Karen Odden
@karenodden.bsky.social
Writer of mysteries set in Victorian London, avid desert hiker, a sucker for beagles
Please come on over to today's blogpost on MURDER IS EVERYWHERE. I'm talking about the *twang* of surprise. (You can comment at the bottom of the blogpost, if you like. Or just say Hi. 😄)
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The Twang of Surprise
Karen Odden - every other Thursday In my very first post I talked about how I came to the Victorian period. Today, I want to talk about why...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Please come on over to today's blogpost on MURDER IS EVERYWHERE. I'm talking about the *twang* of surprise. (You can comment at the bottom of the blogpost, if you like. Or just say Hi. 😄)
murderiseverywhere.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
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Today's newsletter with @traceedehahn.bsky.social, the giveaway winner for the new book by @mariahfredericks.bsky.social and something I never do when starting a book!
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November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today's newsletter with @traceedehahn.bsky.social, the giveaway winner for the new book by @mariahfredericks.bsky.social and something I never do when starting a book!
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Happiness in under 30 minutes - Scones! Stop by my new blog for MURDER IS EVERYWHERE (a misnomer; my scones are NOT murder weapons) and say hi/comment. Tagging scone people! @wendyhjones.bsky.social @poisonedpen.bsky.social @sjrozan.bsky.social
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Happiness is under 30 minutes: Scones
Karen Odden - every other Thursday When I was growing up, my mother did not like to cook. It was a different era; more food came out of can...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Happiness in under 30 minutes - Scones! Stop by my new blog for MURDER IS EVERYWHERE (a misnomer; my scones are NOT murder weapons) and say hi/comment. Tagging scone people! @wendyhjones.bsky.social @poisonedpen.bsky.social @sjrozan.bsky.social
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My new post on the blog MURDER IS EVERYWHERE - about how where we live and breathe matters. Please stop by & check out my question at the bottom - Have you lived in a place that impressed itself upon you? #blog #adventure murderiseverywhere.blogspot.com/2025/10/envi...
Environment Matters
Karen Odden - every other Thursday I’ve just returned from hiking the Grand Canyon with my daughter, Julia, and her new fiancé, Braden. It’...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My new post on the blog MURDER IS EVERYWHERE - about how where we live and breathe matters. Please stop by & check out my question at the bottom - Have you lived in a place that impressed itself upon you? #blog #adventure murderiseverywhere.blogspot.com/2025/10/envi...
My FIRST blog with the folks at MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, with #mystery #authors setting their novels in places all over the globe. Please COME BY AND SAY HI!
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Introduction & How I Ended Up in 1870s London
Karen Odden - alternate Thursdays A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of moderating a Left Coast Crime panel in Tucson comprised of ...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
My FIRST blog with the folks at MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, with #mystery #authors setting their novels in places all over the globe. Please COME BY AND SAY HI!
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After lunch our destination was "Grand Openings: The All-Important First Page" with Karen Odden & we will never think about first pages the same way again (complimentary)! #WriteNOWConference #DSWN @karenodden.bsky.social @reporterestes.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
After lunch our destination was "Grand Openings: The All-Important First Page" with Karen Odden & we will never think about first pages the same way again (complimentary)! #WriteNOWConference #DSWN @karenodden.bsky.social @reporterestes.bsky.social
Today's newsletter, with news about my new blog spot, MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, an essay and book GIVEAWAY from @mariahfredericks.bsky.social, last month's giveaway from @jamesletoile.bsky.social & a new writing practice. #books #writinglife #bookgiveaway #murderiseverywhere
Read here: bit.ly/48FvIfR
Read here: bit.ly/48FvIfR
October 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today's newsletter, with news about my new blog spot, MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, an essay and book GIVEAWAY from @mariahfredericks.bsky.social, last month's giveaway from @jamesletoile.bsky.social & a new writing practice. #books #writinglife #bookgiveaway #murderiseverywhere
Read here: bit.ly/48FvIfR
Read here: bit.ly/48FvIfR
I'm giving a webinar on Saturday, Sept 27 at 10 am (AZ time) on Query Letters for the Arizona Authors Association - free and open to all writers! Info here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I'm giving a webinar on Saturday, Sept 27 at 10 am (AZ time) on Query Letters for the Arizona Authors Association - free and open to all writers! Info here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
It's PUB WEEK! 20 fab mystery stories to enjoy. I'm in with "Her Dangerously Clever Hands," about a former thief who returns to London from a penal colony, only to be accused of murder. #inspectorcorravan returns! Hardcover, pback & ebook bit.ly/46PwhCq
#mystery #pubday @mysteriousbookshop.com
#mystery #pubday @mysteriousbookshop.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's PUB WEEK! 20 fab mystery stories to enjoy. I'm in with "Her Dangerously Clever Hands," about a former thief who returns to London from a penal colony, only to be accused of murder. #inspectorcorravan returns! Hardcover, pback & ebook bit.ly/46PwhCq
#mystery #pubday @mysteriousbookshop.com
#mystery #pubday @mysteriousbookshop.com
This Saturday's Webinar with @sistersincrimeaust.bsky.social - A hands-on webinar for writers. What do the first pages of award-winning books have in common, and how can you make it work for you? Register here: bit.ly/42ns5qU
September 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This Saturday's Webinar with @sistersincrimeaust.bsky.social - A hands-on webinar for writers. What do the first pages of award-winning books have in common, and how can you make it work for you? Register here: bit.ly/42ns5qU
$1.99 ebook deal! Murder & mystery in 1870s London Art World.
Booklist *Starred Review: "A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." #mystery #ebookdeal
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Booklist *Starred Review: "A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." #mystery #ebookdeal
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August 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
$1.99 ebook deal! Murder & mystery in 1870s London Art World.
Booklist *Starred Review: "A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." #mystery #ebookdeal
bit.ly/3VazuG3
Booklist *Starred Review: "A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." #mystery #ebookdeal
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Newsletter today -- some terrific short story news, James L'Etoile's new thriller SINS OF THE FATHER, the winner of last month's giveaway from Dianne Freeman, two special events for writers, and some musings on how to get the most out of writing conferences. #writinglife ❤
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August 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Newsletter today -- some terrific short story news, James L'Etoile's new thriller SINS OF THE FATHER, the winner of last month's giveaway from Dianne Freeman, two special events for writers, and some musings on how to get the most out of writing conferences. #writinglife ❤
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At last I can share the news! Huge thanks to my friends who listened to me blather about women thieves & jewelry heists in 1870s London; to @jgetzler.bsky.social (always) and @julietgrames.bsky.social for loving this idea. I'm humbled & grateful. #writinglife #anartfuldodge @sohopress.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
At last I can share the news! Huge thanks to my friends who listened to me blather about women thieves & jewelry heists in 1870s London; to @jgetzler.bsky.social (always) and @julietgrames.bsky.social for loving this idea. I'm humbled & grateful. #writinglife #anartfuldodge @sohopress.bsky.social
Midsummer newsletter - my New Book Title Reveal, essay & giveaway from @diannefreeman.bsky.social @kggiarratano.bsky.social & the 7 kindest words in English. mailchi.mp/b91e134f884b... #book #giveaway #writinglife #amwriting #books
July 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Midsummer newsletter - my New Book Title Reveal, essay & giveaway from @diannefreeman.bsky.social @kggiarratano.bsky.social & the 7 kindest words in English. mailchi.mp/b91e134f884b... #book #giveaway #writinglife #amwriting #books
BEST PRICE! $1.99 ebook! #victorian #london #mystery #art #murder
"A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... [For] fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
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"A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... [For] fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
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A Trace of Deceit: A Novel
A Trace of Deceit: A Novel - Kindle edition by Odden, Karen. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
BEST PRICE! $1.99 ebook! #victorian #london #mystery #art #murder
"A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... [For] fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
"A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... [For] fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
New Newsletter today! With a book giveaway & essay from @kggiarratano.bsky.social, a free webinar on first pages TONIGHT, the winner of a book by @shannonbaker.bsky.social and a writing tip about writing what you know, live & learn. #writinglife #amwriting mailchi.mp/0fef96abfecc...
The Question of the Year & Kim Giarratano's newest!!
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May 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
New Newsletter today! With a book giveaway & essay from @kggiarratano.bsky.social, a free webinar on first pages TONIGHT, the winner of a book by @shannonbaker.bsky.social and a writing tip about writing what you know, live & learn. #writinglife #amwriting mailchi.mp/0fef96abfecc...
TODAY ONLY!!! $2.99 ebook deal on the award-nom'd 1870s mystery! It's a steal. #mystery #ebookdeal #books @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
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May 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
TODAY ONLY!!! $2.99 ebook deal on the award-nom'd 1870s mystery! It's a steal. #mystery #ebookdeal #books @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
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TOMORROW: A SPECIAL (FREE) VIRTUAL EVENT! A Conversation with Award-Winning Tori Eldridge - Writing Mystery, Heritage & Hawaii
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
TOMORROW: A SPECIAL (FREE) VIRTUAL EVENT! A Conversation with Award-Winning Tori Eldridge - Writing Mystery, Heritage & Hawaii
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
My last day as Writer in Residence at Glendale Public Library ... it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. Sad to see it end (sniff)!! #library #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #arizona
May 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My last day as Writer in Residence at Glendale Public Library ... it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. Sad to see it end (sniff)!! #library #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #arizona
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Happy World Book Day! Celebrating is easy! Curl up with your favorite book and escape into the pages!
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April 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy World Book Day! Celebrating is easy! Curl up with your favorite book and escape into the pages!
#booksky
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#booksky
#WorldBookDay
So much fun tonight with @sjrozan.bsky.social at the POISONED PEN BOOKSTORE -- her new mystery, THE RAILWAY CONSPIRACY -- 1920s London with a TRAIN! What's not to love? Get your signed copy from the Pen here: store.poisonedpen.com/item/z5gDKBm...
April 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
So much fun tonight with @sjrozan.bsky.social at the POISONED PEN BOOKSTORE -- her new mystery, THE RAILWAY CONSPIRACY -- 1920s London with a TRAIN! What's not to love? Get your signed copy from the Pen here: store.poisonedpen.com/item/z5gDKBm...
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#congratulations @cwblackwell.bsky.social @awhcolumbus.bsky.social @juliehastrup.bsky.social @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social @roblopresti.bsky.social @karenodden.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @donnacarrick.bsky.social @krtipple.bsky.social @joshpachter.bsky.social #awards
April 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
$1.99 Kindle e-book deal on A TRACE OF DECEIT! Murder and Romance in the London 1878 art world.
"This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
"This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
A Trace of Deceit: A Novel
Amazon.com: A Trace of Deceit: A Novel eBook : Odden, Karen: Tienda Kindle
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April 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
$1.99 Kindle e-book deal on A TRACE OF DECEIT! Murder and Romance in the London 1878 art world.
"This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
"This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." — Booklist (starred review)
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
A TRACE OF DECEIT is $1.99 today! Mystery set in the Victorian art world. Stolen paintings & secrets.
"Refreshing" - *Starred Review from Booklist.
"This book will delight readers who like their mysteries cloaked in well-researched history." - Publishers Weekly.
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"Refreshing" - *Starred Review from Booklist.
"This book will delight readers who like their mysteries cloaked in well-researched history." - Publishers Weekly.
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
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April 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A TRACE OF DECEIT is $1.99 today! Mystery set in the Victorian art world. Stolen paintings & secrets.
"Refreshing" - *Starred Review from Booklist.
"This book will delight readers who like their mysteries cloaked in well-researched history." - Publishers Weekly.
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...
"Refreshing" - *Starred Review from Booklist.
"This book will delight readers who like their mysteries cloaked in well-researched history." - Publishers Weekly.
www.amazon.com/Trace-Deceit...