Jane Bettany
@janebettany.bsky.social
Writer based in Derby. Author of murder mystery crime novels set in Derbyshire. CWA member. Published by HQ (Harper Collins)
The bluebells are only just coming out in the woods, but Murder on Bluebell Hill is out TODAY!
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
April 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The bluebells are only just coming out in the woods, but Murder on Bluebell Hill is out TODAY!
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder!
@hqstories.bsky.social
#publicationday
#crimefiction
My author copies of Murder on Bluebell Hill have landed!
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
March 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My author copies of Murder on Bluebell Hill have landed!
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April.
mybook.to/MurderOnBlue...
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚
Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again.
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
March 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again.
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time.
#bargain
mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...
It’s a beautiful sunny morning here in #Derby, so time for a stroll around Allestree Park.
#signsofspring
#signsofspring
February 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It’s a beautiful sunny morning here in #Derby, so time for a stroll around Allestree Park.
#signsofspring
#signsofspring
Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.
Right now, you can download Murder in Merrywell (book #1 in the Violet Brewster series), for only 99p.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTCVXKC...
@hqstories.bsky.social
#KindleDeals #eBooks #KindleMonthlyDeal
#cosycrime #cozymystery
Right now, you can download Murder in Merrywell (book #1 in the Violet Brewster series), for only 99p.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTCVXKC...
@hqstories.bsky.social
#KindleDeals #eBooks #KindleMonthlyDeal
#cosycrime #cozymystery
December 1, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.
Right now, you can download Murder in Merrywell (book #1 in the Violet Brewster series), for only 99p.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTCVXKC...
@hqstories.bsky.social
#KindleDeals #eBooks #KindleMonthlyDeal
#cosycrime #cozymystery
Right now, you can download Murder in Merrywell (book #1 in the Violet Brewster series), for only 99p.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTCVXKC...
@hqstories.bsky.social
#KindleDeals #eBooks #KindleMonthlyDeal
#cosycrime #cozymystery
May 5, 2024 at 12:33 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Slings and Arrows by @nickmacwrites.bsky.social is a beautifully written, humorous and nostalgic novel that expertly depicts the dynamics of relationships and the silent ways in which we express our love.
(And it’s set in #DERBY 😃)
#1980s #bookreviews
Slings and Arrows by @nickmacwrites.bsky.social is a beautifully written, humorous and nostalgic novel that expertly depicts the dynamics of relationships and the silent ways in which we express our love.
(And it’s set in #DERBY 😃)
#1980s #bookreviews
May 5, 2024 at 12:23 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Slings and Arrows by @nickmacwrites.bsky.social is a beautifully written, humorous and nostalgic novel that expertly depicts the dynamics of relationships and the silent ways in which we express our love.
(And it’s set in #DERBY 😃)
#1980s #bookreviews
Slings and Arrows by @nickmacwrites.bsky.social is a beautifully written, humorous and nostalgic novel that expertly depicts the dynamics of relationships and the silent ways in which we express our love.
(And it’s set in #DERBY 😃)
#1980s #bookreviews
Violet Brewster is BACK... with another mystery to solve!
I hope you like the cover of #MurderAtMapleGrange as much as I do!
Out in June 2024, but you can preorder now…
ow.ly/y1NA50QRs0s
I hope you like the cover of #MurderAtMapleGrange as much as I do!
Out in June 2024, but you can preorder now…
ow.ly/y1NA50QRs0s
March 13, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Violet Brewster is BACK... with another mystery to solve!
I hope you like the cover of #MurderAtMapleGrange as much as I do!
Out in June 2024, but you can preorder now…
ow.ly/y1NA50QRs0s
I hope you like the cover of #MurderAtMapleGrange as much as I do!
Out in June 2024, but you can preorder now…
ow.ly/y1NA50QRs0s
Star-shaped footprints on the riverbank. Too small and pointy to be a dog. Water vole maybe?
February 29, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Star-shaped footprints on the riverbank. Too small and pointy to be a dog. Water vole maybe?
My Public Lending Right statement shows there were 5,317 borrows of my books from UK libraries last year. That’s amazing! Sending huge thanks to every single library reader.
Authors get 13.69p per borrow - so by supporting your local libraries, you are also supporting writers!
#LoveLibraries
#PLR
Authors get 13.69p per borrow - so by supporting your local libraries, you are also supporting writers!
#LoveLibraries
#PLR
February 28, 2024 at 9:19 AM
My Public Lending Right statement shows there were 5,317 borrows of my books from UK libraries last year. That’s amazing! Sending huge thanks to every single library reader.
Authors get 13.69p per borrow - so by supporting your local libraries, you are also supporting writers!
#LoveLibraries
#PLR
Authors get 13.69p per borrow - so by supporting your local libraries, you are also supporting writers!
#LoveLibraries
#PLR
January 25, 2024 at 10:42 AM
You have until 21 January to enter my #MurderAtTheBookFestival #giveaway over on Instagram. Draw open INTERNATIONALLY. One winner will receive a signed copy of the book, violet cream chocolates, an enamel ‘I read mystery books’ pin badge, and a bookmark.
www.instagram.com/p/C2FSeeFoAt...
www.instagram.com/p/C2FSeeFoAt...
January 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM
You have until 21 January to enter my #MurderAtTheBookFestival #giveaway over on Instagram. Draw open INTERNATIONALLY. One winner will receive a signed copy of the book, violet cream chocolates, an enamel ‘I read mystery books’ pin badge, and a bookmark.
www.instagram.com/p/C2FSeeFoAt...
www.instagram.com/p/C2FSeeFoAt...
Spotted on this morning’s walk.
Daffodils in January! Feels almost like spring.
Daffodils in January! Feels almost like spring.
January 5, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Spotted on this morning’s walk.
Daffodils in January! Feels almost like spring.
Daffodils in January! Feels almost like spring.
Updated poster showing the new time for my event at Allestree Library. Now at 2pm.
@DerbyLibraries
#authorevent
#libraries
@DerbyLibraries
#authorevent
#libraries
January 5, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Updated poster showing the new time for my event at Allestree Library. Now at 2pm.
@DerbyLibraries
#authorevent
#libraries
@DerbyLibraries
#authorevent
#libraries
On 20th January at 11am I’ll be at my local library in #Allestree, talking about my journey as a writer, and my crime novels, which are set in #Derbyshire. If you’re local to the area, it would be lovely to see you there.
Booking essential (see poster for info)
#Derby
Booking essential (see poster for info)
#Derby
December 11, 2023 at 12:28 PM
On 20th January at 11am I’ll be at my local library in #Allestree, talking about my journey as a writer, and my crime novels, which are set in #Derbyshire. If you’re local to the area, it would be lovely to see you there.
Booking essential (see poster for info)
#Derby
Booking essential (see poster for info)
#Derby
Murder in Merrywell is currently #17 in Women’s Detective Fiction on Kindle.
The eBook is just 99p - but only for a limited time. Grab a copy while you can!
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
The eBook is just 99p - but only for a limited time. Grab a copy while you can!
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
December 6, 2023 at 7:40 AM
Murder in Merrywell is currently #17 in Women’s Detective Fiction on Kindle.
The eBook is just 99p - but only for a limited time. Grab a copy while you can!
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
The eBook is just 99p - but only for a limited time. Grab a copy while you can!
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
If you haven’t read Murder in Merrywell yet, the eBook is currently available for a limited time for just 99p.
The next book in the series - Murder at the Book Festival - will be out on 18 January.
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
The next book in the series - Murder at the Book Festival - will be out on 18 January.
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
December 4, 2023 at 8:47 AM
If you haven’t read Murder in Merrywell yet, the eBook is currently available for a limited time for just 99p.
The next book in the series - Murder at the Book Festival - will be out on 18 January.
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
The next book in the series - Murder at the Book Festival - will be out on 18 January.
@HQStories
#cosycrime
#CrimeFiction
www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Merry...
December 2, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Been to the night market in #Derby this evening. Lots of lovely stalls and plenty of people around.
#nightmarketderby
#DerbyNightMarket
#nightmarketderby
#DerbyNightMarket
November 30, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Been to the night market in #Derby this evening. Lots of lovely stalls and plenty of people around.
#nightmarketderby
#DerbyNightMarket
#nightmarketderby
#DerbyNightMarket
Thank you to the person who knitted/crocheted this festive topper for our local post box. It’s -1 this morning, so these truly are frosty snowmen ⛄️
#postboxtopper
#postboxtopper
November 29, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Thank you to the person who knitted/crocheted this festive topper for our local post box. It’s -1 this morning, so these truly are frosty snowmen ⛄️
#postboxtopper
#postboxtopper
Today has been a good day. My author copies of #MurderAtTheBookFestival arrived, and I’ve just finished the edits on the next book in the series.
Thank you to HQ and my editor, Aud Linton 😁
#writinglife
Thank you to HQ and my editor, Aud Linton 😁
#writinglife
November 28, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Today has been a good day. My author copies of #MurderAtTheBookFestival arrived, and I’ve just finished the edits on the next book in the series.
Thank you to HQ and my editor, Aud Linton 😁
#writinglife
Thank you to HQ and my editor, Aud Linton 😁
#writinglife
Spotted a lunar halo tonight. These rings of light are apparently caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
#lunarhalo #moonring #moonhalo
#lunarhalo #moonring #moonhalo
November 25, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Spotted a lunar halo tonight. These rings of light are apparently caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
#lunarhalo #moonring #moonhalo
#lunarhalo #moonring #moonhalo
Enormous funnel-shaped fungi and lots of moss in the woods…
November 21, 2023 at 8:06 AM
Enormous funnel-shaped fungi and lots of moss in the woods…
A very happy publication day to @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social 🥳
#TheSixthLie has landed on my Kindle this morning and I can’t wait to dive into Mallory Dawson’s latest case!
#TheSixthLie has landed on my Kindle this morning and I can’t wait to dive into Mallory Dawson’s latest case!
November 2, 2023 at 8:53 AM
A very happy publication day to @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social 🥳
#TheSixthLie has landed on my Kindle this morning and I can’t wait to dive into Mallory Dawson’s latest case!
#TheSixthLie has landed on my Kindle this morning and I can’t wait to dive into Mallory Dawson’s latest case!