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Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hope to see readers + book lovers out at Il Bar in Kimberly tonight for the Books, Baubles + Brews event! In other news, TODAY you can enter a Goodreads Giveaway for my 4th Nun the Wiser Mystery, A Holiday Habit! www.goodreads.com/giv.../show/... #nunthewisermystery #goodreadsgiveawaygoodreads.com 000
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Are any of your favorite characters on this list? www.missdemeanors.com/writing-memo...missdemeanors.comWriting Memorable Characters: A Primer - Miss DemeanorsAs we write, we endeavor to create iconic, memorable characters. But when you’re staring at a blank page, it’s difficult[...] 001
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026IT'S SPOOKY SEASON! tulepublishing.com/books/droppe... 000
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This Republican administration rolled back fuel economy standards while the price of gas climbs because of their war against Iran. While gas costs us more, their response is to make us to buy more gas to get around. Remember to VOTE this fall! 010
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierMichael Northrop @michaelnorthrop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The first review is in! It’s from PW & it’s fantastic! The Birder Murder is “a top-notch cozy”! “Charming”! A “winning adult debut”! They even mention the 🐕 Woohoo! 🥳 (And phew! 😮💨) Out 12/1 from @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social! #booksky @saracrowelit.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/9798892427630publishersweekly.comThe Birder Murder (Figman Files #1) by Michael NorthropChildren’s bestseller Northrop (Dear Justice League) makes a winning adult debut with this charming spy-themed cozy. The mononym... 277
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Life this month. www.melwestemeier.com/post/septemb...melwestemeier.comSeptember surprisesI feel like I sat down to write this month and never came up for air but that's not entirely true! 121
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 24/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 1 days to go and 10 reasons why you want to go: 1. Celebrate and experience Green Bay's cultural scene (yes, it's more than just a football city)! untitledtown.org #untitledtown #greenbay #bookandauthorfestivaluntitledtown.orgSpeakers - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026The UntitledTown Book and Author Festival is bringing a host of local and nationally recognized authors to Green Bay in September 2026. Confirmed speakers will be added as they are announced. Danez Sm... 010
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 2 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 2. Mingle with other readers, writers, creative types. FIND YOUR PEOPLE, people! untitledtown.org #untitledtown #greenbay #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26untitledtown.orgSpeakers - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026The UntitledTown Book and Author Festival is bringing a host of local and nationally recognized authors to Green Bay in September 2026. Confirmed speakers will be added as they are announced. Danez Sm... 000
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 23/09/2026A 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 031
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Jennifer Holdich stays dark in Mr. & Mrs. Dixon Hide a Body Ep. 34 of My Bookcase Slays On Youtube: youtu.be/flFIx9WBjek?... On Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/Xo9l3Re1MHmE...youtu.beJennifer Holdich stays dark in Mr. & Mrs. Dixon Hide a Body Ep. 34 of My Bookcase SlaysYouTube video by My Bookcase Slays 011
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierDollycas @dollycas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A Killer for Christmas: A Novel by Kim Harrington jodyjoy.com/a-killer-for...jodyjoy.comA Killer for Christmas: A Novel by Kim HarringtonAbout A Killer for Christmas A Killer for Christmas: A Novel Cozy Mystery Stand-Alone Novel Setting – Maine Publisher : Crooked Lane Books Publication date : September 22, 2026 Print … 042
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 3 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 3. ROCKSTAR SPEAKERS! Danez Smith, Lori Rader-Day, Juan Martinez...check out the full list here: untitledtown.org/speakers/untitledtown.orgSpeakers - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026The UntitledTown Book and Author Festival is bringing a host of local and nationally recognized authors to Green Bay in September 2026. Confirmed speakers will be added as they are announced. Danez Sm... 011
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKim Harrington @kimharringtonbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My "what if a Hallmark movie had a serial killer" book is out today! Get A KILLER FOR CHRISTMAS at your favorite store or library: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808849... #booksky 📚💙📚 #mysterybooks 2103
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 21/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! Dip in for a few hours or commit to Friday evening, ALL day Saturday and ALL day Sunday. untitledtown.org/untitledtown... #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbayuntitledtown.orgUntitledTown 2026 Schedule of Events - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026Explore the complete schedule, venues, and author lineup for the UntitledTown Book and Author Festival, taking place September 25–27 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Discover free live readings, panel discuss... 010
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierTony🫘 @mcdeathbruger.bsky.social · 20/09/2026@communistspy.bsky.social 712681883
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 20/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 5 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 5. STOCK UP YOUR SHELVES for cold weather reading! untitledtown.org/untitledtown... #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbayuntitledtown.orgUntitledTown Bookfair - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026The UntitledTown Book Fair: A Scholastic Bookfair for Grown-Ups! Remember the pure, unadulterated magic of walking into school on book fair day? The sensory overload of colorful new covers, the smell ... 001
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 19/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 6 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 6. It's for ALL ages! Kids, Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Gens X Y and Z are all invited! #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbay 020
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 18/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 7 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 7. Learn something! (seriously, there's A LOT on tap next weekend!) #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbay 000
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Maybe the most important political story of our time. People just want the bullshit to stop.gizmodo.com71% of Americans Say They're Completely ExhaustedA CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States. 1401266996703
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A great gift for the writer in your life: www.missdemeanors.com/is-itmagic-n...missdemeanors.comIs it…magic? No! It’s Story Magic CARDS! - Miss DemeanorsStory Magic Cards can prompt writers to get creative with their stories 011
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 8 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 8. Hang out with local artists and learn what's trending! #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbay untitledtown.orguntitledtown.orgUntitledTown Book and Author Festival - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026UntitledTown is a free, community-driven book and author festival that transforms downtown Green Bay into a vibrant, intellectual hub. Produced by The Art Garage (Cedar Center Arts), our festival cele... 000
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." -Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953 429115874863
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Reminder: voter fraud is not a thing. Voter suppression is. 363137534958
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Ironically, I'm almost finished reading Buckeye and have THOUGHTS, people! www.missdemeanors.com/how-to-write...missdemeanors.comHow to Write a Bestselling Novel While Breaking All the Rules - Miss DemeanorsLately I’ve read several bestsellers that seem to go against all the rules we constantly have drummed into our heads:[...] 000
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book + author festival Sept. 25-27! 10 days to go + 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 9. See Green Bay's hot spots while connecting with fellow readers + writers! untitledtown.org/untitledtown... #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbayuntitledtown.orgUntitledTown 2026 Schedule of Events - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026Explore the complete schedule, venues, and author lineup for the UntitledTown Book and Author Festival, taking place September 25–27 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Discover free live readings, panel discuss... 010
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026COUNTDOWN TO UntitledTown, Green Bay's premier book and author festival Sept. 25-27! 10 days to go and 10 reasons why you'll want to go: 10. It's FREE! #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbay 011
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Fans of intimate, heart-forward stories like Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop will find a new favorite healing story in The Magical Cat Café and Teashop, tender, cozy novels about finding family, healing, and home. storyoriginapp.com/universalboo... #romance #books #cats 061
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Got Character Issues? Let's fix them together at UntitledTown! Join me at The Art Garage on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 1:15! untitledtown.org/craft-talk-c... #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #UTBAF26 #greenbayuntitledtown.orgCraft Talk: Character Issues - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026Join acclaimed novelist, former high school English teacher, and experienced conference speaker Melissa Westemeier (author of the Nun the Wiser Mysteries and Bassville Stories) for a masterclass in un... 011
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Bring your favorite young writer to UntitledTown! STORY STARS takes place at 10 a.m. on Sat. Sept. 26 at the Brown County Public Library Central Branch! untitledtown.org/kids-writing...untitledtown.orgKid's Writing Workshop: Story Stars - UntitledTown Book and Author Festival September 25-27, 2026STORY STARS: Every story stars a main character, every story starts with a conflict. Young writers will leave this workshop with one fully developed main character and a fistful of plot ideas for thei... 011
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 10/09/2026With the enemy closing in, Blake must prove whose side he’s on before the secrets he kept cost him the woman he loves, the family he never expected, and their only chance to expose the truth. Betrayed by @annajwriter.bsky.social monkeylink.co/ae1732 #readztule #reading #mysteries #releaseday #booksmonkeylink.coBetrayed - Tule Publishing GroupShe trusted him with her life. He lied about why he came. Sutton O’Hara has enough on her plate raising her orphaned niece and nephew and working as a nutritionist at a retirement home. But when clues... 021
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...youtu.beJimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To SeeYouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live 4541894611171
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 09/09/2026G.P. Gottlieb plays with fire in Charred Ep. 33 of My Bookcase Slays Her new Whipped and Sipped Mystery features a case of arson COVID, new recipes, and cozy fun! Listen on Youtube: youtu.be/KmEY-R1cuwE Listen on Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/qkMwfW03X9Tb...youtu.beG.P. Gottlieb plays with fire in Charred Ep. 33 of My Bookcase SlaysYouTube video by My Bookcase Slays 020
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026If you adore Tana French and crave more, Susan Breen has recommendations for you over at Miss Demeanors today! www.missdemeanors.com/5-authors-to...missdemeanors.com5 Authors to Read When You've Finished Tana French - Miss DemeanorsTana French is revered in the mystery-reading community. From her first book, In the Woods to her most recent book, The Keeper, she has built up what Penguin describes as a "cultic devotion." She's on... 021
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026A wounded wolf. A disgraced alpha. A love that could tear their pack apart. Fated to the Alpha by @sherittabitikofer.bsky.social is OUT NOW! Is their bond strong enough to unite the packs or will it be their undoing? Find out: monkeylink.co/88a969 #readztule #romance #shifter #newrelesae #booksmonkeylink.coFated to the Alpha - Tule Publishing GroupA wounded wolf. A disgraced alpha. A love that could tear their pack apart. Tolstone has always been a safe, temporary haven for wolf shifters until Kimberly Ross is attacked in a violent challenge to... 041
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Corporations spend more than $1.5 billion a year on union-busting. That’s $1.5 billion they could have spent on higher wages, better benefits, and improving workplace safety. Remember: if they weren’t so scared of worker power, they wouldn’t fight so hard against unions.epi.orgU.S. employers spend more than $1.5 billion annually on union avoidanceKey takeaways Many U.S. employers hire union avoidance consultants to keep their workers from organizing and bargaining 278106174520
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierJay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Criselda Vasquez, American, The New American Gothic, 2017, oil on canvas, 72 x 48 in, private collection The artist's father, portrayed in the painting, was kidnapped by ICE on 31 March 2026 201308635016
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 04/09/2026In the mood for a cozy fall read? I've got you covered! tulepublishing.com/.../. #readztule #droppedlikeabadhabit #melissawestemeier #nunthewisermysteries #fallcozyread #FallReading 042
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026A cold case, hot coffee, and an impromptu séance brew the smalltown amateur sleuth’s second murder case… Possessed by Murder by JP Bird is OUT TODAY: monkeylink.co/92e9c4 #readztule #cozy #mystery #cozies #food #september #booksmonkeylink.coPossessed by Murder - Tule Publishing GroupA cold case, hot coffee, and an impromptu séance brew the smalltown amateur sleuth’s second murder case… When her best friend convinces Amelia Wethers to participate in a séance, the newly minted psyc... 031
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierSarah Vance-Tompkins @sarahvantom.bsky.social · 03/09/2026She's all business. He's all cheese. It's autumn and they're falling in love. 99 cents for a limited time. a.co/d/01Ln4ada 011
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 03/09/2026When I tell people my books go through at least 3 rounds of editing (after I submit to the publisher), THIS is what I'm talking about: www.missdemeanors.com/developmenta... It takes a village to create a good book! #readztule #missdemeanors #typesofediting #kellyolivermissdemeanors.comDevelopmental Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, and Proofreading: What’s the Difference? - Miss DemeanorsExplore the different types of editing to refine your manuscript, from developmental to proofreading for a polished final piece. 021
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A laid-back Montana cowboy who dodges commitment. A organizer who plans every detail—until one impulsive night flips her world upside down. The Cowboy's Forever Promise by Elsa Winckler @elsawinckler.bsky.social is OUT: monkeylink.co/4cd31c #readztule #romance #cowboys #releaseday #booksmonkeylink.coThe Cowboy's Forever Promise - Tule Publishing GroupA laid-back Montana cowboy who flies by the seat of his pants and dodges commitment. A buttoned-up organizer who plans every detail—until one impulsive night flips her world upside down. Carson Weston... 122
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierJen Fifield @jenafifield.bsky.social · 01/09/20261/ Just in: An anonymous federal worker has filed a whistleblower disclosure warning that the U.S. Postal Service's attempt to create a system to regulate mail voting for the midterms has been "rushed, chaotic, and fundamentally flawed." @propublica.org has the details 👇 15362452646
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A horror and Jane Austen-inspired mashup has its roots in the OG vampyre. www.missdemeanors.com/the-vampire-... Congratulations to Nancy Bilyeau on your new release, The Heiress of Northanger Abbey!missdemeanors.comThe Vampire Aristocrat Who Came Before Dracula - Miss DemeanorsLearn more about the original vampire novella that chills the cahracters in "The Heiress of Northanger Abbey" 031
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 31/08/2026A sneak peek at my new mystery series AND a free read by Tonya Kappes in my September newsletter! Subscribe at: www.melwestemeier.commelwestemeier.comHome | Melissa WestemeierBooks with Murder, Romance + Laughs 031
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierCozyMystery.com @cozymystery-com.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I'm not featuring J. C. Kenney because he's from Indiana, like my cousins, but it helps. cozymystery.com/blog/j-c-ken... 052
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 30/08/2026If "finish my book" isn't cutting it, here's a thought! www.missdemeanors.com/the-12-week-...missdemeanors.comThe 12-Week Year For Writers - Miss DemeanorsIt is way too hot for August, yet my feed is already full of 2027 planners. Each sings a siren[...] 022
Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I'm SO EXCITED this is happening! Did you mark your calendar for UntitledTown? www.melwestemeier.com/post/meet-me... I'm busy-busy-busy prepping two fantastic workshop events! #untitledtown #bookandauthorfestival #utbaf26 #greenbaymelwestemeier.comMeet me at UntitledTown!It's back! It's gonna be FABULOUS! And it's FREEEEEE! Mark your calendars, kids! Green Bay, Wisconsin's book and author festival is happening September 25-27. No matter your age, your interest, or ... 011
Reposted by Melissa WestemeierKris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Lil doesn’t take risks. Jordan is nothing but risk. But the longer he stays, the harder it is to ignore the truth—the man who came to take everything might be the one she can’t afford to lose. The Cowboy's Reckoning by @jeanniewatt.bsky.social : monkeylink.co/5c0fe9 #readztule #romance #releasedaymonkeylink.coThe Cowboy's Reckoning - Tule Publishing GroupShe’s building a future on his land. He has to take it away. When former rodeo rider Jordan Matthews inherits a ranch from the father he never knew, he plans to sell it fast—until he learns the deal c... 031
