J.C. Kenney
@jckenney.bsky.social
Agatha Award winning whodunnit author, father, husband, and cat dad, not necessarily in that order. Author of the Allie Cobb Mysteries, the Darcy Gaughan Mysteries, and the Elmo Simpson Mysteries.
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J.C. Kenney
@jckenney.bsky.social
· Oct 20
Panic in the Panhandle is getting rave reviews! Check it out!
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Panic in the Panhandle (Elmo Simpson Mysteries Book 1) a.co/d/bQu7uNg
Hey, friends! The bookish party train keeps rolling. For a limited time, PANIC IN THE PANHANDLE, book 1 in my Elmo Simpson Mysteries is on sale for only 99 cents in ebook format! It's true! Cheers!
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February 3, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Hey, friends! The bookish party train keeps rolling. For a limited time, PANIC IN THE PANHANDLE, book 1 in my Elmo Simpson Mysteries is on sale for only 99 cents in ebook format! It's true! Cheers!
www.bookbub.com/books/panic-...
www.bookbub.com/books/panic-...
Check out this fabulous review for BURIED IN THE SAND! @tulepublishing.bsky.social #booksky
Book Review | Buried in the Sand by J.C. Kenney, perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mystery, humorous mystery, and cozy reads
The zany characters are what make Buried in the Sand an unputdownable cozy mystery.
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The zany characters are what make Buried in the Sand an unputdownable cozy mystery.
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#booksky @jckenney.bsky.social
Book Review | Buried in the Sand by J.C. Kenney, perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mystery, humorous mystery, and cozy reads
The zany characters are what make Buried in the Sand an unputdownable cozy mystery.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Check out this fabulous review for BURIED IN THE SAND! @tulepublishing.bsky.social #booksky
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One more day until the return of The Muppet Show! Watch it Wednesday Feb 4th on Disney+ and ABC!
February 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
One more day until the return of The Muppet Show! Watch it Wednesday Feb 4th on Disney+ and ABC!
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Star Wars: Low Red Moon releases tomorrow, so remember how to get things signed if you preordered (any format) or wanna come say hello in person in San Francisco👇👇👇
Reminder that if you preorder Star Wars: Low Red Moon, you can get a signed bookplate (US only because of global shenanigans): readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
Also you can join me and @kristinbaver.bsky.social in San Francisco for a launch event! Free RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-chen-...
Also you can join me and @kristinbaver.bsky.social in San Francisco for a launch event! Free RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-chen-...
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Star Wars: Low Red Moon releases tomorrow, so remember how to get things signed if you preordered (any format) or wanna come say hello in person in San Francisco👇👇👇
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Need a cozy to read tonight? How about Old Vine Sin by Parker French cozymystery.com/links/old-vi...
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Need a cozy to read tonight? How about Old Vine Sin by Parker French cozymystery.com/links/old-vi...
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99 c sale on book 1! What would it be like to live with psychic powers? Dive into The Reluctant Psychic Mystery series and see how an introverted psychic geologist responds when she gets a vision of murder.
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#books #mystery #psychologicalthriller
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#books #mystery #psychologicalthriller
February 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
99 c sale on book 1! What would it be like to live with psychic powers? Dive into The Reluctant Psychic Mystery series and see how an introverted psychic geologist responds when she gets a vision of murder.
tulepublishing.com/series/reluc...
#books #mystery #psychologicalthriller
tulepublishing.com/series/reluc...
#books #mystery #psychologicalthriller
The highs and lows of a writer's life.
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Take Care of Yourselves
Writer's Life
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February 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The highs and lows of a writer's life.
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you like my work and want to support me? send me a coffee tip here: ko-fi.com/poorlycatdraw
Buy poorly drawn cats a Coffee
it's me poorly drawn cats
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January 31, 2026 at 2:19 PM
you like my work and want to support me? send me a coffee tip here: ko-fi.com/poorlycatdraw
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I am bored with #coldweather and #caturdaymorning pics. Go listen to my assistant on @1010wins.bsky.social -- 92.3FM too!
#calicocat #wintervibes #radio #news #nyc #writerslife
#calicocat #wintervibes #radio #news #nyc #writerslife
January 31, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I am bored with #coldweather and #caturdaymorning pics. Go listen to my assistant on @1010wins.bsky.social -- 92.3FM too!
#calicocat #wintervibes #radio #news #nyc #writerslife
#calicocat #wintervibes #radio #news #nyc #writerslife
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Slugabed [SLUG-uh-bed]
(n.)
- One who lingers in bed through laziness, a sluggard.
Used in a sentence:
“Up at last rose the slugabed, with hair all afflunters and the unsteady indignity of a corpse newly exhumed, grumbling that only villains wake before noon.”
(n.)
- One who lingers in bed through laziness, a sluggard.
Used in a sentence:
“Up at last rose the slugabed, with hair all afflunters and the unsteady indignity of a corpse newly exhumed, grumbling that only villains wake before noon.”
January 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Slugabed [SLUG-uh-bed]
(n.)
- One who lingers in bed through laziness, a sluggard.
Used in a sentence:
“Up at last rose the slugabed, with hair all afflunters and the unsteady indignity of a corpse newly exhumed, grumbling that only villains wake before noon.”
(n.)
- One who lingers in bed through laziness, a sluggard.
Used in a sentence:
“Up at last rose the slugabed, with hair all afflunters and the unsteady indignity of a corpse newly exhumed, grumbling that only villains wake before noon.”
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In January we challenged you to read a book set in Australia. How did you do?
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 AM
In January we challenged you to read a book set in Australia. How did you do?
I've heard that guy's a pretty good mystery writer? 🌴🐊🦩
A reminder, our featured author this week is @jckenney.bsky.social. Read our interview with him here: cozymystery.com/blog/j-c-ken...
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I've heard that guy's a pretty good mystery writer? 🌴🐊🦩
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It's National Hot Tea Month! Why not try Hot Tea and a Cold Case by Summer Prescott? cozymystery.com/links/hot-te...
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
It's National Hot Tea Month! Why not try Hot Tea and a Cold Case by Summer Prescott? cozymystery.com/links/hot-te...
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This is up and running!
I am very happy to be supporting the Publishing For Minnesota fundraiser initiative. Wanna talk Star Wars, writing, writing ABOUT Star Wars, publishing as a biz, worldbuilding, or anything else for an hour? (Or just to see my dog) Bidding starts tomorrow:
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
1-hour AMA with NYT bestselling author
Auction item '1-hour AMA with NYT bestselling author' hosted online at 32auctions.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
This is up and running!
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Art is the heart of humanity
Art is inspiration
Art is joy
Art is rejuvenation
Art is hope
Art is resistance
Stop telling artists and authors to stop doing our jobs. We are essential.
Art is inspiration
Art is joy
Art is rejuvenation
Art is hope
Art is resistance
Stop telling artists and authors to stop doing our jobs. We are essential.
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Art is the heart of humanity
Art is inspiration
Art is joy
Art is rejuvenation
Art is hope
Art is resistance
Stop telling artists and authors to stop doing our jobs. We are essential.
Art is inspiration
Art is joy
Art is rejuvenation
Art is hope
Art is resistance
Stop telling artists and authors to stop doing our jobs. We are essential.
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@jckenney.bsky.social: "And it's fun because I can take cozy mystery elements, and just not so much break them, but bend them and make things kind of silly and bizarre." Read our full interview here: cozymystery.com/blog/j-c-ken...
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
@jckenney.bsky.social: "And it's fun because I can take cozy mystery elements, and just not so much break them, but bend them and make things kind of silly and bizarre." Read our full interview here: cozymystery.com/blog/j-c-ken...
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It's National Blueberry Pancake Day! Try Pancakes and Poison by Ami Diane cozymystery.com/links/pancak...
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
It's National Blueberry Pancake Day! Try Pancakes and Poison by Ami Diane cozymystery.com/links/pancak...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Our January challenge is to read a book set in Australia. How about The Pelican Bay Mysteries by Karen Chester? cozymystery.com/links/last-g...
January 27, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our January challenge is to read a book set in Australia. How about The Pelican Bay Mysteries by Karen Chester? cozymystery.com/links/last-g...
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Our featured author this week is @jckenney.bsky.social. Read our interview with him here: cozymystery.com/blog/j-c-ken...
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Our featured author this week is @jckenney.bsky.social. Read our interview with him here: cozymystery.com/blog/j-c-ken...
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Buried in the Sand by J.C. Kenney is a new release, perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mystery
The list of suspects reads like a who’s who of trouble: a hot-tempered wife, a secretive event promoter, and a local artist desperate for cash
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#booksky @jckenney.bsky.social
The list of suspects reads like a who’s who of trouble: a hot-tempered wife, a secretive event promoter, and a local artist desperate for cash
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#booksky @jckenney.bsky.social
Buried in the Sand by J.C. Kenney is a new release, perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mystery and humorous mystery all set in Florida's panhandle
The list of suspects reads like a who’s who of trouble: a hot-tempered wife, a secretive event promoter, and a local artist desperate for cash.
substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Buried in the Sand by J.C. Kenney is a new release, perfect for readers who enjoy cozy mystery
The list of suspects reads like a who’s who of trouble: a hot-tempered wife, a secretive event promoter, and a local artist desperate for cash
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#booksky @jckenney.bsky.social
The list of suspects reads like a who’s who of trouble: a hot-tempered wife, a secretive event promoter, and a local artist desperate for cash
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#booksky @jckenney.bsky.social
So pleased to have Buried in the Sand among this week's cozy mystery releases!
Monday means New Releases! Check them out here: cozymystery.com/current-week
January 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
So pleased to have Buried in the Sand among this week's cozy mystery releases!