Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day American stage actress and theatre manager Sarah Kirby-Stark (pictured) was born circa 1813.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day The novel "In the Year of Jubilee" (pictured) by George Gissing was published in 1894.

LAUNCH PARTY | The Case of the Deadly Decoy I'll be hosting a virtual launch party at 7PM BST on Saturday 15th Aug 26 via Zoom and YouTube with a reading, fun quiz, and Q&A. To join via Zoom, join the FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/bowst... To watch via YouTube: www.youtube.com/@bowstreetso...

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Broadway actor who appeared in over 60 productions, Eugene A. Eberle (pictured), was born in 1840 in Bangor, Maine.

WRITING NOTES: A Challenge in Miniature In this month’s blog, I share the challenges I’ve faced and the lessons I’ve learnt after writing 30+ short stories. Read the blog: bowstreetsociety.com/writing-note...

WRITING NOTES: A Challenge in Miniature, August 2026 - Bow Street Society

For the past month I’ve been working on a short story for this year’s Mysterious Murders Short Story Competition. With a limit of 3,000 words, it’s a challenge I’m enjoying. It’s definitely a smaller ...

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Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day "Between Rounds" (pictured) was painted by American artist Thomas Eakins in 1899,

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Today's fact is a C19th slang phrase commonly heard amongst criminals. Chiv(e) - fencer. Meaning: One who harbours, fences, wards off arrest.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Author, producer, and actor of both the stage and silent films, Dore Davidson (pictured) was born on 16th October 1851.

The Case of the Deadly Decoy (Bow Street Society Mystery 8) is out on 14th August 2026 in eBook and paperback: amzn.eu/d/0cFoL93M Start reading the series today: amzn.eu/d/0ji5QIiy

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Today's fact is a C19th term commonly heard amongst dispensing chemists. Syrup. Meaning: Money.

Have you read a Bow Street Society novel, short story or character guide? I'd love it if you would leave a review (or star rating) on Amazon or Goodreads. It helps other readers find the books and gives me a glimpse into what readers really think about my work. Thank you!

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day "The Doctor’s Orders" (pictured) was painted by Emmery Rondahl in 1882.

SEASON 2 Ep. 6 | T.G. Campbell In Conversation with Donna Morfett @lilmissmorfett.bsky.social I chat to Princess of Crime, Crime Fiction Writer, and Author of the DI Cora Snitton series, Donna Morfett, about character creation, stand-up comedy, and more. Watch: youtu.be/fUjybK6P1EQ?...

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day The Mason Jar, also known as a Canning Jar, was patented by John Landis Mason on 30th November 1858 under US patent No. 22,186 (pictured).

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day American singer, dancer, and actress Fay Marbe (pictured) was born on 4th February 1899.

Are you going to Authors At The Armouries in Leeds on 31st October 26? My preorder form as an official signing author and event sponsor is now taking requests! The best part? You can reserve your signed books now and pay on the day! Fill out the form here: forms.gle/UDrLVrJzRARy... Thanks!

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day "Moonfleet" (pictured), an adventure novel about smuggling, treasure, and shipwreck in C18th England, was written by J. Meade Falkner and published in 1898.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Today's fact is a C19th phrase used in the 1880s. Meddling duchess. Meaning: Ageing, pompous woman who fusses about and achieves nothing.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day American stage actor best known as an impersonator of Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Chapin (pictured), was born on 9th August 1872.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day "A day in June in the woods near Lellinge" (pictured) was painted by Carl Frederik Aagaard in 1878.

Unboxing: Paperback Proof of The Case of The Deadly Decoy The paperback proof arrived today so I decided to do a little video of my unboxing with a little explanation of the issues I usually look out for: youtu.be/pNYGNcethHQ?...

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Theatre and film character actress Sarah Padden (pictured) was born on 16th October 1881 in Sunderland, England.

I'm taking over the Authors At The Armouries Facebook Group between 6PM - 7PM (BST) today (Tuesday 21st July 2026), and I'll be giving away TWO signed Bow Street Society books to ONE lucky winner! It would be great to see you there! Join the group: www.facebook.com/groups/smlli...

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day The short story "The Grey Woman" (pictured) by Elizabeth Gaskell was first published in January 1861 in volume IV of Charles Dickens’ "All the Year Round."

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Today's fact is a C19th slang term commonly heard in Night Taverns in the 1880s: Coffee - and - B. Meaning: Coffee and brandy.

🌟 NOW AVAILABLE TO PREORDER: eBook of The Case of The Deadly Decoy (Bow Street Society Mystery 8 )!! 🌟 Release date: 14th August 2026 The eBook will also be enrolled into KU once it's released. Preorder: amzn.eu/d/02zvyCPf

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day The mouthwash Listerine (pictured) was first introduced as a surgical antiseptic in 1879. A collaboration between Dr. Joseph Lawrence and Jordan W. Lambert, it was named after Scottish surgeon Joseph Lister. In 1895 it was advertised for oral use.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Cornish artist, bard and writer who helped to set up the Cornish Gorsedh Kitty Lee Jenner (pictured) was born Katharine Lee Rawlings on 12th September 1853 in Hayle, Cornwall.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day "In the Classroom" (pictured) was painted by Paul Louis Martin des Amoignes in 1886.

Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day Sensation novel "East Lynne" (pictured) by Ellen Wood, writing as Mrs. Henry Wood, was first published in serialised form January 1860 to September 1861 in "The New Monthly Magazine" publication.