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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Contract taken care of so I'm happy to say that I sold a story to @hearthstories.bsky.social! "Flotsam" will be in their December issue. More info to come. 😊 Hearth Stories is a vegan market, which was a new set of guidelines to work with for me! I'm very happy to have worked with the editors.

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I updated the page of links to read or purchase my work. Enjoy! srichfiction.wordpress.com/my-work/ A few more stories and a tip option if you'd like to support my work, are at ko-fi. ko-fi.com/samantharich...

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy to say I have a short story sale in progress; more details to come once the paperwork's taken care of! A nice way to start October. 😍

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The NHL season starts today! Celebrate by reading Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, a cozy mystery set in pro hockey with a female lead and a cast of at least ten hockey Types! books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #hockey #indiereads #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The NHL preseason starts today! Celebrate by reading Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, a cozy mystery set in pro hockey with a female lead and a cast of at least ten hockey Types! books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #hockey #indiereads #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

A screencap of the first night of the NHL Preseason for the 2026/2027 season, showing seven games scheduled for September 19.

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Got a flash piece out on submission today, yay! Identified a novella call that I'm working toward for another project. Keeping on keeping on. :)

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Been working on some flash pieces the last few days. It's a nice reset for the writing brain. Right now they're all in rough draft form, but going through and paring away the words to get them the right size and shape--that's the thing! Like sculpture. :D

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I loved Sordidez, so excited to see this!

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Some lovely reviews of Sticks, Pucks--and Murder at Amazon and Goodreads! Thank you to everyone who's left one! "[Carolyn's] the kind of character who makes you want to follow her into whatever locker room, arena, or crime scene comes next" - Devi @ Goodreads books2read.com/u/meWWl9

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One month from today, the NHL preseason starts! That means you have two months to read Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, a cozy mystery set in pro hockey with a female lead and a cast of at least ten hockey Types! books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #hockey #indiereads #mystery #cozymystery

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Hockey season is getting closer! Still plenty of time to read a cozy hockey mystery with a female MC, teams in Dulles and Baltimore, and a cameo by Jaleo. :D Check it out: books2read.com/u/meWWl9 🏒🏒🏒🔪🔪🔪💀🙀

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hockey season is getting closer! Still plenty of time to read a cozy hockey mystery with a female MC and a fictional team that plays out by Dulles. Check it out: books2read.com/u/meWWl9 🏒🏒🏒🔪🔪🔪💀🙀

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 09/08/2026

if they're drinking nounwine it's fantasy. if they're snorting a verb it's sci fi

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Surprised and happy to see that along with two copies of Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, I've also sold one of Gift Horses, my specfic short-story collection, this month. Thank you to whoever bought it! Definitely lots more specfic coming from me soon. ❤️ ⚔️ For anyone else interested:

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Oh, exciting! Gotta get my sub together for this.

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Sold 24 copies of Sticks, Pucks--And Murder in July. Thank you all so much! If you haven't checked it out yet: books2read.com/u/meWWl9 🏒🏒🏒🔪🔪🔪💀🙀

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Do you like cozy mysteries? What about women working in pro hockey, a world where Baltimore has an AHL team, and a cat named Cupcake? All that and more in Sticks, Pucks--And Murder. books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #indie #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #hockeyreads

A book cover. The left-hand side shows the title Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, along with the series name Carolyn Lutkin Hockey Mysteries #1 and the author name Samantha Rich. The right-hand side shows the gloves and stick of a hockey player waiting to come over the boards.

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Wrote a flash piece while sitting at a coffee shop, pretty good feeling. 😊 Will need a bit of editing and polish of course but I've got my eye on the next submission period for @nightshadesmag.bsky.social!

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Very happy to say that a few cozy mystery review sites have agreed to take Sticks, Pucks--And Murder into their queues. I'll boost those reviews here when they go up in good time. 😊 In the meantime you can get a copy here: books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #hockey #mystery #booksky #cozymystery #indiereads

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thank you for the kind likes and reposts, they are so appreciated! ❤️

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🏒🏒🏒 books2read.com/u/meWWl9

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Apparently it's Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week #spaaw! I have two self-pubped books out: a speculative fiction short story collection and a just-released cozy mystery set in the pro hockey world, with a female lead character! You can find them both here: books2read.com/ap/8vyZkE/Sa...

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Two months from today, the NHL preseason starts! That means you have two months to read Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, a cozy mystery set in pro hockey with a female lead and a cast of at least ten hockey Types! books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #hockey #indiereads #mystery #cozymystery

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Ten copies sold so far--thank you so much! Worked on a new short story today, trying to knock some of the rust off and get creativity back up and running. ☺️

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

According to draft2digital I've sold five copies today. Thank you so much for that! If you're interested in helping that number grow, see below. 😊 #hockey #cozymystery #mystery #hockeyreads #indiereads

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Available now! Sticks, Pucks--And Murder, a hockey mystery! Carolyn Lutkin, equipment manager, investigates the death of a player on her team while trying to avoid losing her job--or her life. Available in print and ebook! books2read.com/u/meWWl9

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Sticks, Pucks--and Murder, a hockey mystery, drops on July 15! Carolyn Lutkin, equipment manager, investigates the death of a player on her team while trying to avoid losing her job--or her life. Preorder links below! #hockey #mystery #indie #cozymystery

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Currently my plan is that if I sell 50 copies of Sticks, Pucks--and Murder, I'll write book #2. I have an outline and general ideas for a series of five total. So we'll see how this goes! (one more books2read.com/u/meWWl9)

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I've coaxed some updates into Draft2Digital for Sticks, Pucks--and Murder, a hockey cozy mystery; more stores here now! books2read.com/u/meWWl9 #indie #mystery #cozymystery #hockey #hockeybooks

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hoping to get back into both submitting short stories and posting here. Wish me luck. 😂😍😭

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Got my contributor's copy of the @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social anthology today! My story "Things in Threes" first appeared in @nightshadesmag.bsky.social. So exciting and I'm very happy to have this. 😊

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Hockey mystery is in process with Draft2Digital! Waiting on processing so I can order a print proof and make sure everything looks good. Ebook will be up for preorder soon. More announcements to come about Sticks, Pucks--And Murder! #cozymystery #hockeymystery #booksky #indie #selfpub #mystery

A book cover. The left-hand side is an off-white background with text saying Carolyn Lutkin Hockey Mysteries #3 - Sticks, Pucks--And Murder - Samantha Rich. The right-hand side is a photo of a hockey player's gloves on the boards, with a hockey stick leaning beside them.

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Editing and formatting another selfpub... it's a mystery, not specfic, but I hope some of you will check it out! More info to come soon. 😊

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I made three sales, thank you so much! I really appreciate the support of everyone who's purchased the book, and I hope you enjoyed it! I'm working to have another book up soon. ❤️

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Anyway setting aside all the D2D... whatever, I'm working on a project I'm happy about right now, and that's the best thing. 😊

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Hey I just went and looked at D2D and I need to sell $5.00 worth to hit $100. That means selling three copies of my short story collection! Anyone want to help an author out by buying a collection of stories of things that aren't what they first seem?

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

::waves:: Been away for a bit but here today! Inspired recently by The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw. I want to write something that feels that raw and full of energy.

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Sonia Sulaiman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Kickstarter for Thyme Travellers 2 is launching soon. Follow to get notified when the page is live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...

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Coming soon: Thyme Travellers 2

An anthology of Palestinian Speculative Fiction

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Night Shades ⏾ @nightshadesmag.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

and @srich-writer.bsky.social was selected for Best Microfiction 2026 🦀 bsky.app/profile/sric...

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Samantha Rich @srich-writer.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Working on some new short stories; need to get back to the novel/las but this is a nice break. :)

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