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Jennifer K. Morita, author
@jenniferkmorita.bsky.social
Mystery author & mom. Member of Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of American & International Thriller Writers.
I'll be chatting w/ @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social (MECHANICS OF MEMORY) & @dmrowell.bsky.social (SILENT ARE THE DEAD) about how we weave culture and #crime 12:30 PM Aug. 30 at the Mill Valley Public Library! Register here: millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/14404311
#bookevent #crimefiction #library
August 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I'll be at the Mill Valley Public Library on Sat 8/30 talking about culture & writing with @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social and @dmrowell.bsky.social . Seating is limited so be sure to sign up! millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/144043...
#bookevent #libraryevents @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
August 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My #debutnovel GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is eligible for Best First Mystery. If you're looking for books to nominate, I'd love for you to consider my book. Ballots are out and due June 1! #crimewriter #authorlife #awardseason
May 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
SAVE THE DATE Sacramento writers! Oct. 25 Capitol Crimes is hosting a series of classes on the writing craft, business of publishing, & lessons from law enforcement experts! Catriona McPherson will be the keynote speaker. Check www.capitolcrimes.org for updates! #writingconference #writingcommunity
April 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ #ebook is $1.99 today (4/6) only on Amazon AND Bookshop.org! tinyurl.com/24yf5umj
April 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is a Kindle Editors' Goldbox pick! For one day you can get the #ebook for $1.99! Today ONLY! #flashsale

Available wherever ebooks are sold!
April 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ is getting rave #audiobook reviews! Check out what people are saying, and then take a listen on Libro.fm, Spotify, Audible and everywhere audiobooks are available!
@crookedlanebooks.Baku.social

#audiobooks #bookstagram #bookreview #debutnovel
April 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Needed new lipstick but had to research where I want my $ to go. Happily added a few extra goodies after seeing this sign on @ultabeautyofficial.bsky.social ‘s door.
March 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I'll be in Denver one week from today talking Killer Characters with @christinecarbo.bsky.social , Aaron Philip Clark, Leslie J. Hall and Janet Dawson - hope to see you there! #leftcoastcrime #rockymountainhighjinks #authorlife #bookevent #bookconference
March 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
One week from today! Hope to see you there! @mariakelson.bsky.social @jonbassoff.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I'm going to be speaking at the Folsom Public Library today 3/1 at 2 PM. If you're in the area, please stop by! I'd love to meet you!

www.library.folsom.ca.us/Home/Compone...
March 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I've wanted to be on the Sisters in Crime Writers' Podcast since listening to the first episode a few years back. Thank you @jahennrikus.bsky.social for helping me check off a #bucketlist item! This was such an honor, and so much fun! #podcast #authorlife www.sistersincrime.org/page/Jennife...
February 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I'm so excited to be featured on award-winning author George Cramer's blog today. I got to dig into my weird, messy writing process a bit for this one. Take a read and drop a comment! gdcramer.com/george-crame...
February 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Now more than ever, we need to read your stories. Hit send.

www.sistersincrime.org/page/Eleanor...
February 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'll be at the Sutter County Library main branch in Yuba City on Saturday 2/1 talking about my writing journey and GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ! I'll also be selling & signing my book. Proceeds will benefit those impacted by the California wildfires. #bookevents #library #authorlife #booksigning
January 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A perk of #5amwritersclub is seeing the light change outside my office window. #writingcommunity
January 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
January 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I need to fill some blank spaces on my #leftyaward nominations. It's due Jan. 11 folks so hit me up with your 2024 books! And if you have a space, please consider my #debutnovel GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ.
Can't wait to see you in Denver! #leftcoastcrime2025 #rockymountainhighjinks
January 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My latest latest newsletter, inspired by Gong Gong's spare ribs, is out! Subscribe to follow my writing journey & the chance to win a signed copy of GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ! #GiveawayAlert #bookgiveaway #giveaway #AuthorsofTwitter #WritingCommunity
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December 28, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Hit me up with your #leftyaward noms by Jan 11, 'cause this is one deadline I'm not gonna miss. (And if you have a space in Best Debut, I'd LOVE for you to consider nominating GHOSTS OF WAIKĪKĪ.)
#awardseason #debutnovel #debutauthor
December 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM
If you're in the Ann Arbor, MI area looking for a good #mystery, check out @literatibookstore.bsky.social ! #crimefiction #independentbookstore
December 23, 2024 at 5:22 PM
December 14, 2024 at 4:59 PM
#TGIF + #WFH = #GBBO aka #GBBS

Bonus: It’s Patisserie Week!!!!
November 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM