Lori Rader-Day
@loriraderday.bsky.social
Writer. Muppet. Reserve grand champion ribbon winner in the 4-H category of Personality.
Pinned
Patsy Cline called everyone “hoss.” That’s gender-neutral, hoss, so look for that from me from now on.
I got some shiny new graphics from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social and this one has, BRAG, my starred review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social on it. WRECK YOUR HEART comes out January 6!
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I got some shiny new graphics from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social and this one has, BRAG, my starred review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social on it. WRECK YOUR HEART comes out January 6!
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WRECK YOUR HEART by @loriraderday.bsky.social releases 1/6/26 from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social @stmartinspress.bsky.social @macmillanlib.bsky.social #mystery #crime #chicago #CountryMusic #family #BookSky get your @libraryreads.bsky.social votes in by 12/1!
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
WRECK YOUR HEART by @loriraderday.bsky.social releases 1/6/26 from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social @stmartinspress.bsky.social @macmillanlib.bsky.social #mystery #crime #chicago #CountryMusic #family #BookSky get your @libraryreads.bsky.social votes in by 12/1!
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
I guess we have to do the thing? #wreckyourheart
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I guess we have to do the thing? #wreckyourheart
That sound you heard yesterday was the happy scream of every mystery author crying out in victory. We have prepared our whole lives. @mysterywriters.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
That sound you heard yesterday was the happy scream of every mystery author crying out in victory. We have prepared our whole lives. @mysterywriters.bsky.social
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I already read it, but everyone else should be looking forward to WRECK YOUR HEART from @loriraderday.bsky.social
Tell me what crime fiction you are looking forward to reading next year because I have to start thinking about that again
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I already read it, but everyone else should be looking forward to WRECK YOUR HEART from @loriraderday.bsky.social
My flight was so delayed yesterday between Boston and Chicago that I bought the new Cameron Crowe memoir at Logan and finished it before I got home.
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My flight was so delayed yesterday between Boston and Chicago that I bought the new Cameron Crowe memoir at Logan and finished it before I got home.
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GOH lunch interview with the amazing @loriraderday.bsky.social, Hallie Ephron, @jahennrikus.bsky.social #crimebake
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
GOH lunch interview with the amazing @loriraderday.bsky.social, Hallie Ephron, @jahennrikus.bsky.social #crimebake
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Lunchtime at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social with Hallie Ephron and @jahennrikus.bsky.social interviewing Guest of Honor @loriraderday.bsky.social #crimebake #crimebake2025
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lunchtime at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social with Hallie Ephron and @jahennrikus.bsky.social interviewing Guest of Honor @loriraderday.bsky.social #crimebake #crimebake2025
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***Next Wednesday***
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
***Next Wednesday***
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
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Are you coming to the NE Crime Bake in just 10 more days? Headshots! Panels! Lobsters! So much! You can still register!
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
New England Crime Bake 2025.
New England Crime Bake Conference for 2024 features great content within a terrific community..
www.crimebake.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you coming to the NE Crime Bake in just 10 more days? Headshots! Panels! Lobsters! So much! You can still register!
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
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"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
Dirtbag Cosplay: An interview with Jake Hinkson about his novel, “You Will Never See Me” - Chicago Review of Books
The Heart O’ Chicago hotel hasn’t seen this much action, possibly ever. Not in literature, anyway. The 1950s motel along Lincoln Avenue’s “hotel row” is just one of the many if-you-know-you-know locat...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
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We were privileged to learn from some amazing authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest at @indianahumanities.bsky.social with @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social, @loriraderday.bsky.social, @erinlflanagan.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, and Larry D. Sweazy. 📚💙
October 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We were privileged to learn from some amazing authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest at @indianahumanities.bsky.social with @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social, @loriraderday.bsky.social, @erinlflanagan.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, and Larry D. Sweazy. 📚💙
I'm sorry but I love bitchy Taylor.
October 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm sorry but I love bitchy Taylor.
In these times, I have very little advice except find the thing that reminds you who you are (writing for me), do favors for people, read for joy, drive like everyone out there is your friend, and get yourself a bird feeder.
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In these times, I have very little advice except find the thing that reminds you who you are (writing for me), do favors for people, read for joy, drive like everyone out there is your friend, and get yourself a bird feeder.
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Chatting with four authors from On Fire and Under Water, the hot new crime fiction anthology.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Chatting with four authors from On Fire and Under Water, the hot new crime fiction anthology.
open.substack.com/pub/dosomeda...
open.substack.com/pub/dosomeda...
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"I don’t plan my work in advance at all...the writing was an escape, fun, and there’d be no joy in it if I knew how it would develop." @loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @anncleeves.bsky.social on “The Killing Stones” (St Martin’s) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/01/t...
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Writing From Memory: A Conversation with Ann Cleeves about “The Killing Stones” - Chicago Review of Books
Our interview with Ann Cleeves about her new book, "The Killing Stones."
chireviewofbooks.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"I don’t plan my work in advance at all...the writing was an escape, fun, and there’d be no joy in it if I knew how it would develop." @loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @anncleeves.bsky.social on “The Killing Stones” (St Martin’s) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/01/t...
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/01/t...
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I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books
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September 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
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THE SOUTHPORT LITERARY FAIR SCHEDULE IS OFFICIALLY POSTED!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
September 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
THE SOUTHPORT LITERARY FAIR SCHEDULE IS OFFICIALLY POSTED!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
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"I think writing a good, original novel is always going to be hard."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books
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chireviewofbooks.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"I think writing a good, original novel is always going to be hard."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books
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chireviewofbooks.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
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We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
August 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
We got a lot of heavy, sloppy sandwiches in Chicago. Ask for the "wet" Italian beef if it's a throwing beef.
August 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We got a lot of heavy, sloppy sandwiches in Chicago. Ask for the "wet" Italian beef if it's a throwing beef.
Oh well
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Oh well
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Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
August 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.