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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 3h

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

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 on a photo of Arizona city and desert says: The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series
War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive going home?

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 7h

I will be doing a cover reveal for the next Tower District mystery, "One of Them", in my Substack newsletter sometime this month. If you would like to be among the first to see it, you can subscribe here lorielewisham.substack.com #booksky #cozymystery 💙📚

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Welcome to my publication. This is the newsletter for my Tower District Mystery series and all my other creative endeavors. Click to read Lorie Lewis Ham Author, a Substack publication with hundreds o...

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 9h

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 · 23h

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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J.C. Kenney @jckenney.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Big news, friends. In celebration of Wednesday's release of A KILLER DAY IN PARADISE, you can grab an ebook copy of fan favorite PANIC IN THE PANHANDLE for only 99 cents at your favorite ebook retailer! Time's limited on this special deal, so don't delay! Bubbles up!

Ebook of Panic in the Panhandle with a 99 cent graphic to the right of the book and an alligator below. All on a dark blue background.

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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 · 04/10/2026

“Political ads are paid for by both individuals and corporations, and spending is on track to reach a record $11.6 billion this cycle. The stereotypes they reinforce will outlast the election.” Get an Anti-Racist #Voting Guide www.antiracismdaily.com/r/8ccc876493

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Ginger Bolton @gingerbolton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Get into the mood for Halloween with my three Halloween Mysteries! KILLER DONUTS by Ginger Bolton BOSTON SCREAM MURDER by Ginger Bolton NIGHT OF THE LIVING THREAD by Janet Bolin gingerbolton.com

Covers of 3 Halloween mysteries on backdrop of spooky trees and moon

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J.C. Kenney @jckenney.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Only 3 days until A Killer Day in Paradise arrives! jckenney.substack.com/p/a-killer-d...

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense 2026 Report #Mystery #thriller #suspense captured a massive 31% market share! See, the best-performing categories, covers, trending keywords, optimal price points, effective titles, compelling book descriptions, and more. k-lytics.com/dap/a/?a=160... #books #writing

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K-lytics Mystery Thriller Suspense Report 2026

The indispensable tool for authors and publishers

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Librarians on Libraries (gift link from Nathan Bransford) Elisabeth Egan and John Maher, NY Times "Quotes from librarians around the country, who could scarcely have imagined they would be manning the front lines of the culture wars." www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #books #libraries #reading

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Forget the Shushing. Librarians Have a Whole Lot to Say. (Gift Article)

We asked dozens of them about America’s libraries — what they provide, what they need to survive. Here’s what they told us.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Kickass Woman in History: Canadian Carrie Best was the founder of The Clarion, the first Black-owned newspaper in Nova Scotia that was written and distributed specifically for Black readers. smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2026/10/kick... #history

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Kickass Women in History: Carrie Best - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Feel-Good #Romance and Romcom: Browse contemporary romance, romantic comedy, workplace romance, small-town romance, second chances, fake dating and feel-good happily ever afters. All of these are for sale on Amazon and free in #KindleUnlimited. storyoriginapp.com/to/WOQoVx9 #books

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Feel-Good Romance and Romcom (October)

Romance | Contemporary | Humorous | Women's Fiction | Small Town

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Grand Slam Year by Lexy Laff: “They made a pact to conquer the tennis world. Instead, a lie tore them apart. An explosive, slow-burn second-chance sports #romance packed with high-stakes court drama, fierce rivalry and unresolved passion.” Free w/signup. storyoriginapp.com/swaps/01a0a3... #books

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The Grand Slam Year

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SCBWI New Mexico @scbwi-nm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Influencer: an upper middle grade novel about a 13-year-old girl who spreads positive gossip to help her classmates while ignoring the secrets of her own failed friendship. Daria Pipkin will be at the Southern New Mexico Book Festival Oct 3 and sign at Page 1 Books on Oct 10 #books #kidlit

Book cover for The Influencer by Daria Pipkin shows two girls standing in front of yellow school lockers. One girl looks at her phone while the other scowls at her over her shoulder. The tagline reads, "fun, insightful, and brimming with heart!" by Laurie Morrison, author of Where Ella Went.

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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

New K-lytics Report: #Mystery #Thriller #Suspense 2026 MTS and crime novels captured a massive 31% market share! Gain insights into sales development and the best-performing categories, covers, keywords, price points, titles, book descriptions, more. k-lytics.com/dap/a/?a=160... #books #writing

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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 · 01/10/2026

The Grand Slam Year by Lexy Laff: “Six years ago, they made a pact to conquer the tennis world. Instead, a lie tore them apart. An enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity #romance w/intense chemistry.” Free w/newsletter signup. storyoriginapp.com/swaps/01a0a3db-5… #books

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K.T. McGivens @mcgivens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Katie Porter Mysteries Suspenseful, unputdownable, fun to read, historical, romantic whodunits that will keep you turning the pages. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Katie seldom knows where her next newspaper assignment will take her. t.co/GfaUKs8oJF

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

Spirit Daughters by Carol Potenza: A cop's estranged mother holds the key to a deadly tribal secret. But killers are closing in as time runs out in the unforgiving New Mexico wilderness. A Daphne Du Maurier WINNER! storyoriginapp.com/swaps/01a0a130-7… #books #mystery

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Spirit Daughters

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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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Nan Reinhardt @nanreinhardt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Love, love having @krisbock.bsky.social in the Spotlight this week with a new Cat Cafe & Teashop book! Stop by and check out kitties! nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl...

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

1 in 4 Amazon categories are "ghost categories." You can never hit bestseller status there. Publisher Rocket flags these, so no wasting your categories. It’s $199 for lifetime access, for now. 💰Grab it before it goes to subscription: publisherrocket.com/?affiliate=viakb #books #writing

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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

The Year We Stopped Being Friends by Ellie Hartwood: “30 years of friendship. One annual ski trip. A kiss that sends them into a tailspin. Will risking their friendship tear them apart?” Free w/newsletter signup. storyoriginapp.com/swaps/01a0b4e4-4… #books #romance

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The Year We Stopped Being Friends

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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

Publisher Rocket shows you exactly what keywords and categories to use, based on real Amazon data. 🚀It’s $199 for lifetime access, for as long as you're writing—for now. Grab Rocket before it switches to a subscription model: publisherrocket.com/?affiliate=viakb #books #writing #publishing

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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

The Movie Star and the Spy by Melanie Knight: “Julian fights villains in the hottest action films. He plays a secret agent in the movies… What happens when he discovers his mysterious extra is the real thing? storyoriginapp.com/swaps/01a0b389-1… #books #romance

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The Movie Star and the Spy

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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

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

The Grand Slam Year by Lexy Laff: “An explosive, slow-burn second-chance sports #romance packed with high-stakes court drama, fierce rivalry, and unresolved passion.” FREE with newsletter signup. storyoriginapp.com/swaps/01a0a3db-5… #books

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

Cozy Kisses in KU: Get cozy #romance at bookstores, on vacation, in small towns, or at comfortable farms. All free in #KindleUnlimited or buy for a few dollars. Check out my box sets: 6 romantic suspense #books or cat café #SweetRomance! storyoriginapp.com/to/9nXRptQ #Romance #kindle

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Cozy Kisses in KU

Christian | Clean | Romance | Sweet | Inspirational

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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

“The adventures of this tenacious heroine are suspenseful and entertaining, providing readers with an exciting story and a realistic feel for everyday life in and ceremonial practices of the ancient Mayan culture." chriseboch.com/2026/09/08/what-cour… #

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don't miss the latest cat rescue adventures from Jackie Dale kingsriverlife.com/09/26/jackie... #animalrescue #cats #catrescue #pets

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Readers say: “What a sweet book! I love the found family aspect.” “This book is the absolute coziest! Cats, and tea with cakes and human connection.” “I adore the connections and the sweetness of this tale. I'd love to visit for real but I would never leave!” tinyurl.com/3pn3ej2j #cats #cozy #books

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The Magical Cat Café and Teashop

A magical-realism tale about finding family, healing, and home in an unlikely teashop.

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