Any image of a text. Me to Shelly: I have a physical deformity that prevents me from having dreams. Shelly to me: that's called middle age, baby.
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English Prof. Editor at Analog Game Studies. Writer, gamer, nature nerd. BLM Game Over - Releases Nov 24! Player Elimination & Murder, She Rolled - Out now! https://tulepublishing.com/series/a-wren-winters-mystery/ https://shellyjonesauthor.com/
Any image of a text. Me to Shelly: I have a physical deformity that prevents me from having dreams. Shelly to me: that's called middle age, baby.
16.11.2025 19:14 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Only one week left of this #goodreadsgiveaway! Check it out!
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"In the Field." Shelly Jones. βThe professor pulls down a shoebox of cassette tapes from the bookcase.β
"The Water Runner." Eugen Bacon. βTheir sex gave the whale-bone unit and its thatched roof of albatross wings a sweet musty odor like a ripened durian fruit.β
"Ama's Jungle." K-Ming Chang. βWe had never seen the color green.β
"Don't miss the world's first ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION. Preorders now open!
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ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION releases November 18th! Featuring 23 stellar ecofiction tales by some of today's greatest sci-fi/fantasy authors.
Preorder before the 18th for 30% off HERE: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
The beauty of literature is that there's something out there for everyone. Everyone has different tastes/likes/preferences. You can't please everyone, and that's okay! For those of you out there who write: keep writing.
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Because I think transparency is important on social media (to not fall into the trap of 'everything's perfect and amazing!'): following a glowing review, I received a negative review that found my characters flat and the use of a character's they/them pronouns "distracting."
13.11.2025 16:21 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0Over the moon with this kind #bookreview from the Mystery Review Crew: "Player Elimination is the fabulous series starter in the now three-book Wren Winters Mystery series by Shelly Jones."
Read the full review here: mysteryreviewcrew.com/player-elimi...
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βJones has a real talent for crafting mysteries that are both clever and satisfying, and this book is no exception. I highly recommend Murder, She Rolled to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a sharp twist!β - Elaine on Goodreads
Kind praise indeed for Murder, She Rolled! #bookreviews #cozymysteries
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Cover of New England Crime Bake program.
Having a blast at the @necrimebakecon.bsky.social #Writing #writersconference #mystery
08.11.2025 14:45 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0The #IndieInkAwards are back, and their nomination phase is open!π
If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them for their eligible categories. Nominations end Nov. 30th, 2025.
Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
Cover of Game Over on a red background. Goodreads Giveaway 10/30 to 11/21.
Do you love #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Game Over!
β - Gaming convention turns deadly
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π΅οΈββοΈ- amateur sleuth
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π- Releases Nov 24
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#Arc sign-ups available now for #GameOver Book 3 of the Wren Winters Mystery Series!
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#ReadersWanted #BookReviews #ArcReaders #CozyMystery #MysteryReaders
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#writesky #booksky #writingcommunity #fiction #amwriting #writers
27.10.2025 17:34 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0A friendship meet cute at the bookstore: Two women came over to my book signing table. They both play board games and dnd. They were both named Christina. I ended up giving them pen & paper to swap discord info so they could go to each other's game nights. Books and games bring people together. β€οΈ
27.10.2025 01:24 β π 15 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0#BookReview by @yvoaboutbooks.bsky.social
ARC REVIEW: The Perfect Hosts - by Heather Gudenkauf #booksky
Sign-up call-to-action for the book "Of Hearts and Murder" showing the book's cover on a tablet, a phone, and a paperback. Tropes listed are: Cozy Mystery, Small-town setting, Found Family, and Second Chance Romance.
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Like #reading? Like helping children? Check out the Children in Read auction where you can bid on books donated by authors (including me! Lot 255). Funds go to the BBC Children in Need charity. Learn more about it below!
www.jumblebee.co.uk/childreninread2025
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19.10.2025 17:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0White person signing books
Had a great time at my first solo book signing at the Vestal B&N yesterday!
19.10.2025 17:11 β π 225 π 12 π¬ 4 π 1Gorgeous!
15.10.2025 16:09 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The rewards for Into the Dark's Kickstarter!
Weβre down to our final 49 hours. Only $2,300 stands between Into the Dark and the world.
These stories deserve to be read β strange, beautiful, haunting, hopeful.
Please, if you can, back or share today. Help us cross the finish line.
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Same! Hope you had a good time today!
12.10.2025 22:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Thanks so much! Knotweed is so invasive, it felt rich for metaphor...
11.10.2025 00:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I have a creepy, twisting little story about knotweed, love, and grief coming out in this dark anthology. Look for βWhat We Lose in the Weedsβ and support great indie collaborations like this one from the amazing @awwlitmag.bsky.social πΏπ€
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β¨ New for backers! β¨
Our editor Rowan Rook has added a free flash fiction piece!
Only 4 days left, donβt miss your chance to read all the exclusive stories, updates, and rewards waiting in the shadows.
Join us before the dark closes in: www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
Thanks, Nan! I really appreciate the opportunity and support!
08.10.2025 19:03 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Author Spotlight - photo of Shelly Jones and the cover of their book, Murder, She Rolled.
I'm in the spotlight over on @nanreinhardt.bsky.social 's blog! Head on over for a chance to win a copy of #MurderSheRolled, some shiny dice, and other goodies!
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#booksky #giveaway #cozymystery
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07.10.2025 15:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#MurderSheRolled is the feature over on Caroline Clemmons's A Writer's Life blog today!
#writerslife #blogs #bookrelease #booksky
carolineclemmons.blogspot.com/2025/10/murd...
Today's the release day for #MurderSheRolled!
If you like #cozymystery and nerdy #roleplayinggames, this might be for you!
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This issue features an article by the amazing @keithjones.bsky.social ! Check it out! #StayAnalog
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