Benjamin Bradley
@bbradleywrites.bsky.social
mystery author - WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND (out April 2025)
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What a privilege to host the legendary Michael Connelly in Raleigh to celebrate the release of THE PROVING GROUND.
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What a privilege to host the legendary Michael Connelly in Raleigh to celebrate the release of THE PROVING GROUND.
Any authors out there with helpful wisdom on beating the Resistance that comes halfway through every draft that whispers "this is garbage"?
The answer can't always be "keep going", sometimes it might be garbage! But I'm all ears.
The answer can't always be "keep going", sometimes it might be garbage! But I'm all ears.
October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Any authors out there with helpful wisdom on beating the Resistance that comes halfway through every draft that whispers "this is garbage"?
The answer can't always be "keep going", sometimes it might be garbage! But I'm all ears.
The answer can't always be "keep going", sometimes it might be garbage! But I'm all ears.
WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND is $.99 for a limited time because we need small-town murder mysteries in the midst of ::gestures around at everything on fire:: 🔥 📚
www.amazon.com/What-Left-Be... + wherever you buy ebooks!
www.amazon.com/What-Left-Be... + wherever you buy ebooks!
October 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND is $.99 for a limited time because we need small-town murder mysteries in the midst of ::gestures around at everything on fire:: 🔥 📚
www.amazon.com/What-Left-Be... + wherever you buy ebooks!
www.amazon.com/What-Left-Be... + wherever you buy ebooks!
@caseystegman.com is probably your favorite crime author's favorite writer -- and by all accounts, a stand up guy. thrilled for him and the world that gets to read this series!
Congrats to one of NC's many, many promising authors!
Congrats to one of NC's many, many promising authors!
October 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@caseystegman.com is probably your favorite crime author's favorite writer -- and by all accounts, a stand up guy. thrilled for him and the world that gets to read this series!
Congrats to one of NC's many, many promising authors!
Congrats to one of NC's many, many promising authors!
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Saying "I deserve the Nobel Peace Prize" should pretty much be a disqualification in and of itself for winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
October 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Saying "I deserve the Nobel Peace Prize" should pretty much be a disqualification in and of itself for winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
If only every AI bot that emailed me about their book club actually bought my book...
October 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If only every AI bot that emailed me about their book club actually bought my book...
I swear half of writing is looking at a draft of what was once an irresitible idea -- and asking... "is this anything?"
October 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I swear half of writing is looking at a draft of what was once an irresitible idea -- and asking... "is this anything?"
Still a little confused why Dracula brought his son to the Monster Mash
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Still a little confused why Dracula brought his son to the Monster Mash
So are all authors getting inundated via email with AI slop written blasts from random accounts trying to "promote" your books?
September 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
So are all authors getting inundated via email with AI slop written blasts from random accounts trying to "promote" your books?
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Come hear the one and only @russellwjohnson.bsky.social speak about his new book, and learn how to stick the landing on your trilogy. This Saturday at Daughters Coffee & Books in Durham!
August 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Come hear the one and only @russellwjohnson.bsky.social speak about his new book, and learn how to stick the landing on your trilogy. This Saturday at Daughters Coffee & Books in Durham!
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It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Listen, I’m serious: if you’re angry right now, please read this novel. Many thanks. Go ahead, share what you love!
www.amazon.com/dp/0316584797/
bookshop.org/p/books/coyo...
www.amazon.com/dp/0316584797/
bookshop.org/p/books/coyo...
July 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Listen, I’m serious: if you’re angry right now, please read this novel. Many thanks. Go ahead, share what you love!
www.amazon.com/dp/0316584797/
bookshop.org/p/books/coyo...
www.amazon.com/dp/0316584797/
bookshop.org/p/books/coyo...
Identity is such a fickle part of being an author.
At first, it can take forever to identify as an author — not just a writer or wannabe. But that’s just part of the journey.
At first, it can take forever to identify as an author — not just a writer or wannabe. But that’s just part of the journey.
February 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Identity is such a fickle part of being an author.
At first, it can take forever to identify as an author — not just a writer or wannabe. But that’s just part of the journey.
At first, it can take forever to identify as an author — not just a writer or wannabe. But that’s just part of the journey.
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nice novel you’ve got there. would be a shame if you finish writing it & have to reread & revise the whole thing
February 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
nice novel you’ve got there. would be a shame if you finish writing it & have to reread & revise the whole thing
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Really enjoyed my day yesterday at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. The entire event was organized by students, and they did an amazing job. Plus I got to speak to a great room full of enthusiastic young people who reminded me that hope is never misguided.
February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Really enjoyed my day yesterday at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. The entire event was organized by students, and they did an amazing job. Plus I got to speak to a great room full of enthusiastic young people who reminded me that hope is never misguided.
You’ve been murdered, who do you want on the case?
February 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
You’ve been murdered, who do you want on the case?
Writing with a newborn is a special kind of chaos
February 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Writing with a newborn is a special kind of chaos
Congrats @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social !
January 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Congrats @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social !
I go back to this Murder in the First interview by @cstegman.bsky.social and featuring #ScottBlackburn whenever I need to refill the well. So grateful to have people like this in the industry -- AND in North Carolina!
mysterytribune.com/murder-in-th...
mysterytribune.com/murder-in-th...
Murder In The First: Scott Blackburn’s It Dies with You
As part of a series on debuts in crime, mystery, and all things dark, Casey Stegman digs into Scott Blackburn’s It Dies with You.
mysterytribune.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I go back to this Murder in the First interview by @cstegman.bsky.social and featuring #ScottBlackburn whenever I need to refill the well. So grateful to have people like this in the industry -- AND in North Carolina!
mysterytribune.com/murder-in-th...
mysterytribune.com/murder-in-th...
Launching ARC team sign-ups for WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND -- I'd be thrilled for any #booksky support and reviews! Link here: docs.google.com/forms/d/11BK...
WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND - ARC Team Sign Ups
docs.google.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Launching ARC team sign-ups for WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND -- I'd be thrilled for any #booksky support and reviews! Link here: docs.google.com/forms/d/11BK...
Every writer has that one story on the shelf they still think they’ll someday get to work
January 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Every writer has that one story on the shelf they still think they’ll someday get to work
Southern noir at its finest. Come for the characters, stay for the gripping story. Perfect for fans of David Joy & Wiley Cash, but great for anyone, honestly. Highly recommend!
January 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Southern noir at its finest. Come for the characters, stay for the gripping story. Perfect for fans of David Joy & Wiley Cash, but great for anyone, honestly. Highly recommend!
January 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Lately been devouring The Treasure Hunters Club by
@tomryanauthor.bsky.social
-- a well written, fast-paced story with hints of The Goonies and Richard Osman novels and Oak Island fun.
@tomryanauthor.bsky.social
-- a well written, fast-paced story with hints of The Goonies and Richard Osman novels and Oak Island fun.
January 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Lately been devouring The Treasure Hunters Club by
@tomryanauthor.bsky.social
-- a well written, fast-paced story with hints of The Goonies and Richard Osman novels and Oak Island fun.
@tomryanauthor.bsky.social
-- a well written, fast-paced story with hints of The Goonies and Richard Osman novels and Oak Island fun.
you know what peaked in 2000? new years glasses. it's been an train wreck ever since
January 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
you know what peaked in 2000? new years glasses. it's been an train wreck ever since
BEST READS OF 2024!
I was so lucky to get to read SO many incredible books this year, so this list felt borderline impossible. Shout out to @lizmoorebooks.bsky.social @tonywirt.com @lauramchugh.bsky.social @alexkenna.bsky.social @wandamowrites.bsky.social + others!
I was so lucky to get to read SO many incredible books this year, so this list felt borderline impossible. Shout out to @lizmoorebooks.bsky.social @tonywirt.com @lauramchugh.bsky.social @alexkenna.bsky.social @wandamowrites.bsky.social + others!
December 31, 2024 at 2:46 PM
BEST READS OF 2024!
I was so lucky to get to read SO many incredible books this year, so this list felt borderline impossible. Shout out to @lizmoorebooks.bsky.social @tonywirt.com @lauramchugh.bsky.social @alexkenna.bsky.social @wandamowrites.bsky.social + others!
I was so lucky to get to read SO many incredible books this year, so this list felt borderline impossible. Shout out to @lizmoorebooks.bsky.social @tonywirt.com @lauramchugh.bsky.social @alexkenna.bsky.social @wandamowrites.bsky.social + others!