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Lavinia Thompson
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Just an old garden witch who writes about murder, true and fictional. Mystery author. True crime blogger. Lover of cats, dogs, D&D, gardening, whiskey, cross stitching, darts. Canadian. No AI. https://linktr.ee/laviniathompson
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February 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Been a bit but I am back. Didn't have "sixth" specifically so settled for "six" from my Substack serial story. #BookSky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #WIPSnips
It is an excerpt from a book called "Beyond Cover" by Lavinia Thompson. He turned back to the men, eying them down darkly. These smug, arrogant fucks who thought they saw right through him when they couldn’t see past their own idiocy. The first with short, black hair, and steely blue eyes dead and void of any emotion. A black suit fit immaculately his six-foot-something frame, fingers adorned with gold rings.
February 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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In which Emily is watching these mobsters very closely during this meeting. #WIPSnips #BeyondCover #mafia #crimefiction #mystery
A snippet from a book called "Beyond Cover" by Lavinia Thompson: Only when she quietly followed Ruslan did she take notice of Kazimir Brusilov. Curly black hair, falling almost to his shoulders. More slender than Ruslan, though with more tattoos. A pensive expression filling his blue eyes. He wore a gray button-up shirt beneath a black leather jacket, paired with black suit pants. Both men had guns holstered to their waists. They said nothing to each other.
January 25, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Another cross stitch done! Along with the adorable unicorn scissors my mom got me for Christmas! #crossstitch
January 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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What are Kaz's intentions? 👀 #WIPSnips #readingcommunity #booksky
A book excerpt from "Beyond Cover" by Lavinia Thompson: “Hmm,” Emily said as she sipped her tea. Letting it calm her nerves. “I thought as much.” “You don’t sound concerned.” “I am concerned, yes, but not surprised. Panicking does little but cause one to make mistakes. Tell Ruslan we will be there.” Kaz went quiet beside her as they continued walking. Emily waited for him to continue speaking or leave. He strolled with his hands in his jacket pockets, gaze drawn to the sidewalk. “There is something else,” he said.
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Back to "Beyond Cover"! Didn't have "begin" so I'm using "start" for today's snippet. This book is available as a free serial story on Substack! #WIPSnips #readingcommunity #Booksky
It is a book excerpt from "Beyond Cover" by Lavinia Thompson. “You want a reputation?” Ruslan remarked. “You are fucking crazy, that’s yours. And somehow, your daughter’s has been immaculate until right now.” “Fucking crazy?” Dwayne snapped. He slammed his fist on the counter. The thud echoed through the basement. Emily’s hand snapped up to Dwayne’s shoulder immediately. Her stern voice cut the tension. “Father, calm. Now is not the time. These men just lost a friend and a colleague. We did not come to start a fight.”
January 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Some snippets:
January 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Looking for a free, riveting thrill of a read? Love a good story about undercover agents and mafias? Come along to check out "Beyond Cover," a free serial novel on Substack! New chapters bi-weekly.

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January 1, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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A sunset shot from my walk tonight. Small prairie town. Mountains in the distance. A stunning descent of the sun as the moon rises. A nice way to end the year. Beauty. Color. Light. Something to fill the soul.
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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A few more days left of posting Belladonna snippets before the Smashwords sale ends and I resume posting from my other series. #WIPSnips #readingcommunity #mysterybooks #BookSky
A book excerpt from "Beyond Dark 1: Belladonna" by Lavinia Thompson “You’d be surprised,” Alyssa said. “Many women have spent months dosing disposable husbands with arsenic or antifreeze to get life insurance and estates.”  Thayer paused and glanced over at her, tilting his head. “Seriously?”  “Female killers can be far more patient than their male counterparts. Stealthy. Conniving. Cruel. His suffering is collateral damage. Murder is a means of removing an obstacle. That’s just one type of female killer,” Alyssa said. Her nonchalant tone could have been discussing the weather. “That’s… terrifying.”
December 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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And finally, a glimpse at the profile of the Belladonna Killer herself from my book, "Beyond Dark," a first in series about a criminal profiler who specializes in female killers. #mysterybooks #crimefiction #booksky #readingcommunity
December 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A glimpse at the moment we meet Alyssa for the first time. #WIPSnips #mysterybooks #readingcommunity #BookSky
A book excerpt from "Beyond Dark 1: Belladonna" by Lavinia Thompson As she approached, stone-faced and unreadable, the eyes of the crowd fell upon her with scrutiny and curiosity. She bit her tongue when multiple microphones were shoved toward her, questions hurled as she crossed the tape.  “Agent! Agent Rawkesby!” shouted one of the female reporters. “What can the International Crime Bureau tell us so far about Julia Langdon’s murder?”  Alyssa rolled her eyes behind her black cat-eye glasses without turning around. “Seeing as I just got here, nothing. You all need to settle down. It’s a murder, not a spectacle.” 
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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It's not Alyssa and Thayer without a little smart assery in the office. #WIPSnips #readingcommunity
“I’m sorry,” she said in a whisper. “Is that why you brought me coffee? I was worried it was poisoned,” Thayer said with a teasing smirk. A small laugh escaped Alyssa, giving her a moment to recompose herself. Thayer spun back to the computer screen with a triumphant grin. It wasn’t much. Tension still weighed heavily over her, though Thayer sensed that was a permanent cloud she carried to accompany the stress and agony of this case. But it was a tiny sliver of relief. “Keep up the smart-ass remarks, and the next one might be,” she said as she sat beside him, her expression growing serious once more. “What have you found?” “You know how security footage is. Terrible quality, blurry, weird angles. Working with what I’ve got. There’s this,” Thayer said. From the book "Beyond Dark 1: Belladonna" by Lavinia Thompson
December 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Haven't been around much for a couple days, and didn't have the word for a day. But this one, I do!
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A book excerpt on a purple background, from "Beyond Dark 1: Belladonna" by Lavinia Thompson. Natalie’s fingers drifted to her neck and toyed with a silver necklace that held a purple stone. “Only through the pub. I knew Lisa first. We met at one of her shows I was at with a friend. Lisa invited us out to an open mic, and I’ve been going since. It’s a nice change from the usual crowds I’m in. More laid-back.”  “Were you close with anyone out of the group?” “I’m friends with all of them,” Natalie replied with a polite smile. “They’ve been accepting of me. Julia was such a sweetheart. I always enjoyed watching her sing and perform. I enjoyed being part of her contagious energy. You knew she was going to be a bigger star than she already was.” 
December 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Finished this all except for the backstitching! #crossstitch
December 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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And the next character intro! Today, we meet the second MC of "Beyond Dark": Thayer Volikov, a tech agent and rookie profiler with a mysterious past. If you're looking for a mysterious read for Christmas, come along with him and Alyssa! #readingcommunity #booksky #mysterybooks
December 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Current #crossstitch project. Some pretty blue birds and pink flowers. 🌸 Mostly just the leaves and back stitching to finish!
December 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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An intro to one of the main characters in the "Beyond Dark" series: criminal profiler Alyssa Rawkesby. Book 1 is one sale on Smashwords right now, with book 2 coming out in 2026! #readingcommunity #BookSky #mysterybooks #EOYSale25

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December 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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You could say Alyssa doesn't like authority nor having her case upended. #WIPSnips #mysterybooks #BeyondDark #readingcommunity #BookSky
December 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Stalker things 👀 #WIPSnips #mysterybooks #readingcommunity #WriteSky
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Snowy cold Saturday and I am staying in with coffee, my cats, and my hubby (who is finally home from working out of town), and of course, writing. Pic of my sleeping babies on the chair next to me. #writingcommunity #Caturday
December 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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December 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Some snippets from this month so far for "Beyond Dark 1: Belladonna" - 50% off on #Smashwords until New Year's! #EOYSale25
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December 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Late to this today! Behind Alyssa's touch facade is a wounded inner child still trying to survive. #WIPSnips #mysterybooks #WriteSky #BookSky #readingcommunity
December 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Back to "Belladonna" today as it is on sale over on Smashwords. It's fun to revisit this one. #WIPSnips #booksky #readingcommunity
December 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM