Shelly Jones (they/them)
@shellyjones.bsky.social
English Prof. Editor at Analog Game Studies.
Writer, gamer, nature nerd. BLM
Game Over - Releases Nov 24!
Player Elimination & Murder, She Rolled - Out now!
https://tulepublishing.com/series/a-wren-winters-mystery/
https://shellyjonesauthor.com/
Writer, gamer, nature nerd. BLM
Game Over - Releases Nov 24!
Player Elimination & Murder, She Rolled - Out now!
https://tulepublishing.com/series/a-wren-winters-mystery/
https://shellyjonesauthor.com/
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Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
I always appreciate the opportunity to hang out virtually with @nanreinhardt.bsky.social Come by and chat!
@shellyjones.bsky.social is in the Author Spotlight this week with her newest cozy and a great giveaway. Stop by for all the fun! @tulepublishing.bsky.social #readztule #booksky📚💙 #cozymystery #giveaway wp.me/p8uuRr-4JR
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I always appreciate the opportunity to hang out virtually with @nanreinhardt.bsky.social Come by and chat!
Wren might be on the road, but this mystery hits close to home... Game Over is out now! #cozymystery
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Wren might be on the road, but this mystery hits close to home... Game Over is out now! #cozymystery
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As I run up to the last edits before I give my book in to my publisher, the new one has usually been at the forefront of my mind for a while. I have a few weird rituals - like swapping my wallpaper over - but that’s it. I just crack straight on!
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November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
As I run up to the last edits before I give my book in to my publisher, the new one has usually been at the forefront of my mind for a while. I have a few weird rituals - like swapping my wallpaper over - but that’s it. I just crack straight on!
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I feel like if I just don't watch the last episode of Death by Lightning, James Garfield will never die.
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I feel like if I just don't watch the last episode of Death by Lightning, James Garfield will never die.
Proud to have a story in this amazing collection!
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ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION has been released into the world! We are honored to share these author's stories with you, and look forward to continuing the legacy of ECO for many years to come. 🍄💜 👽🖤
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November 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Proud to have a story in this amazing collection!
First Clue Reviews kindly interviewed me about my nerdy #cozymystery series. Check out our discussion on #books, #boardgames, #libraries and more!
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November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
First Clue Reviews kindly interviewed me about my nerdy #cozymystery series. Check out our discussion on #books, #boardgames, #libraries and more!
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Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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The three first lines of our first three stories 🌿🌍
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION releases November 18th! Featuring 23 stellar ecofiction tales by some of today's greatest sci-fi/fantasy authors.
Preorder before the 18th for 30% off HERE: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION releases November 18th! Featuring 23 stellar ecofiction tales by some of today's greatest sci-fi/fantasy authors.
Preorder before the 18th for 30% off HERE: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The three first lines of our first three stories 🌿🌍
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION releases November 18th! Featuring 23 stellar ecofiction tales by some of today's greatest sci-fi/fantasy authors.
Preorder before the 18th for 30% off HERE: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION releases November 18th! Featuring 23 stellar ecofiction tales by some of today's greatest sci-fi/fantasy authors.
Preorder before the 18th for 30% off HERE: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
Because I think transparency is important on social media (to not fall into the trap of 'everything's perfect and amazing!'): following a glowing review, I received a negative review that found my characters flat and the use of a character's they/them pronouns "distracting."
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Because I think transparency is important on social media (to not fall into the trap of 'everything's perfect and amazing!'): following a glowing review, I received a negative review that found my characters flat and the use of a character's they/them pronouns "distracting."
Over the moon with this kind #bookreview from the Mystery Review Crew: "Player Elimination is the fabulous series starter in the now three-book Wren Winters Mystery series by Shelly Jones."
Read the full review here: mysteryreviewcrew.com/player-elimi...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Over the moon with this kind #bookreview from the Mystery Review Crew: "Player Elimination is the fabulous series starter in the now three-book Wren Winters Mystery series by Shelly Jones."
Read the full review here: mysteryreviewcrew.com/player-elimi...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The #IndieInkAwards are back, and their nomination phase is open!🏆
If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them for their eligible categories. Nominations end Nov. 30th, 2025.
Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them for their eligible categories. Nominations end Nov. 30th, 2025.
Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The #IndieInkAwards are back, and their nomination phase is open!🏆
If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them for their eligible categories. Nominations end Nov. 30th, 2025.
Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them for their eligible categories. Nominations end Nov. 30th, 2025.
Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#Arc sign-ups available now for #GameOver Book 3 of the Wren Winters Mystery Series!
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Game Over: An Amateur Sleuth Mystery
Wren Winters and her friends road trip to an annual gaming convention anticipating a fun getaway, not danger and a dead body. It’s been two years since game store owner Wren Winters’ husband died in ...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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October 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A friendship meet cute at the bookstore: Two women came over to my book signing table. They both play board games and dnd. They were both named Christina. I ended up giving them pen & paper to swap discord info so they could go to each other's game nights. Books and games bring people together. ❤️
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A friendship meet cute at the bookstore: Two women came over to my book signing table. They both play board games and dnd. They were both named Christina. I ended up giving them pen & paper to swap discord info so they could go to each other's game nights. Books and games bring people together. ❤️
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ARC REVIEW: The Perfect Hosts - by Heather Gudenkauf #booksky
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ARC REVIEW: The Perfect Hosts – by Heather Gudenkauf
Title: The Perfect Hosts Author: Heather Gudenkauf Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense First published: November 4th 2025 Publisher: Park Row Finished reading: October 19th 2025 Pages: 320 “Ma…
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October 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 is a cozy mystery set in small-town WA, which includes: found family, food, love, and a charming cast.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 is a cozy mystery set in small-town WA, which includes: found family, food, love, and a charming cast.
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Like #reading? Like helping children? Check out the Children in Read auction where you can bid on books donated by authors (including me! Lot 255). Funds go to the BBC Children in Need charity. Learn more about it below!
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Authors and Illustrators around the globe, sign & dedicate their books for the biggest online signed book auction in the world.All Postage & Packaging is free.All proceeds are in aid of the B....
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October 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Like #reading? Like helping children? Check out the Children in Read auction where you can bid on books donated by authors (including me! Lot 255). Funds go to the BBC Children in Need charity. Learn more about it below!
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Had a great time at my first solo book signing at the Vestal B&N yesterday!
October 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Had a great time at my first solo book signing at the Vestal B&N yesterday!
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We’re down to our final 49 hours. Only $2,300 stands between Into the Dark and the world.
These stories deserve to be read — strange, beautiful, haunting, hopeful.
Please, if you can, back or share today. Help us cross the finish line.
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These stories deserve to be read — strange, beautiful, haunting, hopeful.
Please, if you can, back or share today. Help us cross the finish line.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We’re down to our final 49 hours. Only $2,300 stands between Into the Dark and the world.
These stories deserve to be read — strange, beautiful, haunting, hopeful.
Please, if you can, back or share today. Help us cross the finish line.
💜 www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
These stories deserve to be read — strange, beautiful, haunting, hopeful.
Please, if you can, back or share today. Help us cross the finish line.
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I have a creepy, twisting little story about knotweed, love, and grief coming out in this dark anthology. Look for “What We Lose in the Weeds” and support great indie collaborations like this one from the amazing @awwlitmag.bsky.social 🌿🖤
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We just hit 50% funded!
We can hit our goal! Just four more days left to get our entire collection of anthologies and magazines, plus have your name in our book as a contributor, stickers, bookmarks, interesting articles, amazing fiction and more!
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We can hit our goal! Just four more days left to get our entire collection of anthologies and magazines, plus have your name in our book as a contributor, stickers, bookmarks, interesting articles, amazing fiction and more!
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Into the Dark
A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology
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October 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I have a creepy, twisting little story about knotweed, love, and grief coming out in this dark anthology. Look for “What We Lose in the Weeds” and support great indie collaborations like this one from the amazing @awwlitmag.bsky.social 🌿🖤
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✨ New for backers! ✨
Our editor Rowan Rook has added a free flash fiction piece!
Only 4 days left, don’t miss your chance to read all the exclusive stories, updates, and rewards waiting in the shadows.
Join us before the dark closes in: www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
Our editor Rowan Rook has added a free flash fiction piece!
Only 4 days left, don’t miss your chance to read all the exclusive stories, updates, and rewards waiting in the shadows.
Join us before the dark closes in: www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
✨ New for backers! ✨
Our editor Rowan Rook has added a free flash fiction piece!
Only 4 days left, don’t miss your chance to read all the exclusive stories, updates, and rewards waiting in the shadows.
Join us before the dark closes in: www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
Our editor Rowan Rook has added a free flash fiction piece!
Only 4 days left, don’t miss your chance to read all the exclusive stories, updates, and rewards waiting in the shadows.
Join us before the dark closes in: www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...