Candace Robb
@candacerobbauthor.bsky.social
Slips between medieval York & the Pacific NW without warning. Writer. Owen Archer & Kate Clifford mysteries. Rep'd by @JVNLA Owned by The Maggie. Talks to trees. Reveres crows & owls. Seattle Insight Meditation she/her www.candacerobbbooks.com
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A Lion's Ransom
Check out A Lion's Ransom - <p><b><i>Who stole the king's coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion.</i> <p/>'A standout . . . Robb reinf...
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A Lion's Ransom 6 Jan! The goldsmiths of York create a golden lion for the coronation of King Richard; the night before delivery it is stolen. Booklist: "a story about betrayal, violence, & murder, [&] a ...tale about love, loyalty, responsibility, & family." #mystery
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On my blog, a celebration of the publication of Owen Archer 16, A Lion's Ransom, and links to an online event Wednesday, 7 January, 6:15 PST with @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social
#mystery #medieval #historicalfiction
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#mystery #medieval #historicalfiction
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The Curious Case of the Map Insert and A Lion’s Ransom Is Published!
It is the eve of the Epiphany, Twelfth Night, I am anticipating/celebrating the publication of A Lion’s Ransom, Owen Archer 16! Perhaps authors should not admit to favorites, but I am ever on…
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January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
On my blog, a celebration of the publication of Owen Archer 16, A Lion's Ransom, and links to an online event Wednesday, 7 January, 6:15 PST with @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social
#mystery #medieval #historicalfiction
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#mystery #medieval #historicalfiction
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A Lion's Ransom 6 Jan! The goldsmiths of York create a golden lion for the coronation of King Richard; the night before delivery it is stolen. Booklist: "a story about betrayal, violence, & murder, [&] a ...tale about love, loyalty, responsibility, & family." #mystery
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A Lion's Ransom
Check out A Lion's Ransom - <p><b><i>Who stole the king's coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion.</i> <p/>'A standout . . . Robb reinf...
bookshop.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
A Lion's Ransom 6 Jan! The goldsmiths of York create a golden lion for the coronation of King Richard; the night before delivery it is stolen. Booklist: "a story about betrayal, violence, & murder, [&] a ...tale about love, loyalty, responsibility, & family." #mystery
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Mourning.
Nothing good about it.
Nothing good about it.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Mourning.
Nothing good about it.
Nothing good about it.
Yes!
Possibilities!
Possibilities!
Katie B. Wilson has just taken her oath of office and been sworn in as Seattle’s 58th mayor.
January 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Yes!
Possibilities!
Possibilities!
This. ☮️💚
Your acts of kindness
are iridescent wings
of divine love,
which linger and continue
to uplift others
long after your sharing.
— Rumi
are iridescent wings
of divine love,
which linger and continue
to uplift others
long after your sharing.
— Rumi
January 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
This. ☮️💚
An early bloomer by the lake, a lovely old witch hazel.
There is light, beauty, life everywhere, even in the depths of winter.
☮️🙏
There is light, beauty, life everywhere, even in the depths of winter.
☮️🙏
January 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
An early bloomer by the lake, a lovely old witch hazel.
There is light, beauty, life everywhere, even in the depths of winter.
☮️🙏
There is light, beauty, life everywhere, even in the depths of winter.
☮️🙏
🥰
@candacerobbauthor.bsky.social, just finished rereading A Vigil of Spies, and Thoresby's death just wipes me out every time--sobbing my eyes out on the first day of the new year. Revisiting the changes with a new Archbishop of York makes me even more excited for the new book, when we get a NEW KING!
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
🥰
A beautiful tribute to the art of letter writing--quickly becoming a thing of the past, certainly in Denmark, but, honestly, it's been a while since I sent a letter in the post.
Maybe in the new year...
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Maybe in the new year...
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Last letters from Denmark: Danes write to Devon artist as postal service ends
Closure of country’s 400-year-old service made headlines and prompted Gillian Taylor to appeal for final missives
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January 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM
A beautiful tribute to the art of letter writing--quickly becoming a thing of the past, certainly in Denmark, but, honestly, it's been a while since I sent a letter in the post.
Maybe in the new year...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Maybe in the new year...
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I couldn't say it better: "Wishing you kindness, courage, enchanting stories, and abundant creativity as new year unfolds."
"Kindness, kindness, kindness. I want to make a New Year's prayer, not a resolution. I'm praying for courage." - Susan Sontag
Wishing you kindness, courage, enchanting stories, and abundant creativity as new year unfolds.
Wishing you kindness, courage, enchanting stories, and abundant creativity as new year unfolds.
January 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I couldn't say it better: "Wishing you kindness, courage, enchanting stories, and abundant creativity as new year unfolds."
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing us all inspiration, laughter, & peace in the coming year. 🥳
Wishing us all inspiration, laughter, & peace in the coming year. 🥳
a cartoon of snoopy wearing a top hat and holding a cane says new year 's eve
Alt: a cartoon of snoopy wearing a top hat and holding a cane says new year 's eve
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January 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing us all inspiration, laughter, & peace in the coming year. 🥳
Wishing us all inspiration, laughter, & peace in the coming year. 🥳
Love this thread.
Writers write.
We try this, we try that, & we chortle when it comes alive.
And read read read.
That's it! That's the secret!
Writers write.
We try this, we try that, & we chortle when it comes alive.
And read read read.
That's it! That's the secret!
This set of observations is produced by my scrolling Reddit and otherwise listening to people talk about "how to write."
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
December 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Love this thread.
Writers write.
We try this, we try that, & we chortle when it comes alive.
And read read read.
That's it! That's the secret!
Writers write.
We try this, we try that, & we chortle when it comes alive.
And read read read.
That's it! That's the secret!
MTV is officially ending all of its music channels.
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
MTV is officially ending all of its music channels.
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
magnificent discovery! #medievalsky
Medieval ship discovered off Copenhagen may be the world’s largest cog www.medievalists.net/2025/12/medi... #medieval #Denmark #archaeology
Medieval ship discovered off Copenhagen may be the world’s largest cog - Medievalists.net
A medieval cargo ship of extraordinary size has been found in the waters off Copenhagen. Built around 1410, Svælget 2 is being called the world’s largest cog, and its remarkably preserved remains are…
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December 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
magnificent discovery! #medievalsky
Beautiful sunrise after weeks of rain.
I will take this as a reminder of all the beauty that isn't in the news.
I will take this as a reminder of all the beauty that isn't in the news.
December 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Beautiful sunrise after weeks of rain.
I will take this as a reminder of all the beauty that isn't in the news.
I will take this as a reminder of all the beauty that isn't in the news.
Just for fun, the origin of that line! (Spoiler alert: NOT Bulwer-Lytton.)
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December 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Just for fun, the origin of that line! (Spoiler alert: NOT Bulwer-Lytton.)
lithub.com/the-secret-h...
lithub.com/the-secret-h...
A conversation with a friend about art yesterday inspired me to look at the structure of my wip. At last I see what's been nagging at me, I see how to fix it, & I'm excited to pull it apart and redo it!
The writing life: utter madness, & I love it.
The writing life: utter madness, & I love it.
a cartoon of snoopy typing on a typewriter with the word " it " below him
Alt: a cartoon of snoopy atop his house typing on a typewriter with the word " it " above him, he paces, "It was", paces, "It was a dark", paces, "It was a dark and stormy night". He thinks, Good writing is hard work.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A conversation with a friend about art yesterday inspired me to look at the structure of my wip. At last I see what's been nagging at me, I see how to fix it, & I'm excited to pull it apart and redo it!
The writing life: utter madness, & I love it.
The writing life: utter madness, & I love it.
Every Christmas since maybe 2005 we've watched TLOTR, & every year I've said I won't get into it this time, & every year I get hooked. This year it feels so sad. I teared up at Treebeard's poetry. Fave moment so far this year, Eowyn's chant at the burial. I annoyed my husband by replaying it.
December 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Every Christmas since maybe 2005 we've watched TLOTR, & every year I've said I won't get into it this time, & every year I get hooked. This year it feels so sad. I teared up at Treebeard's poetry. Fave moment so far this year, Eowyn's chant at the burial. I annoyed my husband by replaying it.
A Christmas Eve gift from the NWS--the high wind watch has been cancelled for the PNW lowlands! 😊
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A Christmas Eve gift from the NWS--the high wind watch has been cancelled for the PNW lowlands! 😊
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
A heartwarming, inspiring holiday tale from @chrisnickson2.bsky.social, starring the always wonderful Annabelle Harper. This is how it's done.
Happy Holidays!
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Happy Holidays!
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A Brand New Annabelle Harper Christmas Tale
It’s just over a week until Christmas 2025, and the spirit moved me to write a new Annabelle Harper Christmas story. Yes, it’s unashamedly sentimental, but this is the time of year for …
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December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A heartwarming, inspiring holiday tale from @chrisnickson2.bsky.social, starring the always wonderful Annabelle Harper. This is how it's done.
Happy Holidays!
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
Happy Holidays!
chrisnickson.co.uk/2025/12/16/a...
Happy Holidays! It's a busy season for the Owen Archer series. Most importantly, we're just 2 weeks away from the publication of Owen Archer #16, A Lion's Ransom. On my blog: news, a glimpse at A Lion’s Ransom, & The Maggie's holiday photo.
#mysteries #medieval
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#mysteries #medieval
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Happy Holidays! News and a glimpse at A Lion’s Ransom
It’s a busy season for the Owen Archer series. Most importantly, we’re just 2 weeks away from the publication of Owen Archer #16, A Lion’s Ransom–preorder here, or at your p…
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December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Happy Holidays! It's a busy season for the Owen Archer series. Most importantly, we're just 2 weeks away from the publication of Owen Archer #16, A Lion's Ransom. On my blog: news, a glimpse at A Lion’s Ransom, & The Maggie's holiday photo.
#mysteries #medieval
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#mysteries #medieval
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Gorgeous. 🎄🎵
December 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Gorgeous. 🎄🎵
Out tomorrow, 23 December, The Riddle of St Leonard's audiobook! (Owen Archer 5) York, 1369. As plague wreaks havoc on the city, Owen Archer must solve a puzzle involving scandal, theft, & murder sweeping through St. Leonard's Hospital. #booksky #medieval
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RBmedia | The Riddle of St. Leonard's
Listen to the audiobook The Riddle of St. Leonard's, written by Candace Robb, narrated by Derek Perkins.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Out tomorrow, 23 December, The Riddle of St Leonard's audiobook! (Owen Archer 5) York, 1369. As plague wreaks havoc on the city, Owen Archer must solve a puzzle involving scandal, theft, & murder sweeping through St. Leonard's Hospital. #booksky #medieval
rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...
rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...
Need a wonderful Christmas story? Here's one, Rick Steves has made sure the homeless in his area have a refuge. ❤️
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Need a wonderful Christmas story? Here's one, Rick Steves has made sure the homeless in his area have a refuge. ❤️
Wondrous & so gentle.
An evocative winter image by my Dartmoor neighbour Virginia Lee:
December 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Wondrous & so gentle.