Annette Dashofy
@annettedashofy.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
It's Release Day!
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Release Day!
The Devil Comes Calling
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November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's Release Day!
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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
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
#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
#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
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
Join me and a bunch of my fellow Pittsburgh area authors today at Northland Library for their Writers Fair. #BookSky #Pittsburgh #WritingCommunity
I love the little pops of autumn colors. Getting outside soothes my soul.
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I love the little pops of autumn colors. Getting outside soothes my soul.
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
Late summer, early fall. I love the peace of being outside on a gorgeous day and soaking in the beauty of nature.
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
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
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
I hit the 80K word point in my WIP. It's really rough, but that's what revision is for. #amwriting #writingcommunity
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
Kensi Kitty doesn't want to get out of bed. Just wants to hide under the sheets. She truly is my spirit animal.
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#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
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
#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
from Grace the Hit Mom.
(Her latest, HOUND OF THE BONNEVILLES is out now from Keylight Books!)
#hitmom #suburbia #momlife #writerslife #mystery #cozymystery #mysterywriter
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
I'm giving a book talk this morning but also need to keep up my word count goal. Logging off now. #writingcommunity #amwriting #BookSky
Kensi Kitty is oh so helpful when I try to make the bed.
July 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Kensi Kitty is oh so helpful when I try to make the bed.
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
#BookSky
July 20, 2025 at 3:12 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
#BookSky
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
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
Taking a mental health day to refill the creative well.
July 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Taking a mental health day to refill the creative well.