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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last week on Maine Crime Writers I got to reprise the tips I'd shared with the Great Lakes Fiction Writers the weekend before. My process continues to evolve, but it's great fun thinking about how to keep making my writing better with feedback from my editor and my readers! buff.ly/rYMitvk

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Very nice! Raven was voted a Finalist in the Fiction-Thriller-Espionage category of the 2026 Reader's Choice Awards. buff.ly/L9cY6aY

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 Eastern Time, I'm running an online class for the Great Lakes Fiction Writers: "Working with an Editor and Self-Editing Tips." (If you'd like a copy of the presentation and to be added to my mailing list, send me a DM with your email address.)

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My most recent post on Maine Crime Writers explores characters who show up during the writing process. Writers, does this happen to you? And readers, do you love the unexpected character reveal? bit.ly/4gRNtuS

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A quick lookback to a great Killer Nashville 2026 Panel: Action That Moves: Mastering Pace in Storytelling. We had a fabulous panel of writers of different crime subgenres and got amazing questions. Such a great time!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks so much to author Kait Carson for the invite to blog along with Writers Who Kill (I mean, that's what we do, right? Might as well own it!), talking about Literary Citizenship and helping out your fellow authors and aspiring authors! bit.ly/45W6veH

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Taking a moment to hawk some books at Killer Nashville between panels this past weekend. My first time there, and it was a great conference full of writers at all stages of their crime-writing journey. I'll definitely be back! (Picture taken by my bookstore buddy on my left @authorgledekabongo)

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tomorrow Night! Join us for "Maine Crime Writers Unite!" on Thursday August 27, from 5-6:30 PM at the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor, ME, with Maine Crime Writers Gabi Stiteler, Margot Anne Kelley, and me, talking about our work, telling good stories, and getting them out into the world.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us for "Maine Crime Writers Unite!" on Thursday August 27, from 5-6 PM at the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor, ME, with Maine Crime Writers Gabi Stiteler, Margot Anne Kelley, and me, talking about our work, work-in-progress, telling good stories, and getting them out into the world.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This weekend, Aug 20-23, I’ll be hanging out with other crime writers, signing books, and speaking on four different panels at Killer Nashville, talking about mastering pace, writing good endings, doing research, and building a writing community. Can't wait!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Next week, Aug 20-23, I’ll be hanging out with other crime writers, signing books, and speaking on four different panels at Killer Nashville, talking about mastering pace, writing good endings, doing research, and building a writing community.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tomorrow Night, Aug 11 at 6 PM! Join Read ME author Margot Anne Kelley for an online talk about her book "The Gardener at the End of the World." Kelley will read from her book, reflect on her writing, and answer questions from libraries and readers across the state. Register here: bit.ly/4cvfFlS

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Tomorrow! Mystery Making Mayhem, Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor, Tuesday July 30. NEW TIME: 5:30 PM. Join Maine Crime Writers Jule Selbo, Robert T. Kelley, Moe Claire, and Matt Cost working with you, the audience, to create a mystery on the spot!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Tomorrow! The Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin, Maine, Tuesday July 28, 4:00 PM. I’ll be joining Brenda Buchanan, and Cheryl Head, to talk about works in progress and our writing process with lots of chance for audience Q&A!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Such a privilege to get to hear Bruce Springsteen perform Streets of Minneapolis live last night at the ACLU Biennial Leadership Conference in Washington DC. Bruce was presented with the Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science, and Sports.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Later this month! Mystery Making Mayhem, Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor, July 30, 6:30 PM. Join Maine Crime Writers Jule Selbo, Robert T. Kelley, Moe Claire, and Matt Cost working with you, the audience, to create a mystery on the spot!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Coming Soon! Writers on Writing, The Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin, Maine, July 28, 4:00 PM. I’ll be joining Brenda Buchanan, Cheryl Head, and Tom Ricks to talk about works in progress and our writing process with lots of chance for audience Q&A!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A new issue of my newsletter just went out to reader subscribers with information on upcoming events and upcoming stories. Not a subscriber? Add yourself to the list! bit.ly/4feiecz

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today on Maine Crime Writers, I talk about managing multiple book projects--already published, in the final stages, and more to come--and keeping them all straight: bit.ly/4oXBU9d

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join me, Matt Cost, Jule Selbo and Moe Clair for Mystery Making Mayhem, Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor, Maine. You come up with ideas, we make crime happen! Registration requested: bit.ly/3SX5EXJ

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Readers of #BookSky Announcing The Porter Square Review of Books! Starting RIGHT NOW, the PSRB will publish one review, written by a PSB libromancer or a Writer in Residence every week or so...

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Announcing The Porter Square Review of Books

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Registration is now open for New England Crime Bake, one of my favorite conferences of the year. I'll be signing books after participating in a panel on Building and Keeping Tension. Hope to see you in Dedham Nov 6-8!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Pearl is a very effective book end!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What an amazing weekend! Friday night began with Noir at the Bar at Belleflower Brewery in Portland, then Saturday was Maine Crime Wave with so many great conversations and collaborations. It's one of the best crime conferences anywhere!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Maine Crime Wave this Friday and Saturday, with events at the Maine Historical Society May 29th, "Noir at the Bar," where Maine Crime Writers (including me!) will be reading at Belleflower Brewing Company, then the conference itself on Saturday May 30th. Sign up here: bit.ly/4vP0w73

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Sign up for the Maine Crime Wave, with an event at the Maine Historical Society May 29th, "Noir at the Bar," where Maine Crime Writers (including me!) will be reading at Belleflower Brewing Company, then the conference itself on Saturday May 30th. Sign up here: bit.ly/4vP0w73

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Wow! The Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance announced the finalists for the Maine Literary Awards this week and I'm honored to be a finalist for the Book Award for Crime Fiction for my debut novel Raven! The awards on May 28th should be quite the event! bit.ly/4tiAAhB

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join me and many other fine crime writers at the Maine Crime Wave conference, Saturday May 30 at Mechanic's Hall. Register now: bit.ly/4exw4Zb. And join us the evening before for Noir at the Bar at Belleflower Brewing starting at 7 PM!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us for Maine Crime Wave, with an event at the Maine Historical Society during the day and "Noir at the Bar" at Belleflower Brewing Company the night of May 29 (I'll be reading with my Maine Crime Writer besties!). The conference itself isSaturday May 30th. Get more info here: bit.ly/4vP0w73

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Fantastic coverage of our Murder in Mudseason event last week at the Rockport Public Library by Christine Simmonds, writing in the Midcoast Villager. We'll do this again next year for sure!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Hate to leave Boston just as spring is finally here! Maine will follow soon.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Last night at the Rockport Public Library, Murder in Mud Season! Bruce Robert Coffin, Matt Cost, Paul Doiron, Tess Gerritsen, Maureen Anne Jennings, Allison Keeton, Jon Lewis, Maureen Milliken, Anne Britting Oleson, and Julia Spencer-Flemming. Hosted by @roberttkelley and Jule Selbo.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

TONIGHT! Murder in Mudseason with a stellar cast of Maine Crime Writers. Join us at Rockport Public Library, 1 Limerock St., Rockport, Wednesday April 15 at 6:30

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This coming Wednesday! Murder in Mudseason with a stellar cast of Maine Crime Writers. Join us at Rockport Public Library, 1 Limerock St., Rockport, Wednesday April 15 at 6:30.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

One week from now: Murder in Mudseason with a stellar cast of Maine Crime Writers. Join us at Rockport Public Library, 1 Limerock St., Rockport, Wednesday April 15 at 6:30

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Edits finished on Critical State (Olivia Wolfe, Book 1), coming out Fall 2026! Cover design is underway so expect a cover reveal soon.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Three weeks to go until Murder in Mud Season! Join us at the Rockport Public Library on April 15. Readings start at 6:30 PM.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Hard to get a good angle of my 180,000 friends who turned out for #NoKings yesterday on the Boston Common!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My Maine Crime Writers Writing Tip Wednesday: Shower Thoughts! On relaxation, distraction, and dopamine as a path to creative ideas. wp.me/p8Z7gb-iOe

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

From my interview with Thriller Magazine: Why set Raven in Boston and Cambridge?

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Three weeks to go until Murder in Mudseason! Join us at the Rockport Public Library on April 15. Readings start at 6:30 PM.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

My outrageously talented wife, @margotannekelley, has had her book A Gardener at the End of the World selected as the Adult Non-fiction ReadME for Summer 2026! Look for events at libraries all over Maine and check the Maine Humanities Council website for even more events.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Today is the anniversary of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist in 1990, an event significantly complicating the lives of the Boston-based characters in my novel Raven!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Reading from Raven with my super talented colleagues (including Margot Anne Kelley) from High Frequency Press and The New Guard at Topsham Public Library on Thursday March 12.

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Read my latest blog posting for Maine Crime Writers on what readers of Raven are telling me and how that's making me think about ideal readers, plus my current read and next in my TBR pile!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Readings from our fellow HFP and NG authors, tonight March 12, 6:00 PM at the Topsham Public Library!

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I'll be one of a group of writers reading (including @margotannekelley !) on March 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Rd, Topsham, ME 04086. bit.ly/3OZRe7q...

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Robert T. Kelley @roberttkelley.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

ME crime writers reading at the Rockport Public Library, April 15: Bruce Robert Coffin, Paul Doiron, Tess Gerritson, Matt Cost, Allison Keeton, Maureen Anne Jennings, Maureen Miliken, Jon Lewis, Ryan Lowell, Anne Britting Oleson, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. Hosted by Robert T. Kelley and Jule Selbo.

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