@laurierking.bsky.social
Marching? Calling your Representative? Shopping *LOCAL*?
For suggestions, see my Google Doc on how to be heard, here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...?
(And let me know if you have anything to add to it.)
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
For suggestions, see my Google Doc on how to be heard, here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...?
(And let me know if you have anything to add to it.)
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
January 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Marching? Calling your Representative? Shopping *LOCAL*?
For suggestions, see my Google Doc on how to be heard, here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...?
(And let me know if you have anything to add to it.)
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
For suggestions, see my Google Doc on how to be heard, here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...?
(And let me know if you have anything to add to it.)
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
Dear world: please take this as a cry for help.
Signed: the people of the United States.
(ref: DJT speaking to world leaders at Davos:
www.weforum.org/stories/2026... )
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal
Signed: the people of the United States.
(ref: DJT speaking to world leaders at Davos:
www.weforum.org/stories/2026... )
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal
www.weforum.org
January 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Dear world: please take this as a cry for help.
Signed: the people of the United States.
(ref: DJT speaking to world leaders at Davos:
www.weforum.org/stories/2026... )
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal
Signed: the people of the United States.
(ref: DJT speaking to world leaders at Davos:
www.weforum.org/stories/2026... )
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Such a joy to join these great authors in a nomination for the Historical Lefty.
Coming to Left Coast Crime? You should!
Feb 26-March 1--and there will be Fun Things there.
leftcoastcrime.org/2026/
#leftcoastcrime #mysteryconference #awards
Coming to Left Coast Crime? You should!
Feb 26-March 1--and there will be Fun Things there.
leftcoastcrime.org/2026/
#leftcoastcrime #mysteryconference #awards
January 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Such a joy to join these great authors in a nomination for the Historical Lefty.
Coming to Left Coast Crime? You should!
Feb 26-March 1--and there will be Fun Things there.
leftcoastcrime.org/2026/
#leftcoastcrime #mysteryconference #awards
Coming to Left Coast Crime? You should!
Feb 26-March 1--and there will be Fun Things there.
leftcoastcrime.org/2026/
#leftcoastcrime #mysteryconference #awards
The KNAVE OF DIAMONDS ebook is on markdown for only $1.99--whee!
Tell your friends, it's on bookshop.org, Nook, Kindle, all the places.
Links here: laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#russellandholmes #newbook #maryrussell #sherlockholmes
Tell your friends, it's on bookshop.org, Nook, Kindle, all the places.
Links here: laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#russellandholmes #newbook #maryrussell #sherlockholmes
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The KNAVE OF DIAMONDS ebook is on markdown for only $1.99--whee!
Tell your friends, it's on bookshop.org, Nook, Kindle, all the places.
Links here: laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#russellandholmes #newbook #maryrussell #sherlockholmes
Tell your friends, it's on bookshop.org, Nook, Kindle, all the places.
Links here: laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#russellandholmes #newbook #maryrussell #sherlockholmes
Half price for the audio of Lantern's Dance, until Nov 2!
Sherlock Holmes' past comes to light: who were his parents? Why does he have no family but Mycroft? How is he related to the Vernet family of artists? And why this interest in India...?
tinyurl.com/Lanterns-Dan...
#russellandholmes
Sherlock Holmes' past comes to light: who were his parents? Why does he have no family but Mycroft? How is he related to the Vernet family of artists? And why this interest in India...?
tinyurl.com/Lanterns-Dan...
#russellandholmes
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Half price for the audio of Lantern's Dance, until Nov 2!
Sherlock Holmes' past comes to light: who were his parents? Why does he have no family but Mycroft? How is he related to the Vernet family of artists? And why this interest in India...?
tinyurl.com/Lanterns-Dan...
#russellandholmes
Sherlock Holmes' past comes to light: who were his parents? Why does he have no family but Mycroft? How is he related to the Vernet family of artists? And why this interest in India...?
tinyurl.com/Lanterns-Dan...
#russellandholmes
I am told that THE LANTERN'S DANCE e-book is discounted for a few days, to $1.99.
Check here: laurierking.com/books/the-la...
#russellandholmes #lanternsdance #ebookdiscount #sherlockholmes #maryrussell
Check here: laurierking.com/books/the-la...
#russellandholmes #lanternsdance #ebookdiscount #sherlockholmes #maryrussell
October 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I am told that THE LANTERN'S DANCE e-book is discounted for a few days, to $1.99.
Check here: laurierking.com/books/the-la...
#russellandholmes #lanternsdance #ebookdiscount #sherlockholmes #maryrussell
Check here: laurierking.com/books/the-la...
#russellandholmes #lanternsdance #ebookdiscount #sherlockholmes #maryrussell
Because I am currently in a nice sterile room having my spine rebuilt so I can punt again, I ask you to think healing thoughts. Not for me, but for this sad and turmoil-pressed world. And if you are so moved, to do one thing that makes life better for someone.
See you on the other side.
Laurie
See you on the other side.
Laurie
October 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Because I am currently in a nice sterile room having my spine rebuilt so I can punt again, I ask you to think healing thoughts. Not for me, but for this sad and turmoil-pressed world. And if you are so moved, to do one thing that makes life better for someone.
See you on the other side.
Laurie
See you on the other side.
Laurie
My latest thoughts on writing are over on Substack:
Are You Finished Yet? (How a first draft is not a novel)
See it here:
open.substack.com/pub/laurierk...?
#writing #craftofwriting #rewrite #raquellaing #mysteries
Are You Finished Yet? (How a first draft is not a novel)
See it here:
open.substack.com/pub/laurierk...?
#writing #craftofwriting #rewrite #raquellaing #mysteries
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My latest thoughts on writing are over on Substack:
Are You Finished Yet? (How a first draft is not a novel)
See it here:
open.substack.com/pub/laurierk...?
#writing #craftofwriting #rewrite #raquellaing #mysteries
Are You Finished Yet? (How a first draft is not a novel)
See it here:
open.substack.com/pub/laurierk...?
#writing #craftofwriting #rewrite #raquellaing #mysteries
Yes, we are living under an authoritarian regime.
And yes, we can still push back in all kinds of ways—can't we, Jimmy?
The background: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/09/19/f...
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
And yes, we can still push back in all kinds of ways—can't we, Jimmy?
The background: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/09/19/f...
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Yes, we are living under an authoritarian regime.
And yes, we can still push back in all kinds of ways—can't we, Jimmy?
The background: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/09/19/f...
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
And yes, we can still push back in all kinds of ways—can't we, Jimmy?
The background: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/09/19/f...
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
Uh huh. Yeah, right—except when you actually disagree with us.
(This was quoted by Jake Tapper on Stephen Colbert last week.)
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
(This was quoted by Jake Tapper on Stephen Colbert last week.)
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
September 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Uh huh. Yeah, right—except when you actually disagree with us.
(This was quoted by Jake Tapper on Stephen Colbert last week.)
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
(This was quoted by Jake Tapper on Stephen Colbert last week.)
#whatcanIdo #throwthebumsout #sickofthisshit
September 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I thought I'd do a book talk every month or two, on my books that are NOT in the Russell & Holmes series. Where would you like to start?
Here's a poll with some suggestions: tinyurl.com/Which-Laurie...
#booktalk #authorQ&A
Here's a poll with some suggestions: tinyurl.com/Which-Laurie...
#booktalk #authorQ&A
September 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I thought I'd do a book talk every month or two, on my books that are NOT in the Russell & Holmes series. Where would you like to start?
Here's a poll with some suggestions: tinyurl.com/Which-Laurie...
#booktalk #authorQ&A
Here's a poll with some suggestions: tinyurl.com/Which-Laurie...
#booktalk #authorQ&A
Join us--at 5:30 West Coast, coming soon, over on YouTube...
www.thepixelproject.net/community-bu...
www.thepixelproject.net/community-bu...
September 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Join us--at 5:30 West Coast, coming soon, over on YouTube...
www.thepixelproject.net/community-bu...
www.thepixelproject.net/community-bu...
On Substack, I talk about scams I have known and not quite fallen for. Yet.
laurierkingwriter.substack.com/p/the-art-of...?
#scam #podcastscam
laurierkingwriter.substack.com/p/the-art-of...?
#scam #podcastscam
September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On Substack, I talk about scams I have known and not quite fallen for. Yet.
laurierkingwriter.substack.com/p/the-art-of...?
#scam #podcastscam
laurierkingwriter.substack.com/p/the-art-of...?
#scam #podcastscam
The Pixel Project fundraiser includes:
Mystery Book Boxes, Zoom chats, & these bundles (US only)
Bid for goodies now!
tinyurl.com/Pixel-goodies
And join us for a Saturday conversation on YouTube at:
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
#mysterybooks #russellandholmes #fundraiser #PixelProject #women
Mystery Book Boxes, Zoom chats, & these bundles (US only)
Bid for goodies now!
tinyurl.com/Pixel-goodies
And join us for a Saturday conversation on YouTube at:
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
#mysterybooks #russellandholmes #fundraiser #PixelProject #women
September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Pixel Project fundraiser includes:
Mystery Book Boxes, Zoom chats, & these bundles (US only)
Bid for goodies now!
tinyurl.com/Pixel-goodies
And join us for a Saturday conversation on YouTube at:
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
#mysterybooks #russellandholmes #fundraiser #PixelProject #women
Mystery Book Boxes, Zoom chats, & these bundles (US only)
Bid for goodies now!
tinyurl.com/Pixel-goodies
And join us for a Saturday conversation on YouTube at:
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
#mysterybooks #russellandholmes #fundraiser #PixelProject #women
Any surprise when a Vietnam draft dodger oversees empty gestures?
Or, as Steven Colbert said, "Cool. Butching up your title doesn't read as insecure at all."
See the Atlantic article, Pete Hegseth’s Department of Cringe: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
Or, as Steven Colbert said, "Cool. Butching up your title doesn't read as insecure at all."
See the Atlantic article, Pete Hegseth’s Department of Cringe: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
September 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Any surprise when a Vietnam draft dodger oversees empty gestures?
Or, as Steven Colbert said, "Cool. Butching up your title doesn't read as insecure at all."
See the Atlantic article, Pete Hegseth’s Department of Cringe: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
Or, as Steven Colbert said, "Cool. Butching up your title doesn't read as insecure at all."
See the Atlantic article, Pete Hegseth’s Department of Cringe: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
The actual people of this country know the truth: immigrants are to be thanked, and celebrated.
Source: tinyurl.com/MSN-Gallup
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
Source: tinyurl.com/MSN-Gallup
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The actual people of this country know the truth: immigrants are to be thanked, and celebrated.
Source: tinyurl.com/MSN-Gallup
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
Source: tinyurl.com/MSN-Gallup
#whatcanIdo #savedemocracy #thisisnotnormal #throwthebumsout
Oh, they're just oversized lap dogs...
laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#knaveofdiamonds #russellandholmes #sherlockholmes #maryrussell #historicalfiction #newbook #Irishwolfhound
(Art by Mercedes C Fuller)
@ballantinebooks @randomhouse @AllisonandBusbyBooks
laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#knaveofdiamonds #russellandholmes #sherlockholmes #maryrussell #historicalfiction #newbook #Irishwolfhound
(Art by Mercedes C Fuller)
@ballantinebooks @randomhouse @AllisonandBusbyBooks
September 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Oh, they're just oversized lap dogs...
laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#knaveofdiamonds #russellandholmes #sherlockholmes #maryrussell #historicalfiction #newbook #Irishwolfhound
(Art by Mercedes C Fuller)
@ballantinebooks @randomhouse @AllisonandBusbyBooks
laurierking.com/books/knave-...
#knaveofdiamonds #russellandholmes #sherlockholmes #maryrussell #historicalfiction #newbook #Irishwolfhound
(Art by Mercedes C Fuller)
@ballantinebooks @randomhouse @AllisonandBusbyBooks
Put this on your calendar for Saturday--and plan on bidding for Goodies to raise money for the Pixel Project, to fight violence against women.
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
September 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Put this on your calendar for Saturday--and plan on bidding for Goodies to raise money for the Pixel Project, to fight violence against women.
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
tinyurl.com/SolvingThePa...
You think they're deliberately choosing the least qualified?
source: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout #ImVotingDemocrat
source: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout #ImVotingDemocrat
September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
You think they're deliberately choosing the least qualified?
source: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout #ImVotingDemocrat
source: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout #ImVotingDemocrat
I mean, I write fiction, but even I wouldn't have come up with a character like RFK Jr, a man who is endangering the health of of every man, woman, and child in the country.
Source: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
And: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
Source: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
And: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
September 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I mean, I write fiction, but even I wouldn't have come up with a character like RFK Jr, a man who is endangering the health of of every man, woman, and child in the country.
Source: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
And: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
Source: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
And: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #throwthebumsout
Sorry, DC, but we're making you SO much safer and more prosperous...
source: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #indivisible #throwthebumsout
source: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #indivisible #throwthebumsout
September 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sorry, DC, but we're making you SO much safer and more prosperous...
source: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #indivisible #throwthebumsout
source: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#whatcanIdo #standup #indivisible #throwthebumsout
And of course, ridding the streets and fields of those pesky hard-working immigrants won't have any effect on our economy...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
September 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
And of course, ridding the streets and fields of those pesky hard-working immigrants won't have any effect on our economy...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
September 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM