Going on tour for two weeks involves SERIOUS prep.

I just tried to use cash in London. Not just any cash, but a Gibraltan ten pound note. The fact it's Gibraltan wasn't the issue, cash itself was. The server looked at me like I was Doctor Who arrived from a previous century.

Let me introduce you to today's muse, Taylor Quiff.

Big up the libraries!

Chris Chivers@chrischivers.bsky.social · last mo.

Thanks to the Hampshire Library Service keeping up to date with publications, I have been enjoying @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social recent books, in the Follet Valley and the Loire Valley series, the first absurdly funny, the latter developing into a high quality crime fiction series, a la Simenon.

Available for pre-order now, Bonjour Bedlam: How Not to Run a B&B in rural France. And trust me, I know what I'm talking about.

In the 1st hour of the #TREBookshow, with Hannah Murray from 14.00CET - bestseller lists from @AmazonUK and #TheSundayTimes; @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social, M. J. Arlidge, and Christine Rattray #TuneIn on http://tre.radio or TRE Radio App

Death and Ooh La La is shaping up nicely, but I decided chapter 8 needed a rework and made some notes. That said, if anyone can enlighten me on what the hell 'Daphne' refers to, I'd be grateful. PS Tried to blur the photo, couldn't work it out.

I normally dress up for plot planning days, but it's now stoopid hot.

Many thanks to the lovely people at @waterstones_northallerton I'm very proud of my Lombard books and to be compared to Morse, who was the inspiration, means a lot.

So much fun chatting with Russell Howard on his Five Brilliant Things podcast. Available now where you get your podcasts.

After weekend shenanigans, it's back to the grindstone and the coalface of cosy crime.

The live podcast from our recent screening of Death on the Nile (1978) and Evil Under The Sun is out NOW, featuring special guests @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social Madeleine Spencer and Ian Hallard. Listen now wherever you get yours podcasts. podfollow.com/1631666318

It's so hard for kids these days. My DiL has set up her own clothes business. Take a look please. (Link in comments)

I'm not going to lie, the Kindle Private Investigator charts have blown me away this morning! Thanks to everyone who has bought them so far. I'm going to have a sit down now.

A Very French Corpse is out today in all bookshops, not just the good ones. To celebrate, here's a picture of me mowing the lawn.

Branded home office studio for a couple of interviews this morning. I've even shaved my ears.

Really looking forward to this!

The Labours of Hercule Podcast@labourshercule.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are delighted to announce the MORE special guests that will be joining us at Picturehouse Central for our double bill: @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social, Ian Hallard, Madeleine Spencer & @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social! Get your tickets now and join us: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

If I was ever tempted to get back on the road, the road reminded me today that it would be the decision of an absolute arsehead. Won't make it home tonight. So, a pint and Madness After Midnight by Jack Glicco.

On my way to London for awards hosting duties at The Grosvenor. The autocue will be updated regularly for football commentary then relayed by me to about 800 engineers. I think this is probably the best way to take in tonight's match.

Just treated myself to a ticket for the cricket on Thursday at the Oval. Not going clubbing after though, the curfew will be respected.

I'm very excited about this, I just hide it well that's all.

Really chuffed with the reaction to Death & Déja Vù. And though I know this is rampant self-regard, let's be honest I'm trying to sell books here. #author

It's amazing to see my audiobook in this company. Let me know what you think of the series. #cosycrime #folletvalleymysteries #audiobook

Publication Day! Out in all good bookshops, reading devices and audiobooks today. I hope you like it!

Book three of 2026 is finished. If the French government find out what I'm drinking, they'll strip me of my citizenship. #booktok #amwriting #diet

'Like Broken Toe just trying to get home...'

Great fun chatting with Geoff yesterday.

Geoff Norcott@geoffnorcott.bsky.social · 4mo ago

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 💥 I get outside my echo chamber as @ianmooreauthor.bsky.social joins for good natured disagreement on… - Starmer’s culpability - Burnham’s suitability - Rayner’s actual ability Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

Bollocks to that.

And to think people died for this in the Normandy Peach landings.

Cooper Lund@cooperlund.online · 5mo ago

This is what happens when there's historically low trust in the Presidents of the United States of America

Very pleased to announce that the audiobook for Death and Déja Vù is now available for pre-order. It is my homage to the films of #agathachristie books, but jaysus, my Irish accent has to be heard to be believed. #audiobook