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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

For the hive mind: Any suggestions for podcasts I can pitch to talk about my propulsive, twisty small-town mysteries set in the Adirondacks? Any shows you recommend dedicated to mysteries or New York's North Country? TIA!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

My second novel has not yet been translated into Italian but here it is at Casa Maria Luigia in Modena, Italy! Che meraviglia!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

What a fun time leading this workshop! Thanks, Pennwriters!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Say what you want about online news, there is still something validating about seeing your story in print.

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Another five-star review! Whoo-hoo! Get your copy today! tinyurl.com/3sk2hbxv

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Whoo-hoo! See you at The Book Nook in Saranac Lake next month. Looking forward to it!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Remembering my mom on Mother's Day www.instagram.com/p/DYCz6DXRZ2...

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I buoni romanzi gialli avvincenti — come le opere di Da Vinci esposte in Italia — sono classici che non passano mai di moda. Good page-turner mysteries like da Vinci's works on display in Italy are classics that never go out of style. tinyurl.com/3sk2hbxv

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Not a bad showing for the first-day rankings on Amazon for my second novel, "The Truth Is in the Ashes." I guess there's a lot of murdering going on!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

My second novel, “The Truth Is in the Ashes,” a mystery set in the Adirondacks is out today! This book is for those who love police procedurals, twisty plots with red herrings and real-world depictions of crime. a.co/d/0gQhHiOc

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This photo will help you understand some of the inspiration behind my second novel, "The Truth Is in the Ashes," which is coming out next week. This is a photo I shot in 1991 of the Theanoguen Lodge at the former Lake Placid Club, which was being targeted by an arsonist.

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

My second novel, "The Truth Is in the Ashes," is available now for pre-order on Amazon as an eBook and will be out in paperback on April 22.

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

California health authorities are warning against foraging for wild mushrooms following a deadly outbreak connected to the consumption of so-called death cap mushrooms. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/u...

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California Discourages Wild Mushroom Foraging After Fatal Outbreak

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Honored that the #milfordreadersandwritersfestival selected me as a Silver Award Winner in recognition of outstanding writing for my debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets." #mrwf

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Great honor to share the stage with other writers who were finalists at #milfordreadersandwritersfestival inaugural Author Awards. Congrats! #mrwf

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Some exciting news! My debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets," has been named one of four finalists for the Milford Readers and Writers Festival Author Awards. The exact ranking of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced on Sept. 13.

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Benjamin Harrison says it's for the birds to miss an opportunity to read "Goodwill's Secrets." Don't believe him? Here's one of dozens of five-star reviews: "This book was a turn pager for sure. Kept the reader engaged and wanting more."

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Absolutely chuffed to have been invited to the Adirondack Authors Day at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake in August! The event celebrates the creative voices of the Adirondacks. I was picked for my Adirondacks-based novel, "Goodwill's Secrets." www.wildcenter.org/events/autho...

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Adirondack Authors Day - The Wild Center

Celebrate the creative voices of the Adirondacks! Enjoy reading- and writing-themed activities all day. From 12–3pm, meet a variety of Adirondack authors under the tent on the patio—browse their books...

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

An email from a reader of "Goodwill's Secrets": "Hey Chris, I just finished your novel and it was terrific! Several LOL moments at the journalism humor, along with sadness, suspense and a completely surprising answer to whodunit." www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J8WVH...

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Goodwill's Secrets

Amazon.com: Goodwill's Secrets: 9798324638245: Mele, Christopher: Books

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

In the White House, Chester Arthur was nicknamed the Gentleman Boss and Elegant Arthur for his sartorial style. He is obviously a man of refined tastes because here he is with a copy of "Goodwill's Secrets." Be like Chet, and pick up a copy today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J8WVHC/

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Martin Van Buren said: "As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it." Another happy day for him? When he read "Goodwill's Secrets." Be happy. Read the book and sign up for my newsletters. forms.wix.com/f/7203717418...

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Email from a satisfied reader! "Just finished 'Goodwill's Secrets.' I enjoyed your book, good pace, good swerves and plot twists. Looking forward to any future books you may write."

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

New cover alert! For those who have read and reviewed "Goodwill's Secrets," thank you. For those who haven't, here's a chance to catch up on this page-turner of a mystery set in the Adirondacks.

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

George H.W. Bush once said: "I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm president of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli." My newsletters are better than broccoli. Sign up today! forms.wix.com/f/7203717418...

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Calamity Jane was a tobacco-spitting, beer-guzzling, foul-mouthed sharpshooter. Here she is raising a toast to "Goodwill's Secrets." Like Calamity Jane, this novel hits the mark. For the latest, sign up for my newsletters: forms.wix.com/f/7203717418...

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Thanks to Oliver Mackson for spreading the word about my debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets," which resulted in this lovely comment from his boss on IG. Thanks, O!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

LBJ once said that "the presidency is like being a jackass caught in a hail storm. You've got to just stand there and take it." But you know what you can do while you're waiting for the storm to pass? Read a gripping mystery like "Goodwill's Secrets." All the way with Chris Mele!

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

If you want to be educated about the long-lasting effects of growing up poor, read Christian Livermore's "We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a Broken America." It is an unflinching, authentic first-person retelling of a life beyond the edges of society and a must-read. www.amazon.com/We-Are-Not-O...

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We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a broken America

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Chris Mele @chrismelemedia.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Thomas Jefferson once said of President James Monroe: "Monroe was so honest that if you turned his soul inside out there would not be a spot on it." Of "Goodwill's Secrets," Monroe said: "I honestly could not put this book down. It made for great reading by candlelight. Order it from Amazon today!"

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Plague Remedy Podcast @plagueremedypodast.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This week on the podcast we sit down with veteran journalist, New York Times editor, and now novelist, @chrismelemedia.bsky.social . Let's dive into his gripping debut novel, 'Goodwill Secrets', a mystery/thriller set in a fictional Adirondack town. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Christopher Mele: Veteran Journalist, NYT Editor, and New Novelist Reports to Us Without Fear or Favor

Podcast Episode · The Plague Remedy Podcast · 03/12/2024 · 1h 1m

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