Catch up on my chat with Richard Robinson - @thetopazfiles.bsky.social where we talked about his latest book in his Topaz Files series, Deep Swimmers, over on the UK Crime Book Club channel. youtu.be/CYmIuOntR9k

My review of #DeepSwimmers by @thetopazfiles.bsky.social is now live (since this morning, but sharing now while on my lunch break) andrewswritersblock.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

Next week, I'll be talking to Richard Robinson - @thetopazfiles.bsky.social author of The Topaz Files series, about his latest release, Deep Swimmers. You can be there live, from 7pm by joining the UKCBC - @ukcrimebookclub.bsky.social and signing up to this event. www.facebook.com/events/21040...

DEEP SWIMMERS is out today. A spy thriller set between Northern Ireland & Suffolk, linking the suspicious fall of two older residents from a Belfast tower block with a WWII veteran found hiding in England. Secrets don’t stay buried. amzn.eu/d/00KfzWRk #SpyThriller #CrimeFiction #NorthernIreland

See the circled soldier? He vanished after the war. No record. No grave. But someone knows the truth. And they’ll kill to keep it buried. DEEP SWIMMERS Wartime secrets. Modern consequences. 📖 99p 👉 bit.ly/4c0ojcI #Thriller #Mystery #BookDeal #authorcommunity

THE TOPAZ FILES REOPEN. 99p Kindle pre-order is LIVE today: DEEP SWIMMERS (Topaz Files 4). Belfast, 1995: two bodies beneath Ashton Tower and a “suicide” pact that’s far too neat. MI5 knows better. Out 23 Feb 26 (paperback same day). bit.ly/4c0ojcI #SpyThriller #KindleDeal #Espionage #booksky

DEEP SWIMMERS. Something’s coming up from the deep. Pre-orders open THIS Friday (30th January). Out 23rd February on Amazon (Kindle + paperback). #BookSky #CoverReveal #SpyFiction #Thriller #Belfast

We've curated the first-ever TOPAZ FILES PLAYLIST on both Spotify and Apple Music. It's filled with 1990s nostalgia and fabulousness from Irish/NI gems. Have I missed any belters? Links below 👇 #authorcommunity #playlist #books open.spotify.com/playlist/7uy... music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...

The suspense is killing me. An Announcement is on its way for Topaz readers. #booklaunch #newbooks #blueskybooks #authorcommunity

Meet The Topaz Files — 3 spy thrillers set against the shadows of Troubles-era Northern Ireland. 📘 Topaz (also on audiobook) 🌸 Wild Flowers 🕵️ The Mainstay A tense, twisting world of informers, covert units, dark humour + secrets. #SpyThriller #ThrillerBooks #blueskybooks 👉 amzn.eu/d/4teEhU0

Meet The Topaz Files — 3 spy thrillers set against the shadows of Troubles-era Northern Ireland. 📘 Topaz (also on audiobook) 🌸 Wild Flowers 🕵️ The Mainstay A tense, twisting world of informers, covert units, dark humour + secrets. #SpyThriller #ThrillerBooks #authorcommunity 👉 amzn.eu/d/4teEhU0

My Northern Ireland spy thriller TOPAZ is available on audiobook 🎧 It’s full of informers, double-crosses, and cat-and-mouse tension. It's in: Audible / Amazon / Spotify / Kobo / Apple Books / Google Play reply and I’ll share. #Audiobooks #SpyFiction #SpyThriller #ThrillerBooks #UKWriters #BookSky

Merry Christmas from The Topaz Files — thank you for reading, listening, sharing, and keeping the faith. 🎄 Deep Swimmers (Book Four) — 2026 🎄 German Bite — 2026 Also in the pipeline: SEEN/UNSEEN + The Rock Ledger. Follow @TheTopazFiles #TheTopazFiles #BookSky #belfast #authorcommunity

I'm very pleased to be able to announce that the Safeguarding Minister and VAWG champion Jess Phillips MP will be speaking at the Hourglass Conference on Wednesday 12th November. There's still time to grab a virtual ticket and you can do so here: lnkd.in/eqAkqQr4 #domesticabuse #vawg #saferageing

I've got some news. Get ready for GERMAN BITE, a gripping Cold War thriller set in 60s Berlin, coming in early 2026. Declan McNally steps into intelligence amidst the disappearance of British assets in the shadow of Spandau Prison. Stay tuned. #spythriller #coldwarthriller #espionage #newbook

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TOPAZ — OUT TODAY. Looking for your next gripping thriller for your holiday? You can get it absolutely FREE with an Audible trial. No catch. No fuss. Just listen to the fabulous Vince McLoughlin read TOPAZ. 👉 www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FJN97SQW #Audiobook #NowOnAudio #AudiobooksofBluesky #booklaunch

Exciting news! My new website is now live — your go-to place for book updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and more. Take a look and stay connected to the Topaz Files. #AuthorWebsite #NewWebsiteLaunch thetopazfiles.com

As you all know the blog tour took place earlier this month and The Mainstay has received some very exciting and insightful reviews. Keep an eye out as I share these with you throughout the next few weeks. #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles

It is officially the first day of the Book Blog Tour to celebrate the release of The Mainstay! Today we have: James Murphy from www.jamesmurphywriter.org/blog-1 And Tami Wylie from www.instagram.com/bookaddict.t....

Exciting news! The Mainstay paperback is out now! Order now: amzn.eu/d/5wPryZm #thetopazfiles

For those of you eagerly awaiting the paperback release of The Mainstay- it’s now LIVE on Amazon here: amzn.eu/d/5wPryZm - thanks!! ☺️ #paperback #TheTopazFiles #WriterLife #published

The blog tour for The Mainstay launches today with a fabulous 5 🌟review from @jamesmurphybks.bsky.social see his review here: www.jamesmurphywriter.org/blog-1 And keep an eye on other reviews through the week. #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles #booksky #WritingCommunity #WriterLife #writersky #published

C.I Orla Massey returns in The Mainstay #thetopazfiles

Probably one of my most beloved characters is the feisty but fabulous DCI Orla Massey. She’s in for quite the awakening in The Mainstay. Have you read it yet? #bookseries #authorcommunity #published #thetopazfiles The link is here: tinyurl.com/yn9j7t2h

In today’s Suffolk Free Press for release of The Mainstay. I’d particularly like to thank the photographer for using the fern in my office to give me hair! Why not download The Mainstay, today? tinyurl.com/yn9j7t2h #TheTopazFiles #booksky #WritingCommunity #WriterLife #bookseries #kindleunlimited

It has been three weeks since the release of The Mainstay. It's been a whirlwind, but I could not be more excited about the next phase of the series. #TheTopazFiles

I wish my desk was as tidy as this, but there are things I can't share...yet. To the fans of the Topaz Files, you don't have to wait long for the next instalment. Stay tuned for more news. #bookrelease #thetopazfiles

Jenny Richmond. #thetopazfiles

Here’s an #Indie #Authors starter pack put together by @authoreccabrera.bsky.social Full of people well worth following. Please repost to share with your networks #booksky #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity

Step into the world of The Mainstay, where secrets unravel, alliances are tested, and nothing is as it seems. #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles

Can't forget about Declan McNally #thetopazfiles

If you haven't got your hands on a copy of The Mainstay, here is what you're missing out on #TheMainstay #Bookextract

Dele, what are you doing? #TheMainstay #Bookextract #TheTopazFiles

Big thanks to Kathrine Black for the support and encouragement. It’s moments like these that make the late nights worth it. #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife

I’m thrilled to announce that the paperback edition of The Mainstay will be available on March 19th 2025. Set a reminder—you don’t want to miss this! #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles #PaperbackRelease

I had to share this fantastic feedback from one of the first readers of The Mainstay. Have you started reading yet? Let me know what you think! #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles #BookReviews

Have you been introduced to Sam? If you want to find out more about what he gets up to, read The Mainstay, out now on Kindle now. #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles #booksky #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #writersky #published tinyurl.com/yn9j7t2h

Happy World Book Day to everyone. I’m dressing up as a stressed author who has no idea about marketing 😂 #worldbookday #authorsky #writersky #writingcommunity #authorsofsky #booksky #WritingBlueSky #WritersofBlueSky

I’m incredibly grateful for the amazing support since the launch of The Mainstay on Kindle. The excitement for The Topaz Files' latest instalment has been remarkable. #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles #NewRelease

Huge thanks for the support on PUBLICATION DAY of The Mainstay. It’s been non-stop. Let’s hope you all enjoy Topaz Files 3 too! Early signs are excellent. Buy it here: tinyurl.com/yn9j7t2h #Indieauthor #authorsky #writersky #writingcommunity #authorsofsky #booksky #WritingBlueSky #WritersofBlueSky

IT’S LAUNCH DAY! The Mainstay is finally here on Kindle and I could not be more thrilled to share this story with you. When you get your copies don’t forget to tag me in your photos. Available now: on Amazon! #TheTopazFiles #NewRelease #TheMainstay #bookrelease

Meet Phillip Bradley MP, don’t worry, you will learn more about the Batman costume in The Mainstay! #CountdownToLaunch #TheTopazFiles #TheMainstay #bookrelease

Get a feel for the world of The Topaz Files Series...so far. Mystery, hidden secrets, and a story that will keep you guessing until the very end. #TheTopazFiles #NewRelease

If you’ve read The Topaz files collection so far, I would love to hear your thoughts too! Drop your review on Amazon, Goodreads, or in the comments. #TheTopazFiles #BookReview

Behind the scenes at Topaz Towers: It’s not long until The Mainstay arrives. And I’m busily editing Book Five (Seen\Unseen) it’s all so exciting. Although Prudence looks less interested… #themainstay #bookrelease

The wait is almost over - The Mainstay launches on March 5th. It will be available on your Kindle. Stay tuned for the release date of the paperback copy #CountdownToLaunch #TheTopazFiles #TheMainstay #bookrelease

Just a quick nod to @jamesmurphybks.bsky.social & his fabulous How To Be Dead. I’m midway and loving this slice of wonderfulness. James has a knack for creating unsettling, character-driven thrillers, and this is another gripping read. I’m looking forward to seeing how it unfolds. amzn.eu/d/32iiJAL

After my #StarterPack of writers seeking an #agent I made a waiting list. It got huge. So instead I've done Pack 2, adding other people #querying Please repost to help them out. If you want one of the few places left, please follow the instructions at the end of the thread #booksky #writingcommunity

Just a glimpse of what is waiting for you in The Mainstay #TheMainstay #TheTopazFiles