Marcy McCreary
@marcymccreary.bsky.social
Writing Mystery Novels 📚 The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon 📚 The Murder of Madison Garcia 📚 The Summer of Love and Death ☮️
My husband and I have been very vocal about his struggles living with Alzheimer's & my struggles as caregiver. Although this interview is mainly about my latest novel, I also discuss Lew's writing career before ALZ stole his talent & offer some advice for caregivers facing this daunting journey 💜
Waiting for Woodstock | BookTrib.
As her husband battles Alzheimer’s, author Marcy McCreary faces down questions of mystery and memory in her fiction — and in real life. In her latest novel, The Summer of Love and Death, Marcy McCrear...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My husband and I have been very vocal about his struggles living with Alzheimer's & my struggles as caregiver. Although this interview is mainly about my latest novel, I also discuss Lew's writing career before ALZ stole his talent & offer some advice for caregivers facing this daunting journey 💜
In 1997, my daughter dressed up like Jane Goodall for a 2nd grade project where the kids had to give a presentation about someone they admired. 🦧 ❤️
October 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In 1997, my daughter dressed up like Jane Goodall for a 2nd grade project where the kids had to give a presentation about someone they admired. 🦧 ❤️
Sometimes inspiration comes from the least expected places. Tasked with revising a manuscript while my husband was progressing through the stages of Alzheimer's led to a subplot rewrite that drew upon my experiences of caring for a loved one living with this devastating disease.
HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES - Women Writers, Women's Books
I started writing The Summer of Love and Death in January 2022 and submitted it to my publisher in November 2022. In this early draft of my novel, the story did not include Vera Ford, a pivotal charac...
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September 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sometimes inspiration comes from the least expected places. Tasked with revising a manuscript while my husband was progressing through the stages of Alzheimer's led to a subplot rewrite that drew upon my experiences of caring for a loved one living with this devastating disease.
Reposted by Marcy McCreary
HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES booksbywomen.org/how-a-family... @marcymccreary.bsky.social
HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES - Women Writers, Women's Books
I started writing The Summer of Love and Death in January 2022 and submitted it to my publisher in November 2022. In this early draft of my novel, the story did not include Vera Ford, a pivotal charac...
booksbywomen.org
September 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES booksbywomen.org/how-a-family... @marcymccreary.bsky.social
This weekend is the 56th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival!! Check out my piece in CrimeReads about how I researched the "Peace Force" (NYPD volunteers!) and how law enforcement operated in this chaotic environment for my novel, The Summer of Love and Death ☮️ 💀
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Peace, Love, and Understanding: Inside the Woodstock’s “Peace Force”
I always aim for authenticity in my mystery novels, especially when it comes to depicting law enforcement personnel and methods of investigation. There are a number of sources to help in this endea…
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August 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This weekend is the 56th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival!! Check out my piece in CrimeReads about how I researched the "Peace Force" (NYPD volunteers!) and how law enforcement operated in this chaotic environment for my novel, The Summer of Love and Death ☮️ 💀
crimereads.com/peace-love-a...
crimereads.com/peace-love-a...
Hullillumination is an annual event in Hull organized by the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Hundreds of flares are simultaneously lit around Hull Harbor and the scene is simply breathtaking 🔥
July 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hullillumination is an annual event in Hull organized by the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Hundreds of flares are simultaneously lit around Hull Harbor and the scene is simply breathtaking 🔥
Lucky me got an Advance Reader Copy of Murder Takes A Vacation by @lauralippman.bsky.social 📚 Reading this one to my husband, who can no longer read due to Alzheimer's. We thoroughly enjoyed the first few chapters last night and looking forward to plunging back in tonight!
May 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Lucky me got an Advance Reader Copy of Murder Takes A Vacation by @lauralippman.bsky.social 📚 Reading this one to my husband, who can no longer read due to Alzheimer's. We thoroughly enjoyed the first few chapters last night and looking forward to plunging back in tonight!
My husband's hard-earned 401K savings are earmarked for his longterm Alzheimer's care (which is not covered by insurance), not vacations or whatever else that ignorant fuckwad in the WH claims I should sacrifice so he can play Dear Leader. So, yeah, my anxiety is off the charts right now.
April 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
My husband's hard-earned 401K savings are earmarked for his longterm Alzheimer's care (which is not covered by insurance), not vacations or whatever else that ignorant fuckwad in the WH claims I should sacrifice so he can play Dear Leader. So, yeah, my anxiety is off the charts right now.
My dad has aphasia due to Alzheimer's & can only say "yes" and "no." He was a singer. I hung with him this weekend & this happened: he was able to verbalize & sing the lyrics to songs he used to perform. Happy he has retained this ability. Sad that he has been robbed of his gift to perform.
April 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My dad has aphasia due to Alzheimer's & can only say "yes" and "no." He was a singer. I hung with him this weekend & this happened: he was able to verbalize & sing the lyrics to songs he used to perform. Happy he has retained this ability. Sad that he has been robbed of his gift to perform.
Lew and I are victims of Meta's skullduggery to train their AI systems! My novels & Lew’s short stories have been pirated without permission & without compensation 😡 My advice to writers: write from your heart, not from a machine . . . it's actually rewarding to know that every damn word is yours.
March 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lew and I are victims of Meta's skullduggery to train their AI systems! My novels & Lew’s short stories have been pirated without permission & without compensation 😡 My advice to writers: write from your heart, not from a machine . . . it's actually rewarding to know that every damn word is yours.
I’m just Irish by marriage but my husband Lew McCreary is the real deal ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ He was one helluva brilliant writer whose talent was stolen by Alzheimer's.
March 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’m just Irish by marriage but my husband Lew McCreary is the real deal ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ He was one helluva brilliant writer whose talent was stolen by Alzheimer's.
Happy π Day . . . especially to the fabulous PieLadyBooks who designs pie crust inspired by book cover art. Here's the one she did for my book!
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Happy π Day . . . especially to the fabulous PieLadyBooks who designs pie crust inspired by book cover art. Here's the one she did for my book!
Jumping on the Books-to-Looks Oscar Red Carpet trend with my Ford Family Mystery series of books . . .Tux Edition! How perfect are these...
March 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Jumping on the Books-to-Looks Oscar Red Carpet trend with my Ford Family Mystery series of books . . .Tux Edition! How perfect are these...
Lucky me got an early read. A brilliant mix of political satire, absurdity, & dry humor makes this novel an absolute standout in the spy genre. It's an absolute gem of a novel that will have you rooting for a reluctant spy & his cadre of comrades as they outwit a corrupt & oppressive government.
Thanks to @publisherswkly.bsky.social for a starred review of HOTEL MELIKOV, the sequel to CITIZEN ORLOV. Out September. Preorder now. 💙📚 #booksky
February 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Lucky me got an early read. A brilliant mix of political satire, absurdity, & dry humor makes this novel an absolute standout in the spy genre. It's an absolute gem of a novel that will have you rooting for a reluctant spy & his cadre of comrades as they outwit a corrupt & oppressive government.
My husband's latest novel THE 13TH STEP is on sale for only 99 cents!! "Fiendishly clever!" “Devilishly entertaining!” "Ingenious premise!" If you’re drawn to tales of revenge that explore our darkest impulses, then I hope you’ll check out his latest novel.
February 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My husband's latest novel THE 13TH STEP is on sale for only 99 cents!! "Fiendishly clever!" “Devilishly entertaining!” "Ingenious premise!" If you’re drawn to tales of revenge that explore our darkest impulses, then I hope you’ll check out his latest novel.
Hands down, best Valentine’s Day movie. #somelikeithot
February 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Hands down, best Valentine’s Day movie. #somelikeithot
Who doesn’t love curling up with a fascinating crime story? How about two crime stories? Lew has been writing, well, forever, while I got going later in life. He has been my mentor & writing coach. Lately, I have been his advocate & caregiver. 💕Check out our latest crime and mystery novels...
February 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Who doesn’t love curling up with a fascinating crime story? How about two crime stories? Lew has been writing, well, forever, while I got going later in life. He has been my mentor & writing coach. Lately, I have been his advocate & caregiver. 💕Check out our latest crime and mystery novels...
View from my back deck this morning ❄️
February 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
View from my back deck this morning ❄️
Back to reality after a glorious vacation in Uruguay & Argentina! And back to doing what authors have to do... hawk their books! The paperback version of THE SUMMER OF LOVE AND DEATH will be released this summer & Barnes & Noble is running a pre-order promotion! Snag it today, read it this summer!
February 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Back to reality after a glorious vacation in Uruguay & Argentina! And back to doing what authors have to do... hawk their books! The paperback version of THE SUMMER OF LOVE AND DEATH will be released this summer & Barnes & Noble is running a pre-order promotion! Snag it today, read it this summer!
Browsing Libros del Pasaje in Buenos Aires and came across the Spanish version of the book that inspired me to try my hand at writing a novel. A must-visit bookstore! @stephenking.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Browsing Libros del Pasaje in Buenos Aires and came across the Spanish version of the book that inspired me to try my hand at writing a novel. A must-visit bookstore! @stephenking.bsky.social
Last night in Uruguay, watching the setting sun kiss the water. Heading to Buenos Aires, Argentina tomorrow morning.
January 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Last night in Uruguay, watching the setting sun kiss the water. Heading to Buenos Aires, Argentina tomorrow morning.
Off-the-charts sunset in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Off-the-charts sunset in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
In exactly one week I head to Uruguay 🇺🇾 and Argentina 🇦🇷 for a 10-day vacation! My twin sister did all the itinerary planning, so I just have to show up, kick back, and do what she's tell me to do (just like when we were kids).
January 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In exactly one week I head to Uruguay 🇺🇾 and Argentina 🇦🇷 for a 10-day vacation! My twin sister did all the itinerary planning, so I just have to show up, kick back, and do what she's tell me to do (just like when we were kids).
I'm binging Shrinking, & while I love the characters & the poignant storylines, it's the title theme, Frightening Fishes, that shreds me. It's about opening yourself to others who can help lighten the load when you're struggling. Personally, the line that guts me: "I want to hear myself think again"
January 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I'm binging Shrinking, & while I love the characters & the poignant storylines, it's the title theme, Frightening Fishes, that shreds me. It's about opening yourself to others who can help lighten the load when you're struggling. Personally, the line that guts me: "I want to hear myself think again"
A tradition I started a few years ago on New Years Day morning is to blast a playlist of positive and uplifting songs (hopefully set the mood for the months ahead), and the first song on that list is always Feeling Good, sung by the unequalled Nina Simone. music.apple.com/us/album/fee...
Feeling Good by Nina Simone on Apple Music
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January 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A tradition I started a few years ago on New Years Day morning is to blast a playlist of positive and uplifting songs (hopefully set the mood for the months ahead), and the first song on that list is always Feeling Good, sung by the unequalled Nina Simone. music.apple.com/us/album/fee...