Karen Odden
karenodden.bsky.social
Karen Odden
@karenodden.bsky.social
Writer of mysteries set in Victorian London, avid desert hiker, a sucker for beagles
Today's newsletter with @traceedehahn.bsky.social, the giveaway winner for the new book by @mariahfredericks.bsky.social and something I never do when starting a book!
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November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today's newsletter, with news about my new blog spot, MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, an essay and book GIVEAWAY from @mariahfredericks.bsky.social, last month's giveaway from @jamesletoile.bsky.social & a new writing practice. #books #writinglife #bookgiveaway #murderiseverywhere
Read here: bit.ly/48FvIfR
October 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm giving a webinar on Saturday, Sept 27 at 10 am (AZ time) on Query Letters for the Arizona Authors Association - free and open to all writers! Info here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's PUB WEEK! 20 fab mystery stories to enjoy. I'm in with "Her Dangerously Clever Hands," about a former thief who returns to London from a penal colony, only to be accused of murder. #inspectorcorravan returns! Hardcover, pback & ebook bit.ly/46PwhCq
#mystery #pubday @mysteriousbookshop.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This Saturday's Webinar with @sistersincrimeaust.bsky.social - A hands-on webinar for writers. What do the first pages of award-winning books have in common, and how can you make it work for you? Register here: bit.ly/42ns5qU
September 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
$1.99 ebook deal! Murder & mystery in 1870s London Art World.
Booklist *Starred Review: "A refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting.... This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history." #mystery #ebookdeal

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August 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Newsletter today -- some terrific short story news, James L'Etoile's new thriller SINS OF THE FATHER, the winner of last month's giveaway from Dianne Freeman, two special events for writers, and some musings on how to get the most out of writing conferences. #writinglife
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August 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just for pretty. #utahsky
July 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
At last I can share the news! Huge thanks to my friends who listened to me blather about women thieves & jewelry heists in 1870s London; to @jgetzler.bsky.social (always) and @julietgrames.bsky.social for loving this idea. I'm humbled & grateful. #writinglife #anartfuldodge @sohopress.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Midsummer newsletter - my New Book Title Reveal, essay & giveaway from @diannefreeman.bsky.social @kggiarratano.bsky.social & the 7 kindest words in English. mailchi.mp/b91e134f884b... #book #giveaway #writinglife #amwriting #books
July 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
TODAY ONLY!!! $2.99 ebook deal on the award-nom'd 1870s mystery! It's a steal. #mystery #ebookdeal #books @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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May 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
TOMORROW: A SPECIAL (FREE) VIRTUAL EVENT! A Conversation with Award-Winning Tori Eldridge - Writing Mystery, Heritage & Hawaii
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
My last day as Writer in Residence at Glendale Public Library ... it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. Sad to see it end (sniff)!! #library #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #arizona
May 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
So much fun tonight with @sjrozan.bsky.social at the POISONED PEN BOOKSTORE -- her new mystery, THE RAILWAY CONSPIRACY -- 1920s London with a TRAIN! What's not to love? Get your signed copy from the Pen here: store.poisonedpen.com/item/z5gDKBm...
April 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Hiking HEAVEN this morning. #grateful to live here #arizona
March 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
BOUCHERCON attendees! I'm late to the game, but I have 2 short stories eligible for the Anthony this year! 🩷😘
(1) "Her Dangerously Clever Hands" in CRIMEUCOPIA; chosen by Penzler/Grisham for BEST MYSTERY STORIES 2025. 1870s London.
(2) "Real Loot" in NY STATE OF CRIME. Murder, forgery, cybercrime.
March 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Can't wait to chat about one of my fave Victorian short mystery novels -- SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES -- with sister #teamgetzler members Delia Pitts & Dana Cameron, and Laurie R. King & Sandra S.G. Wong.
SinC members, please join us!
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February 26, 2024 at 9:11 PM
At last ... DOWN A DARK RIVER is available in trade paperback!
If hardback is Full Size, trade paper is Fun Size. Not to mention there are some added goodies in this version, including a character list up front.
Click here to order (and thank you ... because early orders do matter!) amzn.to/3I5fcYf
February 21, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Chatting with my friend Verena about Victorian England, train wrecks and other disasters (in publishing), being the only woman in the room, Jane Austen, and why historical fiction matters now. Pop in an earbud and listen in! #podcast #writinglife #mystery www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...
February 12, 2024 at 8:16 PM