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Sophy Smythe
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Sophy Smythe is the author of fast-paced thrillers that explore the dark intersection of medicine, technology, and power.
Yesterday we had a spectacular book launch mafia style of The Troublemaker. Thank you @house_of_karolina for mentioning me
October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Only one week to go till book launch but the Blaricumse Boekhandel could not wait: Next to Dan Brown: THE TROUBLEMAKER 🤓
October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Proud to present you the official #booktrailer of #THETROUBLEMAKER by #sophysmythe
COUNTDOWN: out October 9, 2025 on #Amazon worldwide youtube.com/shorts/8W0bi...
Official book trailer 🔥 The Troublemaker — A Medical Conspiracy Thriller Based on True Events 🔥
YouTube video by Sophy Smythe
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September 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I thought traditional publishing would be easy:
1. Find agent.
2. Land publisher.
3. Write books while they handle the rest.
Ha. Turns out—even traditionally published authors do their own marketing. Curious how I handled it?
Read substack.com/@sophysmythe...
Sophy Smythe (@sophysmythe)
Why Self-Publishing Ruined Me for Traditional Publishing (And Why I’m Okay With That) I used to think publishing a book went like this: Step 1: Find an agent. Step 2: Land a publisher. Step 3: Sit ba...
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August 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
💌 Invitations sent. One victim. Five suspects. Endless drama. Ready to plot your own murder mystery party? Here’s how… substack.com/profile/1754...
Sophy Smythe (@sophysmythe)
How to Write Your Own Murder Mystery Party: A Step-by-Step Blueprint. Ever wanted to design your own Agatha Christie–style murder mystery? Turn your next gathering into a murder mystery! Step-by-ste...
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August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What does it take for a whistleblower to act?

Often, it’s not courage—it’s desperation. A system fails. A tragedy unfolds. And suddenly, doing nothing is worse than risking everything.

In your field—be it science, law, or business—have you ever faced a moment like that?
July 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The story behind the story…
Is rooted in a real-life tragedy: the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak linked to the New England Compounding Center. Over 100 people died. Several executives were convicted. Yet the case received relatively little attention in the national attention.
July 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Scooter and Buster, my canine companions, who think they are wolves. So in my next book I transformed them into direhounds. THE TROUBLEMAKER. Out: October 9, 2025
May 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Reposted by Sophy Smythe
“No thanks, I’m sweet enough!” I say when asked if I want sugar in my tea, despite the fact that I’m not sweet at all but simply restricted by medical conditions.
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 PM
NEW: The perfect Christmas Gift: What will happen when 13 award winning mystery and thriller authors come together and write their Christmas stories? Right: murder, mystery and mayhem at Christmas. You can buy A Right Cozy Christmas Crime on Amazon. Apple or local bookstore
November 24, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Charlie Martens MD finds out that her friend Alexis is murdered. Alexis was about to expose a conspiracy of corruption within the pharma industry involving the government, resputable doctors and even the European Medicines Agency. Will Charlie stay alive long enough to take down the culprits?
November 24, 2024 at 9:55 AM