Orlando Murrin
@orlandomurrin.bsky.social
Award-winning food writer and now whodunits - Knife Skills For Beginners out in paperback now, Murder Below Deck on 6 March
As the end of the UK tax year looms, any other Blooskies fed up that the tax allowance for car travel is still 45p per mile, unchanged since 2011? (Not my Audi - I drive a VW)
March 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
As the end of the UK tax year looms, any other Blooskies fed up that the tax allowance for car travel is still 45p per mile, unchanged since 2011? (Not my Audi - I drive a VW)
I'm giving away ten (yes, 10!) copies of the US edition of #KnifeSkillsForBeginners - complete with recipes converted to cup measures. Feel free to retweet/follow me, but to enter, just comment below, expressing your support for Ukraine. (Winners drawn on Tues, UK only.) #standbyukraine #democracy
March 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I'm giving away ten (yes, 10!) copies of the US edition of #KnifeSkillsForBeginners - complete with recipes converted to cup measures. Feel free to retweet/follow me, but to enter, just comment below, expressing your support for Ukraine. (Winners drawn on Tues, UK only.) #standbyukraine #democracy
You’re invited on a dream cruise aboard a superyacht, only to be hit by a vicious Atlantic storm. Find out how Paul navigates his way out of catastrophe in #MurderBelowDeck, OUT TODAY! ‘Should be prescribed on the NHS’ (Heat).'Absolutely hilarious’ (@dianejeffreyauthor.bsky.social) @transworldbooks
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
You’re invited on a dream cruise aboard a superyacht, only to be hit by a vicious Atlantic storm. Find out how Paul navigates his way out of catastrophe in #MurderBelowDeck, OUT TODAY! ‘Should be prescribed on the NHS’ (Heat).'Absolutely hilarious’ (@dianejeffreyauthor.bsky.social) @transworldbooks
Happy Caturday from Maxim XXX
March 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Happy Caturday from Maxim XXX
A week on Thursday, chef Paul Delamare sets sail on a new adventure. I hope it will make you smile, shiver - and maybe even shed a tear. @transworldbooks.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A week on Thursday, chef Paul Delamare sets sail on a new adventure. I hope it will make you smile, shiver - and maybe even shed a tear. @transworldbooks.bsky.social
Just three weeks to go till #MurderBelowDeck, the second of my chef Paul Delamare mysteries, sets sail 🛥️. Warm thanks for all this lovely praise that has been pouring in from fellow authors - specially 'absolutely hilarious', which I'll treasure.🛟 #cosycrime #belowdeck #superyacht
February 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Just three weeks to go till #MurderBelowDeck, the second of my chef Paul Delamare mysteries, sets sail 🛥️. Warm thanks for all this lovely praise that has been pouring in from fellow authors - specially 'absolutely hilarious', which I'll treasure.🛟 #cosycrime #belowdeck #superyacht
Benjamin wishes all his friends on Bloosky #happycaturday
February 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Benjamin wishes all his friends on Bloosky #happycaturday
Here's something amazing - an Arvon course on writing cosy crime, with Emylia Hall, James Runcie and me. I cut my writing teeth @arvonfoundation.bsky.social and I PROMISE this will be brilliant. (DM me for more) www.arvon.org/writing-cour... #cosycrime #crimewriting #knifeskillsforbeginners
January 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Here's something amazing - an Arvon course on writing cosy crime, with Emylia Hall, James Runcie and me. I cut my writing teeth @arvonfoundation.bsky.social and I PROMISE this will be brilliant. (DM me for more) www.arvon.org/writing-cour... #cosycrime #crimewriting #knifeskillsforbeginners
Benjamin wishing Happy Caturday to all the cool cats of Bloosky #caturday #caturdaymorning
January 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Benjamin wishing Happy Caturday to all the cool cats of Bloosky #caturday #caturdaymorning
Day in the studio recording the audiobook of #MurderBelowDeck, read by Sebastian Humphreys. Seb did the audiobook version of #KnifeSkillsForBeginners which is HILARIOUS (ideal for your commute, or while you're cooking dinner): www.audible.co.uk/author/Orlan... open.spotify.com/show/2xMNtws...
January 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Day in the studio recording the audiobook of #MurderBelowDeck, read by Sebastian Humphreys. Seb did the audiobook version of #KnifeSkillsForBeginners which is HILARIOUS (ideal for your commute, or while you're cooking dinner): www.audible.co.uk/author/Orlan... open.spotify.com/show/2xMNtws...
After Philby's defection, he declared 'the only man I feared was Skardon'. William 'Jim' Skardon was my maternal grandfather, MI5's crack interrogator, previously a Met detective. His bedtime stories when I was a kid inspired my lifelong fascination with crime. #philby #MI5 #packoflies
January 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
After Philby's defection, he declared 'the only man I feared was Skardon'. William 'Jim' Skardon was my maternal grandfather, MI5's crack interrogator, previously a Met detective. His bedtime stories when I was a kid inspired my lifelong fascination with crime. #philby #MI5 #packoflies
Hail the Alan Bennett of cosy crime! Warm thanks to J M Hall for A Brush With Death, the latest in his irresistible Thirsk Garden Centre mystery series. What a treat to be reunited with Pat, Thelma and Liz (ACHOO!) as our sleuthing trio untangles the suspicious death of a one-time Ofsted Inspector.
January 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Hail the Alan Bennett of cosy crime! Warm thanks to J M Hall for A Brush With Death, the latest in his irresistible Thirsk Garden Centre mystery series. What a treat to be reunited with Pat, Thelma and Liz (ACHOO!) as our sleuthing trio untangles the suspicious death of a one-time Ofsted Inspector.
Good morning, Blooskies! #KnifeSkillsForBeginners is officially out in paperback from your local bookshop and online. If you're in the mood for a dark, delicious whodunit, I hope you'll love the first chef Paul Delamare mystery🔪🩸 linktr.ee/orlandomurri...
#publicationday #newbook #authorofbluesky
#publicationday #newbook #authorofbluesky
January 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Good morning, Blooskies! #KnifeSkillsForBeginners is officially out in paperback from your local bookshop and online. If you're in the mood for a dark, delicious whodunit, I hope you'll love the first chef Paul Delamare mystery🔪🩸 linktr.ee/orlandomurri...
#publicationday #newbook #authorofbluesky
#publicationday #newbook #authorofbluesky
Only ONE DAY to go! Knife Skills for Beginners will be available in paperback in less than 24 hours! 🔪 You can order your copy today from Amazon, Waterstones, Tesco, Bookshop.org, or your favorite local bookshop. linktr.ee/orlandomurri...
January 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Only ONE DAY to go! Knife Skills for Beginners will be available in paperback in less than 24 hours! 🔪 You can order your copy today from Amazon, Waterstones, Tesco, Bookshop.org, or your favorite local bookshop. linktr.ee/orlandomurri...
Instead of Christmas pud, I created this for my Reese's-Pieces-fanatic husband. If you're struggling with leftovers, this is the place to head: www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/coll.... Happy Boxing Day, all my Bloosky friends and colleagues! @goodfoodeveryday.bsky.social #leftovers #turkey
December 26, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Instead of Christmas pud, I created this for my Reese's-Pieces-fanatic husband. If you're struggling with leftovers, this is the place to head: www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/coll.... Happy Boxing Day, all my Bloosky friends and colleagues! @goodfoodeveryday.bsky.social #leftovers #turkey
Wowzers! I'm on fire 🔥🧯 since @transworldbooks.bsky.social treated me to a much-needed social media training day. Learnt so much from @kellyweekes.bsky.social - stand by for a THRILLING new presence on Blooskie💙🦋and the other platforms. (Oh dear, lesson #1 was 'come across as calm and professional')
December 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Wowzers! I'm on fire 🔥🧯 since @transworldbooks.bsky.social treated me to a much-needed social media training day. Learnt so much from @kellyweekes.bsky.social - stand by for a THRILLING new presence on Blooskie💙🦋and the other platforms. (Oh dear, lesson #1 was 'come across as calm and professional')
Calling US readers - please share - here's a Goodreads Giveaway to get your week off to a great start. 100 copies of the brand new hardback of #KnifeSkillsForBeginners to be won! Enter by 12/9. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#booksky
#booksky
November 25, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Calling US readers - please share - here's a Goodreads Giveaway to get your week off to a great start. 100 copies of the brand new hardback of #KnifeSkillsForBeginners to be won! Enter by 12/9. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#booksky
#booksky
Few tickets left for this event at Manor Farm Library in Ruislip, when I'll be in festive conversation about #KnifeSkillsForBeginners. There's a funny story about the last time I was in Ruislip, but you'll have to come along to hear it.
November 24, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Few tickets left for this event at Manor Farm Library in Ruislip, when I'll be in festive conversation about #KnifeSkillsForBeginners. There's a funny story about the last time I was in Ruislip, but you'll have to come along to hear it.
Hello Fuzz. Benjamin says hello
November 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Hello Fuzz. Benjamin says hello
Don't know about you, but this place feels like a breath of fresh air.
Speaking of which - I'm delighted to reveal the cover of book 2 in the Chef Paul Delamare series, #MurderBelowDeck.
For preorder details - and a sample chapter - pop over to www.orlandomurrin.com.
@transworldbooks.bsky.social
Speaking of which - I'm delighted to reveal the cover of book 2 in the Chef Paul Delamare series, #MurderBelowDeck.
For preorder details - and a sample chapter - pop over to www.orlandomurrin.com.
@transworldbooks.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Don't know about you, but this place feels like a breath of fresh air.
Speaking of which - I'm delighted to reveal the cover of book 2 in the Chef Paul Delamare series, #MurderBelowDeck.
For preorder details - and a sample chapter - pop over to www.orlandomurrin.com.
@transworldbooks.bsky.social
Speaking of which - I'm delighted to reveal the cover of book 2 in the Chef Paul Delamare series, #MurderBelowDeck.
For preorder details - and a sample chapter - pop over to www.orlandomurrin.com.
@transworldbooks.bsky.social
Hello, everyone - new here. Just to say how much I'm enjoying @annamazz.bsky.social's #TheClockworkGirl - vivid characters and richly detailed setting. What are you reading?
November 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Hello, everyone - new here. Just to say how much I'm enjoying @annamazz.bsky.social's #TheClockworkGirl - vivid characters and richly detailed setting. What are you reading?
Benjamin says, happy Sunday morning Squeaky!
November 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Benjamin says, happy Sunday morning Squeaky!