night, after spending most of the afternoon in bed anyway.

Been a long day. I've done lots of writing on my five trains, then an after dinner corporate thing. Taxi coming at 5.30am for the return. #amwriting #corporateevents

Packing for the Gibraltar Literary Festival. Decisions, decisions. #gibraltarliteraryfestival

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten. "I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA

I am so looking forward to the @gibraltarliteraryfestival in a couple of weeks with @janice.hallett and @tom.hindle and many others. Plus, who hasn't wanted to be a Christmas decoration, right? #visitgibraltar

3/ While populist govts & media churn out slogans that reinforce & stoke people's prejudices, these papers that -by their own account- reach 25m households & 50m readers, provide valuable, informative journalism. They fly under everyone's radar, so I thought I'd highlight this great effort today.

AVOID being the only one in your circle of friends who doesn't get a joke by never making any friends.

It doesn't get much better than this. #reading

75% off on Audible. Just for today I think so hurry, hurry, hurry... Listen to Dead Behind the Eyes by Ian Moore on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0DMGXC7G...

It's the autumn and so this year's old man travel style is Ivy League. Off to London for corporate hosting duties. #travelstyle #commuter #comedian

About to transfer some notes to my writing desk whiteboard. I love this bit. #amwriting #loirevalleymystery

The paperback of Death and Boules is out in March, but how about 25% off if you order now? #wpreorder

Did I promise you a pre-order discount code or did I promise you a pre-order discount code? Fill yer boots folks. #Wpreorder

Here it is folks! Cover reveal for Death and Déjà Vu. Out in June, but keep an eye open for special pre-order offers tomorrow. I'm really quite pleased with this.

I don't normally read reviews, but I'm writing Lombard 3 and was looking to see how the character is being received... Ah, that's all gooseoil, I'm showing off. #author #reviews #crimewriting

How lovely?

This paperback is out today! How far would you go for what you believe?

London hotels are so expensive tonight, it's cheaper to book a last minute Eurostar to Paris, get a train from there, pick the car up and drive home. Perfect. I wake up in my own bed.

Early on a Sunday, off to work and the heart rate is up! #amwriting

Right, that's 16000 words since Monday. Now to re-read all 71000 and try to knit the spaghetti into a dénouement. #amwriting

Dear American friends, or Howdy! This nominated beauty is only $1.99 for this week only on ebook! #deals

Dead Behind The Eyes is out in paperback on October 8th. 'Like a French Inspector Morse' CK McDonnell Preorder your copy from your favourite bookshop. #crimefiction #procedural #France #mystery

I realise I'm probably too old for TikTok but is anyone else from here over there? I'm @IanMooreAuthor #TikTok

Obligatory back to school photo. Back to the UK to host an awards ceremony and record my Jeeves and Wooster short story for the new Wodehouse anthology. Driving too because we've run out of mini cheddars.

Wracked as I am today with arthritic pain, I seek solace in vanity. Here are some lovely reviews from the US for Death & Boules. #folletvalleymysteries

Just prepping my next audiobook recording. No Biggie. #pgwodehouse #themaster

The laziness and implied bias of the BBC here is extreme - "No 10 did not comment" presumably because the CPS and courts are independent, but there's no attempt to find anyone who would argue the opposite view, just the unchallenged whine of someone who called for asylum seekers to be burnt to death

Remarkable how many cuts of meat sound like veteran news anchors facing multiple accusations of workplace harassment: Chuck Brisket Rib Silverside Rump Foreshank Plate Centreloin Flank Saddleback

It was such an honour to be asked to contribute to this new anthology. Grab a pre-order bargain while you can. #Wodehouse