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Sisters in Crime Colorado
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We're the Colorado chapter of Sisters in Crime, a national group supporting crime writers since 1986. We offer education, advocacy, support and community for all writers. We're where writers belong.
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fleurbradley.bsky.social
Today's kid fanmail motivation is from Madeline, who drew me atop a mountain with a rainbow, which is my happy place. #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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plotandpen.bsky.social
Plotting the next installment of Audrey Lake Investigations series, with the help of some pistachios and a cup of Earl Grey while outside the snow is falling.
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
"This complex gripping plot has many twists and turns, lots of suspense, and a few surprises." Check out this review and Q&A in Mystery and Suspense Magazine for 😵DYING CRY😵 by @margmizu.bsky.social! This snowy thriller is out now.

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Margaret Mizushima - Mystery and Suspense Magazine
The K-9 Mystery author on DYING CRY
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December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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gpgottlieb.bsky.social
Looking for a cute mystery about an aging drummer who's talked into planning a robbery while rehearsing for an amusement park show?
Fun City Heist
Mo Melnick has perfect pitch, which didn’t help him in his career as a drummer, but he used to be in a rock band and now his job is sitting on the Jersey Shore renting out chairs and beach umbrellas.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
Today's edition of my #Substack, The What If Journal, discusses not getting a "win" & and how social media can fool us into thinking everyone else is doing better than us.

Plus, a gift guide of suspense titles for the readers on your list (or you)!

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December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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mindykinnaman.bsky.social
Definitely experiencing the rollercoaster of author emotions as I edit today. Feeling like that time Fry wrote a novel. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity
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ALT: a cartoon brain with the words now i am leaving earth for no raisin on it
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December 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
sinccolorado.bsky.social
Congratulations to #SinCColorado member Cynthia Swanson, who was just named 2025 Indie Author of the Year by the Indie Author Project!
This image shows a picture of Cynthia Swanson and her quote "Taking a leap of faith and going indie taught me that the only limitations are those I place on myself."
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
sinccolorado.bsky.social
Congratulations to #SinCColorado members Catherine Dilts and Merida Bass, who have a new mystery for pre-order! A mysterious ninja kidnaps a lonely senior citizen and places him with a family in need of a grandparent. a.co/d/gOHycl7
Cover of a new mystery for pre-order, Grandpa's New Year's Relocation, by Catherine Dilts and Merida Bass.
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
Thanks, Christy and Rock is Lit! Loved writing this story and can't wait to share it with listeners & readers!

#BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
rockislitpodcast.bsky.social @rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 19
Rock is Lit is thrilled to congratulate Cynthia Swanson, winner of the Bill Hallberg Rock 'N' Roll Short Story Contest, General Submissions category, for “A Possibility Nonetheless.” Catch her reading her story on a Sept EP of Rock is Lit!

Shout out to @kimgottliebwalker.bsky.social, runner-up!
September 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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gpgottlieb.bsky.social
In sharp, insightful stories set in Canada, The Beauty and the Hell of It & Other Stories portrays muddled, saucy women who struggle with impending adulthood, difficult men, and dysfunctional families. newbooksnetwork.com/the-beauty-a...
September 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
In today's edition of my #Substack, The What If Journal, I discuss the sunshine & unicorns that are not coming to save us —and why I'm speaking out rather than staying silent as we march toward authoritarianism.

#WritingCommunity #WriterSky #politics

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September 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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robsamborn.bsky.social
The conference is in Denver Sept. 26-28. I'll be teaching a workshop on successful debuts. If you're a fiction writer at any stage, I highly recommend going to RMFW. Get your tickets at www.rmfw.org!

#writing #writers #fiction #authors
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
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September 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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robsamborn.bsky.social
I had a fantastic time chatting with @azsultana.bsky.social in advance of the upcoming Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers conference!

Listen to the podcast here:

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September 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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margmizu.bsky.social
Hooray! Barnes & Noble is offering their preorder sale for DYING CRY again. Sale ends 9/11, so act soon to get your discounted copy. Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/.../dying....... Thanks to @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @akalit.bsky.social #amreading #K9 #mystery #books
September 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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cynthiakuhn.bsky.social
🎉 August Anniversary Party: 75% OFF In the Event of Murder!
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75% OFF In the Event of Murder
It’s the star-studded event of the season in Silvercrest, Colorado—but some of the guests might not make it to the last dance alive in the second charming installment of the Starlit Booksh...
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August 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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cynthiakuhn.bsky.social
“I have never started a poem whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering.” ~ Robert Frost

#booksky #authorsky #quotesky #amwriting
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August 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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mindykinnaman.bsky.social
Well, I’m trying to edit. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #BlueskyCats
August 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
FYI for authors.
chrisbohjalian.bsky.social Chris Bohjalian @chrisbohjalian.bsky.social · Aug 23
To all my friends who write books: make sure you have filled out the Author Contact page in the class action lawsuit against Anthropic, in the event your books were illegally pirated.
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Anthropic Authors’ Rights Class Action – Author Contact Page – Lieff Cabraser
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August 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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kimlajevardi.bsky.social
Currently reading:
A woman’s shiny death-themed sandal at the terminus of clean white jeans. She rests both her hand and her scythe atop those same pristine jeans.
August 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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ce-mckenna.bsky.social
Morning moose!
August 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
Wonderful interview w/ blogger and fellow author @donnellb.bsky.social
about Anyone But Her, creative persistence, and the ghosts whose stories we simply must tell. Thanks, Donnell!

#AuthorSky #ghosts #WritingCommunity #psychologicalsuspense #thriller #mystery

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Cynthia Swanson Interview, ANYONE BUT HER | Author Donnell Ann Bell
I’m always unearthing facts and oddities regarding the places I’m writing about, particularly in earlier times. I also love boots-on-the-ground research—just
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August 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
Great article about Alan Brooks's Kickstarter for a fresh version of his graphic novel The Burning Metronome. Please consider supporting Alan in his quest to scare a dictator.

#WritingCommunity #Denver #Arts
ralanwrites.bsky.social Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 13
Here's my new interview abt my Kickstarter & I love how it's written.

www.westword.com/arts/artist-...

Remember, the KS is still going.

Back it today, no money will be deducted until 8/31/25.

We're 62% funded, & I need your help to bring it home.

Thanks!

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The Burning Metronome Strikes Back: Local Artist R. Alan Brooks to Reprint His Popular Book
"There's a reason that dictators immediately come in and ban art, first thing. Because they recognize the power of it."
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August 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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ellenbyerrum.bsky.social
Today's video is a kind of check-in on my videos, why I started them, how they have changed over time, and why I keep at it. It also serves as an introduction to me and my books. And finally a bit about what I've learned about the author's profession along the way.
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The Writing Journey -- Info and update on my channel
YouTube video by Ellen Byerrum's Writing Journey
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August 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
Want to read an excerpt of my Colorado Book Award winning #thriller, Anyone But Her? Karen's Killer Book Bench has you covered! Comment on this post to be eligible to win a free copy of the book. Thanks and enjoy!

#BookSky #Books #Suspense #ReaderSky #Mystery

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Karen’s Killer Book Bench: ANYONE BUT HER #Ghost #Domestic #Thriller by Cynthia Swanson
KAREN’S KILLER BOOK BENCH: Welcome to Karen’s Killer Book Bench, where readers can discover talented new authors and take a peek inside their wonderful books. This is not an age-filtere…
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August 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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cynswanauthor.bsky.social
Anyone But Her is in company on the "Ghost Suspense" list.

#BookSky #BookSale #GhostBook #GhostSuspense #Thriller
August 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM