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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I love this reel so much and it now features the SHADOW CAST cover, so I'm gonna hit you with it again! Available for preorder anywhere you find your books. Of course, my favorite is The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: bit.ly/4yVMD7N #thriller #preorder #wine #oregoncoast

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Final day to get 25% off SHADOW CAST for the preorder deal at Barnes & Noble? What?! Yep, get on it. A nice bonus is free shipping when you order 3 copies. AND another 10% off for Premium Members. Be sure to put the code in the box at checkout: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1150403396

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Drumroll please for the SHADOW CAST cover reveal! SHADOW CAST is Book 1 from my Native Shadow Mysteries series, coming 4/6/2026. A clandestine winery, stolen water rights, greed & murder serve up a deadly concoction for a small Oregon reservation and its people. #thriller #coverreveal #preorder

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Beyond grateful for the first official SHADOW CAST love. Criminal Element is featuring the cover reveal, Prologue, and a teaser at their site starting right now! So happy to be able to share the top-secret until now, amazing cover. bit.ly/4xmjaTf #coverreveal #preorder #thriller

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Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Shadow Cast by Deborah J Ledford

Take a first look for the cover of Shadow Cast, the new thriller from award-winning mystery author Deborah J Ledford and read an excerpt!

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yes! Preorder discount at Barnes & Noble for SHADOW CAST is now through Friday. And free shipping when you order 3 copies. AND another 10% off for Premium Members. Be sure to put the code in the box at checkout: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shadow-cas... #preorder #thriller #wine #Oregon

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Love. Love. Love this SHADOW CAST thriller release teaser! Featuring a killer blurb from the most amazing Noelle Ihli. Loads of fun stuff coming up, so please sign up for my newsletter, okay? eepurl.com/iQ9bf- #thriller #Oregon #wine

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Okay Everybody--Last day for your 25% preorder discount at Barnes & Noble. With SHADOW CAST you could choose COMPLICIT by @rendaknapp.bsky.social & THE WAY YOU LIE by Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Order all 3 and you also get Free Shipping. Use Discount Code PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shadow-cas...

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Yes! Revved up for appearing on the MASTERING SUSPENSE panel along with these thrilling authors. Looking forward to yet another fabulous ITW #ThrillerFest conference. thrillerfest.com #conference #WritingCommunity #NYC

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Halfway into my residency now but there’s still time for 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and 2 more workshops. If you’re a writer in the Phoenix metro area this opportunity is for you. library.glendaleaz.gov/News-article... #writer #writing #process #workshop #library #Glendale

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2026 Writer in Residence with Deborah J Ledford

Get expert writing advice in one-on-one consultations and workshops with award-winning author Deborah J Ledford.

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

My favorite interview ever. Talking HAVOC and writing process and #Native culture with Jen Jumba for her outstanding @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast. Truly honored for the opportunity to share this conversation with you. Listen at #spotify and #Applepodcast open.spotify.com/episode/1sNP...

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Super secret news released at last. New cast of characters, location, and fresh intrigue coming at you early '27. So excited for you to meet Baylee Leclair and her crew. #thriller #mystery #winery #indigenous #oregon

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Cheers to all of the Lefty Award Nominees especially author friends @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN Cara Black for HUGUETTE, Tracy Clark for EDGE and @jamesletoile.bsky.social for RIVER OF LIES. Already excited to celebrate with everyone. #mystery #leftcoastcrime26 #awards

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Okay, one final reminder for 2025 that HAVOC is waiting! For fans of Longmire, Dark Winds, thrillers, mysteries, Native American literature, Southwest locales, Indigenous interests and book lovers around the globe. #newmexico #3dprinting #crimefiction #audiobook #kindleunlimited #policeprocedural

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Stoked to announce that I will be the Writer in Residence for Glendale, AZ Public Library System Jan-March, 2026. Workshops and 1-on-1 private sessions to get you going on your novel. You can do it! glendaleaz.librarycalendar.com/events/month... #writer #novel #howtoperfect #library #workshop

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

How about considering the Smoky Mountain Inquest book series to celebrate #nativeamericanheritagemonth. I'd love you to meet Inola "Black Fox Hummingbird" Walela and her crew! amzn.to/3yDADOX #thriller #northcarolina #cherokee #suspense #booksbooksbooks #kindle

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Couple more #nativeamericanheritagemonth book recommendations! The highest of kudos to fellow Natives @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for her MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN and Nick Medina's THE WHISTLER. Must-read books by brilliant wordsmiths #thriller #suspense #mystery #horror #native #indigenous

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Massive congratulations to Jen Jumba and her debut @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast! Jen is a loyal supporter of authors and my absolute favorite interviewer. First up is Marissa Stapley Author open.spotify.com/episode/0sSf... #storiedaccount #interview #podcast #spotify #applepodcast

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Hey! How about coming out to see me at the Phoenix Public Library's Arizona Author Book Fair this Saturday, Nov. 8th 11-2:00 pm at Burton Barr Central Library. I'll have HAVOC and REDEMPTION ready to personalize for you or a favorite book lover on your holiday gift list.

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Maybe you need a little escape to Taos, New Mexico right about now. HAVOC will take you where you need to go. a.co/d/aRDErpb #kindle #ebook #booksbooksbooks #thriller #newmexico #awardwinning #amazondeals

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

It's my birthday, so how about a collection of short #stories for you! AT THE THRESHOLD includes 3 Pushcart Prize nominees and some of my favorite award-winning shorts. LOVE the cover by Maegan Beaumont. Print & eBook here: a.co/d/3Qj6rmb #bookbirthday #NewRelease #thriller #mystery #literary

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Woot! HAVOC, Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 2, is a New Mexico Book Awards Finalist in the Best Crime Fiction AND Best Multicultural categories. And hey, you win too because the HAVOC eBook is 1/2 off thru 10/31 at www.amazon.com/Havoc-Lightn...

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

SO excited for this new release from master wordsmith, fellow Native author Nick Medina. THE WHISTLER drops today! Cannot freakin wait to devour this read from @berkleypub.bsky.social. Order from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore tinyurl.com/mr49mkks #thriller #suspense #folklore #native #horror

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The Whistler by Nick Medina | The Poisoned Pen

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Hey you crime fiction writers! Saturday 9/19 @desertsleuths.bsky.social WriteNow! conference I’ll be moderating "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself" with the brilliant @alexsegura.bsky.social, @dmrowell.bsky.social Rowell & @robyngigl.bsky.social. desertsleuths.com/writenow-202...

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Wowza! 2 years ago today REDEMPTION entered the world. Massive thanks to you fine readers who gave Eva and her crew the opportunity to entertain and thrill you. I appreciate the 9,000+ reviews and hope you know how much reviews help authors #thriller #books #reviews #pueblo #thomas&mercer #newmexico

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Flashback to Bouchercon NOLA 2016--CAUSING CHAOS was my 2nd Anthony Award Nomination for Best Audiobook. Louise Penny won the prize, but I came away with amazing memories. Excited for B'con 2025! #thriller #conference #writerscommunity #neworleans #books #bouchercon25

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Tonight! I'll be doing a presentation on my fave tips to create killer villains for the @desertsleuths.bsky.social chapter. Here's the link to register for the free Zoom presentation: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... #thriller #villains #writerscommunity #zoom #freeworkshop #writing

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Happy book birthday for CLOSE CALL by @elisehartkipness.bsky.social! Game, Set, Match! for this thriller spotlighting women’s professional tennis. Had a blast with Elise and Isabella Maldonado at the @poisonedpen.bsky.social #thriller #amazonpublishing #wta #tennis #usopen

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

More amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, & Alex Segura discuss "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself". #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #ThrillerWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25

WriteNOW! Conference
September 19-20, 2025
$25 for Desert Sleuths members, $35 for everyone else- for a full day of virtual events

One of Saturday's panels features Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, and Alex Segura on Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself

Additional a la carte pitching, craft, and editing opportunitie are also available
Register at https://DesertSleuths.com

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

One of the BEST writers conferences around* is back, baby! Registration is now open for the Desert Sleuths 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/ *What can we say, we're proud of our small but MIGHTY conference. We hope you join us!

Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference
September 19-20, 2025

Craft*Publish*Market

Featured Guests: Terri Bischoff, Allison Brennan, Rhys Bowen, Christina Estes, Robyn Gigl, Jay Hartman, Ginger Hutchinson, Wendy H. Jones, Deborah J Ledford, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, Karen Odden, Anne Rainbow, Melissa Rechter, Raquel V. Reyes, D.M. Rowell, Alex Segura, and Lois Winston

Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($35), an editor's assessment of your first 3 chapters ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($35)

Saturday: One fee for a full day of panels, a workshop, and presentations; $25 Desert Sleuth members; $35 all others

For registration and conference details:
http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Another fun graphic for Bouchercon NOLA "Free Books" event in support of Jefferson Parish Public Library. 1 kid's book is your ticket to readings and books signed by these outstanding authors #bouchercon2025 #booksbooksbooks #freebooks #library #nola #thriller #writersofinstagram

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Hey! Did you know REDEMPTION and HAVOC thrillers are also available in Large Print, along with the Trade Paperback, E-book & Audiobook versions? Well now you do! And you can order them wherever you buy your books. #newmexico #pueblo #taos #thriller #hardcover

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hey! If you're going to Bouchercon NOLA put the Free Books event on your calendar. Bring a kids book and you'll get free books autographed by the authors in the pic. I'll be reading a bit of "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich #freebooks #library #writerscommunity #mystery #thriller #cosplayer

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

On Wed, Aug 20, award-winning author, Deborah J Ledford will discuss creating the best baddies in literature & will offer tips to crafting memorable characters. All are welcome! Register at DesertSleuths.com #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #thrillerwriters @djledford.bsky.social

“Creating Killer Characters: Villains Readers Love to Hate” with Deborah J Ledford
Wed, Aug 20, 6p-7:30p AZ Time
Register at DesertSleuths.com

Award-winning author and former Desert Sleuths President, Deborah J Ledford discusses her favorite subject: The craft of creating a compelling antagonist. Ledford will offer tips to help you create memorable characters and what to focus on in order to make your character pop off the page.

DEBORAH J LEDFORD is the award-winning author of the Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran suspense thriller series, including Redemption and Havoc. Also a screenwriter, she is president of the media company IOF Productions Ltd and producer of Causing Chaos and Crescendo, both Anthony Award Nominees for Best Audiobook.

You can find Ledford’s podcast interviews of other authors on Soundcloud and YouTube.

A member of SinC, MWA, Authors Guild, and ITW, Ledford is a past-president of the SinC Desert Sleuths Chapter. DeborahJLedford.com

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Crime Writers of Color @crimewoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Congrats to CWoC cofounder Kellye Garrett (@kellyekell.bsky.social ) on winning the ITW Award for Best Standalone Novel for MISSING WHITE WOMAN

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Figured it was time to sparkle up my website! Here’s the new banner pic. deborahjledford.com #websitedesign #banner #thriller #books#audiobook #ebook #newmexico #northcarolina #bipoc

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The ITW ThrillerFest #conference is coming up fast! Excited for this panel discussing my favorite writing topic--Antagonists! Friday 6.20 3:00pm. #thriller #books #writersonwriting #learnfrommasters

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Woot! Book 1 REDEMPTION is a June #kindle Monthly Deal. And no, you don't need an actual Kindle reader-download the electronic version to any device you wish. Be the storm along with Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran amzn.to/3WF21UB #Taos #newmexico #thriller #deals #readingtime

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Outstanding bestselling thriller master of words Robert Bailey will be at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. And I have the honor of being the "special guest host" - Wed 5/30 7:00pm (AZ time) Or watch on YouTube. THE BOOMERANG is riveting! calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/eve... #BooksWorthReading

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LIVE EVENT: Robert Bailey with Deb Ledford

Robert Bailey discusses The Boomerang click here to order! Special guest host: Deborah J Ledford Robert Bailey. The Boomerang (Thomas &

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Next up is the AZ Author Book Festival to support #autismawarenessmonth. I'll sign my books and there will be LOTS to do for the family #Storytime #FoodTrucks #LiveMusic #Raffles Sunday, April 27th, 10:00am-3:00pm 30 N 56th St, Phx, AZ 85034 Admission: FREE! #arizona #localauthor #fundraiser #books

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

... C.C. Harrison, Katherine Atwell Herbert, @djledford.bsky.social, @kathymcintosh.bsky.social, Susan Cummins Miller, Margaret C. Morse, Claire A Murray, @karenodden.bsky.social, @rkolson.bsky.social, Karen Reeder, Betty Webb, C.B. Wilson Full schedule: www.anthology.org/index.php/an...

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AWC Panel Schedule

Founded in 1994, Anthology is an Arizona based literary non profit promoting poetry, prose and art.

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Yes! ThrillerFest is one of my favorite conferences and talking about villains ranks way up there too. Stoked to be appearing on stage with @yasminangoe.bsky.social @pauldoiron.bsky.social @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social @stephnelsonauthor.bsky.social #perfectfit #conference #thriller #books #appearance

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Honored to find my REDEMPTION and HAVOC at Burton Barr the largest library in the state of Arizona. Dream come true moment. #thriller #libraryfind

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Niiice to see REDEMPTION back on the "Best Sellers in Indigenous Fiction" list. #30 a little bit ago. HAVOC is doing pretty good there as well! I'd love y'all to nudge them both higher! Both titles are here: amzn.to/3WF21UB #thriller #newmexico #mystery #bestseller @amazonpublishing.bsky.social

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Sweet little feature from @writersdigest.bsky.social about my Tucson Festival of Books sighting to help publicize the upcoming Arizona Author Book Festival, where I'll be signing Eva "Lighting Dance" Duran books. azauthorbookfestival.com/2025… #books #authorlife #author #thriller

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I love mentoring up-and-coming #writers & #editing stellar manuscripts for published #authors who trust me with their words. Noelle Ihli is an extraordinary #thriller author of events based on real life. Such an honor line editing her NONE LEFT TO TELL and upcoming edge-of-your-seat SUCH QUIET GIRLS

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Hey, could you head over & Subscribe to my new DeborahJLedford #YouTube Channel? Author interviews are there to watch & thumbs up. Xlnt convos with Isabella Maldonado, Nick Medina, Vanessa Lillie, @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social Linda Hurtado Bond @shanehawk.com +more. Thanks so much! bit.ly/4b3Ldxz

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Deborah J Ledford @djledford.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Stoked to present Isabella Maldonado next for Authors on the Air. You won't want to miss this fascinating conversation about A KILLER'S CODE with this internationally bestselling #thriller author. youtu.be/ccL0h5Jb1fE & 150+ #Podcasts @amazonpublishing.bsky.social @crimewoc.bsky.social #newrelease

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Isabella Maldonado-A KILLER’S CODE with Deborah J Ledford Authors on the Air Ep 13

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