SDW Hamilton
@sdwhamilton.bsky.social
A new short story featuring one of our primary protagonists from the Kincaid Investigations series.
This was originally for a mystery fiction competition for works of 4,000 words or less/
substack.com/home/post/p-...
This was originally for a mystery fiction competition for works of 4,000 words or less/
substack.com/home/post/p-...
September 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A new short story featuring one of our primary protagonists from the Kincaid Investigations series.
This was originally for a mystery fiction competition for works of 4,000 words or less/
substack.com/home/post/p-...
This was originally for a mystery fiction competition for works of 4,000 words or less/
substack.com/home/post/p-...
ARCs of my newest book, He Calls By Night, are now available to download from Booksirens
June 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
ARCs of my newest book, He Calls By Night, are now available to download from Booksirens
Book announcement!
SOME STORIES STAY BURIED. OTHERS WAIT IN THE DARK.
He Calls By Night releases 09/09/25
SOME STORIES STAY BURIED. OTHERS WAIT IN THE DARK.
He Calls By Night releases 09/09/25
June 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Book announcement!
SOME STORIES STAY BURIED. OTHERS WAIT IN THE DARK.
He Calls By Night releases 09/09/25
SOME STORIES STAY BURIED. OTHERS WAIT IN THE DARK.
He Calls By Night releases 09/09/25
Fed up with unsolicited DMs from scammers, so I'm now offering up outlandish reasons why I can't use their services.
Yes, I am aware ignoring them is the best option.
Yes, I am bored.
Yes, I am aware ignoring them is the best option.
Yes, I am bored.
February 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Fed up with unsolicited DMs from scammers, so I'm now offering up outlandish reasons why I can't use their services.
Yes, I am aware ignoring them is the best option.
Yes, I am bored.
Yes, I am aware ignoring them is the best option.
Yes, I am bored.
Beta Readers Wanted!
- 85K Crime & Mystery Story set in Belfast
- Sequel to Blood On The Broadcast
- Looking for honest feedback on plot, pacing, and character motivation
- Previous Beta reading experience preferred, but not essential
- 85K Crime & Mystery Story set in Belfast
- Sequel to Blood On The Broadcast
- Looking for honest feedback on plot, pacing, and character motivation
- Previous Beta reading experience preferred, but not essential
February 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Beta Readers Wanted!
- 85K Crime & Mystery Story set in Belfast
- Sequel to Blood On The Broadcast
- Looking for honest feedback on plot, pacing, and character motivation
- Previous Beta reading experience preferred, but not essential
- 85K Crime & Mystery Story set in Belfast
- Sequel to Blood On The Broadcast
- Looking for honest feedback on plot, pacing, and character motivation
- Previous Beta reading experience preferred, but not essential
Time to finally give this a go:
January 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Time to finally give this a go:
How have you been spending your Christmas holidays?
Me:
Me:
December 28, 2024 at 8:06 AM
How have you been spending your Christmas holidays?
Me:
Me:
Three days of presents, turkey, and festive cheer are done. Now time to unwind and tackle my haul of Christmas books. Any favourites in the pile, and any recommendations where to begin?
December 27, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Three days of presents, turkey, and festive cheer are done. Now time to unwind and tackle my haul of Christmas books. Any favourites in the pile, and any recommendations where to begin?
Merry Christmas. I hope your holiday season is peaceful, happy, and safe.
December 24, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Merry Christmas. I hope your holiday season is peaceful, happy, and safe.
Gweedore, Donegal
Gaoth Dobhair, Dhún na nGall
Gaoth Dobhair, Dhún na nGall
November 28, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Gweedore, Donegal
Gaoth Dobhair, Dhún na nGall
Gaoth Dobhair, Dhún na nGall
Back in lovely Gweedore, Donegal, and hoping to make a dent in this currently reading / to be read pile
November 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Back in lovely Gweedore, Donegal, and hoping to make a dent in this currently reading / to be read pile
It's janky, unseasoned, a formatting nightmare, and rougher than a badger's arse, but the first draft of the next book is done!
November 22, 2024 at 10:52 AM
It's janky, unseasoned, a formatting nightmare, and rougher than a badger's arse, but the first draft of the next book is done!
I added a glossary of some local Norn Iron phrases to the end of my first book. It was intended as a bit of a joke, but it was actually quite well received by readers beyond these shores who got caught out by a few colloquialisms.
November 15, 2024 at 11:11 AM
I added a glossary of some local Norn Iron phrases to the end of my first book. It was intended as a bit of a joke, but it was actually quite well received by readers beyond these shores who got caught out by a few colloquialisms.
Time to make it official. Spent a year querying and decided for now, it's not where I want to be.
My debut novel is coming February 2024 and I'd appreciate any like, follow or repost going.
My debut novel is coming February 2024 and I'd appreciate any like, follow or repost going.
October 15, 2023 at 5:17 PM
Time to make it official. Spent a year querying and decided for now, it's not where I want to be.
My debut novel is coming February 2024 and I'd appreciate any like, follow or repost going.
My debut novel is coming February 2024 and I'd appreciate any like, follow or repost going.
Just arrived and can't wait to dive in. Usually, graphic novels aren't my thing, but David Simon's Homicide: A Year On The Killing Streets is one of my favourite ever reads.
September 24, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Just arrived and can't wait to dive in. Usually, graphic novels aren't my thing, but David Simon's Homicide: A Year On The Killing Streets is one of my favourite ever reads.