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Annette Dashofy
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USA Today Bestselling mystery author, winner of the 2021 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, 7-time Agatha finalist, cat mom.
My author copies of The Devil Comes Calling are on their way! This is book 17 for me, but it never ever gets old! #BookSky #NewRelease #MysteryThriller
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Spent this afternoon hanging out at my childhood library for their big fundraiser. I used to sit in this same spot as a kid, exploring the world through books. Now I'm here with 17 published novels. Full circle moment. #BookSky #ilovelibraries
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Release Day!
The Devil Comes Calling
annettedashofy.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Writing madness. I have a new book coming out this Friday. I'm on the big push to meet my deadline on December 1. And I have another book releasing next month. Basically, I'm talking & blogging about 2 different books while editing another. #writingcommunity #BookSky
November 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
#Pittsburgh area #writingcommunity If you're free today (10/30), join us at the Settlers Ridge B&N Cafe from 11:30 to 1:00 for Coffee and Conversation about writing and publishing. Informal and informative. #pennwriters
October 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's always great to see your books on a library shelf, but keeping company with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle??? Wow. #BookSky
October 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Join me and a bunch of my fellow Pittsburgh area authors today at Northland Library for their Writers Fair. #BookSky #Pittsburgh #WritingCommunity
October 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I love the little pops of autumn colors. Getting outside soothes my soul.
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Late summer, early fall. I love the peace of being outside on a gorgeous day and soaking in the beauty of nature.
September 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This morning, I wrote my favorite two words. The End. Which, of course, it isn't because now the real work of revision begins. #amwriting #writingcommunity
August 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I hit the 80K word point in my WIP. It's really rough, but that's what revision is for. #amwriting #writingcommunity
August 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
15 years ago today, the Universal Cat Distribution System deposited this tiny, wormy, flea-infested little one on our front porch. I tried to find a home for her, but Kensi had already decided THIS was home and I was her human. I've learned to never question her again.
August 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Still on target to finish this first draft by August 31. I'm solidly in the 3rd act and the pace is picking up. My favorite part of the drafting process. #amwriting #writingcommunity
August 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Time to celebrate. I turned in my proofread of No Stone Left Unturned this morning, which means I'm back to working on only ONE book for a while. Bonus: I'd been away from Stone long enough to have fresh eyes, & I have to say, I'm kinda happy with it! #booksky #writingcommunity
August 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I'm working on 2 books this week. Still drafting one, doing (I hope!) the final proofread on another. So if I'm slow responding to questions or emails, that's why. #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
August 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It's that time of year. The garden is overflowing with zucchini and yellow squash. Dinner today used 2 of them. Shrimp curry with veggies.
August 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Had a fabulous time on Wednesday evening, in conversation with the delightful Shari Lapena! Big thank you to Mystery Lovers Bookshop & Riverstone Books for making it happen!
August 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I'm looking forward to joining the amazing Shari Lapena in conversation this evening about her new thriller, SHE DIDN'T SEE IT COMING. But first, I need to pound out 1000 words of my own to keep on target. #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky
July 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Kensi Kitty doesn't want to get out of bed. Just wants to hide under the sheets. She truly is my spirit animal.
July 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Reposted by Annette Dashofy
#ThursdayThoughts for #parentappreciationday
from Grace the Hit Mom.

(Her latest, HOUND OF THE BONNEVILLES is out now from Keylight Books!)

#hitmom #suburbia #momlife #writerslife #mystery #cozymystery #mysterywriter
July 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I'm giving a book talk this morning but also need to keep up my word count goal. Logging off now. #writingcommunity #amwriting #BookSky
July 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Kensi Kitty is oh so helpful when I try to make the bed.
July 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today is cover reveal day, and it's a two-fer! The next two Detective Honeywell Mysteries will be coming later this year. Pre-orders available for ebooks now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-devil-... and www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-stone-l...
#BookSky
July 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
After taking a mental health day yesterday, I was able to plot out my next few chapters and have a good idea of where the rest of this book is going. I was trying to be a pantser (writes by the seat of my pants) but failed miserably. I am resigned to being a plotter. #amwriting
July 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Taking a mental health day to refill the creative well.
July 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM