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Some news… Thank you to those who nominated, voted and judged. I am now an award-winning book blogger! #UBBAs24 #CreativeExcellence @itsthebookparty

Right. I’m away to read some books… #cwa #judge #bookawards

Just a reminder that the @GlencairnGlass Short Story Competition deadline is midnight on Tuesday 31st March. More info here: bloodyscotland.com/the-glencairn-…

@cjtudor @gemlovesbooks 🔥

Welcome to SERENITY FALLS! My new novel is finally here and available to pre-order: shor.by/CJTudor. I would love you to come visit. But remember, once you’re here, you’re here to stay . . .

This is a love story, told by everyone but the main characters 💞 Coming 2nd July 2026. Pre-order your copy now: brnw.ch/21x0SmK

@guymorpuss's twisty courtroom mystery #ATrialInThreeActs is out now in paperback! Featuring a decapitation, a nail-biting trial and an eccentric barrister ⚖️ 🩸 'Delicious' Daily Mail 🩸 'Splendid' Financial Times 🩸 'Ingenious' The Times viperbooks.co.uk/work/a-trial-i…

I'll keep this brief (honest). I am delighted and honoured to announce that I'll be joining the judging panel for the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger 2027! Looking forward to reading LOTS of great crime books in the coming year and discussing with my fellow judges.

@MWCravenUK Dark? No???

The cover for #WashingtonPoe & #TillyBradshaw 8: The Killer’s Mark is now feeding out everywhere. It’s suitably dark and suitably ominous for what I think is a dark and ominous book 😬 #Carlisle peeps may recognise the lane . . .

Thanks to all the booksellers and, most importantly the readers, who made this happen. Thrilled and hugely grateful...

Just found out that WRETCH is already going back for a second printing before pub day next week!!! Yessss best news ever!!!! 🔥 Thank you all for making this possible 🥹❤️

New review over on my Bookstagram ‘Wretch’ by @eric_larocca Out on 24th March from @titanbooks instagram.com/p/DV4A8PzDF6V/… Do check it out – and if you do like what you see, why not drop me a follow over there. I’m here for all your bookish needs…

@cjtudor 🙄

Someone better tell my husband of twenty-six years. 🤣🤣🤣

New review on the Gram. ‘The Truth About Ruby Cooper’ by Liz Nugent. Out today from @VikingBooksUK instagram.com/p/DVwNl_-DOzn/…

Book 19 of the year: A Bad Bad Place by Frances Crawford @Franapunk999. Absolutely loved it. All the stars

@ByClaireWilson @Franapunk999 @valmcdermid @PortyBooks @TransworldBooks And you. Enjoy @bay_tales

@koolard @Franapunk999 @valmcdermid @PortyBooks @TransworldBooks Was good seeing you, Kevin

Third book hingmy of the week. Really enjoyed listening to @Franapunk999 chatting with @valmcdermid at @PortyBooks tonight. The shamelessness of a book blogger though. Picked this up at Harrogate last year and only started it on Tuesday 😬

My review for the new @willrdean novel ‘Adrift’ is live on Instagram. It’s a powerful and unmissable read and is undoubtedly – in my opinion – Will’s best yet. instagram.com/reel/DU7lBv_DP…

I’ve a new giveaway over on my #bookstagram where you could win a proof copy of #thehollowboys by @TariqAshkanani – published by @viperbooks in May. Full terms here: instagram.com/p/DUTAi_9jCm1/… Ends Tuesday 10th February at Noon. UK only.

New review on the Gram I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani to your Wish List immediately. Out 14th May from @ViperBooks instagram.com/p/DT_FUXMDHZI/… #bookreview #thehollowboys #bookstagram