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Lawrence Allan @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com · 02/09/2026

Hey, Friends! It's a COVER REVEAL! That's right, after a year(ish) of work, Daydream Believer, edited by me and @michellekubitz.bsky.social will be out at the end of Sept. Here's a link: shotgunhoney.com/books/catalo... List of FAB authors below! #booksky #TheMonkees #anthology #mystery

In 1966, the Monkees was Hollywood’s attempt to cash in on Beatlemania. But they got more than they bargained for in a show that was madcap, counterculture, and poked a finger in the eye of staid, boring, square America. DAYDREAM BELIEVER pays homage to a show and the music that has lasted for generations.

Like a Monkees record, there’s something for everyone. Stories of revenge, stories of unrequited love, stories that involve unusual gardening tips and family shenanigans, and trains going everywhere and nowhere. All inspired by the music of The Monkees.

Net proceeds from this anthology will benefit the American LiIbrary Association (ALA) and its ongoing fight against book banning.

The Monkees were supposed to be disposable. But they have lasted. The songs, the show, the movie. The band and the songs live on.

DAYDREAM BELIEVER features the work of award winning crime and mystery writers:

Lawrence Allan
Eric Beetner
Lina Chern
Libby Cudmore
Michael Downing
Jeff Esterholm
Michel Lee Garrett
Paul J. Garth
James D.F. Hannah
Sean Patrick Little
Alan Orloff
Raquel V. Reyes
Keith Roysdon
Holly West

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Jen Johans @filmintuition.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#Podcast: #WatchWithJen - S7: E18 - Island Movies with Lina Chern The delightful Mary Higgins Clark award-winning mystery writer drops by for a summery tour of SEND HELP, SHUTTER ISLAND, FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, KING KONG, CAST AWAY, SIX DAYS SEVEN NIGHTS, & beyond www.patreon.com/FilmIntuitio...

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Sharing the cover of WAVES OF BURDEN. I’m so stoked. Heather Garth captured every vibe of the book in her design. Also live, a webpage to learn more, with a link to the ebook preorder. This baby drops five weeks from tomorrow. www.rockandahardplacemag.com/waves-of-bur...

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We have a cover and an ebook preorder! Paperback preorders coming very soon!

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The ALCA community has lost our co-founder, Kelly Weaver - an autism mom who established a place where kids like her daughter and my son Leo could thrive. Please visit the fundraising link below to honor Kelly's memory and support the future of her beloved daughter Gillian. gofund.me/f6acd2d8d

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Rob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Just a reminder that I wrote an Anthony Award nominated pulp thriller that I would love for you all to read.

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Dave White @davewhite.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

AN EMPTY HELL, the first appearance of Matt Herrick, is and Early Bird Books Sale wherever you can get ebooks! Only $1.99! @dzhyde.bsky.social @hillnadell.bsky.social

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Folks. We have a digital arc of On Fire and Under Water. If you’re a reviewer and want a sneak peek for potential review, message me and I’ll send you a copy. We are thrilled at what this special anthology is shaping up to be. Coming Sept. 30. @rhppress.bsky.social

ARC of On Fire and Under Water: A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology, edited by Curtis Ippolito, from Rock and a Hard Place Press.

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Join me for a discussion of TRICKS OF FORTUNE with partner-in-crime Susanna Calkins, this Thursday at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble Mellody Farms, 901 N. Milwaukee, Vernon Hills. This store is right in my backyard, folks. Come see for yourself the real-life inspiration for Katie True's stomping grounds!

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Dark Waters Podcast @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Are you all caught up?! 🎙️ New episodes coming this week, so make sure you’re ready! 📚 Find us on Spotify or your favorite streaming platform 🖋️ @linachern.bsky.social @amadair.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social ••• #darkwaterspodcast #dwantho #literarypodcast #upcomingepisode #darkfiction

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Today’s the day!! It’s release day for WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN, 12 crime stories of heartbreak, violence, and revenge. Now available in ebook and paperback! #releaseday #crimefiction

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James D.F. Hannah @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

It was awfully kind of Martine to let me drone on the way I did. In spite of me, her newsletter is always a good time. Check it out!

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I wrote an essay for @crimereads.bsky.social about my accidental involvement in the real-life death investigation that inspired TRICKS OF FORTUNE. I'm proud of this one, folks. I hope you'll check it out. The link is here and in my bio. crimereads.com/lina-chern-o...

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Lina Chern On the Real Life Detective Story That Haunts Her Still

The morning Joe Gliniewicz died I was picking my son Leo up early from school. He was sick and no one knew why. A nonverbal kid can’t tell you where it hurts so the only solution is to send him hom…

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Yesterday I had the pleasure of appearing on @tmj4.com, chatting about TRICKS OF FORTUNE, tarot, and the book's real-life inspiration. Check out the spot and join @marythor.bsky.social and me tonight at 6:30 at Milwaukee's own @boswellbooks.bsky.social! www.tmj4.com/shows/the-mo...

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Tricks of Fortune: A Murder Mystery with a Tarot Twist

Author Lina Chern joins us on The Morning Blend to discuss her latest book and special appearance at Boswell Books.

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Missed the launch event for TRICKS OF FORTUNE? Don't worry, I gotcha. Catch me at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee on July 17th at 6:30 pm, in conversation with the amazing @marythor.bsky.social. It'll be a great time! RSVP at the link below or in my bio. www.eventbrite.com/e/lina-chern...

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Lina Chern, author of TRICKS OF FORTUNE- an in-person Boswell event

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I’ve been so lucky lately to have some of the best conversation partners around. Check out this chat with the amazing @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social!

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Lakengren Little Free Library @lakengrenlfl.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Bantam/Penguin Random House gifted us a copy of this "delightfully clever whodunit, a delicious blend of suspense and madcap humor." Come get your read on this long holiday weekend! @linachern.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #booksky

The cover of "Play the Fool" by Lina Chern.

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I could talk to @filmintuition.bsky.social for hours! Check out this fantastically goofy conversation about TRICKS OF FORTUNE, tarot, and all manner of unlikely writing influences.

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Chicago Review of Books @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

"There’s beauty and meaning everywhere, the meaning that you bring with you." Elisa Shoenberger's interview with @linachern.bsky.social on her new book “Tricks of Fortune” (Bantam) is out now. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/07/02/t...

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Tarot and Policing: Lina Chern's Tricks of Fortune - Chicago Review of Books

Our interview with Lina Chern about her new mystery novel, "Tricks of Fortune"

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

A terrific, thoughtful review of TRICKS OF FORTUNE!

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Rob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

An interview with me about my co-written sword & sorcery story The Many Mouths of the Endless Night in Tales from the Cursed Edge from Edge Weaver Books. Pay no attention to all the nerd stuff in the background. I'm actually pretty cool. youtu.be/LJgyqA4n-Tw?...

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EP 2: Tales from the Cursed Edge: Rob D. Smith

YouTube video by Edge Weaver Books

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I can’t wait to talk about TRICKS OF FORTUNE and all things bookish with the amazing @marythor.bsky.social! Join us later this month at @boswellbooks.bsky.social

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Nick Kolakowski @nkolakowski.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A very cool interview with @linachern.bsky.social and @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social about all things crime fiction, tarot, and more! I enjoyed this one... and if you're into mysteries, I bet you will, too. jamesdfhannah.substack.com/p/39-five-fo...

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#39: Five for Them, One for Me, with Lina Chern

Lina’s latest, TRICKS OF FORTUNE, is out today.

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Jeff Circle - The Dossier @jeffcircle.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The Dossier is live with Lina Chern, author of TRICKS OF FORTUNE, out today! @linachern.bsky.social is also on The Dossier Podcast with some very revealing info about her writing career. Seriously some good stuff. linachern.com | thewritersdossier.com

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Rob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

@linachern.bsky.social Tricks of Fortune tonight!!

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Jeff Circle - The Dossier @jeffcircle.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Best answer yet on The Writer's Dossier Podcast? @linachern.bsky.social delivers. TRICKS OF FORTUNE is out today! linachern.com | thewritersdossier.com

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Today is pub day for TRICKS OF FORTUNE and what better kickoff than this fun interview with my launch partner-in-crime @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social? Check it out!

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I like to think of it as a schmozy. Thanks for the thoughtful review, @robinagnew.bsky.social!

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Chicago folks: this event is nearly full! Let’s stuff a few more folks into About Time Bookstore on 7/1 to watch me chat with @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social about TRICKS OF FORTUNE. Did I mention there will be cake? There will be cake. Register link in my bio.

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Thanks for the TRICKS OF FORTUNE shoutout!

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I am so excited for this, folks! Tune in!

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Chicago folks! Join us for the launch of TRICKS OF FORTUNE on 7/1 at About Time Bookstore in Libertyville! I'll be chatting with @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, so get ready for a good time. Space is limited, so please register below: www.eventbrite.com/e/tricks-of-...

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James D.F. Hannah @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

For reasons best left unexplored, BEHIND THE WALL OF SLEEP is on sale over at Jeff Bezos’ rocket fund. I just bought a house, so if you and everyone you know could go buy a copy, that’d be great, thanks! a.co/d/goVbwHb

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

ONE DAY ONLY! Head over to your favorite digital retailer to grab a copy of PLAY THE FOOL today for only $1.99! It's the perfect time to enter the Foolverse before TRICKS OF FORTUNE comes your way on July 1st. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711948...

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

One month away from the release of TRICKS OF FORTUNE! I'm excited to share Katie's new tarot card adventure with you. Check my bio for links to advance reads, great press from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and most of all, PREORDER! This one's special, folks, and I can't wait for you to read it.

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Holly West (she/her) @hollywest.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I was away for a bit so this post is a bit late, but I’m so dang happy that @robdsmith.bsky.social is nominated for a Best Debut Anthony for GOOD LOOKING UGLY! @shotgunhoney.com

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Lina Chern @linachern.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

May is here, and so is another shot to win a copy of TRICKS OF FORTUNE, Katie True's next foolish adventure. Enter to win what Publishers Weekly calls "a spirited good time." Enter: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... Preorder: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711949...

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