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D.C. Salmon | Author of high-octane adventure thrillers that blend real-life historical mysteries with non-stop action.
​An Irish Mystery is out now! Book 2, An American Treasure, is coming soon.
​#booksky #thriller #historicalfiction
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Updated:The official book trailer for AN IRISH MYSTERY is here! 🎉
Dive into a world of secrets, action, and high-stakes adventure across Ireland and beyond. Get a taste of the intrigue that awaits! 👇
Watch the FULL Trailer on YouTube!
youtu.be/hf_Eb53Z1YU
Experience the tension & excitement of AN IRISH MYSTERY by D.C. Salmon in the official book trailer!
YouTube video by DC Salmon
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New blog post live!
"The New Chapter Begins: My WOW Book Cover Reveal."
I'm sharing all the excitement and behind-the-scenes thoughts on the massive rebrand for An Irish Mystery.
It's a game changer! Read it:
www.dcsalmonbooks.com/blog/2810790...
#BookCover #Rebrand #Writersky
​🎉 The New Chapter Begins: My WOW Book Cover Reveal! / Blog | D.C. Salmon
The Cover is Here! See the new look for An Irish Mystery and why the author had to switch designers. Plus, a detailed strategy on how to use local book clubs for generating reviews.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Anybody else just have one of those days. You know, had enough wondering what you're doing.
Yep! That's today.
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
99p/99c PROMO!
Start the adventure with An Irish Mystery for less than a pound or dollar!
​Available on Kobo, Nook, Apple Books, and Fable. (Sorry, not Kindle).
Mon 10th - Tues 11th only!
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​#BookDeals #AnIrishMystery #Writersky
Available now at your favorite digital store!
An Irish Mystery by D.C. Salmon
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November 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Had a nice day (apart from the Oilers) Read most of Rogue Command by Jack Mars book 2 of A Troy Stark Thriller. Only 82 pages left.
#Booksky #Authorsky #Thrillerbooks #reading
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Truly a mixed sporting weekend!
Thrilled to see @theposh win 5-0!
But the @oilers loss (9-1) balances out the excitement.
You can't win them all!
​Happy Sunday! Hope you're having a more restful day.
​#ThePosh #Oilers #Writersky #SundayVibes
November 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
PROMOTION ALERT! 🚨 Get the ebook for An Irish Mystery for just 99p/99c!
​Running Monday 10th through Wednesday 12th.
Look out for the promo link!
What a great time to start the series!
​#AnIrishMystery #BookDeals #Thriller #HistoricalFiction
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The new cover for An Irish Mystery is officially public! What are your thoughts? 🤔
​If you love the design, go check out bespokebookcovers.com (or hire them for your next project!). Great work!
​#NewCover #BookCover #Writersky #Booksky
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Out now!
ebook available at books2read.com/dcsalmonbooks
Paperback amzn.eu/d/gN8lrj3
Hardcover Awaiting upload of new cover.

#kobo #applebooks #barnes&noble #amazon #smashwords and many more.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The new cover for An Irish Mystery is officially LIVE! 🎉
​Look for it on digital outlets now; physical copies are coming soon. I'm so excited! Let me know your thoughts!
​#NewCover #AnIrishMystery #Writersky
November 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Exciting progress: I've uploaded the fantastic new cover for An Irish Mystery to all my ebook shops! It should start filtering through over the next few days.
​You'll have to wait a little longer for the official social reveal, though! 😉
​#NewCover #BookCover #Writersky
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
New blog post live!
I'm tackling the big question: What is the worst thing about being an author?
The answer is simple: The Scammers.
Read my advice on avoiding the pitfalls in the industry: www.dcsalmonbooks.com/blog/2791194...
#AuthorLife #Scammers #Writersky
​🛑 What Is The Worst Thing About Being An Author? (The Scammers) / Blog | D.C. Salmon
​I haven't been publishing for very long—my book came out in May—and I still don't really class myself as an Author. Storyteller, yes. Self-published writer, check. But Author? I look at people who do...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Week off has flown by! I managed to squeeze in some good writing, finished a great book, and had lots of walks with Bear.

​What's your ideal way to spend a week off: pure relaxation or catching up on projects?

​#HalfTerm #AuthorLife #Writersky
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
An Irish Mystery cover, just waiting on tweaks now. Hoping for the final by end of the week! 🤞
​Off work for half-term, enjoying walks with Bear and lots of reading! 🐻
​#NewCover #HalfTerm #Writersky
October 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New blog post on Swimming Upstream is live! I'm talking about the recent broken newsletter link and the necessary reality of just figuring it out in self-publishing. Read the honest truth: www.dcsalmonbooks.com/blog/2781298... #AuthorLife #SelfPublishing #Writersky
​📧 The Newsletter Link Broke (And Why I Keep Making Things Up As I Go Along) / Blog | D.C. Salmon
Thriller Writing Insight: The author discusses the decision to use short chapters (scenes) for pacing and reveals a quick look at the fast-paced new read, Rogue Force. Includes a new cover design upda...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
The Rebranded Cover Reveal for An Irish Mystery is COMING SOON!
​This is a huge step for the A Newman Adventure Series. The date is approaching—follow for the official reveal!
​#CoverReveal #AnIrishMystery #Writersky
October 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Why read A Newman Adventure? It's where historical secrets meet high-stakes action.
​Get the free excerpt for Book 2, An American Treasure, by signing up for the newsletter! 👇
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​#AnAmericanTreasure #AdventureThriler #Writersky
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
New blog post live! I share how to get the FREE Excerpt for Book 2, An American Treasure. Sign up now! 👇 www.dcsalmonbooks.com/blog/2763646... #BookExcerpt #Writersky #AnAmericanTreasure
​🎬 Why I Write Short Chapters: Scene-by-Scene Pacing in Thrillers / Blog | D.C. Salmon
I've been asked on more than one occasion: "Why are your chapters so short?"
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October 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The Excerpt drops tonight! My newsletter with the link to download the An American Treasure excerpt goes out at 7 PM (local time).
Sign up now (link in bio) so you don't miss the sneak peek!
#AnAmericanTreasure #Newsletter #Writersky
October 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Saturday is packed! ⚽️ @theposh at 12:30, then 🏒 Oilers at 8:30pm GMT.
​Big news: The new book cover design starts Monday! The final countdown. 🎉
​#Football #Hockey #AuthorLife #Writersky
October 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
New blog post: "Headaches, Hockey, and the Final Countdown to a New Cover." Read about the project stress, life balance, and the start date for the new book cover! 👇
​https://www.dcsalmonbooks.com/blog/2761173_headaches-hockey-and-the-final-countdown-to-a-new-cover
​#AuthorLife #Writersky
October 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Monday update: Still waiting for the new An Irish Mystery cover to start next week. 😅
​Focus is now on the Excerpt for An American Treasure! Coming soon! Blog out Wednesday.
​#AnAmericanTreasure #AuthorLife #Writersky
October 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
This is my view today. Hockey season is well and truely here.
What are you up to today?
October 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
New post is live: "The Paper Problem: Trim Size and ISBNs."

​It’s about the struggles of getting An Irish Mystery into print. Read it: 👇

​https://www.dcsalmonbooks.com/blog/2740680_the-paper-problem-why-this-post-is-all-about-trim-size-and-isbns
​#SelfPublishing #Writersky
​📚 The Paper Problem: Why This Post Is All About Trim Size and ISBNs / Blog | D.C. Salmon
The Paper Problem: An author reveals the tough choice between white vs. cream paper and how changing trim size affects ISBNs and spine width. Essential reading for indie authors distributing to UK/US ...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
My second blog post of the week drops at midday GMT! Today's topic:
"The Paper Problem: Why This Post Is All About Trim Size and ISBNs."
​I will post the link later at 12:00.
​#SelfPublishing #PrintBooks #Writersky
October 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Just got a shocking Teams message this morning from work:

URGENT WARNING if you have any books by Andrew Cope. The link in the back has been hijacked and takes users to a pornography site. Please remove these books immediately. This is being investigated.
#InternetSafety #BookWarning #books
October 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM