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It's here! ALWAYS MURDER, book nine of The Last Picks, is out in audio. Andrew Gibson did an amazing job!

You can pick up a copy here: www.audible.com/pd/B0G1TZV45...
Always Murder
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The only thing worse than murder is…no murder? It’s Christmastime, and Dashiell Dawson Dane (just Dash) is looking forward to a quiet holiday season—no unex...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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As someone who spends a lot of his time taking apart stories and thinking about how they work, I liked this article a lot - it's a much more systematic approach than what I usually do! writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/diss...
Dissecting Creative Guides. . . | Writers In The Storm
Renowned writing teacher, Lisa Miller, discusses the power of breaking down stories across mediums, demonstrating how to do story dissection without carnage.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Last call!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible! There are a lot of great rewards left, so if you've been waiting, now's the time. Let me know if you have any questions!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us - Gay Mystery Romance
A wildlife vet. A con man. And a pack of serial killers.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Novel November (the unproblematic version of NaNoWriMo 😂) is about to launch over at ProWritingAid - with a ton of great, FREE resources. Check it out here: prowritingaid.com/novel-november
Novel November: A 30 Day Writing Challenge
Join the only writing challenge that takes you from blank page to first draft in just one month with the help of bestselling authors.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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I'm so excited to have some Halloween flash fiction up at Funk-N-Fiction - Fer, Ze, Theo, and Auggie take the kids to a pumpkin patch. What could go wrong? You can find it here: funknfiction.com/2025/10/25/2...
2025 Halloween Flash Fiction by Gregory Ashe
‘Tis the season for festive outings with family! This morning, Gregory Ashe takes us along with some members of the extended Hazardverse. You know things never go smoothly, lol! The pumpkin p…
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October 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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I go back to this "productivity triangle" again and again - not because I'm trying to write 10k words a day (not even close) but because my writing is better when I get these elements into place.

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How I Went From Writing 2,000 Words a Day to 10,000 Words a Day
When I started writing The Spirit War (Eli novel #4), I had a bit of a problem. I had a brand new baby and my life (like every new mother'...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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I'm so excited to be featured on this month's episode of THIS IS AUDIBLE - you can find it here (around 23 minutes in). www.audible.com/podcast/This...
This Is...Indie Authors
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Hosts Katie O’Connor and Kat Johnson go indie, highlighting the hidden gems and success stories of authors in the independent audio publishing world. Explor...
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October 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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I'm reading Sol Stein's STEIN ON WRITING, and I just came across his "secret snapshot" exercise: imagine a snapshot of something from your life that's so private and personal that you wouldn't carry it in your wallet for fear a paramedic or a police officer or a family member would find it...
October 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP is out TODAY! You can get it here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
An amateur sleuth A (possibly haunted) theatre Two aging starlets One extremely annoying house A writer who will do anything BUT revise Like seriously, anything, even clean the bathroom Passive-aggressive jogging Accidental reverse bullying Snack-enabling friends
October 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out TOMORROW! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
Millie swiped more iodine onto a cut, and I screamed. “Oh, Dash, I’m so sorry,” she said. “Does it hurt?” “Yes, it hurts,” I said. “That’s why I’m screaming.”
October 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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My Kickstarter for Wolves Among Us is LIVE! We smashed our funding *and* stretch goals, but there's still plenty of time to get in on the action and pick up some cool rewards - head on over to www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us - Gay Mystery Romance
A wildlife vet. A con man. And a pack of serial killers.
www.kickstarter.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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I'm launching a Kickstarter at 10am Central for my next set of books - The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, which follows a wildlife veterinarian and a semi-reformed con man as they get caught up in mysteries they definitely shouldn't be involved in. www.kickstarter.com/.../the-lamb....
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October 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
Did you know that treadmills keep going forever? Like, the manufacturers don’t even build in a safety mechanism to disable them after you’ve run a mile.
October 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
Here’s an interesting tidbit about writers: we might be the most slovenly human beings in existence (think Pig-Pen with his cloud of flies, but we’re in our underwear, and we’re living off grilled cheese and ramen). BUT when it comes time to write, you’ll never find a group of people more determined to clean every bathroom, dust every baseboard, and wash every bowl, cup, and plate in the house.
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
“So, do you want me to pick the lock…” I let the suggestion hang in the air. “Can you pick the lock?” “Bobby! Can I? Can I?”
October 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
The paramedic was trying to pry Jonni’s hands off him, but he was having a surprisingly difficult time of it—especially for somebody who had such big biceps. He must have a killer arm workout. I should ask him what he did. Did guys do that? Was that a straight guy thing? You see some guy with massive—let’s say massive quads. And you walk up and say, what? Bro, how’d you get that tight patoot? That seemed more like an invitation to a broken nose. But if I said, Hi, sorry, I know this is weird, but I couldn’t help noticing your arms— Uh, maybe not.
October 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
The next morning, I did go to the gym. The less said about it, the better.
September 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: October 2025
by Matt Lubbers-MooreAs the crisp autumn air settles in and Halloween approaches, there's no better time to delve into tales that intertwine suspense, the supernatural, and LGBTQ+ narratives. This sea...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads
Bobby was on the bed in his grungy white straight-boy socks, striped boxers that had two holes in them, and a Volcom T-shirt that had been bleached by sun and salt until it was practically see-through. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m not made of stone.
September 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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This is one of the best resources I've come across for tapping into the ideas and emotions that can power your storytelling: writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/how-...
How to Write Stories That Matter to You and Your Readers
Tired of conflicting writing advice? Here's what every guru misses: authentic writing isn't autobiography—it's emotional truth that connects us all.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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I love this article by September C. Fawkes. Even if (especially if?) you're not a plotter, it's a fantastic explanation of how to advance and progress a plot: www.septembercfawkes.com/2025/08/goal...
Goals: the REAL Framework of Plot
It's by changing & evolving the protagonist's goal that you truly progress the plot, not by how much or how little conflict you have.
www.septembercfawkes.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Overexplaining in fiction is one of those things that makes me put down a book almost immediately. This article does a great job of showing one way it can happen and how to avoid it: www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/overexplaini...
The Danger of Overexplaining in Dialogue—and How to Avoid It
Improve your writing by addressing overexplaining in dialogue. Keep readers engaged through concise and smart dialogue techniques.
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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I know a lot of writers who dread writing sales copy (or what people insist on calling blurbs). I found this article really helpful - blog.janicehardy.com/2016/04/crea...

It's not 100% what I do, but it's a great framework if you're having trouble.
Creating Promotional Copy That Works: Book Descriptions
Fiction University is a site dedicated to helping writers and authors improve their writing craft and their publishing careers.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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I'm happy to announce that THE CASE-BOOK OF HOLLOWAY HOLMES (a collection of Jack and Holmes short stories) is now available in audio! www.audible.com/pd/B0FM4Z9TZ...
The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Even great detectives have their off days. The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes is a collection of short stories from The Adventures of Holloway Holmes. It incl...
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August 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Last call for my webinar this weekend, "Crafting Characters Readers Care About." We'll talk about why characters matter, how we can get our readers to root for them, and what makes readers care about characters long after they close the book (or e-reader).

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Webinar: Crafting Characters Readers Care About
Join me for a 1-hour webinar on crafting characters readers care about!
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August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM