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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/

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 21d

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#author #books #booksky #reading #crimefiction #freebook #writing

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 11h

“Like Ian Rankin, but in Essex,” says author, screenwriter and podcaster Mark Stay. If that sounds like something you’d like, then Dark Waters is only 99p in the kindle store for a limited time.
#books #booksky #crimefiction #author #reading

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 5d

It’s writing time! This week, though, I’m
working on the upcoming Bookmarked Q&A, which is with crime author @joelnedecky.bsky.social, whose debut novel The Broken Detective, is out next week. Sign up to my free newsletter to get the Q&A to your inbox.
#amwriting #booksky #crimethriller #reading

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Let’s hope the week continues as successfully. 🤞
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Mark Stay @markstay.bsky.social · 13d

Join me LIVE with @pernillehughes.bsky.social, author of A COPENHAGEN SNOWMANCE, which is here to herald in Christmas. Yes, I said the C-word! What of it?

Thursday 9th October, 8pm BST
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/P6W74xA...

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 13d

“Why am I turning into my dad, who only listens to a radio station if it has the suffix 'Gold'?”
90s nostalgia, TikTok videos about sponges, bookmark deniers & lunch ditherers are just some of the things I love or hate.
The reasons are here 👇
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#loveandhate #authors #booksky #reading

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 15d

Fascinating, terrifying and sad to think this might be true. Also slightly ashamed that I read it on my phone.

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 15d

‘Hate’ is a strong word, but ‘strongly dislike’ isn’t quite so compelling. ‘Love’ is also a strong word, and perfectly apt for this list of thing in 2025 that I love and strongly dislike…
#books #booksky #writing #reading #readers #author #90snostalgia

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Love & Hate: The Marmite Memo

It's possible that the title of this post is slightly misleading because while Marmite is famous for its 'you either love it or hate it' tag line, this is a list of things I either love very much, or ...

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 19d

Had convinced myself I could only write with the right desk, the perfect chair, total silence. Made an effort to get out of that habit, or it’s too easy to find excuses not to write. So, another drama lesson for my son, & another few hours to write (& drink coffee & eat cake).
#booksky #amwriting

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 21d

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 22d

Yeah, it was great. Biggest take away was probably that character is everything, and that plot will come if you trust and believe in the interaction of the characters.

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 22d

Great night attending the Guardian Live event seeing Richard Osman & Mick Herron interviewed. Reveal of the night was Herron saying he already knows “how, when, where & why Jackson Lamb dies.” Really interesting talk about their processes, characters & approach to writing.
#booksky #author #writing

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 23d

With comedy and crime (crimedy?) at publishing’s forefront (looking at you, Richard Osman) author @lmchilton.bsky.social explains his own approach to mixing the funny with the felonious in the Bookmarked Q&A.
#books #booksky #author #writing #authorinterview
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The Bookmarked Interview...with LM Chilton

LM Chilton is the author of two crime novels, the first of which, Don't Swipe Right, was released in 2023 and is a clever and murderously funny story set around a fictitious dating app. Everyone in th...

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 25d

Just listened to the always brilliant Creative Differences podcast from @markstay.bsky.social, who was talking to @gdwrightwrites.bsky.social. Huge thanks for the shout out when you were taking about the (equally brilliant) Green Room writers’ forum, Mark.
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The Green Room

Are you a writer looking for help and advice? Come and join me in the Green Room. Here’s a clip from the first episode of the Creative Differences podcast where I explain what the Green Room …

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Dating app addiction and mixing comedy and crime; @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses his writing journey, what journalism taught him before becoming an author, and why “a massive beanbag” is the perfect writing set-up.
#booksky #authorinterviews #reading
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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks. Yep, I’ll take it. Just need to keep that daily writing streak going!

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Yep, was just going to hit the sack, but glad I got some writing in. And yes, whether chaos or genius, I’m not sure, but I know my wife would choose the latter!

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Been a long day, but trying to get into the groove of writing every day. 700 words in an hour isn’t too bad. Will have to revisit tomorrow, though, to see how good those words actually are. And, yes, my wife does like to organise the bookshelves by spine colour.
#booksky #books #amwriting #author

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 28d

If you’ve not read Luke’s debut - Don’t Swipe Right - that’s very good. And I recently finished Fiona Cummins’ Some of Us Are Liars, which was great, too. And if I may be so bold, Dark Waters, by some bloke named Max Elwood, is not bad either 😉

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 28d

From Richard Osman to Gabrielle Zevin and beyond, @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses some of the books, authors and movies he loves, as he takes on this week’s Bookmarked Q&A.
#books #booksky #author #reading #writing #crimethriller

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 29d

Crime writer @lmchilton.bsky.social takes on the Bookmarked Q&A, discussing his previous job as a print & TV journalist, why dating apps are the perfect foil for a serial killer, & his murderously funny novels.
#books #booksky #crimethriller #author #reader
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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · Sep 13

Realised the mistake I made this time last week: No cake. Rookie error which I have satisfactorily remedied. Banana and walnut, in case you’re wondering.
#amwriting #author #writing #booksky #crimethrillerfiction #crimefiction #reader #books

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · Sep 11

Despite the Tube strike, I’m London bound, and the views from the local station are always decent when the sun’s shining.
#commuter #beachlife

Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · Sep 10

It’s on my list. Admittedly it’s a long list, but it’s on there!

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Good Boy is great. Had me crying with both tears and sadness. Shamefully, I’ve never read Jane Eyre. 😬

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · Sep 10

Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social discusses her love of the Brontë sisters’ work - especially Jane Eyre - talks about the books & authors that inspire her, & tells us about her new novel, The Good Boy.
#booksky #author #reading #writer #interview

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