Joan Livingston
@joanlivingston.bsky.social
I write mysteries and literary fiction set mostly in the fictional hill towns of Western Mass. Using the skills I learned as a longtime journalist, I solve cold cases with Isabel Long, protagonist of my mystery series, now published by Bloodhound Books.
In this Substack post, learn more about author Hettie Waite and her new book, Evolve, in this 6Ws feature. Evolve is second in The Chromosome Trilogy. #evolve
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December 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In this Substack post, learn more about author Hettie Waite and her new book, Evolve, in this 6Ws feature. Evolve is second in The Chromosome Trilogy. #evolve
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Here are links to the reviews so far on the blog tour for Finding the Source, my latest Isabel Long Mystery. Thanks all.
Miriam Drori miriamdrori.com/blog/
Tracey D Holland www.tdholland.com
Donna Morette www.facebook.com/groups/donna...
Heather Beveridge www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Miriam Drori miriamdrori.com/blog/
Tracey D Holland www.tdholland.com
Donna Morette www.facebook.com/groups/donna...
Heather Beveridge www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
September 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Here are links to the reviews so far on the blog tour for Finding the Source, my latest Isabel Long Mystery. Thanks all.
Miriam Drori miriamdrori.com/blog/
Tracey D Holland www.tdholland.com
Donna Morette www.facebook.com/groups/donna...
Heather Beveridge www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Miriam Drori miriamdrori.com/blog/
Tracey D Holland www.tdholland.com
Donna Morette www.facebook.com/groups/donna...
Heather Beveridge www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Nw Substack Post — North Fairhaven Girl: Meu Padrinho. Recalling my godfather John Medeiros, the last of my family’s generation. That's me as a child holding a photo of him.
September 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Nw Substack Post — North Fairhaven Girl: Meu Padrinho. Recalling my godfather John Medeiros, the last of my family’s generation. That's me as a child holding a photo of him.
Taking Finding the Source for a ride next week with Reading Between the Lines. Read what the reviewers have to say about no. 8 in my Isabel Long Mystery Series.
September 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Taking Finding the Source for a ride next week with Reading Between the Lines. Read what the reviewers have to say about no. 8 in my Isabel Long Mystery Series.
Three mysteries in one ... My publisher Bloodhound Books has created a boxset of the first three books in my Isabel Long Mystery Series. That makes this author smile. Here's the link:
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#NewRelease #MustRead #SummerReads #Thriller
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#NewRelease #MustRead #SummerReads #Thriller
July 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Three mysteries in one ... My publisher Bloodhound Books has created a boxset of the first three books in my Isabel Long Mystery Series. That makes this author smile. Here's the link:
geni.us/IsabelLongMy...
#NewRelease #MustRead #SummerReads #Thriller
geni.us/IsabelLongMy...
#NewRelease #MustRead #SummerReads #Thriller
Watched this person blow bubbles above the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls MA.
July 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Watched this person blow bubbles above the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls MA.
Just released .... I tell all about my life as a writer in this interview on CanvasRebel magazine. That's a photo Sarah Holbrook took of me outside the old jail in Shelburne Falls village.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just released .... I tell all about my life as a writer in this interview on CanvasRebel magazine. That's a photo Sarah Holbrook took of me outside the old jail in Shelburne Falls village.
canvasrebel.com/meet-joan-li...
canvasrebel.com/meet-joan-li...
Read my review on The Ring, an anthology of ten historical fiction stories connected by one piece of jewelry that brings the wearer luck — good or bad. And royalties go to a great cause.
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May 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Read my review on The Ring, an anthology of ten historical fiction stories connected by one piece of jewelry that brings the wearer luck — good or bad. And royalties go to a great cause.
www.joanlivingston.net/book-review/...
www.joanlivingston.net/book-review/...
Meet author Henry Corrigan, whose new release Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light is an original and interesting spin on the haunted house genre.
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May 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Meet author Henry Corrigan, whose new release Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light is an original and interesting spin on the haunted house genre.
www.joanlivingston.net/author-inter...
www.joanlivingston.net/author-inter...
A freebie for readers of my Isabel Long Mystery Series... and everyone else. Missing the Deadline free three days. Get yours, then get the next, Finding the Source, no. 8. (You will have to buy that one.) Here's the link: mybook.to/Missing_the_...
May 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
A freebie for readers of my Isabel Long Mystery Series... and everyone else. Missing the Deadline free three days. Get yours, then get the next, Finding the Source, no. 8. (You will have to buy that one.) Here's the link: mybook.to/Missing_the_...
New Release: Finding the Source, no. 8 in my Isabel Long Mystery Series, is ready to read. Thank you if you do. Here's the link to make it easy for you: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8JLJ5CW
May 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
New Release: Finding the Source, no. 8 in my Isabel Long Mystery Series, is ready to read. Thank you if you do. Here's the link to make it easy for you: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8JLJ5CW
A heartfelt thanks to all who bought a copy of my new book The Swanson Shuffle on yesterday's release day. Here's the link to those have it on their to-do list. www.amazon.com/Swanson-Shuf...?
May 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A heartfelt thanks to all who bought a copy of my new book The Swanson Shuffle on yesterday's release day. Here's the link to those have it on their to-do list. www.amazon.com/Swanson-Shuf...?
The Twin jinn and the Alchemy Machine officially launches Feb. 26, but this little video will give you a sneak peek. Here's the link to Amazon: www.amazon.com/Twin-Happy-J...
February 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Twin jinn and the Alchemy Machine officially launches Feb. 26, but this little video will give you a sneak peek. Here's the link to Amazon: www.amazon.com/Twin-Happy-J...
New Hilltown Postcards Post: The Refugee House in Cummington. One of my favorite stories as the hilltown reporter was about the efforts made by the Rev. Carl Sangree to bring World War II refugees to this small hilltown.
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January 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New Hilltown Postcards Post: The Refugee House in Cummington. One of my favorite stories as the hilltown reporter was about the efforts made by the Rev. Carl Sangree to bring World War II refugees to this small hilltown.
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New Post: North Fairhaven Girl — What I Learned at Oxford School. I reflect on the elementary school, now closed, that gave me a great start and education.
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January 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
New Post: North Fairhaven Girl — What I Learned at Oxford School. I reflect on the elementary school, now closed, that gave me a great start and education.
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A great view to start the day.
December 3, 2024 at 8:11 PM
A great view to start the day.
Ah, progress: First draft of Isabel Long's 8th case Finding the Source is done. Just like this train, I will be moving forward with edits.
November 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Ah, progress: First draft of Isabel Long's 8th case Finding the Source is done. Just like this train, I will be moving forward with edits.
Rainy day finally. A good reason to stay inside and write. Oh wait, I don’t need a reason.
November 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Rainy day finally. A good reason to stay inside and write. Oh wait, I don’t need a reason.
From my publisher Bloodhound Books ... in celebration of the released Nov. 15 of the first three books in my Isabel Long Mystery Series.
November 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM
From my publisher Bloodhound Books ... in celebration of the released Nov. 15 of the first three books in my Isabel Long Mystery Series.