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Jennifer K. Morita, author
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Mystery author & mom. Member of Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of American & International Thriller Writers.
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Edith Maxwell (Maddie Day) has written over 35 books plus short stories. She's gonna share how she "keeps those creative juices flowing!" Stuck? Could be just what you need!

Register for the WriteNOW! Conference at DesertSleuths.com
#DSWN25 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
@maddieday.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'll be chatting w/ @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social (MECHANICS OF MEMORY) & @dmrowell.bsky.social (SILENT ARE THE DEAD) about how we weave culture and #crime 12:30 PM Aug. 30 at the Mill Valley Public Library! Register here: millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/14404311
#bookevent #crimefiction #library
August 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We have amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Rhys Bowen, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson and Lois Winston will be sharing their secrets to "Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing!" Say GOODBYE to getting stuck. #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25
August 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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So excited to celebrate at the Underrepresented Authors Reception at Bouchercon 2025—now starting at 9:30 PM (not 9:15 as earlier posted)! 🎉

Join us Sept. 5 in the Bissonett Ballroom for a cash bar, dessert, bingo, prizes, book giveaways, and an evening honoring diverse voices in crime fiction.
August 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I'll be at the Mill Valley Public Library on Sat 8/30 talking about culture & writing with @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social and @dmrowell.bsky.social . Seating is limited so be sure to sign up! millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/144043...
#bookevent #libraryevents @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Looking forward to Aug 30th with @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social and @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social at Mill Valley Library! Going to be fun!
August 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
August 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Thanks to supportive colleagues at #sacramentostate, my #debutnovel GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ was included in Alesia Ruble's incredible lineup of books by #CSU faculty and staff. Love my #dayjob!

www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...
Summer Reads from the CSU Community | CSU
Dive into this list of beach-worthy books written by CSU faculty and staff.
www.calstate.edu
July 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Gold Country Writers welcome @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social, author of 🌴GHOSTS OF WAIKIKI🌴to speak about querying in Auburn, CA on Wednesday, July 16! Read the article below to learn more about Jennifer's background as a journalist. 📖

https://loom.ly/K7x1W10
Gold Country Writers welcome reporter turned author
Gold Country Writers welcome reporter turned author
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July 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My #debutnovel GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is eligible for Best First Mystery. If you're looking for books to nominate, I'd love for you to consider my book. Ballots are out and due June 1! #crimewriter #authorlife #awardseason
May 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The author-cooks at Mystery Lovers' Kitchen share our most memorable meals around the kitchen table today, and there's a SIX book #giveaway!
www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/2025/05/arou...
Around the Kitchen Table: OUR MEMORABLE MEALS Plus 6-Book #Giveaway
The blog where mystery authors cook up books and delicious recipes.
www.mysteryloverskitchen.com
May 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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This is about all of us. Never forget that.
May 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I'm so excited!
Join us at the Bay Area Book Festival on June 1st for a panel with @lesliekarst.bsky.social, Laurie R. King, @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social and J. Richard Osborn
BA Book Festival admission is FREE with events for all ages!
Go to www.baybookfest.org for more info!
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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This year’s Agatha Award Best First Mystery Novel nominees— @ellejauffret.bsky.social @jadamswrites.bsky.social @elizabethcrowens.bsky.social @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social—speaking at Malice Domestic. (Only @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social missing.) All brilliant, all on @bsky.app!
April 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I got a zing interviewing an extraordinary woman today. I KNEW my #lede as she spoke, and when it was over, the story wrote itself. ❤️my #dayjob

#writingcommunity #writerslife
April 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Let’s be clear. When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is the role of Congress to remove him from office. Full stop.
April 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
SAVE THE DATE Sacramento writers! Oct. 25 Capitol Crimes is hosting a series of classes on the writing craft, business of publishing, & lessons from law enforcement experts! Catriona McPherson will be the keynote speaker. Check www.capitolcrimes.org for updates! #writingconference #writingcommunity
April 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Orlando & Central Florida book lovers come out May 17th to the Orlando Library and meet Florida authors ocls.org/orlando-book...
April 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I’m following preteen and her friends at the mall and spotted a man with a sign around his neck: Buy My Book!

Why didn’t I think of that? 
April 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ #ebook is $1.99 today (4/6) only on Amazon AND Bookshop.org! tinyurl.com/24yf5umj
April 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is a Kindle Editors' Goldbox pick! For one day you can get the #ebook for $1.99! Today ONLY! #flashsale

Available wherever ebooks are sold!
April 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is getting rave #audiobook reviews! Check out what people are saying, and then take a listen on Libro.fm, Spotify, Audible and everywhere audiobooks are available!
@crookedlanebooks.Baku.social

#audiobooks #bookstagram #bookreview #debutnovel
April 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM