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When an eccentric, Portland, Oregon, PI and a jilted client team up to track down a cheating fiancée, they stumble onto murder, mayhem, & family secrets. They must trust one another before they become the next victims and the family is torn apart forever.
Just a note from Mo saying thank you for being a beta reader
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has already read The Bluebell Detective Agency and submitted your beta feedback form.
Again, thank you for your time, your support, and for helping this little Portland mystery grow.
#book #betareader #books #reading #bookstagram
Meet Aunt Pearlou. 🖤📚
She was friends with Rose’s mother since they were early teens and helped shape Rose into who she is today.
Quiet strength. Deep loyalty. Big aunt energy.
#TheBBDA #book #AuntPearlou #FoundFamily #character
Me: “It’s going really well, thanks for asking!”
My face: messed-up Barbie who has seen things
#writing #authorproblems #author #writer #amwri̇ti̇ng
No thank you.
06.02.2026 02:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I balance them by using quieter moments for character growth and sharper moments for tension, but each clue or reveal also nudges the characters to change or confront something they’ve been avoiding.
05.02.2026 19:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0Do you think they have change for a fiver?
05.02.2026 18:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Not yet.
04.02.2026 22:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0Hi! Mystery.
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Professor Baker
Officer Baker in PPB
Meet Professor Baker 👨🏾🏫
Before he was Dr. Antoinne “Tony” Baker—PSU criminology and criminal justice professor—he was Officer Baker of the Portland Police Bureau.
(Yes, I know pictured is actor Reginald Vel Johnson)
#thebbda #characters #book #books #amwriting
So I advertised for beta readers thinking I'd be lucky if I got 4. I'm up to almost 100 now. Probably too many, but it hasn't stopped me yet.
#writer #betareaders #book #books #reading
A love letter to every late night, early morning, and accidental keyboard nap.
Writing takes everything out of you—and sometimes you fall asleep right in the middle of it.
Very thankful my laptop is gentler than a typewriter. 💙
#writer #amwriting #author #book #books
Nash Ramirez
Meet Nash Ramirez…
He’s brilliant, awkward, loyal, and deeply allergic to small talk. Don’t steal his stuff unless you want Rose to punch you in the privates.
💻🖤⚡
#character #hacker #TheBBDA #CozyMystery #books
Listen to Tim’s 1990s Playlist on Spotify.
#nineties #1990s #music #soundtrack #alternative
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Immigrants are human beings worthy of love as much as you are.
Them: why did you write a book about immigration disguised as a mystery?
Me: (points in every direction of the U.S.)
Rose’s apartment isn’t just a setting—it’s a character. 🛋️🕯️
It’s eclectic, cozy, a little chaotic, and full of stories. Vintage furniture, mismatched patterns, thrifted treasures, and just enough clutter to feel lived-in.
#TheBBDA #Vintage #CozyMystery #CozySpaces #VintageStyle
Excited to participate!
26.01.2026 20:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Beta reading can feel intimidating — especially if you’ve never done it before. 💭
If you’re beta-reading The Bluebell Detective Agency, this one’s for you. Thank you for being part of this process — it truly means more than you know. 💙
#betareader #reading #books #book #thebbda
My TBR for the year 📚✨
Mystery, romance, and a little bit of everything—across genres and voices.
What’s on your TBR this year?
#TBR #bookstagram #readinglist #booksbooksbooks #readmorebooks
Yes, there is a podcast called Chronically Booked and they share books with chronic illness in them. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
My book isn't published yet, but I included a main character with an autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia. Hoping those with chronic illnesses feel seen.
Rose B. Kachel
Meet Rose Kachel…
Rose Kachel is the heart behind The Bluebell Detective Agency.
A free-spirited private investigator in Portland, she solves cases with curiosity, compassion, and a healthy dose of stubbornness.
Slightly chaotic. Deeply kind.
#PI #theBBDA #MCenergy #maincharacter #FMC
Tim Bremington
Meet Tim Bremington 🩺☕️
Originally from the U.K., Tim is a physician assistant who likes things orderly, logical, and on schedule. He believes in facts, routines, and doing the right thing—even when life is quietly unraveling around him.
#TheBBDA #CozyMystery #Portland #mystery #mainCharacter
Book cover of Get A Life, Chloe Brown
Reading “Get A Life, Chloe Brown” when you also have fibromyalgia is heart breaking and soothing at the same time. I'm very thankful for authors who include characters with chronic illness.
#chronicillness #fibromyalgia #fibro #sick #stillsick #book #books #spoonie #disability
If you:
✔️ love quirky mysteries
✔️ can read 65k words by Feb. 28, 2026
✔️ enjoy giving thoughtful, honest feedback
You can apply at www.thebbda.com/beta. Feedback will be anonymous and deeply appreciated.
#betareader #betareaderswanted #writingcommunity #amwriting #mysterybooks
Thank you! Appreciate your comment.
19.01.2026 23:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Focus on what you can create.
I needed this reminder this week. Some things are out of my hands—and obsessing won’t change them.
I’m choosing to shift my energy back to what is in my control: creating stories I love.
#writing #amwriting #writer #author #books
Colorful notebooks covered with stickers
How does one write a book? Well… I use notebooks to jot down notes, plot points, research, dialogue, and more! Every notebook = one book in the series. Do you use notebooks or journals?
#author #writer #amwriting #write #books #notebook #book #mystery #bookseries #novel #portland #oregon
@roseclifflit.bsky.social Thank you for sharing this info!
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Me spiral after reading vague rejections? Lololol… okay yes. How did they know?!
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Debut books ask you to be brave in very quiet ways.
To trust your voice.
To let the story exist outside your head.
This one is the book of my heart—messy, hopeful, a little weird, and very Portland. 💛
For every writer cracking their first story open and letting it breathe: I see you.
Desk mess
My desk essentials: supplements, cozy murder mystery candle from bestie, airplant I hope survives, notebook with dialogue snippets, plot map, character bios, and more, and noise-cancelling headphones strong enough to drown out the lawn tools right outside my window.
#writer #writingtools
