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Essex-based author whose debut crime novel, Dark Waters, is out now. Sign up to be a VIP reader and receive a free download of a new Abraham Hart story as well as fortnightly newsletters with interviews, info and news... https://maxelwoodauthor.com/
After a few weeks away (half term/kids’ parties), I’m back in the saddle working on the next Abraham Hart book in my usual Saturday afternoon space. Keep thinking of (hopefully) better plot points & story ideas, so it’s taking longer than planned, but at least I’m moving forward.
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Best-selling @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social is behind hugely popular & critically acclaimed books like Rattle, Into the Dark and Some of Us Are Liars. She discusses lessons she’s learned since becoming an author & why her writing is her way of confronting her darkest fears.
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Last few days of this BookFunnel promotion with a bunch of free books (more than 100) in the mystery, thriller and suspense category. My book’s in there so, admittedly, this isn’t a completely selfless public service announcement.
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Tough one today. Almost got me!
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Quick reminder that if you’re a big thriller, mystery or suspense reader, there’re over 150 FREE books on this link to download as eBooks. Click, browse, choose & read, courtesy of #BookFunnel & @bookmojo.bsky.social.
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The Kindle edition of Dark Waters is only 99p until Monday morning.
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Unusual to have no yellow. Still nearly messed it up. 😬
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Join me and @jeremyszal.bsky.social author of the Common trilogy. We’ll be discussing writing epic science fiction, and much more!
Join in the conversation live on TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY, 8PM GMT
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From the changes in crime writing across his career and his love of Golden Age crime fiction, to the advice he'd give up-and-coming authors, @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social talks books, belief & being honoured by @thecwa.bsky.social
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Called “a true master of British crime writing” by Richard Osman, and the man behind dozens of brilliant books, @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social discusses Golden Age crime novels, being president of The Detection Club, and much more.
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Thriller, mystery & suspense fan? You might want to check this out. Over 100 free books to choose from in a BookFunnel giveaway. Click the link, have a browse, see if anything takes your fancy. Full disclosure; my book, Buried Lies, is in there too!
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Interview alert! Coming out next week is a Q&A with best-selling crime author @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social. He discusses his career, the evolution of crime novels & much more. Sign up to my free newsletter to get it direct to your inbox.
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Yeah, thoroughly enjoyed. Very last scene was a slight bum note, but otherwise very good!
Just watched #TheRip, with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and it’s one of the best Friday-night-with-a-beer-and-some-Jelly Babies (don’t judge me) films I’ve seen for a long while. Would recommend.
Don't often mention the day job. This is an exception. Spoke to Tony about his excellent book on my blog, but this interview is an honest, powerful, sometimes unusual, always inspiring story of his struggle with alcohol, how he got sober, & his creative achievements since
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Not read them myself, if I’m honest, but they do look epic. The first book I remember really loving was The Hobbit. Though I’m now not a huge fantasy fan, it showed me the the power of great characters and a compelling story.
What was the book that ignited your passion for reading? For @andrewbridgeman.bsky.social it was the novels of John Jakes, which opened his mind the power of storytelling. Andrew talks about that and more in this month’s Q&A
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Author @andrewbridgeman.bsky.social outlines why The Bourne Identity is his book adaptation, but also talks about how Hollywood is stifling new creative voices due to its obsession with doing the same thing over and over.
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Writing can be a risky business. But @andrewbridgeman.bsky.social’s persistence and belief paid off, as his successful political thrillers show. He talks writing, idea wrangling & his philosophy on research.
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Author of political thriller Fortunate Son and follow-up A Noble Sin, @andrewbridgeman.bsky.social, on his late arrival to writing, how he stays open to ideas, & Hollywood's strangling of new creative voices.
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Final Christmas holiday walk along the seafront this evening. It’s been a lovely ten days, more than a few of them spent down here, walking to or from the pub for a bite to eat and a game of UNO!
Hope everyone’s had a good Christmas period, too.
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Pleasure to talk to all of the authors who took on the Bookmarked Q&A in 2025.
Thanks to @markstay.bsky.social, @rowancoleman.bsky.social, Lesley McEvoy, and all the contributing authors.
Looking forward to 2026’s inaugural interview with @andrewbridgeman.bsky.social
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Christmas has officially begun because we’ve just finished watching the best of all Christmas films (actually, the best of all films).
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Had hoped to be done with the first draft of the sequel to Dark Waters by the end of this year… not quite. About 70% of the way there though, so end of Jan is now the target! 🤞
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What good is December if you can’t do an end of year Best Of? My favourite 10 books read across 2025 include a collection of short stories, a smattering of fantasy, a dollop of non-fiction & some crime novels (naturally). All listed here.
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Your mum is a wise and cultured woman.
It’s a Wonderful Life. Favourite film, full stop. It’s a festive banger.
Crime fiction fans; if you're looking for a new read, then there's a bunch of free books and short stories (including my short, Buried Lies) on this link as part of a Bookfunnel giveaway. Fill yer boots.
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🎄It’s up! And as is tradition, the putting up of the tree and decorations is celebrated with the season’s first Snowball. Don’t judge me. 🎄
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If you’re looking for a Christmas present for that #crimefiction fan in your life, may I be so bold as to suggest Dark Waters? People seem to like it. Maybe the #reader in your life will too!
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