A.J. McCarthy

So happy that Smoke & Secrets has made it to the short list for this competition! The novel, another Charlie and Simm mystery, releases in July 2025. Thank you to Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media! #mystery #competition #shortlist

How epic is this?!

Gripping Thriller + Book Recommendations: Author Interview of Joseph Lewis My returning guest Joseph Lewis has written another gripping thriller, Black Yeii (The Evil One), which comes out on January 2, 2025. I had the pleasure of reading an early copy and it kept me turning pages even when I needed to get up and do something else. Joe created an intricate plot, complex characters, protagonists I could root for, and an enjoyable, high-octane read. This is the second novel I've read by Joe. Going back to find more. He has me hooked.Gripping Thriller + Book Recommendatio

I had the pleasure of being a guest on a podcast of author Karen E. Osborne and her show, What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?

You can check it out here: tinyurl.com/fdrz68ju
I hope you take a bit of time to listen in.

The 10 best historical fiction books of 2024 Kevin Barry reinvents the western, Tracy Chevalier plays with time, Robert Harris tackles a political affair and more, in our pick of the year’s historical fiction

'One of the wittiest and most entertaining historical crime novels of the year'

#TheBellsOfWestminster by Leonora Nattrass is one of @thetimes.com' best historical fiction books of 2024 🔔

Wow - this is a great giveaway. What a treat winning would be. Good luck everyone🤞🏻

There Came A-Tapping Since losing her parents in a car crash as a teen, Allie has struggled to cope. Meeting Rory finally made things easier. She's come to rely on him for almost everything, so when he disappears while fi...

Fluttery with nerves. My first standalone. Coming March 2025...📚
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2024 Indie Author Survey Results: Insights into Self Publishing for Authors - Written Word Media The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.

Some very interesting findings in this Indie Author Survey. Average monthly marketing budget: $700.
Yet 46% of indie authors earn less than $100 a month in book sales revenue.
Whew.
And that math is why this is such a frustrating biz.

The official trailer for my contemporary novel Beautiful & Terrible Things, which was released by Black Rose Writing recently. Get this friendship story in paperback, ebook or audiobook format, where books are sold. #booktrailer #contemporaryfiction #queerfiction #socialjustice #mentalhealth

Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."

Please spread the word to any aspiring crime-writers out there. The competition will be judged by award-winning authors. Might be a kickstart to someone's career.

SPINES. F*** 'em.

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag :‬ ‪@wipsnips.bsky.social‬ It's Monday! The #WIPSnips word for November 25th is "ride". Perfect for me! And this article in Sidelines magazine's Nov. issue explains! #disability #equine #amwriting #writingcommunity #writers #writesky #authors #writingprompts

The Murder Plague: A Dystopian Thriller The Murder Plague: A Dystopian Thriller - Kindle edition by Powers, Scott Michael. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Murder Plague: A Dystopian Thriller.

You say it's been more than a week since I posted a shameless promotion of my work?
Well. I'll fix that.
“From the very beginning, The Murder Plague conjure a world where no one is safe and even the strong may not survive. ... Excellent read!” -- Carla D. Seyler, author of A Place Unmade

YouTube video by KJ Fieler S2E12 Joseph Lewis

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kat Fieler on her podcast, Writer to Writer. You can find it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj6h...

#blackrosewriting #amreading #books #bookstagram #thriller #crime #mystery @katfieler @followers @friends

In Praise of Historical Fiction The popularity of historical fiction with book clubs has soared. Read why in my conversation with historical author Janis Robinson Daly

In praise of #HistoricalFiction — it's become immensely popular with book clubs. Taking a look at why:
www.jannalexander.com/post/histori... #bookclubs

So happy to join this new platform! I hope to meet old and new friends, along with old and new authors and readers. Happy Monday! #author #mystery #suspense #reader #writer