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Maggie King
@meking.bsky.social
Author of the Hazel Rose Book Group Mysteries & short stories set in Virginia. Childless cat lady.
Read my post “My Reading Life: Finding Comfort in Uncomfortable Times” on this week’s Writers in Residence blog. It features Jen’s Reading Life and an article on comfort reading from Tolstoy Therapy.

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January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
#OliveTheCat guarding the computers. Happy #Caturday!
January 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
It’s been 3 years since we lost our dear sweet #MorristheCat. Morris loved #Caturday! We think of you enjoying life across the Rainbow Bridge. You’re always in our hearts, dear one.

Happy #Caturday!
January 10, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Olive wishes all the cats out there (and their human staff) a very Happy New Year and a very Happy #Caturday!
January 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Happy Christmas #Caturday from Daisy!

In 2002, we adopted the beautiful Daisy (or did she adopt us?) from @catadoptionrescueefforts. She was very affectionate and sociable, liking anyone who visited. Sadly, we lost her in 2011. She was a bright light in our lives.
December 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It’s never too late to give the perfect gift to your favorite reader! Grab a copy of CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION and check out “From Here to Serenity,” a short story by Kristin Kisska.

Available wherever fine books are sold.
December 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy Holidays to my family and friends
December 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Olive the watch cat. Happy #Caturday!
December 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
First present under the tree. Happy #Caturday!
December 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
RIP Joanna Trollope apnews.com/article/writ...
December 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Happy #Caturday from #OliveTheCat!
November 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Celebrate fall! Grab a copy of CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION and check out “A Sum of Parts,” a short story by May G. Kennedy.

Available wherever fine books are sold.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Happy #Caturday from #OliveTheCat to her cat pals!
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
TOMORROW at Book People Richmond, co-editors KL Murphy and Josh will join me and contributors Leah Dettlaff Price, Heather Baker Weidner, Adam Meyer, and Kristin Kisska to talk about our Sisters-in-Crime-CentralVA chapter anthology, CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION, 1:00-3:30 PM. Come on over and join us!
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This Saturday at BookPeople Richmond, co-editors KL Murphy and Josh Pachter will join me and contributors Leah Dettlaff Price, Heather Baker Weidner, Adam Meyer, and Kristin Kisska to talk about our anthology, CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION, 1:00-3:30 PM. Come out on to Henrico (VA) and join us!
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW! I’ll be signing at the N Courthouse Library’s Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, Nov 15 with an impressive list of local authors.

325 Courthouse Rd,
N Chesterfield, VA 23236, 1030am-1pm

If you’re local, stop by and see us. Get your holiday shopping off to a great start.
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
What time of year is busiest for you? Many would say the holiday season. Some pick June, traditional month for weddings and graduations. What’s my busiest time? Read my post “The Business of Busyness” on this week’s Writers in Residence blog.

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November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I’ll be signing at the N. Courthouse Library’s Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, November 15 with an impressive list of local authors.

325 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236, 1030am-1pm

If you’re in the area, please stop by and see us! Get your holiday shopping off to a great start!
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Celebrate fall! Grab a copy of CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION and check out “Game Over,” a short story by Heather Weidner.

Available wherever fine books are sold.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Cat or bear?

Happy #Caturday!
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
At the Hanover Book Expo. Great place to connect, and re-connect, with writers and readers. Thanks to the Hanover Writers Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club for another successful expo!
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Hanover Book Expo is happening tomorrow and I’ll be there with a great lineup of local authors. I’m looking forward to signing books and chatting with readers and writers. If you’re in the area, stop by—I’d love to see you!
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM