A Schooling in Murder has been longlisted for the awesomely awesome Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2026. In great company too. The longlist is now open for readers to vote for their choice until Thursday 28th May. More details bit.ly/TheakstonsAwards#TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime

Not a bad weekend, all in all…

What is the cleverest plot device you've encountered recently? wetbrokenthings.wordpress.com/2026/03/26/b... @andrewjrtaylor.bsky.social

There’s a fabulous crime strand at the Oxford Literary Festival next weekend. Don’t miss it. oxinabox.co.uk/crime-fictio...

We are thrilled to announce that A SCHOOLING IN MURDER by @andrewjrtaylor.bsky.social is @waterstones.bsky.social Thriller of the Month! "A grand piece of work – a triumph and one of Taylor’s best" - Mick Herron @harpercollins.bsky.social

So miracles can happen…

I'm thrilled to say that my latest novel, now in paperback, is Waterstones Thriller of the Month. AND at a reduced price. www.waterstones.com/.../andrew-t...

As the Great Fire devours London, a simple clerk investigates several mysterious murders. A feast for historical thriller fans from @andrewjrtaylor.bsky.social. A colossal sprawl of religious and political intrigue in a Restoration crime epic. My review: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com/2018/02/out-...

A friend’s grandson suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare but devastating genetic condition. Please sign this petition to fund research and early screening. At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

For today (Sunday) only, my entire Marwood and Lovett Restoration series is available on Kindle for 99p each. Just thought I should mention it. www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle-Daily...

The kindly folk at Amazon have included the hardback edition of my latest novel, A Schooling in Murder, in their Black Friday sale until 1 December. The discount will vary, apparently, but currently it’s with 36% off. www.amazon.co.uk/Schooling-Mu...

Travesty or a dream come true…? Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books

I’ve been asked to mention this…

The flourishing state of literature in the UK: ‘A TV legend, a former X Factor judge and a Tour de France record holder will all front events at this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival.’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My latest post - on Piercefield, the house that inspired A Schooling in Murder - is now live. andrew-taylor.co.uk/2025/07/23/p...

Very happy to say that this little fella was at No 4 in the Kindle paid-for chart this morning. Mind you, the fact that its price was only 99p for yesterday only may have had something to do with it.

For today only, my latest novel is available on Kindle at the ridiculous price of 99p. www.amazon.co.uk/Schooling-Mu...

Really enjoyed at @rossiterbooks.bsky.social Monmouth, last night. Met one of my favourite authors @andrewjrtaylor.bsky.social (lovely man) and got my book signed. Now to wait for the next instalment of Marwood and Lovett 📕 📖 😊

From the author of THE ASHES OF LONDON, comes a new historical mystery set in the last days of WWII... A SCHOOLING IN MURDER by @andrewjrtaylor.bsky.social is out today with @harpercollins.bsky.social! ‘A triumph and one of Taylor’s best’ - Mick Herron t.co/00OrYSX4AH

Save money and time by going straight to the obvious choice.

Not an April Fool! For one day only, all 6 Marwood & Lovett novels are at 99p on Kindle. And tomorrow sees the cover reveal of my new standalone A Schooling In Murder.

Not an April Fool! For one day only, all 6 Marwood & Lovett novels are at 99p on Kindle. And tomorrow sees the cover reveal of my new standalone A Schooling In Murder.

Surrender, Earthling

Playing Dead, the latest anthology from the Detection Club,is out today. Edited by @medwardsbooks and in honour of Simon Brett's 80th birthday, it positively bulges with distinguished corpses.

Interesting…

Murder in a girls' boarding school in 1945! For this weekend only, Waterstones offer 25% off preorders of my new book. #WPreorder. See Waterstones.com or via the Waterstones app.

Murder in a girls' boarding school in 1945! For this weekend only, Waterstones offer 25% off preorders of my new book. #WPreorder. See Waterstones.com or via the Waterstones app.

Yes indeed…

Why stop at Greenland? Why not Ireland and the UK as well?

This makes sense to me… Impoverished authors are told they should do it for the love. Try saying that to a dentist

Local artist explores exciting new medium.

Portal to Narnia (tradesmen’s entrance)

As we approach midwinter, you might be interested to know that the Vera novel The Darkest Evening is only 99p on Kindle. A country house in the snow. And murder. My take on a classic Christmas theme.

Who killed Santa?

TWITTER COPS: a cautionary tale Part 1/4

Royal Literary Fund applications for hardship grants for professional writers rose almost five-fold to 400% in the first financial quarter of 2024. RLF makes grants to authors who have traditionally published at least two books who are experiencing “reduced income” or “a change in circumstances”.

In 2025, Murder Squad celebrates its 25th year and we're running a short story competition appropriately themed ‘Anniversary’. Open NOW at murdersquad.co.uk/competition/ Please share, bookish folk! 🙏 @joffebooks.bsky.social #secretscribblers #shortstories #WritingCommunity #writing @The_CWA

A gentle reminder that Shetland is on BBC at 9.00 this evening.