My mad mutts

Visitors, arguments with FedEx, planning some meetings, reviewing edits, recording a video, walking dogs and now at last back at the desk to write!

It's a very peculiar thing, that you can invent people and put them down on paper, and then kill them - and you feel guilty! THEY AREN'T REAL, dammit! Huh. You tell them that! #amwriting #amediting #histfic #medieval #crime @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @editorbritton.bsky.social

And finally, the other scams, with "marketing" experts who can't spell my name and either don't name a book or have AI describe my book to me. I KNOW what my books are about! Bloody scammers!

Just had a rash of more pretend book groups asking me if I want to be on their January reading list. Subtext #1 - I need to pay for the privilege. Subtext #2 - they aren't real groups. Just scammers.

Scammers are out in force. Fed up with scam ads for no-prick blood sugar monitors or watches. The technology doesn't exist. They are scams, pure and simple. And not legal, decent, honest or truthful.

Folks have no empathy and lack shutting the entire hell up!

Today I'm sharing a little of my #wintertime #Crime novel - The Winter Outlaw. A ruthless man is set to destroy the Folville family - will everyone survive to enjoy the Yule celebrations? #TheFolvilleChronicles #historicalfiction #medieval #AmateurDetective jennykane.co.uk/blog/catchin...

A mini reading from Manuscript Mysteries at The Robin Hood Club. #cosycrime #englishdetective #contemporaryfiction #crimefiction #WhatToRead www.amazon.co.uk/Manuscript-M...

If you're a keen Kobo user in NZ, Australia or UK, here's a nice, beefy discount! Go on, get the first in my new Holy Wars series from @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social ! www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

I just left the Venezuela briefing. It's worse than you thought. Oil company executives seem to know more about Trump's secret plan to "run" Venezuela than the American people. We need public Senate hearings NOW.

Bernese being demanding!

One jealous Bernese!

Apparently, no one has the heart to tell a guy with dementia he was also the President during the January 6th, Insurrection.

Had to share this. Just appalling the level of corruption that's going on now: sullydawg.com/video/35b943...

Mallinois and Berner. Slight difference in cornering and acceleration!

Morning at the beach - now back at the desk and writing!

Have to admit, this shocked me. sullydawg.com/video/35b943...

Just found this - the money Trump's made in the last year vs the previous 100 years. This is more shocking than I'd expected. sullydawg.com/video/35b943...

An author chuckles ... wryly

Beware of scammers. This is a common one: as you can see below! They set up a likely looking email "[email protected]". It's a scam to get your data. www.deeside.com/public-warne...

Glorious morning up on the mine

D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day. n.pr/4pjPwtV

She’s happy to get out!

Workers take a well-earned break on a Gower potato farm near Swansea, 1951, photo by Geoff Charles (National Library of Wales).

These ruddy scammers are everywhere. I have no idea who this is, and I don't really care. But no knowledge of my book(s), cannot spell my name, odd name vs email, & who asks to be able to review anyway?!

On the Twelfth Day Of Christmas... if you're lucky, your true love will bring you these, my top twelve Christmas mysteries... @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social @andreinacordani.bsky.social @chrismcgeorge.bsky.social #Mystery #BookSky classicmystery.blog/2025/12/17/f...

The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.

My favourite book reviewer gives me a fabulous boost! Many thanks, Dr Puzzle!

When trying to work, there are easier companions. #jealousy #bernesemountaindog #bernersennen #rhodesianridgeback

“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” — Frank Zappa

Guess what we’re doing today!

Happy pup wants a fuss

A lot more damp and grey today!

Interesting - Andy thanks Australia!

Russian Banking Sector Under Strain as Layoffs Fuel Growing Discontent.

Spotify reckons these are the other authors my listeners like!

Every girl was expected to learn some needlework. Mending, patching, buttons — simple chores. But in skilled hands, a needle could become something else entirely: a key to another life. The Green Baize Door. ARC: booksirens.com/book/J1FZKFD... #HistoricalMystery #HistFic #IndieAuthor

That is impressive! I have my hands full trying to sort one.

On the @WordWenches today we are sharing what we've been reading this month - a very eclectic selection! Come and share your recommendations too! wordwenches.com/what-were-re...

⚡️ COVER REVEAL ⚡️ He's been in my house, he's taken my children... 👀 Don't miss my brand new thriller #Stolen, out on 15th November and available to pre-order now! 📚 mybook.to/StolenBook @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

I was feeling a little weary. Just now I was asked for photos of all the books I've published this year. Seven. Now I know why I feel a bit tired! mybook.to/AllBooks #author #amwriting #publishing #histfic #crime

Chump Needs Naps Constantly, Where's Jake Tapper and The Lame Stream Media.......

When justice is in the hands of the corrupt, you need outlaws... jennykane.co.uk/adventure/dr... #TheFolvilleChronicles #series #historicalfiction #Crime #mystery

Manuscript Mysteries at The Robin Hood Club www.amazon.co.uk/Manuscript-M... #cosycrime #contemporaryfiction #mystery #therobinhoodclub

For those who haven't seen the video: youtu.be/8ZpOkliyN3M I was sent this battery charger a couple of weeks ago, and it's just the most useful device I've had in a while!