Kris Bock mystery and romance author

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This week's Substack post comes with a massive tip of the hat to the incomparable Mindy Quigley - Author . Check out her list of Black cozy mystery authors to read.
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Who Dat Whodunnit by Greg Herren | Bold Strokes Books The Saints' victory in the Super Bowl just prior to the start of Carnival season has everyone in New Orleans floating on Cloud Nine. But for Scotty Bradley, Carnival looks like it's going to be grim y...

Hey! My Scotty Saints Super Bowl novel is only $3.99 for Super Bowl Sunday!!!!

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A book titled Something Prowling in Paradise Park has a rising moon behind the sharp stems of an agave, with a purple background, saguaro cacti, cliffs, and faint pawprints. Text says: Out March 2. Filled with twists, humor, and heart, Something Prowling in Paradise Park delivers the perfect blend of cozy mystery, female sleuth suspense, and found-family crime solving. Fans of J.A. Jance, Elly Griffiths, and Ann Cleeves will love this page-turner set against Arizona’s sunbaked secrets.

Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️‍♀️
Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble.
With humor and high stakes, The Accidental Detective mysteries prove that danger and friendship don’t retire quietly.
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Bait the Devil by Winter Austin Blog Tour Book Review BAIT THE DEVIL by Winter Austin February 2 - March 13, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: A BOUNTY OF SHADOWS   In bounty...

"I really liked the lead female character in this novel, Dot, one tough as nails gal."
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My Thoughts- BAIT THE DEVIL by Winter Austin BAIT THE DEVIL by Winter Austin February 2 - March 13, 2026 Virtual Book Tour A BOUNTY OF SHADOWS   In bounty hunting, clean jobs are a ...

A blogger reviews BAIT THE DEVIL: "This book is well written, and Winter Austin is creeping to the top of my favorite #suspense authors. This book is action packed, and will leave you on the edge of your seat."
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Author Succes Step 1: Know the Market New Cozy Mystery Genre Report

After four years of decline, Cozy Mystery is back! K-lytics Cozy #Mystery Seminar has sales development, book supply, the best categories, covers, authors, publishers & price points, trending keywords, titles, book descriptions, more.
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“Sweet romance with the kind of people you wished you knew.”
The Furrever Friends series features a small-town cat café and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes.
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Mystery News Something Prowling in Paradise Park: A Kate Tessler Amateur Sleuth Mystery (The Accidental Detective Book​ 7) by Kris Bock​ comes out March 2. Get it free via the BookSprout campaign.

Mystery News: Something Prowling in Paradise Park: A Kate Tessler Amateur Sleuth Mystery (The Accidental Detective Book​ 7) by Kris Bock​ comes out March 2. Get it free via the BookSprout campaign.
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A book cover shows an illustration of historical Mayan times. A young woman in orangish clothing holds her arm out straight. Several other figures are behind her, and a Mayan temple is in the background. The title is The Well of Sacrifice by Chris Eboch. Text to the right says: “Well-researched historical fiction and a good read.” “This is an enthralling tale full of adventure, the rich textures of the Mayan culture, and examples of bravery.” – Round Rock Independent School District

In a world ruled by fear, tradition, and power abuse, one girl is brave enough to fight the evil in her city.
“…excitement reaches a high-velocity climax as Eveningstar struggles to avoid the fate her enemies have plotted for her.” –Booklist
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This guest post was absolutely fascinating! Check it out to get a glimpse of the history of Pulp Romance stories.

Your next cozy? Deadly Fires & Electrical Wires by Clara Deller cozymystery.com/links/deadly...

Buried in Betrayal (Book 3) is out! Readers praise the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mysteries: "Death at Rock Bottom takes us to the New Mexico desert, with an interesting protagonist that I really like, and a very intriguing mystery.”
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How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes:
"If you can't find a local class at a convenient time and place, you still have options. Even an online class may offer a chance for students to chat and connect."
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These Immortal Vows - Tule Publishing Group Familiars serve. Vampires command. But hearts never obey. Cassandra Rollins was born to serve the immortal. A human familiar bound to the will of vampires, she’s spent her life walking the razor’s edg...

These Immortal Vows by Kelsey McKnight is out!
A human familiar bound to the will of vampires, Cassandra spent her life walking the razor’s edge between power and peril. No creature—living or undead—has shaken her control. Until him...
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#readztule #booksky📚💙 @jckenney.bsky.social is in the Author Spotlight today sharing his newest Elmo Simpson mystery and speculating on what's next for Elmo. Stop by!! There's a giveaway too! nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl... @tulepublishing.bsky.social

A book cover shows a dirt road through prairie grasses leading to a two-story building that is ominous with only two windows lit up. Behind it, the sun sets over a mountain. Dramatic clouds billow up, getting darker behind the title: A Stone Cold Murder: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock. Text says: 99 cent sale! Petra Cloch can touch an object and glimpse its history. A murder weapon might show her the emotions of the killer – but that doesn’t mean she can identify them.

99 cent sale end today! "a fun, well-written story with likeable characters, a great setting, and an ending I didn’t see coming." Now rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with 100 ratings.
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40+ Excellent New Books to Pick Up for Black History Month Ranging from powerful memoirs and immersive historical fiction to sweeping family sagas and more.

40+ Excellent New Books to Pick Up for #BlackHistoryMonth: this list from BookBub has a lot of #historicalfiction and #nonfiction, plus some fantasy, women's stories, adventure and more.
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A Stone Cold Murder - Tule Publishing Group She hates her gift – but it just might save her… Geologist Petra Cloch can touch an object and sense the emotions of the people who’ve held it. It’s a miserable way to live. She studied rocks because ...

If you like messy, reluctant heroines, small town suspense, found family and a touch of paranormal, the 99 cent sale on A Stone Cold Murder ebook ends today. Find it everywhere!
"...a terrific new #mystery series filled with interesting characters."
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A nun and a killer in costume walk into a bar...it's no joke! A Fatal Habit comes out Feb. 16th!

The Greengrocer Writes a Fantasy Novel “…spent years running from the prince who bound her into his service.” “…a runaway queen and a reluctant prince are thrown together on a quest…” “…as her kingdom barrels toward destruction…” “…King…

The Greengrocer Writes a Fantasy Novel, by Kelsey Allagood: thoughts on world building in fantasy. I don't even write fantasy much, but I found this fascinating and thought-provoking!

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Mountain Rails of Old. "The overall mystery, the extra special element that Uncle Benjamin discovered, and the romance kept me deeply involved. My favorite of this series so far.”
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New Year, New Romance Romance | Sweet | Women's Fiction | Contemporary | Small Town

New Year, New Romance: Get your #KindleUnlimited sweet contemporary #romance reads set in small towns, at beaches, lakes, cabins and a cat café, plus my #RomanticSuspense in the Southwest!
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A man disappeared in a snowstorm the night JFK died. What does he have to do with a body Digger unearths at the old train depot? And who is it? #booksky #WritingCommunity
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What is a critique and how do you get a "good" one? Part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "One bonus to taking a class or attending a retreat is that you may meet other writers, who could become your critique partners after the class ends."
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A book cover shows a dirt road through prairie grasses leading to a two-story building that is ominous with only two windows lit up. Behind it, the sun sets over a mountain. Dramatic clouds billow up, getting darker behind the title: A Stone Cold Murder: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock. Text says: 99 cent sale! Petra Cloch can touch an object and glimpse its history. A murder weapon might show her the emotions of the killer – but that doesn’t mean she can identify them.

99 cent sale ends soon!
A loner who can read objects with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum.
“…what truly resonated with me was Petra’s emotional journey... I found myself laughing, gasping, and perhaps shedding a tear or two.”
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