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Marcy McCreary

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Writing Mystery Novels 📚 The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon 📚 The Murder of Madison Garcia 📚 The Summer of Love and Death ☮️

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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
THE MYSTERY *LIT ONLINE AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IS LIVE 💜 Bid on a wide range of literary experiences & bookish treasures—signed books (with swag!), curated book bundles, book club visits, query/pages critiques, Ask Me Anything sessions, writing consults, and more!
THE MYSTERY *LIT ONLINE AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IS LIVE 💜 Bid on a wide range of literary experiences & bookish treasures—signed books (with swag!), curated book bundles, book club visits, query/pages critiques, Ask Me Anything sessions, writing consults, and more! QR code takes you to auction site.
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Trisha Blanchet @trishablanchet.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I'm so honored and excited to be a part of the upcoming Noir at the Bar fundraising event to benefit the @alzassociation.bsky.social ! Join us 😍 www.eventbrite.com/e/noir-at-th... @marcymccreary.bsky.social @amightyblaze.bsky.social @hankphillippiryan.bsky.social @saradivello.bsky.social
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
My husband and I have been very vocal about his struggles living with Alzheimer's & my struggles as caregiver. Although this interview is mainly about my latest novel, I also discuss Lew's writing career before ALZ stole his talent & offer some advice for caregivers facing this daunting journey 💜
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Waiting for Woodstock | BookTrib.
As her husband battles Alzheimer’s, author Marcy McCreary faces down questions of mystery and memory in her fiction — and in real life. In her latest novel, The Summer of Love and Death, Marcy McCrear...
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
In 1997, my daughter dressed up like Jane Goodall for a 2nd grade project where the kids had to give a presentation about someone they admired. 🦧 ❤️
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Sometimes inspiration comes from the least expected places. Tasked with revising a manuscript while my husband was progressing through the stages of Alzheimer's led to a subplot rewrite that drew upon my experiences of caring for a loved one living with this devastating disease.
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HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES - Women Writers, Women's Books
I started writing The Summer of Love and Death in January 2022 and submitted it to my publisher in November 2022. In this early draft of my novel, the story did not include Vera Ford, a pivotal charac...
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WomenWriters @womenwriters.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES booksbywomen.org/how-a-family... @marcymccreary.bsky.social
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HOW A FAMILY HEALTH ISSUE INSPIRED AND INFORMED ONE OF MY STORY LINES - Women Writers, Women's Books
I started writing The Summer of Love and Death in January 2022 and submitted it to my publisher in November 2022. In this early draft of my novel, the story did not include Vera Ford, a pivotal charac...
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
This weekend is the 56th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival!! Check out my piece in CrimeReads about how I researched the "Peace Force" (NYPD volunteers!) and how law enforcement operated in this chaotic environment for my novel, The Summer of Love and Death ☮️ 💀 crimereads.com/peace-love-a...
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Peace, Love, and Understanding: Inside the Woodstock’s “Peace Force”
I always aim for authenticity in my mystery novels, especially when it comes to depicting law enforcement personnel and methods of investigation. There are a number of sources to help in this endea…
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Hullillumination is an annual event in Hull organized by the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Hundreds of flares are simultaneously lit around Hull Harbor and the scene is simply breathtaking 🔥
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Lucky me got an Advance Reader Copy of Murder Takes A Vacation by @lauralippman.bsky.social 📚 Reading this one to my husband, who can no longer read due to Alzheimer's. We thoroughly enjoyed the first few chapters last night and looking forward to plunging back in tonight!
Holding up an ARC of Laura Lippman's upcoming novel, Murder Takes A Vacation.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
My husband's hard-earned 401K savings are earmarked for his longterm Alzheimer's care (which is not covered by insurance), not vacations or whatever else that ignorant fuckwad in the WH claims I should sacrifice so he can play Dear Leader. So, yeah, my anxiety is off the charts right now.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
My dad has aphasia due to Alzheimer's & can only say "yes" and "no." He was a singer. I hung with him this weekend & this happened: he was able to verbalize & sing the lyrics to songs he used to perform. Happy he has retained this ability. Sad that he has been robbed of his gift to perform.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Lew and I are victims of Meta's skullduggery to train their AI systems! My novels & Lew’s short stories have been pirated without permission & without compensation 😡 My advice to writers: write from your heart, not from a machine . . . it's actually rewarding to know that every damn word is yours.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
I’m just Irish by marriage but my husband Lew McCreary is the real deal ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ He was one helluva brilliant writer whose talent was stolen by Alzheimer's.
My husband's books with a bottle of Writers' Tears Irish Whiskey in celebration of St. Patrick's Day
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Happy π Day . . . especially to the fabulous PieLadyBooks who designs pie crust inspired by book cover art. Here's the one she did for my book!
The cover of my novel reimagines as pie crust
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Jumping on the Books-to-Looks Oscar Red Carpet trend with my Ford Family Mystery series of books . . .Tux Edition! How perfect are these...
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Lucky me got an early read. A brilliant mix of political satire, absurdity, & dry humor makes this novel an absolute standout in the spy genre. It's an absolute gem of a novel that will have you rooting for a reluctant spy & his cadre of comrades as they outwit a corrupt & oppressive government.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
My husband's latest novel THE 13TH STEP is on sale for only 99 cents!! "Fiendishly clever!" “Devilishly entertaining!” "Ingenious premise!" If you’re drawn to tales of revenge that explore our darkest impulses, then I hope you’ll check out his latest novel.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Hands down, best Valentine’s Day movie. #somelikeithot
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Who doesn’t love curling up with a fascinating crime story? How about two crime stories? Lew has been writing, well, forever, while I got going later in life. He has been my mentor & writing coach. Lately, I have been his advocate & caregiver. 💕Check out our latest crime and mystery novels...
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
View from my back deck this morning ❄️
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Back to reality after a glorious vacation in Uruguay & Argentina! And back to doing what authors have to do... hawk their books! The paperback version of THE SUMMER OF LOVE AND DEATH will be released this summer & Barnes & Noble is running a pre-order promotion! Snag it today, read it this summer!
Barnes & Noble offering a 25% discount to reward members for the upcoming paperback release of THE SUMMER OF LOVE AND DEATH
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Browsing Libros del Pasaje in Buenos Aires and came across the Spanish version of the book that inspired me to try my hand at writing a novel. A must-visit bookstore! @stephenking.bsky.social
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Last night in Uruguay, watching the setting sun kiss the water. Heading to Buenos Aires, Argentina tomorrow morning.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Off-the-charts sunset in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
In exactly one week I head to Uruguay 🇺🇾 and Argentina 🇦🇷 for a 10-day vacation! My twin sister did all the itinerary planning, so I just have to show up, kick back, and do what she's tell me to do (just like when we were kids).
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I'm binging Shrinking, & while I love the characters & the poignant storylines, it's the title theme, Frightening Fishes, that shreds me. It's about opening yourself to others who can help lighten the load when you're struggling. Personally, the line that guts me: "I want to hear myself think again"
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
A tradition I started a few years ago on New Years Day morning is to blast a playlist of positive and uplifting songs (hopefully set the mood for the months ahead), and the first song on that list is always Feeling Good, sung by the unequalled Nina Simone. music.apple.com/us/album/fee...
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Feeling Good by Nina Simone on Apple Music
Song · 1965 · Duration 2:57
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
While cleaning out Lew's old file cabinet, I came across this letter from an author who contacted Lew about how much she loved his 1991 novel, The Minus Man. Because Lew has Alzheimer's he doesn't remember receiving this letter or who she is. Anyone know her? A google search tells me she is 92.
A letter my husband received from another author in 1991 praising his novel, The Minus Man
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
The annual Hull Bonfire was lit 🔥 This usually takes place on Thanksgiving but was postponed due to drought conditions. It’s a fabulous town tradition that brings the community together.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
As 2024 comes to a close, just a quick reminder that my husband, Lew, is donating 100% of his royalties to the Alzheimer's Assoc. With your purchase, you are supporting a cause that is near & dear to our hearts . . . and our brains. And the best part . . . you receive a brilliant crime thriller!
Paperback, audiobook, and ebook versions of The 13th Step by Lew McCreary. All royalties for the month of December will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
What a year of reading! I wish I had the time to devour more books, but to have read (or listened to) 57 books is quite the accomplishment for me this year. Many of these books I read aloud to my husband, Lew, who has Alzheimer's. I can't begin to tell you how rewarding that was for both of us.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
A Festival of Lights at the McCreary house! Celebrating the first night of Chrismukkah 🕎 🎄
A Christmas tree and a menorah celebrating Chrismukkah
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Lew completely immersed in Handel’s Messiah with his new Beats 🎁 🎄💜 He can no longer read because of Alzheimer’s so this is a great way to keep him engaged with what he loves: music, podcasts, audiobooks 🎶
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
A rare sighting! Three swans hanging out on the icy Weir River Estuary behind my house. Just need four more for "seven swans a-swimming!"
Three swans on the icy Weir River Estuary
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Oh no! 😲 It's down to the wire and you still haven't gotten a gift for that mystery lover in your life! No need to panic! Because you know what makes a great last-minute gift? Ebooks! Or even better . . . 3 ebooks!!!
The Ford Family Mystery series ebooks
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
On the winter solstice we displayed these luminaries on our porch to raise Alzheimer’s awareness. I’m a little late posting our "light the night" display, but we are fighting all year long to #ENDALZ 💜 You can find our fundraising page at act.alz.org/goto/mccrear... 🙏🏻
Luminaries displayed on the Winter Solstice to bring awareness to Alzheimer's
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Sunset over the Weir River Estuary.
Christmas tree against the backdrop of a sunset
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
While carrying my books, I tripped and fell and they scattered across the floor in the shape of a Christmas tree! What? You think I purposely posed them like this?
My books laid out like a Christmas tree based on the cover art
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Set in the Catskills, Detective Susan Ford enlists her dad, retired detective Will Ford, to help her solve present day crimes that have a connection to his old cases. Meanwhile, Susan must walk a fine line with her mother, Vera Ford, who has a knack for meddling in her investigations.
Three books in the Ford Family Mystery Series: The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon, The Murder of Madison Garcia, The Summer of Love and Death
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Day 21: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. My daughter gifted me these earrings, which I wore at every book event this past year.
Earrings made to look like my novel, The Summer of Love and Death
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
‪Day 20: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. After Lew's Alzheimer's diagnosis, he never thought it would be possible to get his third novel published. But...when there's a will there's a way! We did it!
Hardcover and paperback of The 13th Step by Lew Mccreary
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Day 19: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. There was no way I was going to pass up a chance to meet @claremackwrites.bsky.social at my local B&N back in April when she swung by Hingham, MA on her book tour.
Meeting Clare Mackintosh at the Hingham Barnes & Noble
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Day 18: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. Today is my mom's 84th birthday (hard to believe, right?) 🎂 I dedicated my novel to her. She laughed at the dedication (an inside joke), then cried (happy tears).
Dedication page to my mom. Reads "For Mom . . . Feel free to rip this page out of the book and hang on your refrigeration. I win." My mom reading my book, The Summer of Love and Death
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I'm not a superstitious person, but getting on a plane on Friday the 13th is a bit unnerving. Off to Wisconsin for a family visit.
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Day 17: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. Yup, that's Margaret Atwood. What a treat to hear Ms. Atwood talk about her life and her books at the Nantucket Book Festival back in June.
Margaret Atwood being interviewed at the Nantucket Book Festival in June 2024
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Day 16: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. A couple of days before the release of our books, Joanna Schauffhausen and I held a joint pre-launch event at our local B&N. Love that wall showcasing our books!
Joanna Schauffhausen and I at our local B&N for a pre-release book event
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Day 15: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. While purging old items buried deep in my kitchen cabinets, I unearthed this mug my daughter made me 20 years ago when she was 10. She says it's a squirrel monkey.
A mug with a painted squirrel monkey
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Day 14: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. I put my narration skills to the test recording the Acknowledgments section of Lew's book. Tons of folks to thank for helping me get his book out in the world!
In a recording studio narrating the Acknowledgments section of my husband's novel
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Day 13: If you're following along I am posting my 24 "joys" of 2024 (1 per day) to counteract all the grief I've experienced this year. In July, I visited the site of the Woodstock Festival to take photos and videos to promote The Summer of Love and Death. It was a blast . . . and groovy!
Visiting the site of the Woodstock Festival
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Marcy McCreary @marcymccreary.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
I was given the opportunity to pen an essay about publishing a book for a loved one when the author can no longer manage the process themselves. Big thank you to @paulamunier.bsky.social and CareerAuthors for providing this platform to share ideas for creating a legacy project. bit.ly/41kuuTL
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PUBLISHING LEGACY PROJECTS: One Woman's Story • Career Authors
Publishing legacy projects can be a way to honor a loved one and help a good story find its audience. Marcy McCreary shares how she got her late husband's novel into print--and how you might do the sa...
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