Jane Bettany
@janebettany.bsky.social
Writer based in Derby. Author of murder mystery crime novels set in Derbyshire. CWA member. Published by HQ (Harper Collins)
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Jane Bettany
@janebettany.bsky.social
· Apr 10
The bluebells are only just coming out in the woods, but Murder on Bluebell Hill is out TODAY!
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
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This year's festival runs from the 9-18 October and we are thrilled to let you know some of the fantastic authors we'll be featuring.
Ticket went live this weekend and are moving fast! Head to birminghamliteraturefestival.org for the full lineup and to book tickets while you can!
Ticket went live this weekend and are moving fast! Head to birminghamliteraturefestival.org for the full lineup and to book tickets while you can!
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This year's festival runs from the 9-18 October and we are thrilled to let you know some of the fantastic authors we'll be featuring.
Ticket went live this weekend and are moving fast! Head to birminghamliteraturefestival.org for the full lineup and to book tickets while you can!
Ticket went live this weekend and are moving fast! Head to birminghamliteraturefestival.org for the full lineup and to book tickets while you can!
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Look at this gorgeous display at @mysteriousbookshop.com! Have YOU read THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK yet?
August 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Look at this gorgeous display at @mysteriousbookshop.com! Have YOU read THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK yet?
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Ta-da! Courtesy of @headofzeus.bsky.social, I'm thrilled to properly reveal the UK cover for the new #Spector mystery, #TheHouseAtDevilsNeck! Get your pre-orders in now!
February 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Ta-da! Courtesy of @headofzeus.bsky.social, I'm thrilled to properly reveal the UK cover for the new #Spector mystery, #TheHouseAtDevilsNeck! Get your pre-orders in now!
Happy publication day to @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social 🥳 Can’t wait to read Quiet Bones, the second book in the Carla James series. 📚
My local bookshop Gwisgo Bookworm will have signed copies of Quiet Bones from tomorrow. Look at those amazing spredges!
June 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Happy publication day to @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social 🥳 Can’t wait to read Quiet Bones, the second book in the Carla James series. 📚
Always enjoyable to do events with @tommeadauthor.bsky.social We had some great questions from the audience. Thanks to everyone who came along. 😀📚
So wonderful to do an event with my friend @janebettany.bsky.social for Derby Book Festival! Thank you to all who came along to "An Author's Guide to Murder"!
May 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Always enjoyable to do events with @tommeadauthor.bsky.social We had some great questions from the audience. Thanks to everyone who came along. 😀📚
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@janebettany.bsky.social I've just finished Murder in Merriwell, having read Murder at the Book Festival first ( I know, wrong order). I loved it! The plot races along. I thought I had worked it out, then changed my mind. I really like the character of Violet. She's very real. Great novels. Thanks!
April 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
@janebettany.bsky.social I've just finished Murder in Merriwell, having read Murder at the Book Festival first ( I know, wrong order). I loved it! The plot races along. I thought I had worked it out, then changed my mind. I really like the character of Violet. She's very real. Great novels. Thanks!
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Want to learn the tricks of our duplicitous trade? Then come along to AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO MURDER at Derby Book Festival, featuring myself and the great @janebettany.bsky.social! Book your tickets here: www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/jane-...
April 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Want to learn the tricks of our duplicitous trade? Then come along to AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO MURDER at Derby Book Festival, featuring myself and the great @janebettany.bsky.social! Book your tickets here: www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/jane-...
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🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#CozyCrime #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#CozyCrime #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
April 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#CozyCrime #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#CozyCrime #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
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Published today!
April 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Published today!
The bluebells are only just coming out in the woods, but Murder on Bluebell Hill is out TODAY!
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
April 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The bluebells are only just coming out in the woods, but Murder on Bluebell Hill is out TODAY!
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
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Come and explore the strangeness of historical objects - and how to write about them - with the latest installment of WRITING THE OCCULT this May! www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-th... @laurenwrites.bsky.social
Writing the Occult: Relics
The latest run of Writing the Occult gathers together an exciting range of speakers to explore the world of relics in your fiction.
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March 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Come and explore the strangeness of historical objects - and how to write about them - with the latest installment of WRITING THE OCCULT this May! www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-th... @laurenwrites.bsky.social
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If you care that our work is being stolen to train AI, please sign this petition. Don't think it's just affecting big name authors - many self published writers (me included) have been targeted.
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Sign the Petition
Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training
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March 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you care that our work is being stolen to train AI, please sign this petition. Don't think it's just affecting big name authors - many self published writers (me included) have been targeted.
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Happy Birthday #catchingakiller - our book all about UK murder investigation was published 3 years ago today 🥳🎂 for crime writers and true crime fans 🕵️ #writingcommunity #truecrime #crimewriting amazon.co.uk/dp/1802360638/
Catching a Killer: A Straightforward Guide to Murder Investigation Past and Present: Amazon.co.uk: Stephen Wade, Stuart Gibbon: 9781802360639: Books
Buy Catching a Killer: A Straightforward Guide to Murder Investigation Past and Present by Stephen Wade, Stuart Gibbon (ISBN: 9781802360639) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free deli...
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March 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy Birthday #catchingakiller - our book all about UK murder investigation was published 3 years ago today 🥳🎂 for crime writers and true crime fans 🕵️ #writingcommunity #truecrime #crimewriting amazon.co.uk/dp/1802360638/
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I've just discovered LibGen have used ten of my books without my permission. This is theft and plagiarism. If you are a writer in UK and you haven't already done so - consider joining the Writers Guild. writersguild.org.uk
Welcome to WGGB: The Writers' Union - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
writersguild.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I've just discovered LibGen have used ten of my books without my permission. This is theft and plagiarism. If you are a writer in UK and you haven't already done so - consider joining the Writers Guild. writersguild.org.uk
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I’ve emailed to see if they’re repping UK authors.
IF YOU FOUND YOUR NOVEL IN THE LIBGEN DATABASE, YOU MAY BE A CLASS MEMBER FOR THE KADREY ET AL V. META PLATFORMS CLASS ACTION
Law firms you can contact if you're a potential class member:
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP (415) 500-6800
Mathew Butterick (323) 968-2632 mb@buttericklaw.com
Law firms you can contact if you're a potential class member:
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP (415) 500-6800
Mathew Butterick (323) 968-2632 mb@buttericklaw.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I’ve emailed to see if they’re repping UK authors.
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Huge thanks to Tea Leaves and Reads for designing this beautiful bookmark to accompany the publication of #BestSummerEver!
Book boxes and signed copies are now available to order!
🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞
www.tealeavesandreads.co.uk/product/best...
Book boxes and signed copies are now available to order!
🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞
www.tealeavesandreads.co.uk/product/best...
March 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Huge thanks to Tea Leaves and Reads for designing this beautiful bookmark to accompany the publication of #BestSummerEver!
Book boxes and signed copies are now available to order!
🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞
www.tealeavesandreads.co.uk/product/best...
Book boxes and signed copies are now available to order!
🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞
www.tealeavesandreads.co.uk/product/best...
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Every week my blog has links to free entry writing competitions, publication opportunities, calls for submissions and/or short story markets news. There are also regular writing tips, and chances to share your own news, ask questions and raise discussion topics.
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Womag and other writing
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January 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Every week my blog has links to free entry writing competitions, publication opportunities, calls for submissions and/or short story markets news. There are also regular writing tips, and chances to share your own news, ask questions and raise discussion topics.
womagwriter.blogspot.com
womagwriter.blogspot.com
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“A Complete Unknown” is the best film I’ve seen for a very long time.
Excellent cast, music and script.
Excellent cast, music and script.
January 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“A Complete Unknown” is the best film I’ve seen for a very long time.
Excellent cast, music and script.
Excellent cast, music and script.
My author copies of Murder on Bluebell Hill have landed!
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
March 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My author copies of Murder on Bluebell Hill have landed!
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
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🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
March 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
(They do things differently there...)
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
#KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit
Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again.
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
March 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again.
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
Happy publication day to @dianejeffreyauthor.bsky.social 🥳📚 The Crime Writer is out today… this one will definitely keep you guessing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 for 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓!
𝐇𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞?
Available in ebook, audiobook & paperback!
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𝐇𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞?
Available in ebook, audiobook & paperback!
tinyurl.com/4yxxmn3v
March 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Happy publication day to @dianejeffreyauthor.bsky.social 🥳📚 The Crime Writer is out today… this one will definitely keep you guessing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Who lives in the Manchester area and loves crime fiction? Then do join Guy Hale and I at Urmston Bookshop on Wednesday at 7pm. Chills and chuckles guaranteed!
Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/caroline-england-guy-hale
Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/caroline-england-guy-hale
March 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Who lives in the Manchester area and loves crime fiction? Then do join Guy Hale and I at Urmston Bookshop on Wednesday at 7pm. Chills and chuckles guaranteed!
Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/caroline-england-guy-hale
Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/caroline-england-guy-hale
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My short blog post about Baytales 25, the only crime festival in the north east of England. HT to @vpeanuts.bsky.social and @anncleeves.bsky.social and an army of volunteers for an excellent festival!
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Baytales ’25 Crime Festival
Baytales 2025 was my second crime festival of the year, after Stockport Noir in early February. And it was AMAZING! Taking place on the 1st of March, the festival opened with a warm welcome from th…
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March 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My short blog post about Baytales 25, the only crime festival in the north east of England. HT to @vpeanuts.bsky.social and @anncleeves.bsky.social and an army of volunteers for an excellent festival!
pamjplumb.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/b...
pamjplumb.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/b...
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Time for a bit of reality - a thread.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
March 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Time for a bit of reality - a thread.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.