@neildaws.bsky.social
MURDER AT THE TOWER: out 12 March 2026. MURDER AT THE PALACE: out now. Writer of the Kember & Hayes WW2 historical crime mysteries. Hiker. MBE. Real ale quaffer. Occasionally makes cakes. www.neildaws.com
Thank you to friends, family and everyone who has liked, reposted or commented on my posts or supported me in other ways. I hope you had a good Christmas and I wish you a happy, prosperous and healthy 2026.
31.12.2025 23:22 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐Christmas light trail: check.โ๏ธ
My last Christmas post is a pic from a gentle stroll around the Leeds Castle light trail, which was fun for all the family.
๐MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!๐
Iโd been dabbling since school, unsuccessfully, but it was all learning the craft. A real-life career intervened but I tried plays, films, spy novels and radio dramas, finally getting the first of my cosy crime series published when I was 60, proving successful novelists are those who donโt give up!
23.12.2025 11:44 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐ฃ SHAMELESS PROMO ALERT #3: check.โ๏ธ
My first trilogy is still available online and for order through your favourite bookshop. Enjoy!
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Always! (Although the keyboard wonโt be active again until the new year.)
23.12.2025 10:29 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐ Christmas stocking: check.โ๏ธ
Well, if not at this time of year then when?
๐ฃ SHAMELESS PROMO ALERT #3: check.โ๏ธ
Listen to Lainy Russell on Wey Valley Radio (6pm Sunday) trying to keep me in check as I witter on about bookish stuff.
SHAMELESS PROMO ALERT #2: check.โ๏ธ
Pre-order Mrs Brambleโs next investigation now! Can she save her friend by solving a murder at the Tower of London?
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๐ Garden tidying: check.โ๏ธ
This may be pre-Christmas but the work never seems to be done!
๐Christmas outfits: check.โ๏ธ
I could be wrong but I think Iโve covered all the main bases here!
๐ฃ SHAMELESS PROMO ALERT #1: check.โ๏ธ
Mrs Bramble investigating murder at Hampton Court Palace is the perfect Xmas gift for book-loving family and friends.
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๐ Christmas cheer: check.โ๏ธ
I must say the beer from Harveyโs Brewery is very moreish at any time, but especially their Christmas Ale.
๐งปChristmas toilet paper: check.โ๏ธ
Okay. May be at the lower end of the classy scale but itโs Christmas so why not have a bit of fun?
๐Christmas surprise: check.โ๏ธ
Popped into my local independent bookshop in Rochester High Street and was chuffed to be allowed an impromptu signing session of my books!
๐Merry Christmas STORE 104!
www.store104.co.uk
๐Pre-Christmas ramble: check.โ๏ธ
Hiking through the countryside with lifelong friends is a joy at any time, but especially when villages light up for Christmas.
๐Christmas tree: check.โ๏ธ
Contrasting with the extravagance of the outside display.
โท๏ธChristmas lights: check.โ๏ธ
My lights have taken a sporty turn this year. Methinks he looks a better skier than I ever did!
A colourful collection of mushrooms from a recent hike.
08.11.2025 18:25 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
If anyone is near the SEVENOAKS BOOKSHOP at 1pm on WEDNESDAY 27th, do pop in. (No ticket required!) I shall be chatting about my Hampton Court Palace crime novel, MURDER AT THE PALACE!
#murdermystery #crimefiction #cosycrime #whodunit
๐ก๏ธMURDER AT THE PALACE๐ฉธis out in paperback on 14 August and Reverend Weaver is correct, he is in the book!
(Itโs me really, dressed up. Did you guess?๐)
Anyone interested in crime books should sign up for UK CRIME BOOK CLUB LIVE as soon as possible!
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www.ukcrimebookclub.com
Iโm a grandad!! Janeโs a grandma!!โค๏ธ
GEORGE HENRY WARD
Born 1st August, 8:30pm
Weight 6lbs 12oz.
Lunch in an Italian restaurant called Amore - 33 years on from the day that we got married and went on honeymoon to Italy. Then standing in the same spot at the church for a photo 33 years on - almost to the minute!
25.07.2025 13:46 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Waiting for the Lionesses to do the Italian Job. COME ON ENGLAND! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
22.07.2025 18:05 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
HOLY MOLY! ๐ฎ
My three Kember and Hayes mysteries are cheaper than chips! Get โem while theyโre hot!๐ฅ
- A Quiet Place to Kill
- A Silent Way to Die
- A Perfect Way to Murder
99p in the UK and โฆ
1:49 AUD tinyurl.com/28j3nd36
Please retweet the hell out of this! ๐ค
Ooh, shiny audio books of MURDER AT THE PALACE have arrived!
Please leave a review on Amazon whatever the format you enjoy it in.
Always a good feeling to be on a new book list. #crimefiction #booksky #reader
31.03.2025 10:44 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
If you spot my new book in the wild, please can you post a photo and tag me? ๐๐ป Ta muchly.
#crimefiction #booksky #reader
Had a great time being interviewed about MURDER AT THE PALACE at Hampton Court this evening. Thank you Historic Royal Palaces, Orion Crime @leodora.bsky.social and @nelleandrew.bsky.social
17.03.2025 20:10 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY! ๐
@katekemp.bsky.social's debut set on a suburban street in 70s australia, where everything is not as it seems.
@neildaws.bsky.social has a new page turning mystery Murder at the Palace
And @anxietyjosh.bsky.social's And How Does it Make You Feel? is out in paperback!
