Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
@jleedomackerman.bsky.social
Novelist/Journalist—Burning Distance, The Far Side of the Desert, The Dark Path to the River, No Marble Angels, PEN Journeys; Vice President PEN International
Thanks to Bargain Booksy for featuring Burning Distance: www.bargainbooksy.com/featured-books
October 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thanks to Bargain Booksy for featuring Burning Distance: www.bargainbooksy.com/featured-books
Crisis Group celebrated its 30th year in Sarajevo with a board meeting, including four of its former CEOs, researchers, board members current & some past in the cauldron where the conflict negotiation organization was born.
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Crisis Group celebrated its 30th year in Sarajevo with a board meeting, including four of its former CEOs, researchers, board members current & some past in the cauldron where the conflict negotiation organization was born.
Enjoy the “Books to Check Out” section of my September Substack featuring a new memoir WOMAN OF FIRSTS by Kimberly Heckler and the English classic MIDDLEMARCH, a novel by George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans). Both books are about women coming into their own, written centuries apart. tinyurl.com/44uj6fkn
September 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Enjoy the “Books to Check Out” section of my September Substack featuring a new memoir WOMAN OF FIRSTS by Kimberly Heckler and the English classic MIDDLEMARCH, a novel by George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans). Both books are about women coming into their own, written centuries apart. tinyurl.com/44uj6fkn
Weekend celebrating publication of Elliot Ackerman’s SHEEPDOGS at Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD for Shore Lit and in Washington DC at Politics & Prose along with novelist Michael Jerome Plunkett’s new novel Zone Rouge.
#sheepdogs #zonerouge #fiction #authorevent #booksigning #fallreads
#sheepdogs #zonerouge #fiction #authorevent #booksigning #fallreads
September 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Weekend celebrating publication of Elliot Ackerman’s SHEEPDOGS at Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD for Shore Lit and in Washington DC at Politics & Prose along with novelist Michael Jerome Plunkett’s new novel Zone Rouge.
#sheepdogs #zonerouge #fiction #authorevent #booksigning #fallreads
#sheepdogs #zonerouge #fiction #authorevent #booksigning #fallreads
Bouchercon Conference 2025 for Thriller and Mystery writers in the Big Easy. Enjoyed participating on panel “Creating a Diverse Cast of Characters” and listening to other writers & panels.
#bouchercon2025 #authorevent #thriller #suspense #mystery #bigeasy #neworleans
#bouchercon2025 #authorevent #thriller #suspense #mystery #bigeasy #neworleans
September 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Bouchercon Conference 2025 for Thriller and Mystery writers in the Big Easy. Enjoyed participating on panel “Creating a Diverse Cast of Characters” and listening to other writers & panels.
#bouchercon2025 #authorevent #thriller #suspense #mystery #bigeasy #neworleans
#bouchercon2025 #authorevent #thriller #suspense #mystery #bigeasy #neworleans
@peninternational.bsky.social 90th Congress in Krakow Poland “Freedom of Words, Words of the Free.” Panels on literature, climate, global conflicts, poetry reading & for me friends of a lifetime and new from around the world.
#freedomofwords #wordsofthefree #pencongress #krakow #freedomofexpression
#freedomofwords #wordsofthefree #pencongress #krakow #freedomofexpression
September 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
@peninternational.bsky.social 90th Congress in Krakow Poland “Freedom of Words, Words of the Free.” Panels on literature, climate, global conflicts, poetry reading & for me friends of a lifetime and new from around the world.
#freedomofwords #wordsofthefree #pencongress #krakow #freedomofexpression
#freedomofwords #wordsofthefree #pencongress #krakow #freedomofexpression
@peninternational.bsky.social 90th Congress in Krakow, Poland celebrated Polish Pen’s centenary with 200 participants from 80 countries. “Freedom of Words, Words of the Free” discussed freedom of expression in a world in conflict. #freedomofwords #peninternational #krakow #freedomofexpression
September 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
@peninternational.bsky.social 90th Congress in Krakow, Poland celebrated Polish Pen’s centenary with 200 participants from 80 countries. “Freedom of Words, Words of the Free” discussed freedom of expression in a world in conflict. #freedomofwords #peninternational #krakow #freedomofexpression
I hope you’ll enjoy The Books to Check Out section of my August Substack featuring THE RED HOUSE MYSTERY by A.A. Milne and THE COUNTRY GIRLS by Edna O’ Brien, both novels from times past, rooted in the United Kingdom.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I hope you’ll enjoy The Books to Check Out section of my August Substack featuring THE RED HOUSE MYSTERY by A.A. Milne and THE COUNTRY GIRLS by Edna O’ Brien, both novels from times past, rooted in the United Kingdom.
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Subscribe to my free Substack:
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Happy Pub Day to Elliot Ackerman & SHEEPDOGS!
“Raw and real and beautifully told, Sheepdogs isn’t just a page-turner, it’s a mind-bender.”—David Ignatius
“A riotous entertainment.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)
#fiction #summerreads #fallreads @aaknopf.bsky.social
“Raw and real and beautifully told, Sheepdogs isn’t just a page-turner, it’s a mind-bender.”—David Ignatius
“A riotous entertainment.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)
#fiction #summerreads #fallreads @aaknopf.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Happy Pub Day to Elliot Ackerman & SHEEPDOGS!
“Raw and real and beautifully told, Sheepdogs isn’t just a page-turner, it’s a mind-bender.”—David Ignatius
“A riotous entertainment.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)
#fiction #summerreads #fallreads @aaknopf.bsky.social
“Raw and real and beautifully told, Sheepdogs isn’t just a page-turner, it’s a mind-bender.”—David Ignatius
“A riotous entertainment.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)
#fiction #summerreads #fallreads @aaknopf.bsky.social
SUMMER READING! Oceanview Publishing has extended the Kindle deal on my novel BURNING DISTANCE. I hope you’ll enjoy this love story/political thriller, also available in hardcover and paperback & share with friends!
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#kindledeals #summerreads #fiction
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#kindledeals #summerreads #fiction
July 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
SUMMER READING! Oceanview Publishing has extended the Kindle deal on my novel BURNING DISTANCE. I hope you’ll enjoy this love story/political thriller, also available in hardcover and paperback & share with friends!
joanneleedom-ackerman.com/books/burnin...
#kindledeals #summerreads #fiction
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#kindledeals #summerreads #fiction
Thank you to Writers’ Voices and a thoughtful and fun interview with Debbie Huang Hadley.
For complete interview visit: writersvoices.com/podcasts/pol...
#thefarsideofthedesert #interntionalthriller #suspense #summerreads #fiction
For complete interview visit: writersvoices.com/podcasts/pol...
#thefarsideofthedesert #interntionalthriller #suspense #summerreads #fiction
July 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thank you to Writers’ Voices and a thoughtful and fun interview with Debbie Huang Hadley.
For complete interview visit: writersvoices.com/podcasts/pol...
#thefarsideofthedesert #interntionalthriller #suspense #summerreads #fiction
For complete interview visit: writersvoices.com/podcasts/pol...
#thefarsideofthedesert #interntionalthriller #suspense #summerreads #fiction
Amie is ready for the 4th! 🇺🇸🎆
#4thofjulyweekend
#4thofjulyweekend
July 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Amie is ready for the 4th! 🇺🇸🎆
#4thofjulyweekend
#4thofjulyweekend
Thank you Mary Dixie Carter for including The Far Side of the Desert as a #FridayReads recommendation!
#repost
#summerreads #thrillerfest #suspense
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#repost
#summerreads #thrillerfest #suspense
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June 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Thank you Mary Dixie Carter for including The Far Side of the Desert as a #FridayReads recommendation!
#repost
#summerreads #thrillerfest #suspense
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#repost
#summerreads #thrillerfest #suspense
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Thank you to the National Indie Excellence Awards for selecting THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT as a Finalist in the Suspense category. Congrats to other finalists and winner Leslie Kain, Angela Douglas, Helaine Mario, Matt Barrows, Jessica Barrows Beebe, Sarah Sawyer & Zelly Ruskin
#bookaward #suspense
#bookaward #suspense
June 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Thank you to the National Indie Excellence Awards for selecting THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT as a Finalist in the Suspense category. Congrats to other finalists and winner Leslie Kain, Angela Douglas, Helaine Mario, Matt Barrows, Jessica Barrows Beebe, Sarah Sawyer & Zelly Ruskin
#bookaward #suspense
#bookaward #suspense
Another fun & substantive International Thriller Writers ThrillerFest with engaging panels, meet ups with fellow writers & friends!
Have a look:
#thrillerfest #burningdistance #thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #authorevent #writers #suspense
Have a look:
#thrillerfest #burningdistance #thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #authorevent #writers #suspense
June 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Another fun & substantive International Thriller Writers ThrillerFest with engaging panels, meet ups with fellow writers & friends!
Have a look:
#thrillerfest #burningdistance #thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #authorevent #writers #suspense
Have a look:
#thrillerfest #burningdistance #thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #authorevent #writers #suspense
Honored by Bronze Medal for Suspense/Thriller from Independent Publishers Association. Congrats to Gold Medalist @jensadera for I Know She Was There & Silver Medalist @gothiccharlottem: The Death of Clara Willenheim.
#thefarsideofthedesert @oceanviewpub @ippyawards #thriller #suspense #bookawards
#thefarsideofthedesert @oceanviewpub @ippyawards #thriller #suspense #bookawards
May 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Honored by Bronze Medal for Suspense/Thriller from Independent Publishers Association. Congrats to Gold Medalist @jensadera for I Know She Was There & Silver Medalist @gothiccharlottem: The Death of Clara Willenheim.
#thefarsideofthedesert @oceanviewpub @ippyawards #thriller #suspense #bookawards
#thefarsideofthedesert @oceanviewpub @ippyawards #thriller #suspense #bookawards
Enjoyed a lively discussion with Brenda Coffee at Interabang Books in Dallas about her new book Maya Blue, a memoir full of fast-paced narratives of remarkable events from a resilient author.
#mayablue #memoir #authorevent #booksigning #summerreads #shewritespress #thefarsideofthedesert
#mayablue #memoir #authorevent #booksigning #summerreads #shewritespress #thefarsideofthedesert
May 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Enjoyed a lively discussion with Brenda Coffee at Interabang Books in Dallas about her new book Maya Blue, a memoir full of fast-paced narratives of remarkable events from a resilient author.
#mayablue #memoir #authorevent #booksigning #summerreads #shewritespress #thefarsideofthedesert
#mayablue #memoir #authorevent #booksigning #summerreads #shewritespress #thefarsideofthedesert
In NYC @icfjorg.bsky.social celebrated journalists worldwide. “From TV News to TikTok Views: Journalism in the Age of the Influencer”
ICFJ & Code Africa launched ICFJ+ connecting journalists globally to build alliances, engage in factual, actionable news to develop systemic solutions & safe space.
ICFJ & Code Africa launched ICFJ+ connecting journalists globally to build alliances, engage in factual, actionable news to develop systemic solutions & safe space.
May 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
In NYC @icfjorg.bsky.social celebrated journalists worldwide. “From TV News to TikTok Views: Journalism in the Age of the Influencer”
ICFJ & Code Africa launched ICFJ+ connecting journalists globally to build alliances, engage in factual, actionable news to develop systemic solutions & safe space.
ICFJ & Code Africa launched ICFJ+ connecting journalists globally to build alliances, engage in factual, actionable news to develop systemic solutions & safe space.
Celebrating literature and narratives that shape & connect us: PEN/Faulkner Foundation
Winner, Fiction Award: Garth Greenwell,
Finalists: Pemi Aguda, Susan Muaddi Darraj, Percival Everett & Danzy Senna.
Judges: Luis Alberto, Bruce Holsinger & Deesha Philyaw.
Literary Champion: Dr. Carla Hayden
Winner, Fiction Award: Garth Greenwell,
Finalists: Pemi Aguda, Susan Muaddi Darraj, Percival Everett & Danzy Senna.
Judges: Luis Alberto, Bruce Holsinger & Deesha Philyaw.
Literary Champion: Dr. Carla Hayden
May 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Celebrating literature and narratives that shape & connect us: PEN/Faulkner Foundation
Winner, Fiction Award: Garth Greenwell,
Finalists: Pemi Aguda, Susan Muaddi Darraj, Percival Everett & Danzy Senna.
Judges: Luis Alberto, Bruce Holsinger & Deesha Philyaw.
Literary Champion: Dr. Carla Hayden
Winner, Fiction Award: Garth Greenwell,
Finalists: Pemi Aguda, Susan Muaddi Darraj, Percival Everett & Danzy Senna.
Judges: Luis Alberto, Bruce Holsinger & Deesha Philyaw.
Literary Champion: Dr. Carla Hayden
Side trip during @awmuseum.bsky.social board meeting to Concord MA where the American Revolution began and then later abolitionists worked against slavery and women for Womens rights.
#americanrevolution #womensrights #abolition #museums #concord
#americanrevolution #womensrights #abolition #museums #concord
May 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Side trip during @awmuseum.bsky.social board meeting to Concord MA where the American Revolution began and then later abolitionists worked against slavery and women for Womens rights.
#americanrevolution #womensrights #abolition #museums #concord
#americanrevolution #womensrights #abolition #museums #concord
World Press Freedom Day honors journalists worldwide who commit to the pursuit of facts, knowledge and truth and especially honors those who have put their lives on the line.
#worldpressfreedomday #journalism #journalists #wpfd25 #joségabrielbarrenechea @penamerica.bsky.social @icfjorg.bsky.social
#worldpressfreedomday #journalism #journalists #wpfd25 #joségabrielbarrenechea @penamerica.bsky.social @icfjorg.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
World Press Freedom Day honors journalists worldwide who commit to the pursuit of facts, knowledge and truth and especially honors those who have put their lives on the line.
#worldpressfreedomday #journalism #journalists #wpfd25 #joségabrielbarrenechea @penamerica.bsky.social @icfjorg.bsky.social
#worldpressfreedomday #journalism #journalists #wpfd25 #joségabrielbarrenechea @penamerica.bsky.social @icfjorg.bsky.social
At the @awmuseum.bsky.social board meeting in Boston, an engaging side trip to Concord, MA, where the American revolution launched against the British 250 years ago in April.
#writers #americanrevolution #concord #1775
#writers #americanrevolution #concord #1775
April 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
At the @awmuseum.bsky.social board meeting in Boston, an engaging side trip to Concord, MA, where the American revolution launched against the British 250 years ago in April.
#writers #americanrevolution #concord #1775
#writers #americanrevolution #concord #1775
Thank you, BookReporter for spotlighting my novel THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT & thank you to readers! I hope you enjoy the journey. @oceanviewpub
Visit: www.bookreporter.com/features/pap...
#thefarsideofthedesert #paperback #bookreporter #fiction #summerreads #internationalthriller
Visit: www.bookreporter.com/features/pap...
#thefarsideofthedesert #paperback #bookreporter #fiction #summerreads #internationalthriller
April 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Thank you, BookReporter for spotlighting my novel THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT & thank you to readers! I hope you enjoy the journey. @oceanviewpub
Visit: www.bookreporter.com/features/pap...
#thefarsideofthedesert #paperback #bookreporter #fiction #summerreads #internationalthriller
Visit: www.bookreporter.com/features/pap...
#thefarsideofthedesert #paperback #bookreporter #fiction #summerreads #internationalthriller
Publication Day for the paperback of The Far Side of the Desert! Thank you to @oceanviewpub and to readers old and new!📕
#thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #paperback #fiction #springreads #summerreads #pubday
#thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #paperback #fiction #springreads #summerreads #pubday
April 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Publication Day for the paperback of The Far Side of the Desert! Thank you to @oceanviewpub and to readers old and new!📕
#thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #paperback #fiction #springreads #summerreads #pubday
#thefarsideofthedesert #internationalthriller #paperback #fiction #springreads #summerreads #pubday
A fascinating and engaging trip to Jordan with the @crisisgroup.org, mostly forums and discussions on the challenging situation in the region but also a day in ancient ruins and current markets.
#InternationalCrisisGroup #palestine #israel #peacetalks #ancientruins
#InternationalCrisisGroup #palestine #israel #peacetalks #ancientruins
April 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A fascinating and engaging trip to Jordan with the @crisisgroup.org, mostly forums and discussions on the challenging situation in the region but also a day in ancient ruins and current markets.
#InternationalCrisisGroup #palestine #israel #peacetalks #ancientruins
#InternationalCrisisGroup #palestine #israel #peacetalks #ancientruins