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Leah Cutter

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www.LeahCutter.com Writer. Publisher. Chocolate maker. BBQ aficionado. Publisher: Knotted Road Press Publisher: Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem magazine www.knottedroadpress.com

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Wanna meet author Leah R Cutter in person? Local Author Event! Where: Island Books 3014 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040, When: 10/26 from 2-4 PM

Wanna meet author Leah R Cutter in person? Local Author Event! Where: Island Books 3014 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040, When: 10/26 from 2-4 PM

23.10.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Alien Codex Daring starship captain? Check. Best friend/deadly assassin? Check. Snarky Ship’s AI? Check. Aliens? Got a clue... Rosey may, perhaps, be a little upset when the hacker that Jamaal hires steals the al...

Hey! I have a new book that's generally available TODAY! It's the second book in the Live Alien Contact series. Absolutely not 100% serious. Much quirkier than that.

Pick up your copy today!

www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...

21.10.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Still a great book.

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Two trays of pulled pork with extra bark.

Two trays of pulled pork with extra bark.

What was on the grill last night? It was too dark to take pictures, but here's the final product, pulled pork.

I used a new technique. I sliced two deep cuts in the pork butt then made sure to get lots of the rub into the cuts. This gives me a lot more bark. It turned out really well. Very tasty!

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Romance Recess PNW Book Fair

Romance Recess PNW Book Fair

I don't write romance. However, all of my cozy fantasies have a romantic element and characters do end up with a HEA. An author canceled at the last minute, so I'm joining in! It's this Saturday, up in Snohomish.

You can get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...

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Local Author Festival

October 26th, I'll be at the Island Book Festival!

islandbooks.com/event/2025-1...

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Ribs in suya rub on the grill, with a smoke tube.

Ribs in suya rub on the grill, with a smoke tube.

What's on the grill today? Ribs, with a suya rub. And yes, I'm trying a smoke tube for the first time. I'll report later on how it worked. Plus, more suya!

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Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.

Woo and hoo! Reached the next stretch goal for the Death by Brisket Kickstarter! As of 2 PM October 10, there are only 19 hours to go. Be sure to get your serving today!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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5 lbs of pork belly in the cure. I have to turn it once a day, sloshing the liquid around.

5 lbs of pork belly in the cure. I have to turn it once a day, sloshing the liquid around.

Frozen pork belly as a comparison. Notice the nice fat cap on the top.

Frozen pork belly as a comparison. Notice the nice fat cap on the top.

Back of previous pork belly. Notice the meat on the bottom. You're looking for about a 1:1 ratio of fat to meat to make a nice bacon.

Back of previous pork belly. Notice the meat on the bottom. You're looking for about a 1:1 ratio of fat to meat to make a nice bacon.

Nothing on the grill today. I am curing pork belly though, turning it into bacon. My spice rub is heavy on corriander, fennel, black pepper, and salt. Add curing salts, water, seal, and let sit for 7 days, before smoking, slicing, then cooking as bacon!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

08.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Four pork chops smoking on a pellet grill.

Four pork chops smoking on a pellet grill.

What's on the grill this morning? Pork chops! Used a five-spice rub on them. Once they're finished, I'll do the two skirt steaks that are currently marinading.

Only three days left in the "Death by Brisket" kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

07.10.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Project we love banner from Kickstarter.

Project we love banner from Kickstarter.

OMG. I am SHOCKED, SURPISED, and PLEASED.

Kickstarted just awarded "Death by Brisket" a COVETED "Project We Love" badge.

Gobsmacked. I tell you.

FOUR MORE DAYS.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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LAZY DRAGON BOOKS Inc - HearthCon 2025 October 11-12, 2025 Schedule of Events* online and livestreamed to Youtube

ION, I'm attending a virtual cozy fantasy convention this weekend! Hearthcon. You can sign up here:

www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025

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Las Chicas de Carne mug with gallon of bone broth.

Las Chicas de Carne mug with gallon of bone broth.

What am I putting into my Las Chicas de Carne mug? Bone broth! Because, you know, meat. You can get yours at my Kickstarter! The large version, 20 oz. If you want a smaller one, they're available at the Knotted Road Press shop.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.

YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! The "Death by Brisket" Kickstarter has funded!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

Next up - POSTCARDS!

03.10.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.

Almost there! So close! Please think about helping out an indie author and backing the Kickstarter for the Cozy Mystery novel: "Death by Brisket."

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.

Pssst. Hey there. I have a Kickstarter running. I'd really like to bring this novel to the world. Won't happen unless it funds. Fortunately, we're almost there.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.

It's ALIVE! YAY! My kickstarter for DEATH BY BRISKET is live! The ebook won't be generally available until 2026 sometime (probably April, but we'll see). So get your copy now while you can!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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Coming soon: Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.

Pssst. I've been sick. And missing. But I'd still like you to go to my Kickstarter if you have a chance. Don't even have to back it. Just click the, "Notify me on launch" button. THANK YOU!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

18.09.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Grrrr. 233 days since my last migraine. A new record, I believe. But this morning, I'm sitting in the dark and everything hurts. Typing, reading, etc. Time to go back to bed.

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If you do sys admin stuff you probably already have some of Michael's books on your shelf. If you don't, maybe you should? Check out his latest Kickstarter!

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Green grapes, probably Rieslings

Green grapes, probably Rieslings

5 gallons of purple grapes, no idea what they are

5 gallons of purple grapes, no idea what they are

Hand cranked fruit press

Hand cranked fruit press

Home made Canadian bacon with meat slicer.

Home made Canadian bacon with meat slicer.

Hey - did you know that I have a newsletter? Where I chat about stuff every week? Like this week, I talked about the grape harvest, what we did with it, as well as some Canadian bacon that I smoked.

If you're interested in hearing more from me, sign up here.

www.leahcutter.com/newsletter/

14.09.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yuck. Sinus infection. No voice yesterday or today. Already started the antibiotics. Fingers crossed I start feeling better tomorrow.

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Coming soon: Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchtober Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”a team who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes

Psst.

Wanna help out an indie author?

Go to my Kickstarter and click on the "Notify me when launching" button.

That's it. You don't have to back the Kickstarter. You can opt out of the emails. But clicking that button helps me gain traction.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

07.09.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Fantasy and Mystery Combine! Unfurling enigmas in fantastical settings | With Leah Cutter
YouTube video by Worldbuilding with World Anvil Podcast Fantasy and Mystery Combine! Unfurling enigmas in fantastical settings | With Leah Cutter

I'm about to be on a live streaming podcast! Saturday September 6, 10 AM PST.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DGU...

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Coming soon: Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchtober Meet Las Chicas de Carneβ€”a team who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes

Uhm.

I may have done a thing.

Starts October 1st. Runs through October 10th.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

02.09.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huh. Just got the reminder that I started Spanish on Duolingo on this day in 2022. Still practicing everyday. Probably should set up a language exchange or tutor or something.

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On Writing Lots | Leah Cutter Get more from Leah Cutter on Patreon

I can haz deep thoughts about writing. Go check it out!

www.patreon.com/posts/on-wri...

(And yes, I have a Patreon where I talk about being a fulltime writer weekly, as well as send you a free short story once a month. And if you pay me a bit more, I also send you a post card every month!)

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Leah Cutter ~ Water Witches and Ice Elves ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 6 A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Leah Cutter, author of magi

I was on the Cozy Alchemy podcast! They interview authors who are into cozy mystery, cozy fantasy, or cozy paranormal mystery.

Podcast links:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/authorsonthe...

Youtube: youtu.be/hZoo1ADElHk?...

Substack: ellehartford.substack.com/p/leah-cutte...

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StoryBundle Pay what you like and get a bundle of awesome ebooks and more!

I last posted about this with everyone at Worldcon, so I'd appreciate a boost if you're willing as the world is noisy and full of horror, but the African SF Novels and Novellas Bundle - curated by Eugen Bacon, is still going strong at StoryBundle, and includes 2 of my novels!

storybundle.com/scifi

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Alien Wreck Daring starship captain? Check. Best friend/deadly assassin? Check. Aliens? Still searching... Rosey builds personalized racing starships for a living. She doesn't care about finding live aliens. Howe...

I have a new book that's generally available as of today! "Alien Wreck" is the first of the Live Alien Contact series. All four books are finished and available for preorder. I'll be releasing them every other month.

www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...

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