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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 14h

Someone Rotten Riding the Rails (The Accidental Detective Female Sleuth Cozy Mysteries) is featured on the Evidoozle card #game today! Move cards in this free online game to solve the pattern. evidoozle.com #books #mystery

screenshot of Evidoozle card game with Someone Rotten Riding the Rails (The Accidental Detective Female Sleuth Cozy Mysteries)

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

“I love the characters. The author pulls you in from the very start and holds your attention until the last words.” “Full of fun, excitement and witty humor.” The Accidental Detective: A witty journalist solves mysteries and survives turning 50. storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #books #mystery

A book cover says Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock. It has a cane in the foreground and an orange scene with saguaro cacti and a cityscape. Text says:
War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world, but can she survive going home?

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Throwback Voice recognition mistakes: Liz's gays landed on the sign (gaze) Getting involved would only make her Toys r Us PhD that much more unbearable. (Torturous) I pray for people (a grey fluff ball) He stealed himself for her reaction (steeled) tinyurl.com/4hmzx5tx #books #Romance #cats

A book cover shows a cartoon of a white male/female couple at a cat café with a fluffy white and tan cat between them. The title is Pride and Prejudice at The Cat Café.
Text says “The story is fun and I had several laugh-out-loud moments – really out loud in the hotel room all by myself!”
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a fortune should donate to a cat rescue.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series: A smart midlife woman starts over, catches crooks & laughs with intergenerational friends. “Full of fun, excitement and witty humor.” "If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you’ll love this!" storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #books

4 colorful book covers in the Accidental Detective series by Kris Bock, with Arizona settings, are set against a background of light blue fading down to sunset orange.
Text says: “A great start to a new series!” ~Reading is my Superpower
“A fast-paced book that keeps you thinking.” ~Socrates’ Book Reviews
“…grabbed me from the first page to the last.” ~Novels Alive

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Join @desertsleuths.bsky.social October 21 for Inside the Mind of a Criminologist: Building Crime Fiction Through Authentic Human Behavior, with Susan Magestro Free live, recording for members only. desertsleuths.com #mystery #writing #crimefiction

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

A slab of fossilized crinoids, along with a close-up, from the Zuhl Museum in Las cruces, New Mexico. #museum #fossils

a close-up of the slab of fossilized crinoids

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Rockhounding in New Mexico, and the Reluctant Psychic #Mystery Series: #Rockhounding is the hobby of searching for (and typically collecting) rocks, minerals, and fossils. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/Arxzb #books #geology #cozymystery

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The lost Victorio Peak treasure gives Desert Gold an irresistible pull with a Spanish priest's gold mine, riches stolen by bandits, and legends of an Apache raider... swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's always good to start off the day with a little rambunctiousness! #pets #ferrets

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Readers say: If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you’ll love sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars! “I love the amateur detective sisters solving the crimes along with their friends and family who help them." storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #books #mystery

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Throwback voice recognition mistake of the day: "He slid the box of tease across to her." 😉🍵 The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features a small-town cat café and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. tinyurl.com/4hmzx5tx #cats #romance #books

A book cover is titled Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café. The author is Kris Bock. The cover has a man and a woman looking at each other with flirty expressions. She has coffee and a plate of cookies. A Siamese cat sits in front of him. Two more cats are in the upper background.
Text to the left of the book includes praise quotes:
“I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”
“I loved this book so much.”
“It will leave you feeling all kinds of happy.”
“A totally delightful book.”
- reader reviews

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Well of Sacrifice: A teacher said, ‘The fifth graders loved the book. One student said, “It had me up all night thinking about what was happening.” We agreed it was incredibly detailed.' ▸ lttr.ai/Arxza #History #kidlit #books #backtoschool

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What Courage Looks Like in The Well of Sacrifice: "When the Mayan king dies, Eveningstar’s city begins to unravel. Eveningstar’s resistance reveals one of the book’s central themes: courage often begins with asking questions." 👉 chriseboch.com/2026/09/08/what-cour…

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“How to Avoid Murder and Other Jobs isn’t just a murder mystery—it’s a haunting, immersive experience that blends the supernatural with raw human emotion. This book grabbed me from the first page and refused to let go.” storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #ReadzTule #books #mystery

The book cover for How to Avoid Murder and Other Jobs by Kris Bock has a desert scene. A knife sticks into a miner’s helmet. It and some crystals sit on a rock outcropping. A flowering cactus is behind the rocks.
The book cover for Death Takes a Field Trip has an alien mask sitting on a rock outcropping, with a pickax hitting the forehead. Some crystals are scattered around and an agave plant is behind the rocks.
The book cover for Murder’s Weekend Getaway has a rock outcropping with different types of cactus behind it. Binoculars sit on the rocks with a hammer hitting the top of them. Some blue crystals are on either side.
Text says Tales of a Reluctant Psychic Mysteries: A quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch it’s drawn into mysteries at the Museum of oddities where she works

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New Friends and Felines Visitors find joy, #cats & friendship: An artist recovering from a stroke figures out how to keep doing art. A widow learns to express herself. A man builds a new life as a yoga teacher. A young woman finally finds acceptance. nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl... #books

Text says author spotlight Kris Bock and kitties with two book covers for the magical cat cafe and tea shop series, with cozy pictures of cats.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep limestone pit used for human sacrifice…and only one young girl brave enough to fight the evil that pervades her city. What Courage Looks Like in The Well of Sacrifice: A Middle Grade Mayan Adventure chriseboch.com/2026/09/08/what-cour…

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Throwback voice recognition mistake: Make the cats execute, and they might clear the shelters by New Year’s day.😳 Ahem, let's change that to "extra cute." For readers who love feel-good romance and small-town settings with heart, cozy novels with #cats in #KU. www.amazon.com/dp/B096YHWW2... #books

A book cover shows an attractive, smiling man and woman in their 50s. A grey cat plays with some presents in front of them. A Christmas tree is in the background. The title is Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café, by Kris Bock. Text says: “A holiday story that will warm your heart.”
“…an engaging, feel-good read.”
“It’s a perfect book to snuggle up with during the holiday season.”
“It really was a joy to read.”

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Real-World Thrills Behind a New Mexico Treasure Hunt: The quest for the Victorio Peak treasure combines a legendary fortune, a dangerous wilderness, a historical puzzle, and a relationship tested by uncertainty. swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202…

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Real-World Thrills Behind a New Mexico Treasure Hunt: Canyons, rocky slopes, lonely dirt roads, and distant horizons create the perfect environment for a story about a hidden treasure and the people who would do anything to find it." swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202…

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Two Very Different Heroines in My Mystery Series: Because these two characters are so different, they investigate mysteries in very different ways. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ArxzE #books #mystery #paranormal

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Voice recognition mistake of the day: The photo with the most loose guy is from earlier this morning. That should be blue sky. #Writing

A photo of a mountain with blue sky and clouds above it.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SOMETHING SHADY AT SUNSHINE HAVEN: My editor said, “One of the things I loved was how you had the three generations all working together. Everyone had value.” The book is humorous, but I want readers to laugh with my characters rather than at them. lttr.ai/AuBbs #mystery #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On avoiding burnout and important qualities to develop as a writer: "It might help to take a mental step back from what you're experiencing. Think of it as research for when you have a character with those emotions..." lttr.ai/ArxzD #writing #books #WriteTip #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Voice recognition mistake of the day: "Let's be clouds this morning." Ahem - *wispy* clothes this morning.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you listen to #audiobooks? Find 3 humorous mysteries at major sites! With humor and high stakes, the Accidental Detective mysteries prove that danger and friendship don’t retire quietly. Audible: www.audible.com/author/Kris-... Chirp: www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=kri... #books #mystery

One book cover has the title Something Shady at Sunshine Haven. The cover has a lot of orange, a southwest desert background, and a cityscape behind that. A second book cover has the title Something Deadly on Desert Drive. A tan vase is falling, spilling water, in the foreground. The background is an Arizona scene of a saguaro cactus and mesas, with a lot of green. The author’s name is Kris Bock.
Text says: A witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.
Book Reviews: “A great start to a new series.”
“a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking.”
“grabbed me from the first page to the last.”

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Now get six romantic suspense novels set in the Southwest in one box set—$9.99 or free in #KindleUnlimited! “The story has it all - action, romance, danger, intrigue, lost treasure, not to mention a sizzling relationship...” lttr.ai/AuAjc #books #romance #romanticsuspense

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Meet teen “Felony Melanie” years before the movie Sweet Home Alabama in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy series. Follow the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and friends as teens. “These stories are awesome! They're so much fun to read." storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #reading #books #Romance

A turquoise book cover shows a blond, teen girl in jeans on the right and a teen boy in football gear on the left. The book title is Felony Melanie and the Prank War. A green sign above the title says Based on Characters from the Movie Sweet Home Alabama. The authors are Douglas J Eboch and Kris Bock.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Welcome to the Magical Cat Café: Where Every Patron Has a Story A shared table, a thoughtful gesture, or a familiar face can become part of someone else's turning point. swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cozy Stories Make Room for Healing: In The Magical Cat Café and Teashop, visit a small-town café where Greta, the mysterious owner, brings patrons tea and baked good that are just what they need in that moment, while rescued cats wander among the tables. 👉 swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/2

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"I love how grounded and realistic your stories, situations, and characters feel, even when the stories are action-packed mysteries or adventures. I feel like I could hang out with these people in real life." - from a reader #books #mystery #romance

A group of book covers, with mystery, romantic suspense, sweet romance, and rom coms.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Welcome to the Magical Cat Café: Where Every Patron Has a Story: Whether you come for the cats, the tea, the gentle magic, or the promise of healing connections, the café has a seat waiting. swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A Texas ranch family wins a huge lottery. They’re told to go into hiding, but their animals need care. Can they build new dreams & find love amidst chaos? “It was so much fun to read.” “A great romance.” “I really enjoy this series.” tulepublishing.com/series/the-a... #Cowboys #Romance #books

Five book covers have men in cowboy hats with pretty women. The books are in The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series by Kris Bock

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How to Pitch a Novel: Finding Your Hook The hook doesn't necessarily tell you the plot, but it gives you the flavor of the book and arouses interest. chriseboch.blogspot.com/2011/07/doe… #writing #publishing

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Why the Best Treasure Hunts Are About More Than Gold: In Desert Gold, the gold may be legendary, but the deeper rewards are courage, friendship, and the possibility of love in the middle of a perilous adventure. swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202….

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How to Pitch a Novel: Finding Your Hook It's better to have two or even three short, snappy sentences than one very long sentence where you try to cram in everything. chriseboch.blogspot.com/2011/07/doe… #writing #publishing #kidlit

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

How to Pitch a Novel: A good hook is simple and short—sometimes it's referred to as a one-sentence synopsis or an elevator pitch (from the idea that you might have 30 seconds in an elevator to grab an editor's attention). chriseboch.blogspot.com/2011/07/doe… #writing #

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Fall Into a Book Giveaway: 300 authors join Isn't It Romantic Book Club's Fall Into a Book #Giveaway on Facebook. Don't miss your chance to meet authors, play games, and win lots of prizes, including books, gift cards, and swag! www.facebook.com/groups/isntitroman… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why the Best Treasure Hunts Are About More Than Gold: "A wilderness setting isn't simply scenery; it is part of the suspense." swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Sudden storms, wild animals, difficult terrain, and isolation all force Erin to act without the safety of familiar routines." Why the Best Treasure Hunts Are About More Than Gold: swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Voice recognition mistake of the day: "... from the humerus Accidental Detective series." 🦴 The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series: A smart midlife woman starts over, catches crooks & laughs with intergenerational friends: storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #books #ReadzTule

A book cover has the title Something Shady at Sunshine Haven and the author name Kris Bock. The cover has a lot of orange, a southwest desert background, and a cityscape behind that.
Text on gray says: “If you like the show Castle then I think you’ll enjoy this book … the banter is both wonderful and really amusing… Part heist movie, part three stooges 100% must read!” – Book review
Kate has followed the most dangerous news around the world. Now, can she survive going home?

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Forever Friends cat cafe collection has six books in one. It's a darn big paperback book! Still manageable though. Heck, some romantasy novels are as big. “Perfect for relaxing and getting away from it all.” Ebooks in #KindleUnlimited storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #romance #books #cats

A paperback copy of the Forever Friends cat cafe collection next to a copy of Pride and Prejudice at the cat cafe, showing the size difference.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In Desert Gold, a legendary fortune draws everyone into the New Mexico wilderness—but the real discoveries are found in history, trust, and courage. swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/202… #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How to Pitch a Novel: Finding Your Hook Pixar is said to rely on this structure to get at the heart of a story: • Once upon a time there was... (Introduce the character, set the stage with when and where the story takes place) chriseboch.blogspot.com/2011/07/doe… #writ

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Love banter and humor? Head back to the 1990s for a laugh out loud #romcom based on one of the best movies, by the scriptwriter & his sister. “Laugh out loud funny with high school hijinx and beauty pageant drama—and hijinx there too.” storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #reading #books #Romance

An illustration shows girl in a bright pink dress walk across a stage with a skunk on stage in front of her. Pink title text says Felony Melanie in Pageant Pandemonium by Douglas J. Eboch & Kris Bock
“This is a book that you can’t put down. “It’s filled with action, well-drawn fun characters, and Southern charm. Guarantee!” – Suzanne

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How to Pitch a Novel: Finding Your Hook A hook—in this case the “high concept” idea—can grab the reader's attention and make a book stand out. 👉 chriseboch.blogspot.com/2011/07/doe… #writing #publishing #kidlit

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sometimes an explanation is right. Sometimes several things matter. Sometimes the ordinary explanation is enough. There are also times when what happened is clearer than why it happened. humantangle.com/founder-note/?utm_c…

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