Lisa Nicholas
@lisanicholas.bsky.social
Reader, writer, dog lover.
Author of the Mila Kiss mysteries, SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH, and MOTHER, REBEL, MISFIT, SLEUTH, published by Bloodhound Books.
Author of the Mila Kiss mysteries, SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH, and MOTHER, REBEL, MISFIT, SLEUTH, published by Bloodhound Books.
Another five star review for Mother, Rebel, Sister, Sleuth just landed on Amazon and I just had to share part of it! Thank you lovely readers for sharing your thoughts. 💜
If you'd like to read it, you can buy it here: amzn.eu/d/bR89WMA
#cosycrime #feministprotagonist #stopmysogyny #mysterybooks
If you'd like to read it, you can buy it here: amzn.eu/d/bR89WMA
#cosycrime #feministprotagonist #stopmysogyny #mysterybooks
June 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Another five star review for Mother, Rebel, Sister, Sleuth just landed on Amazon and I just had to share part of it! Thank you lovely readers for sharing your thoughts. 💜
If you'd like to read it, you can buy it here: amzn.eu/d/bR89WMA
#cosycrime #feministprotagonist #stopmysogyny #mysterybooks
If you'd like to read it, you can buy it here: amzn.eu/d/bR89WMA
#cosycrime #feministprotagonist #stopmysogyny #mysterybooks
The ARCs for Mother, Rebel, Misfit, Sleuth have gone out!
This is a story about society's attitudes to women and why it's so important women make a stand against misogyny. It's also quite fun, and there's a big, slobbery dog called Jason Statham in it, who's a softy really...
This is a story about society's attitudes to women and why it's so important women make a stand against misogyny. It's also quite fun, and there's a big, slobbery dog called Jason Statham in it, who's a softy really...
May 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The ARCs for Mother, Rebel, Misfit, Sleuth have gone out!
This is a story about society's attitudes to women and why it's so important women make a stand against misogyny. It's also quite fun, and there's a big, slobbery dog called Jason Statham in it, who's a softy really...
This is a story about society's attitudes to women and why it's so important women make a stand against misogyny. It's also quite fun, and there's a big, slobbery dog called Jason Statham in it, who's a softy really...
You can pre-order Mother, Rebel, Misfit, Sleuth - the second Mila Kiss mystery today. If you're into kick ass women fighting for justice, with a smattering of English village comedy hijinks, this one's for you. amzn.eu/d/avGUAlE
May 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
You can pre-order Mother, Rebel, Misfit, Sleuth - the second Mila Kiss mystery today. If you're into kick ass women fighting for justice, with a smattering of English village comedy hijinks, this one's for you. amzn.eu/d/avGUAlE
My new substack post is live, on the subject of how yoga can make a positive difference to your life, even if you wobble and fall over and could never hope to wrap your legs around your head. Have a read to find out more...
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The language of yoga and how it can change your life
The words you hear as you practice stay with you long after you’ve rolled up your mat
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April 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My new substack post is live, on the subject of how yoga can make a positive difference to your life, even if you wobble and fall over and could never hope to wrap your legs around your head. Have a read to find out more...
lisanicholasauthor.substack.com/p/the-langua...
lisanicholasauthor.substack.com/p/the-langua...
Freebie book alert! Download your copy of Sister, Liar, Suspect, Sleuth today for free: amzn.eu/d/2yF4IHE (it's already number 12 in cozy mystery free books!)
April 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Freebie book alert! Download your copy of Sister, Liar, Suspect, Sleuth today for free: amzn.eu/d/2yF4IHE (it's already number 12 in cozy mystery free books!)
WANTED: Crime readers with a sense of humour... If you like your protagonists sassy, your dogs cute and fluffy, and your crime deliciously dark, check out my new novel, SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH: amzn.eu/d/dw1tVG1
March 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
WANTED: Crime readers with a sense of humour... If you like your protagonists sassy, your dogs cute and fluffy, and your crime deliciously dark, check out my new novel, SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH: amzn.eu/d/dw1tVG1
There's a gorgeous two-page spread on writing crime in the Lune Valley in April's Lancashire Life! I wrote it about my own experiences, and it features an offer of 10% off signed copies of my novel from The Book Lounge in Kirkby Lonsdale or online: www.thebooklounge.shop/.../sister-l... 🩷
March 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
There's a gorgeous two-page spread on writing crime in the Lune Valley in April's Lancashire Life! I wrote it about my own experiences, and it features an offer of 10% off signed copies of my novel from The Book Lounge in Kirkby Lonsdale or online: www.thebooklounge.shop/.../sister-l... 🩷
Are you a plotter or a pantser?? As you can see I'm a die-hard plotter! This is how Mila Kiss book three begins... #writingcommunity
March 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Are you a plotter or a pantser?? As you can see I'm a die-hard plotter! This is how Mila Kiss book three begins... #writingcommunity
I've been getting some lovey reviews for Sister, Liar, Suspect, Sleuth, but this one really thrilled me!
March 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I've been getting some lovey reviews for Sister, Liar, Suspect, Sleuth, but this one really thrilled me!
I'm featured on author Jo Fenton's Thursday Themes blog this week talking about how much fun it is to add a dark edge to the cozy crime genre... Check it out here:
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Thursday Themes – Lisa Nicholas – Sister Liar Suspect Sleuth | Jo Fenton
Welcome back to my Thursday Themes blog! I'm delighted to introduce Lisa Nicholas today (and very excited to discover that she went to the same Oxford college as my favourite fictional sleuth, Lord Pe...
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March 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I'm featured on author Jo Fenton's Thursday Themes blog this week talking about how much fun it is to add a dark edge to the cozy crime genre... Check it out here:
jofenton137.com/2025/03/06/t...
jofenton137.com/2025/03/06/t...
It's officially 🎉PUBLICATION DAY🎉 for SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH!
It's been described as 'THURSDAY MURDER CLUB MEETS HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY' and has been getting some great early reviews.
You can buy it on Amazon (amzn.eu/d/eBtWmZT) in paperback, eBook, and audiobook... Wish me luck!
It's been described as 'THURSDAY MURDER CLUB MEETS HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY' and has been getting some great early reviews.
You can buy it on Amazon (amzn.eu/d/eBtWmZT) in paperback, eBook, and audiobook... Wish me luck!
March 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
It's officially 🎉PUBLICATION DAY🎉 for SISTER, LIAR, SUSPECT, SLEUTH!
It's been described as 'THURSDAY MURDER CLUB MEETS HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY' and has been getting some great early reviews.
You can buy it on Amazon (amzn.eu/d/eBtWmZT) in paperback, eBook, and audiobook... Wish me luck!
It's been described as 'THURSDAY MURDER CLUB MEETS HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY' and has been getting some great early reviews.
You can buy it on Amazon (amzn.eu/d/eBtWmZT) in paperback, eBook, and audiobook... Wish me luck!
I'm so grateful for the early readers of Sister, Liar, Suspect, Sleuth and for their lovely reviews. Here are some of my favourites!
You can pre-order your copy now, on Kindle, in paperback, and as an audiobook: amzn.eu/d/1L9aFuD
You can pre-order your copy now, on Kindle, in paperback, and as an audiobook: amzn.eu/d/1L9aFuD
February 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I'm so grateful for the early readers of Sister, Liar, Suspect, Sleuth and for their lovely reviews. Here are some of my favourites!
You can pre-order your copy now, on Kindle, in paperback, and as an audiobook: amzn.eu/d/1L9aFuD
You can pre-order your copy now, on Kindle, in paperback, and as an audiobook: amzn.eu/d/1L9aFuD
Fancy listening in on a lovely chat about writing, getting published, and what it's like to get two Labrador puppies at the same time (critical part of interview, obvs)...
Listen here:
podcasts.apple.com/.../the-scho....
open.spotify.com/episode/2Oxl....
youtu.be/PswG8-jmrcQ
Listen here:
podcasts.apple.com/.../the-scho....
open.spotify.com/episode/2Oxl....
youtu.be/PswG8-jmrcQ
February 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Fancy listening in on a lovely chat about writing, getting published, and what it's like to get two Labrador puppies at the same time (critical part of interview, obvs)...
Listen here:
podcasts.apple.com/.../the-scho....
open.spotify.com/episode/2Oxl....
youtu.be/PswG8-jmrcQ
Listen here:
podcasts.apple.com/.../the-scho....
open.spotify.com/episode/2Oxl....
youtu.be/PswG8-jmrcQ
I asked authors about how they keep going when it gets tough. Hesper Leveret said, ‘I wrote a very self-indulgent novella about time travel, drinking and designer clothes. It helped me to rediscover the joy of writing for its own sake.’
Read more: lisanicholasauthor.substack.com/p/finding-ha...
Read more: lisanicholasauthor.substack.com/p/finding-ha...
Finding happiness in writing: how to remain motivated through the tough times
Rediscovering the joy of writing, over and over again
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February 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I asked authors about how they keep going when it gets tough. Hesper Leveret said, ‘I wrote a very self-indulgent novella about time travel, drinking and designer clothes. It helped me to rediscover the joy of writing for its own sake.’
Read more: lisanicholasauthor.substack.com/p/finding-ha...
Read more: lisanicholasauthor.substack.com/p/finding-ha...
Getting book mail signed and ready to send out to reviewers! 🩷📚🩷
February 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Getting book mail signed and ready to send out to reviewers! 🩷📚🩷
I have four items on my to-do list, but one of them is “write book three” of my cozy crime series, and I feel maybe I need to break my list down into more manageable items.
February 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I have four items on my to-do list, but one of them is “write book three” of my cozy crime series, and I feel maybe I need to break my list down into more manageable items.
And just like that, the ARCs are out, and actual people are reading my book... argh...
#writingcommunity #SisterLiarSuspectSleuth #cozycrime #bookreviews
#writingcommunity #SisterLiarSuspectSleuth #cozycrime #bookreviews
January 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
And just like that, the ARCs are out, and actual people are reading my book... argh...
#writingcommunity #SisterLiarSuspectSleuth #cozycrime #bookreviews
#writingcommunity #SisterLiarSuspectSleuth #cozycrime #bookreviews
Today I found this Chuck Palahniuk first edition in a bookshop in Sedbergh, Cumbria (apparently England's official book town) and one day it will be worth a fortune but for now it's just my wonderful treasure and I love it.
January 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Today I found this Chuck Palahniuk first edition in a bookshop in Sedbergh, Cumbria (apparently England's official book town) and one day it will be worth a fortune but for now it's just my wonderful treasure and I love it.
Fancy diving into some 1970s feminist literature? Not sure? Read my review of Down Among the Women to get a sense of what you're letting yourself in for... (spoiler: a treat) lisanicholasauthor.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Fancy diving into some 1970s feminist literature? Not sure? Read my review of Down Among the Women to get a sense of what you're letting yourself in for... (spoiler: a treat) lisanicholasauthor.substack.com
Want to come hang out with me on my new Facebook Author Page? Come in, come in... www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
January 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Want to come hang out with me on my new Facebook Author Page? Come in, come in... www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
You can pre-order my cozy crime novel on Kindle from today!
Murder. Secrets. Lies.
Framed for her sister’s death, Mila flees to an English village—but danger follows. Can she find the killer before it’s too late?
🖤🔪 amzn.to/4aD3d1e
#CrimeFiction #SuspenseReads #MurderMystery
Murder. Secrets. Lies.
Framed for her sister’s death, Mila flees to an English village—but danger follows. Can she find the killer before it’s too late?
🖤🔪 amzn.to/4aD3d1e
#CrimeFiction #SuspenseReads #MurderMystery
January 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
You can pre-order my cozy crime novel on Kindle from today!
Murder. Secrets. Lies.
Framed for her sister’s death, Mila flees to an English village—but danger follows. Can she find the killer before it’s too late?
🖤🔪 amzn.to/4aD3d1e
#CrimeFiction #SuspenseReads #MurderMystery
Murder. Secrets. Lies.
Framed for her sister’s death, Mila flees to an English village—but danger follows. Can she find the killer before it’s too late?
🖤🔪 amzn.to/4aD3d1e
#CrimeFiction #SuspenseReads #MurderMystery
Today I received my first ever advance for writing. It's a good feeling! 📚🥳📚🥳
January 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Today I received my first ever advance for writing. It's a good feeling! 📚🥳📚🥳
If you struggle with imposter syndrome, you might be interested in my latest post: open.substack.com/pub/lisanich...
I'm embracing my inner imposter (and you should too)
What if she isn’t our enemy, after all?
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January 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you struggle with imposter syndrome, you might be interested in my latest post: open.substack.com/pub/lisanich...
There's more to the lollipop man than meets the eye in this short story...
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Lollipop (a short story)
There's more to the lollipop man than meets the eye.
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January 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
There's more to the lollipop man than meets the eye in this short story...
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So I've started a substack, and I'm currently my one and only subscriber. Feel free to take a look and subscribe if you like the look of it. It is light on content for now, but I have big plans. It will contain short stories, book reviews, and articles.
Lisanicholasauthor.substack.com
Lisanicholasauthor.substack.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
So I've started a substack, and I'm currently my one and only subscriber. Feel free to take a look and subscribe if you like the look of it. It is light on content for now, but I have big plans. It will contain short stories, book reviews, and articles.
Lisanicholasauthor.substack.com
Lisanicholasauthor.substack.com