Holly West (she/her)
@hollywest.bsky.social
Writer | Editor | Tarot | Dogs
ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER, edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social & published by @rhppress.bsky.social, is out! The authors of these 15 stories did not pull punches—they explored climate change as the existential threat it is. Crime fiction at its best. www.amazon.com/Fire-Under-W...
September 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER, edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social & published by @rhppress.bsky.social, is out! The authors of these 15 stories did not pull punches—they explored climate change as the existential threat it is. Crime fiction at its best. www.amazon.com/Fire-Under-W...
Sending a huge congratulations to @curtisippolito.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 Anthony Award for Best Short Story. You are amazing, my friend, and I could not be happier for you.
September 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Sending a huge congratulations to @curtisippolito.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 Anthony Award for Best Short Story. You are amazing, my friend, and I could not be happier for you.
Happy Book Birthday to @linachern.bsky.social! I loved TRICKS OF FORTUNE—Katie True is back, and she's just managed to get her life semi-together when a beloved police officer is murdered & her best friend is the prime suspect. If you're in the Chicago area, don't miss the launch: details below.
July 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Happy Book Birthday to @linachern.bsky.social! I loved TRICKS OF FORTUNE—Katie True is back, and she's just managed to get her life semi-together when a beloved police officer is murdered & her best friend is the prime suspect. If you're in the Chicago area, don't miss the launch: details below.
I was away for a bit so this post is a bit late, but I’m so dang happy that @robdsmith.bsky.social is nominated for a Best Debut Anthony for GOOD LOOKING UGLY! @shotgunhoney.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I was away for a bit so this post is a bit late, but I’m so dang happy that @robdsmith.bsky.social is nominated for a Best Debut Anthony for GOOD LOOKING UGLY! @shotgunhoney.com
Bidding has started in the Crime Writers for Trans Rights auction to benefit the Transgender Law Center. I'm offering a Beta Read + Critique of your full manuscript (details in listing). There are so many great offerings here—time to place your bids! www.32auctions.com/writers4tran...
March 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Bidding has started in the Crime Writers for Trans Rights auction to benefit the Transgender Law Center. I'm offering a Beta Read + Critique of your full manuscript (details in listing). There are so many great offerings here—time to place your bids! www.32auctions.com/writers4tran...
Happy Pub Day to @robdsmith.bsky.social! Good-Looking Ugly is officially out. Do yourself a favor and read this entertaining story. a.co/d/36xNmUH
October 22, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Happy Pub Day to @robdsmith.bsky.social! Good-Looking Ugly is officially out. Do yourself a favor and read this entertaining story. a.co/d/36xNmUH
Channel that Queen of Wands energy: “Be bold & courageous in the pursuit of your career and creative goals, and know that you deserve success.”—Minerva Siegel, Tarot for Self-Care
October 3, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Channel that Queen of Wands energy: “Be bold & courageous in the pursuit of your career and creative goals, and know that you deserve success.”—Minerva Siegel, Tarot for Self-Care
Welcome to my favorite month of the year!
October 1, 2023 at 2:44 PM
Welcome to my favorite month of the year!
I finished @kellye.bsky.social’s new book, Missing White Woman, last night. Really enjoyed it. Lots of unexpected turns, & Kellye is a pro at crafting truly contemporary mysteries.
October 1, 2023 at 2:38 PM
I finished @kellye.bsky.social’s new book, Missing White Woman, last night. Really enjoyed it. Lots of unexpected turns, & Kellye is a pro at crafting truly contemporary mysteries.
Someday I’ll stop buying tarot decks but not today.
July 13, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Someday I’ll stop buying tarot decks but not today.
This gas station always plays guitar and pan flute music on their loud speakers while you pump gas. Not a bad thing, really.
July 7, 2023 at 5:19 PM
This gas station always plays guitar and pan flute music on their loud speakers while you pump gas. Not a bad thing, really.
This is the face of a dog who is not impressed with your fireworks.
July 4, 2023 at 4:37 PM
This is the face of a dog who is not impressed with your fireworks.
And now Stella’s on Bluesky
June 29, 2023 at 3:29 AM
And now Stella’s on Bluesky
Blue Sky needs a bit of Brando
June 26, 2023 at 11:48 PM
Blue Sky needs a bit of Brando
New tarot deck, who dis? Rachel True’s True Heart Intuitive Tarot. Love this first pull.
June 13, 2023 at 3:40 PM
New tarot deck, who dis? Rachel True’s True Heart Intuitive Tarot. Love this first pull.
We have a cover!
June 7, 2023 at 12:56 PM
We have a cover!
In case anyone needs to hear this today.
May 18, 2023 at 2:06 PM
In case anyone needs to hear this today.