Alessandra Ranelli
@alessandraranelli.bsky.social
Crime Writer. American in Vienna. Woman in the Red Dress.
Debut MURDER AT THE HOTEL ORIENT is out 2/26.
Rep: Harry Illingworth/DHH 🏳️🌈
Debut MURDER AT THE HOTEL ORIENT is out 2/26.
Rep: Harry Illingworth/DHH 🏳️🌈
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Well, in the three months since that update, things have happened. Welcome back to Bluesky, crime writers. I'm one of you, now.
Ooh this made my morning! I had so much fun making these miniatures for the Bloody Scotland nominees and I am delighted by how well they were received!
Found the perfect spot for my miniature Midnight and Blue, gifted to me at Bloody Scotland by @alessandraranelli.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Ooh this made my morning! I had so much fun making these miniatures for the Bloody Scotland nominees and I am delighted by how well they were received!
So proud of DB and I am excited for him to go on sub next week! I expect Charlie will have quite a few suitors vying to snap her up.
A book trailer? For me?
Dead Men Don’t Sing
is going on submission! Exciting times.
Editors I can’t wait for you to meet Charlie Brisbane.
Cheers🍸 💋 🕵️
#deadmendontsing
Trailer credit: the wonderful @alessandraranelli.bsky.social
Dead Men Don’t Sing
is going on submission! Exciting times.
Editors I can’t wait for you to meet Charlie Brisbane.
Cheers🍸 💋 🕵️
#deadmendontsing
Trailer credit: the wonderful @alessandraranelli.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
So proud of DB and I am excited for him to go on sub next week! I expect Charlie will have quite a few suitors vying to snap her up.
After ONLY TWO WEEKS in the query trenches, Killer Twist Pitch Prize Winner @dbtelford.bsky.social has signed with literary agent Katie Fulford of Bell Lomax Moreton!
Crying all the happy tears for you! Can’t wait to see editors fighting over DEAD MEN DON’T SING in the fall. Congratulations!
Crying all the happy tears for you! Can’t wait to see editors fighting over DEAD MEN DON’T SING in the fall. Congratulations!
July 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
After ONLY TWO WEEKS in the query trenches, Killer Twist Pitch Prize Winner @dbtelford.bsky.social has signed with literary agent Katie Fulford of Bell Lomax Moreton!
Crying all the happy tears for you! Can’t wait to see editors fighting over DEAD MEN DON’T SING in the fall. Congratulations!
Crying all the happy tears for you! Can’t wait to see editors fighting over DEAD MEN DON’T SING in the fall. Congratulations!
July 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
After ONLY TWO WEEKS in the query trenches, Killer Twist Pitch Prize Winner @dbtelford.bsky.social has signed with literary agent Katie Fulford of Bell Lomax Moreton!
Crying all the happy tears for you! Can’t wait to see editors fighting over DEAD MEN DON’T SING in the fall. Congratulations!
Crying all the happy tears for you! Can’t wait to see editors fighting over DEAD MEN DON’T SING in the fall. Congratulations!
2 days after sharing the pitches, 6 out of the 9 shortlisted manuscripts now have agent interest, including Grace’s lush, lyrical mystery. Grace has such a gift and I think historical fans will fall for her voice.
I'm so beyond excited to have made the shortlist for @alessandraranelli.bsky.social KTPP! If you support Women's Wrongs, like lots of Edgar Allan Poe references, and enjoy plenty of dramatic death with a hint of romance, this is the book for you!♠️♥️♣️♦️#amquerying #WritingCommunity
March 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
2 days after sharing the pitches, 6 out of the 9 shortlisted manuscripts now have agent interest, including Grace’s lush, lyrical mystery. Grace has such a gift and I think historical fans will fall for her voice.
The Killer Twist Pitch Prize Shortlist! Agents, pay attention, l'd bet some of these will find rep any minute now.
This decision was IMPOSSIBLE with stunning novels across the crime genre (& some cross-genre gems)
Cheers to the shortlist. Can't wait to see what's next
#KTPP #MurderAtTheHotelOrient
This decision was IMPOSSIBLE with stunning novels across the crime genre (& some cross-genre gems)
Cheers to the shortlist. Can't wait to see what's next
#KTPP #MurderAtTheHotelOrient
March 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Killer Twist Pitch Prize Shortlist! Agents, pay attention, l'd bet some of these will find rep any minute now.
This decision was IMPOSSIBLE with stunning novels across the crime genre (& some cross-genre gems)
Cheers to the shortlist. Can't wait to see what's next
#KTPP #MurderAtTheHotelOrient
This decision was IMPOSSIBLE with stunning novels across the crime genre (& some cross-genre gems)
Cheers to the shortlist. Can't wait to see what's next
#KTPP #MurderAtTheHotelOrient
Check back on Wednesday March 19th at 6pm CET for the Killer Twist Pitch Prize short list reveal!
March 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Check back on Wednesday March 19th at 6pm CET for the Killer Twist Pitch Prize short list reveal!
Reposted by Alessandra Ranelli
Our Lit Festivals manager, Clem is celebrating her 35th Birthday today & her present to YOU could be 35 books 📚
All you have to do is like this post, pop your guesses for Clem's height in the replies below (and be following us on Bluesky)!
We will randomly select a winner on 17/03/2025 (UK only).
All you have to do is like this post, pop your guesses for Clem's height in the replies below (and be following us on Bluesky)!
We will randomly select a winner on 17/03/2025 (UK only).
March 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our Lit Festivals manager, Clem is celebrating her 35th Birthday today & her present to YOU could be 35 books 📚
All you have to do is like this post, pop your guesses for Clem's height in the replies below (and be following us on Bluesky)!
We will randomly select a winner on 17/03/2025 (UK only).
All you have to do is like this post, pop your guesses for Clem's height in the replies below (and be following us on Bluesky)!
We will randomly select a winner on 17/03/2025 (UK only).
Confirm your reservation now, Darling, because UK pre-order for Murder at the Hotel is officially open.
Mysteriously,
💋Sterling Lockwood,
🛎️Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
If your alias is the name of your favorite fictional character, who are you checking in as?
Mysteriously,
💋Sterling Lockwood,
🛎️Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
If your alias is the name of your favorite fictional character, who are you checking in as?
March 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Confirm your reservation now, Darling, because UK pre-order for Murder at the Hotel is officially open.
Mysteriously,
💋Sterling Lockwood,
🛎️Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
If your alias is the name of your favorite fictional character, who are you checking in as?
Mysteriously,
💋Sterling Lockwood,
🛎️Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
If your alias is the name of your favorite fictional character, who are you checking in as?
New Post, in which another author‘s husband inspires me to explore the deep web, and what I discover leads to an experience I never dreamed of.
Okay, it’s not as bad as it sounds.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/03/08/y...
Okay, it’s not as bad as it sounds.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/03/08/y...
You Never Forget Your First Time.
Something exciting happened the other week, with neither a bang, nor a whimper, nor even the crystalline ping of an email notification. Nevertheless, quiet as a mouse, deep within the dusty recesse…
alessandraranelli.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New Post, in which another author‘s husband inspires me to explore the deep web, and what I discover leads to an experience I never dreamed of.
Okay, it’s not as bad as it sounds.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/03/08/y...
Okay, it’s not as bad as it sounds.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/03/08/y...
Got a flurry of last minute entries for the Killer Twist Pitch Prize (you are all such naughty procrastinators!) and some of them had me shouting. This is going to be an impossible decision!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter!
March 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Got a flurry of last minute entries for the Killer Twist Pitch Prize (you are all such naughty procrastinators!) and some of them had me shouting. This is going to be an impossible decision!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter!
Enjoy some of my favorite lines from the entries. Crime writers, want to see yours on the board?
Enter your query by March 2nd!
Enter your query by March 2nd!
February 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Enjoy some of my favorite lines from the entries. Crime writers, want to see yours on the board?
Enter your query by March 2nd!
Enter your query by March 2nd!
Only a few days left!
Here’s a peek at a few favorite lines!
Here’s a peek at a few favorite lines!
February 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Only a few days left!
Here’s a peek at a few favorite lines!
Here’s a peek at a few favorite lines!
7 Days left to enter the Killer Twist Pitch Prize!
If you’re an un-agented crime/ thriller writer, why not enter? While some contests charge $30 for AI to read your book, this has free entry & no catch.
🥇 wins a trip to Harrogate for Theakston’s Crime!
See 📌 for details.
If you’re an un-agented crime/ thriller writer, why not enter? While some contests charge $30 for AI to read your book, this has free entry & no catch.
🥇 wins a trip to Harrogate for Theakston’s Crime!
See 📌 for details.
February 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
7 Days left to enter the Killer Twist Pitch Prize!
If you’re an un-agented crime/ thriller writer, why not enter? While some contests charge $30 for AI to read your book, this has free entry & no catch.
🥇 wins a trip to Harrogate for Theakston’s Crime!
See 📌 for details.
If you’re an un-agented crime/ thriller writer, why not enter? While some contests charge $30 for AI to read your book, this has free entry & no catch.
🥇 wins a trip to Harrogate for Theakston’s Crime!
See 📌 for details.
Reposted by Alessandra Ranelli
🚨BURYING JERICHO WATERSTONES PREORDER DEAL🚨
The gorgeous BURYING JERICHO hardback has been chosen to be part of Waterstones’ pre-order promotion happening this weekend! Grab Scott Jericho’s latest adventure for a bargain price using the code PREORDER25 right here www.waterstones.com/book/burying...
The gorgeous BURYING JERICHO hardback has been chosen to be part of Waterstones’ pre-order promotion happening this weekend! Grab Scott Jericho’s latest adventure for a bargain price using the code PREORDER25 right here www.waterstones.com/book/burying...
February 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🚨BURYING JERICHO WATERSTONES PREORDER DEAL🚨
The gorgeous BURYING JERICHO hardback has been chosen to be part of Waterstones’ pre-order promotion happening this weekend! Grab Scott Jericho’s latest adventure for a bargain price using the code PREORDER25 right here www.waterstones.com/book/burying...
The gorgeous BURYING JERICHO hardback has been chosen to be part of Waterstones’ pre-order promotion happening this weekend! Grab Scott Jericho’s latest adventure for a bargain price using the code PREORDER25 right here www.waterstones.com/book/burying...
Murder at the Hotel Orient is on Goodreads, and it would be marvelous if you'd add it, Darling.
Mysteriously,
Sterling Lockwood
Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
Hotel Orient, Vienna
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#MurderAtTheHotelOrient #MATHO #goodreads
Mysteriously,
Sterling Lockwood
Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
Hotel Orient, Vienna
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#MurderAtTheHotelOrient #MATHO #goodreads
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Murder at the Hotel Orient is on Goodreads, and it would be marvelous if you'd add it, Darling.
Mysteriously,
Sterling Lockwood
Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
Hotel Orient, Vienna
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#MurderAtTheHotelOrient #MATHO #goodreads
Mysteriously,
Sterling Lockwood
Concierge & Keeper of Secrets
Hotel Orient, Vienna
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#MurderAtTheHotelOrient #MATHO #goodreads
Reposted by Alessandra Ranelli
Introducing The Killer Twist Pitch Prize for Unagented Crime Writers!
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
February 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Introducing The Killer Twist Pitch Prize for Unagented Crime Writers!
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
#WritingCommunity If you entered the #KillerTwistPitchPrize you should’ve seen a confirmation page & received an email within 24hrs. As of now I’ve confirmed all entries. If you’re having issues you may have to enter again and ensure you fill all required sections! Also: new prizes:
February 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
#WritingCommunity If you entered the #KillerTwistPitchPrize you should’ve seen a confirmation page & received an email within 24hrs. As of now I’ve confirmed all entries. If you’re having issues you may have to enter again and ensure you fill all required sections! Also: new prizes:
#writingcommunity
In case you missed the big announcement yesterday ⬇️
In case you missed the big announcement yesterday ⬇️
Introducing The Killer Twist Pitch Prize for Unagented Crime Writers!
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
February 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
#writingcommunity
In case you missed the big announcement yesterday ⬇️
In case you missed the big announcement yesterday ⬇️
Introducing The Killer Twist Pitch Prize for Unagented Crime Writers!
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
February 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Introducing The Killer Twist Pitch Prize for Unagented Crime Writers!
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
Top Prize: 4-Day Pass #TheakstonsCrime + 3-night hotel stay in #Harrogate, Pitch Revision & Coaching. (a $1250 value)
2nd Place: @JerichoWriters Agent 1-on-1! T&Cs apply, See www.alessandraranelli.com/prize for details.🧵1/4
By Request: The Murderboard!
Can you solve the case before February 2nd at 18:30 CET?
In 30 hours I'll reveal exciting news for #amquerying crime writers
Can you solve the case before February 2nd at 18:30 CET?
In 30 hours I'll reveal exciting news for #amquerying crime writers
February 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
By Request: The Murderboard!
Can you solve the case before February 2nd at 18:30 CET?
In 30 hours I'll reveal exciting news for #amquerying crime writers
Can you solve the case before February 2nd at 18:30 CET?
In 30 hours I'll reveal exciting news for #amquerying crime writers
QUERYING CRIME WRITERS! Check back in on Sunday February 2nd at 18:30 CET for the big reveal! Or can you guess what it is before then using the clues behind me?
January 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
QUERYING CRIME WRITERS! Check back in on Sunday February 2nd at 18:30 CET for the big reveal! Or can you guess what it is before then using the clues behind me?
Hi Bluesky. I have a lot of followers on here but ai tend to feel like my posts disappear into the ether.
If you're a querying writer, here are some tips for honing your one line pitch.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/01/27/4...
If you're a querying writer, here are some tips for honing your one line pitch.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/01/27/4...
4 Things Your Book Pitch Needs, and 4 it Doesn’t.
This is from a Newsletter Takeover I did last year for Jericho Writers, but it seemed like a good time to share it again. If you are a querying crime writer looking for help, now is a very good tim…
alessandraranelli.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Hi Bluesky. I have a lot of followers on here but ai tend to feel like my posts disappear into the ether.
If you're a querying writer, here are some tips for honing your one line pitch.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/01/27/4...
If you're a querying writer, here are some tips for honing your one line pitch.
alessandraranelli.com/2025/01/27/4...
Message my American friends!
Americans! My debut novel #AReluctantSpy, from @headlinebooks.bsky.social, is one of today's Kindle Daily Deals! Until midnight PST tonight, you can pick it up for the price of a can of Arizona Iced Tea. But this will last you several hours longer!
January 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Message my American friends!
Reposted by Alessandra Ranelli
Unpaid carers are under-represented in writing, publishing & the Arts more generally; I'm in a good position to begin to collect data (more on which soon). I also believe that unpaid carers should be protected in law - @carers-uk.bsky.social on The Equality Act here. www.carersuk.org/reports/maki...
January 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Unpaid carers are under-represented in writing, publishing & the Arts more generally; I'm in a good position to begin to collect data (more on which soon). I also believe that unpaid carers should be protected in law - @carers-uk.bsky.social on The Equality Act here. www.carersuk.org/reports/maki...