Meg O'Connor
@megcathlinwrites.bsky.social
Novel and short story writer working in mystery and horror. Drawn to character-driven, spooky stories with good puzzles. Here to talk about craft and publishing. She/Her
I've spent a lot of time inside writing lately, so I checked out the municipal calendar of events a few towns over from me to see if anything's going on. I'm delighted to report that "Zumba w/ Mayor" is a recurring event.
January 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I've spent a lot of time inside writing lately, so I checked out the municipal calendar of events a few towns over from me to see if anything's going on. I'm delighted to report that "Zumba w/ Mayor" is a recurring event.
My flash fiction story went live yesterday at Mystery Tribune. It’s an 1893 murder mystery involving a taxidermist, arsenic soap, and its fair share of Victorian whimsy.
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Victorian Whimsy: Mystery Short Story By Meg O’Connor
In Victorian Whimsy, after the death of Alfie Culpepper’s brother, she investigates his taxidermy shop for clues to his fate.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM
My flash fiction story went live yesterday at Mystery Tribune. It’s an 1893 murder mystery involving a taxidermist, arsenic soap, and its fair share of Victorian whimsy.
mysterytribune.com/victorian-wh...
mysterytribune.com/victorian-wh...
Still thinking about the characters in God of the Woods weeks later. It reminded me how much I enjoy mysteries where the plot unfolds because of complex, relatable motivations.
January 4, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Still thinking about the characters in God of the Woods weeks later. It reminded me how much I enjoy mysteries where the plot unfolds because of complex, relatable motivations.