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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations, @greglillyauthor !

#crimefiction #books #truecrime #lgbtqia

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Sep 7

Congratulations, @roboslerwriter.bsky.social
!!!

@boucherconworldmystery
#bouchercon2025 #QueerLit #books #mystery

Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Aug 30

Find your next favorite read for those hot Summer days and head over to @CrimeReads

#newbooks #queerLit #mystery #fiction

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LGBTQIA+ Crime Fiction Summer 2025 Reads For Every Reader

During this hot, hot summer, there’s nothing better than curling up in the AC—or half-submerged in a pool—with a queer mystery that keeps you turning pages long past sunset. Brought to you by Queer…

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James D.F. Hannah @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's Tuesday, which sometimes means it's That Noise at 2 AM, and we're talking to @johncopenhaver.bsky.social about the queer crime fiction anthology CRIME INK: ICONIC.

jamesdfhannah.substack.com/p/41-five-fo...

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Aug 27

'Tis the event of the season!
Hope to see you there!

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Aug 9

Another weekend finding yourself wishing for that one great read that covers a wide range of voices and great stories?
No time like the present to pre-order Crime Ink: Iconic, dropping September 2nd, to satiate all your desires.

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Crime Ink: Iconic - Bywater Books

Prepare for intrigue, suspense, and unforgettable twists in this groundbreaking anthology of queer crime fiction.

bywaterbooks.com

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Aug 9

New time, same place!
Hope you'll join us at #Bouchercon New Orleans!

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jul 24

NEW DATE!
Sign up now and join us August 7, 2025.

#shortstory #queer #lgbtqia #writing

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jun 26

Better late than never: Congratulations on your Macavity Award 2025 nominations, dear Queer Crime Writers!

@lesliekarst
@greglillyauthor
@bolobooks
@johncope74

Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jun 10

Hello everyone!
Unfortunately, tonight's SHORT STORY PANEL has to be POSTPONED.

Please stay tuned for a later date coming this summer.

Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jun 7

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join us for our Queer Short Story Panel, June 10 2025.
Sign Up/Register via the link below or through link in profile now!

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#writing #lgbtqia #shortstories #mystery

Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join us for our Queer Short Story Panel, June 10 2025.
Sign Up/Register via the link below or through link in profile now!

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#writing #lgbtqia #shortstories #mystery

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Apr 24

Crime Ink: Iconic is where queer icons meet killer stories.
In 2023, fewer than 1% of major crime anthology stories were written by LGBTQ+ authors—this is the course correction!
Foreword: Ellen Hart. Afterword: Katherine V. Forrest.
📖 Preorder: bywaterbooks.com/product/crim... or bit.ly/4cH27CL

Crime Ink: Iconic - Bywater Books

Prepare for intrigue, suspense, and unforgettable twists in this groundbreaking anthology of queer crime fiction.

bywaterbooks.com

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Mar 28

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Donate or bid for your favorite items right here (link in bio):
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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · Jan 28

Fantastic news and congratulations to all!
#lgbtqia #books #newbooks #thriller #mystery #diversity

Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · Jan 28

In a dark & stormy response to the underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ voices in crime fiction anthologies, we're excited to announce the September 2025 publication of this collection of mystery & thriller stories written by today's leading queer crime writers.

#BookSky #AuthorSky #LGBTQSky #DEISky

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