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Shelly Jones (they/them)
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English Prof. Editor at Analog Game Studies.

Writer, gamer, nature nerd. BLM

Game Over - Releases Nov 24!
Player Elimination & Murder, She Rolled - Out now!
https://tulepublishing.com/series/a-wren-winters-mystery/

https://shellyjonesauthor.com/
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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 12d
Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!

☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙‍♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️‍♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24

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Cover of Game Over on a red background. Goodreads Giveaway 10/30 to 11/21.
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Over the moon with this kind #bookreview from the Mystery Review Crew: "Player Elimination is the fabulous series starter in the now three-book Wren Winters Mystery series by Shelly Jones."

Read the full review here: mysteryreviewcrew.com/player-elimi...

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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Kind praise indeed for Murder, She Rolled! #bookreviews #cozymysteries

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“Jones has a real talent for crafting mysteries that are both clever and satisfying, and this book is no exception. I highly recommend Murder, She Rolled to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a sharp twist!” - Elaine on Goodreads
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Having a blast at the @necrimebakecon.bsky.social #Writing #writersconference #mystery
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November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The #IndieInkAwards are back, and their nomination phase is open!🏆

If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them for their eligible categories. Nominations end Nov. 30th, 2025.

Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!

☠ - Gaming convention turns deadly
🧙‍♂️- #cosplay
🐈- cozy cat named Pip
🕵️‍♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast
📆- Releases Nov 24

www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Cover of Game Over on a red background. Goodreads Giveaway 10/30 to 11/21.
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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#Arc sign-ups available now for #GameOver Book 3 of the Wren Winters Mystery Series!

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#ReadersWanted #BookReviews #ArcReaders #CozyMystery #MysteryReaders

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Game Over: An Amateur Sleuth Mystery
Wren Winters and her friends road trip to an annual gaming convention anticipating a fun getaway, not danger and a dead body.  It’s been two years since game store owner Wren Winters’ husband died in ...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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#writesky #booksky #writingcommunity #fiction #amwriting #writers
October 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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A friendship meet cute at the bookstore: Two women came over to my book signing table. They both play board games and dnd. They were both named Christina. I ended up giving them pen & paper to swap discord info so they could go to each other's game nights. Books and games bring people together. ❤️
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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#BookReview by @yvoaboutbooks.bsky.social

ARC REVIEW: The Perfect Hosts - by Heather Gudenkauf #booksky
ARC REVIEW: The Perfect Hosts – by Heather Gudenkauf
Title: The Perfect Hosts Author: Heather Gudenkauf Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense First published: November 4th 2025 Publisher: Park Row Finished reading: October 19th 2025 Pages: 320 “Ma…
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October 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 is a cozy mystery set in small-town WA, which includes: found family, food, love, and a charming cast.

📚 Free ARC via BookFunnel
📅 Release: Nov 20

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October 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Like #reading? Like helping children? Check out the Children in Read auction where you can bid on books donated by authors (including me! Lot 255). Funds go to the BBC Children in Need charity. Learn more about it below!

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Children in Read 2025
Authors and Illustrators around the globe, sign & dedicate their books for the biggest online signed book auction in the world.All Postage & Packaging is free.All proceeds are in aid of the B....
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October 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Had a great time at my first solo book signing at the Vestal B&N yesterday!
White person signing books
October 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We’re down to our final 49 hours. Only $2,300 stands between Into the Dark and the world.
These stories deserve to be read — strange, beautiful, haunting, hopeful.
Please, if you can, back or share today. Help us cross the finish line.
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The rewards for Into the Dark's Kickstarter!
October 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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I have a creepy, twisting little story about knotweed, love, and grief coming out in this dark anthology. Look for “What We Lose in the Weeds” and support great indie collaborations like this one from the amazing @awwlitmag.bsky.social 🌿🖤

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awwlitmag.bsky.social All Worlds Wayfarer (Literary Magazine) @awwlitmag.bsky.social · Oct 10
We just hit 50% funded!
We can hit our goal! Just four more days left to get our entire collection of anthologies and magazines, plus have your name in our book as a contributor, stickers, bookmarks, interesting articles, amazing fiction and more!
Don't miss out!
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Into the Dark
A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology
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October 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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✨ New for backers! ✨
Our editor Rowan Rook has added a free flash fiction piece!

Only 4 days left, don’t miss your chance to read all the exclusive stories, updates, and rewards waiting in the shadows.

Join us before the dark closes in: www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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I'm in the spotlight over on @nanreinhardt.bsky.social 's blog! Head on over for a chance to win a copy of #MurderSheRolled, some shiny dice, and other goodies!

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#booksky #giveaway #cozymystery

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Author Spotlight - photo of Shelly Jones and the cover of their book, Murder, She Rolled.
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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#MurderSheRolled is the feature over on Caroline Clemmons's A Writer's Life blog today!

#writerslife #blogs #bookrelease #booksky

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Murder She Rollled by Shelly Jones
Murder She Rollled by Shelly Jones Buy Link Book Blurb: Solving a murder can get dicey. Wren Winters is thrilled when her gaming group is in...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Today's the release day for #MurderSheRolled!

If you like #cozymystery and nerdy #roleplayinggames, this might be for you!

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Murder, She Rolled - Tule Publishing Group
Solving a murder can get dicey. Wren Winters is thrilled when her gaming group is invited to join the town’s new superstar streamer Noelle Williams for a live demo—after all, a little publicity could ...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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This issue features an article by the amazing @keithjones.bsky.social ! Check it out! #StayAnalog
analoggamestudies.bsky.social Analog Game Studies @analoggamestudies.bsky.social · Sep 22
Our latest issue of Analog Game Studies is now available!

Daniel Lawson on transmediation and the Marvel Super Heroes RPG, Hugh O’Donnell on tabletop simulations, Brian Jason Thomas on Taskmaster & mental health, and Keith Jones on Around the World in 80 Games.

#StayAnalog

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October 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Pip waiting to get her claws into #MurderSheRolled - releases tomorrow!

#Critters #CozyMystery #NewRelease #ComingSoon #BookRelease #Books
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October 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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My September reads included "The Last Line" by @scottlyerly.bsky.social (kept me guessing at every turn!) and then I got hooked onto the Widow's Island suspense/thriller series. Almost done with it... Got any book recommendations for October?

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September Reads - book covers on an orange background.
October 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Did you play Stardew Valley in 2020? Our researchers find that playing games during stressful times is strongly correlated with positive outcomes for physical and mental health. Learn more: www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...
October 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Looking forward to this event. Can't afford to buy a book or don't have any shelf space? Ask your library to carry the book. Post a quick review. Share or like an indie author's posts to help with the evils of the algorithm. Support comes in lots of ways and doesn't have to be financial.

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Poster for the Author Expo in Oneonta, NY on Sunday Oct 12
October 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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More praise for "Player Elimination" - a five star review!

#BookReview #CozyMystery #Goodreads #Whodunit #MustRead #GamerGirl

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“Player Elimination hit all the right buttons for me: cozy vibes, clever twists, and a heroine who doesn’t crumble under pressure, even when her whole world is collapsing one clue at a time. [...] If you're into cozy mysteries with brains, heart, and a heroine who feels like your fiercely loyal bestie, Player Elimination is your next must-read..” - Rebel on Goodreads Five stars Available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers!
September 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Reposting as the month is nearly over! #cozymystery #nerdvibes
#Games #RollTheDice
#GoodreadsGiveaway

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shellyjones.bsky.social Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Sep 1
Do you love #books #rpgs and a #whodunnit ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Murder, She Rolled.

Check out the link below for your chance to win a copy of this #cozymystery from @tulepublishing.bsky.social

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Green background with an orange book cover of Murder, She Rolled. Goodreads giveaway advertisement: 9-1 to 9-30. Cozy mystery, book 2 in the series, roleplaying games, LGBTQIA+ and disability representation, releases Oct 6, found family of friends.
September 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM