@djledford
Crime Fiction Novelist. Eastern Band Cherokee. Warrior. Survivor. 2-Time Anthony Award Finalist. HAVOC and REDEMPTION and SHADOW CAST (2027). Authors On The Air host. Rep'd by Liza Royce Agency - https://linktr.ee/deborahjledford
Yes! Revved up for appearing on the MASTERING SUSPENSE panel along with these thrilling authors. Looking forward to yet another fabulous ITW #ThrillerFest conference. thrillerfest.com
#conference #WritingCommunity #NYC
Halfway into my residency now but there’s still time for 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and 2 more workshops. If you’re a writer in the Phoenix metro area this opportunity is for you.
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#writer #writing #process #workshop #library #Glendale
My favorite interview ever. Talking HAVOC and writing process and #Native culture with Jen Jumba for her outstanding @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast. Truly honored for the opportunity to share this conversation with you.
Listen at #spotify and #Applepodcast
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So much fun with you and Marie. Thanks for spreading nothing but Good!
So my fun sharing good news with @outwithdan.bsky.social and Marie Sutro!
#survivor #warrior #bookaward #interview #FCancer #spotify #youtube
Super secret news released at last. New cast of characters, location, and fresh intrigue coming at you early '27. So excited for you to meet Baylee Leclair and her crew.
#thriller #mystery #winery #indigenous #oregon
Cheers to all of the Lefty Award Nominees especially author friends @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN Cara Black for HUGUETTE, Tracy Clark for EDGE and @jamesletoile.bsky.social for RIVER OF LIES. Already excited to celebrate with everyone.
#mystery #leftcoastcrime26 #awards
Okay, one final reminder for 2025 that HAVOC is waiting! For fans of Longmire, Dark Winds, thrillers, mysteries, Native American literature, Southwest locales, Indigenous interests and book lovers around the globe.
#newmexico #3dprinting #crimefiction #audiobook #kindleunlimited #policeprocedural
Stoked to announce that I will be the Writer in Residence for Glendale, AZ Public Library System Jan-March, 2026. Workshops and 1-on-1 private sessions to get you going on your novel. You can do it!
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#writer #novel #howtoperfect #library #workshop
How about considering the Smoky Mountain Inquest book series to celebrate #nativeamericanheritagemonth. I'd love you to meet Inola "Black Fox Hummingbird" Walela and her crew!
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#thriller #northcarolina #cherokee #suspense #booksbooksbooks #kindle
Couple more #nativeamericanheritagemonth book recommendations! The highest of kudos to fellow Natives @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for her MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN and Nick Medina's THE WHISTLER. Must-read books by brilliant wordsmiths
#thriller #suspense #mystery #horror #native #indigenous
Massive congratulations to Jen Jumba and her debut @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast! Jen is a loyal supporter of authors and my absolute favorite interviewer. First up is Marissa Stapley Author
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#storiedaccount #interview #podcast #spotify #applepodcast
Hey! How about coming out to see me at the Phoenix Public Library's Arizona Author Book Fair this Saturday, Nov. 8th 11-2:00 pm at Burton Barr Central Library. I'll have HAVOC and REDEMPTION ready to personalize for you or a favorite book lover on your holiday gift list.
Maybe you need a little escape to Taos, New Mexico right about now. HAVOC will take you where you need to go.
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#kindle #ebook #booksbooksbooks #thriller #newmexico #awardwinning #amazondeals
It's my birthday, so how about a collection of short #stories for you! AT THE THRESHOLD includes 3 Pushcart Prize nominees and some of my favorite award-winning shorts. LOVE the cover by Maegan Beaumont. Print & eBook here: a.co/d/3Qj6rmb
#bookbirthday #NewRelease #thriller #mystery #literary
Woot! HAVOC, Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 2, is a New Mexico Book Awards Finalist in the Best Crime Fiction AND Best Multicultural categories. And hey, you win too because the HAVOC eBook is 1/2 off thru 10/31 at www.amazon.com/Havoc-Lightn...
Great photo! Thanks for sharing. Had a blast on the panel with these 3 beyond talented authors.
SO excited for this new release from master wordsmith, fellow Native author Nick Medina. THE WHISTLER drops today! Cannot freakin wait to devour this read from @berkleypub.bsky.social.
Order from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore tinyurl.com/mr49mkks
#thriller #suspense #folklore #native #horror
Hey you crime fiction writers! Saturday 9/19 @desertsleuths.bsky.social WriteNow! conference I’ll be moderating "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself" with the brilliant @alexsegura.bsky.social, @dmrowell.bsky.social Rowell & @robyngigl.bsky.social.
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Looking forward to this!
Wowza! 2 years ago today REDEMPTION entered the world. Massive thanks to you fine readers who gave Eva and her crew the opportunity to entertain and thrill you. I appreciate the 9,000+ reviews and hope you know how much reviews help authors
#thriller #books #reviews #pueblo #thomas&mercer #newmexico
Flashback to Bouchercon NOLA 2016--CAUSING CHAOS was my 2nd Anthony Award Nomination for Best Audiobook. Louise Penny won the prize, but I came away with amazing memories. Excited for B'con 2025!
#thriller #conference #writerscommunity #neworleans #books #bouchercon25
Heading to Bouchercon NOLA next week! Here's where I'll be.
#thriller #writerscommunity #conference #readersofinstagram #appearances #writersofinstagram #neworleans #bouchercon2025 #nola
Tonight! I'll be doing a presentation on my fave tips to create killer villains for the @desertsleuths.bsky.social chapter. Here's the link to register for the free Zoom presentation: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet...
#thriller #villains #writerscommunity #zoom #freeworkshop #writing
Happy book birthday for CLOSE CALL by @elisehartkipness.bsky.social! Game, Set, Match! for this thriller spotlighting women’s professional tennis. Had a blast with Elise and Isabella Maldonado at the @poisonedpen.bsky.social
#thriller #amazonpublishing #wta #tennis #usopen
WriteNOW! Conference September 19-20, 2025 $25 for Desert Sleuths members, $35 for everyone else- for a full day of virtual events One of Saturday's panels features Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, and Alex Segura on Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself Additional a la carte pitching, craft, and editing opportunitie are also available Register at https://DesertSleuths.com
More amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, & Alex Segura discuss "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself". #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #ThrillerWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25
Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference September 19-20, 2025 Craft*Publish*Market Featured Guests: Terri Bischoff, Allison Brennan, Rhys Bowen, Christina Estes, Robyn Gigl, Jay Hartman, Ginger Hutchinson, Wendy H. Jones, Deborah J Ledford, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, Karen Odden, Anne Rainbow, Melissa Rechter, Raquel V. Reyes, D.M. Rowell, Alex Segura, and Lois Winston Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($35), an editor's assessment of your first 3 chapters ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($35) Saturday: One fee for a full day of panels, a workshop, and presentations; $25 Desert Sleuth members; $35 all others For registration and conference details: http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/
One of the BEST writers conferences around* is back, baby!
Registration is now open for the Desert Sleuths 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/
*What can we say, we're proud of our small but MIGHTY conference. We hope you join us!
Another fun graphic for Bouchercon NOLA "Free Books" event in support of Jefferson Parish Public Library. 1 kid's book is your ticket to readings and books signed by these outstanding authors
#bouchercon2025 #booksbooksbooks #freebooks #library #nola #thriller #writersofinstagram
Hey! Did you know REDEMPTION and HAVOC thrillers are also available in Large Print, along with the Trade Paperback, E-book & Audiobook versions? Well now you do! And you can order them wherever you buy your books.
#newmexico #pueblo #taos #thriller #hardcover
Hey! If you're going to Bouchercon NOLA put the Free Books event on your calendar. Bring a kids book and you'll get free books autographed by the authors in the pic. I'll be reading a bit of "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
#freebooks #library #writerscommunity #mystery #thriller #cosplayer
