Anybody else thinking Mel and Sue should front Masterchef??

“Beware the lollipop of mediocrity – lick it once and you'll suck forever.” Brian Wilson

Over the next few days, I'll be spotlighting the amazing authors taking part in #DromoreBookFestival! Up first, Liz Nugent. An award-winning author known for her dark psychological thrillers and unforgettable characters, Liz's books never fail to deliver! www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

➡️ Exciting news! I can now reveal the cover for my new psychological thriller, 'Five Days In Provence' (Storm Publishing). If you'd like to preorder it for the summer, here's the link: geni.us/927-al-aut-am 😎☀️ #crimefiction #psychthriller

I’ve been very fortunate to do some lovely events with @suffolklibraries.bsky.social in the past, and now the service is under threat. The charity would like to urge local library users to read the letter in this link 👇 www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/suffolk-libr...

Have I missed something? I keep seeing people who railed against Musk and X, jumped on Blue Sky but who are now back on X/Twitter to shout about Trump, Musk, Vance etc. Was there a conclusion it was better to dilute the poison on X by going back? This is a genuine question!

Another superb 5 STAR review for @simonmccleave.bsky.social MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA. Many thanks to @thebookmagnet.bsky.social. 😘👏

It’s my stop on the @angelaontour.bsky.social #BlogTour for #MarshalOfSnowdonia by @simonmccleave.bsky.social and this book is an absolute belter. Visit my blog to read my full review: www.thebookmagnet.co.uk/2025/02/blog...

Another fantastic review for @simonmccleave.bsky.social thrilling read MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA!

Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews)@jenlucas.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today I am sharing my thoughts on Marshal of Snowdonia, the 1st in a brand new series from Simon McCleave @simonmccleaveauthor @simonmccleave.bsky.social @angelaontour.bsky.social #bookthreads #booksky #books #bookstagram #bookreview #marshalofsnowdonia

A brilliant new series from multi-million selling @simonmccleave.bsky.social has arrived! MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA is published today and getting fantastic reviews!

Meet the popular British crime fiction author @simonmccleave.bsky.social - interviewed today on our site. Ready for a new adventure in North Wales with Marshal of Snowdonia? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

It's great meeting so many crime book lovers here on @bsky.app If you want to get to know us, you can meet the Crime Fiction Lover team on our About page: crimefictionlover.com/about/ More soon...

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“…superbly rich and imaginatively plotted novel full of layers which are slowly revealed, a read crafted in a way that makes for storytelling of the highest quality.” - @amwbooks.bsky.social MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA from @simonmccleave.bsky.social is out tomorrow.

Andy Wormald@amwbooks.bsky.social · 2y ago

Published tomorrow Marshal of Snowdonia by Simon McCleave is a 5* read, first in a new series which hits the ground running, intricately plotted with a 70 year old lead character, my review @simonmccleave.bsky.social @angelaontour.bsky.social #MarshalOfSnowdonia

Marshal of Snowdonia by Simon McCleave via @angiplant.bsky.social booknbanter.wordpress.com/2025/02/19/m...

Marshal of Snowdonia by Simon McCleave

The Blurb Living and working in Snowdonia was always retired detective Frank Marshal’s dream. Until a desperate phone call asking for his help turns it into his worst nightmare.Frank Marshal is the…

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I also review (on the podcast today) a crime series that is brand new to me. Listen to hear what I absolutely loved about @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social DS Cross series. Have I immediately read all seven books in the series? Yes I have! @angelaontour.bsky.social

Publishing next week Marshal of Snowdonia is the first in a new series featuring 70 year old Frank Marshal and boy what a start 5* great characters, expertly plotted, twists and turns, review to follow @simonmccleave.bsky.social @angelaontour.bsky.social

When it's this cold, it's hard to believe spring is coming, but when it finally does, Marisa and I will be heading to Cromarty on May 3rd to talk @ambroseparry.bsky.social at www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/crime-and-th...

@alexnorth.co.uk mate - just read your news! Amazing!! Remember, I knew you in the days when Samuel L Jackson was looking confused at your book on a German chat show. 😜

Good luck tomorrow @stockportnoir.bsky.social - it'll be amazing and exhausting. Guaranteed! 🍻

📣 Calling all DI George Cross fans! @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social is on Radio 4’s #SaturdayLive this morning. Meet you there at 9am!

This is going to be excellent! @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social on Saturday Live - not just the creator of the wonderful George Cross but what a life!! VERY excited!

Tim Sullivan@timsullivanauthor.bsky.social · 2y ago

Really looking forward to this! Do tune in!

PLR is the money writers and illustrators get when their work is borrowed from libraries and it's one reason we love libraries so much. Please use your nearest library with abandon! And thank you @britishlibrary.bsky.social for administering it. Every year it makes a huge difference to many of us.

Hey - fancy some uplifting news? Something about a talented, decent person does something good for other people? There you go - Simon Armitage.

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · 2y ago

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is embarking on the next leg of his 10-year tour of the UK’s libraries, visiting L to M Libraries 👇 #BookSky www.thebookseller.com/news/poet-la...

I think it might be time to stopped tuning into the news again. Why get depressed and angry about something you can’t do anything g about.

If your looking for something light and humerus to read, then look no further than these three pastiches of Sherlock Holmes written by Bruno Vincent, published by Viking. A delight and at times laugh out funny reads @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social

📣CALLING ALL BLOGGERS! A brilliant new series from the MULTI MILLION selling @simonmccleave.bsky.social. As gripping and cinematic at his #1 DI Ruth Hunter series! MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA is out 20 Feb 2025. If you've not Simon McCleave then this is a great place to start!

📣CRIME BLOGGERS!!! The multi million selling Simon McCleave has a brand news series out next month (20/02/25) Frank Marshal is the kind of man you want in your corner - decent, loyal and can handle himself when he needs to. If you're interested in reading MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA drop me a line.

@londonbessie.bsky.social SHOW OFF!!! 😁 (But oh my GAWD I was so delighted when I read the news this morning!!! 👏👏👏🥳)

Ten weeks to publication and some of my favourite writers have said some incredibly generous things about There Came a-Tapping. First up, the amazing @janecasey.bsky.social.

@jayharrington3.bsky.social you’re not fighting the good fight. You’re a bot. 🤖