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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 4d

SCRIPT SWAP is out TODAY! You can get it here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

An amateur sleuth

A (possibly haunted) theatre

Two aging starlets

One extremely annoying house

A writer who will do anything BUT revise

Like seriously, anything, even clean the bathroom

Passive-aggressive jogging

Accidental reverse bullying

Snack-enabling friends

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much, Alyssa!!!

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 5d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out TOMORROW! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

Millie swiped more iodine onto a cut, and I screamed.

“Oh, Dash, I’m so sorry,” she said. “Does it hurt?”

“Yes, it hurts,” I said. “That’s why I’m screaming.”

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 6d

My Kickstarter for Wolves Among Us is LIVE! We smashed our funding *and* stretch goals, but there's still plenty of time to get in on the action and pick up some cool rewards - head on over to www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...

The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us - Gay Mystery Romance

A wildlife vet. A con man. And a pack of serial killers.

www.kickstarter.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 6d

I'm launching a Kickstarter at 10am Central for my next set of books - The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, which follows a wildlife veterinarian and a semi-reformed con man as they get caught up in mysteries they definitely shouldn't be involved in. www.kickstarter.com/.../the-lamb....

www.kickstarter.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 6d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

Did you know that treadmills keep going forever? Like, the manufacturers don’t even build in a safety mechanism to disable them after you’ve run a mile.

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 7d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

Here’s an interesting tidbit about writers: we might be the most slovenly human beings in existence (think Pig-Pen with his cloud of flies, but we’re in our underwear, and we’re living off grilled cheese and ramen). BUT when it comes time to write, you’ll never find a group of people more determined to clean every bathroom, dust every baseboard, and wash every bowl, cup, and plate in the house.

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 8d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

“So, do you want me to pick the lock…” I let the suggestion hang in the air.

“Can you pick the lock?”

“Bobby! Can I? Can I?”

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 9d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

The paramedic was trying to pry Jonni’s hands off him, but he was having a surprisingly difficult time of it—especially for somebody who had such big biceps. He must have a killer arm workout. I should ask him what he did. Did guys do that? Was that a straight guy thing? You see some guy with massive—let’s say massive quads. And you walk up and say, what? Bro, how’d you get that tight patoot? That seemed more like an invitation to a broken nose. But if I said, Hi, sorry, I know this is weird, but I couldn’t help noticing your arms—

Uh, maybe not.

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 10d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

The next morning, I did go to the gym.

The less said about it, the better.

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you!

Reposted by Gregory Ashe

Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 11d

Queer Mystery Coming Attractions kingsriverlife.com/09/27/queer-... #LGBTQIA @mattlmoore.bsky.social @jonwesleyhuff.bsky.social @tekhnemakre.bsky.social @tanyapell.bsky.social @markwaddell.bsky.social @jennykiefer.com @meredithspies.bsky.social @annaptaker.bsky.social @marshallthornton.bsky.social💙📚

Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: October 2025

by Matt Lubbers-MooreAs the crisp autumn air settles in and Halloween approaches, there's no better time to delve into tales that intertwine suspense, the supernatural, and LGBTQ+ narratives. This sea...

kingsriverlife.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 11d

SCRIPT SWAP comes out October 6! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/scriptswap

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

Bobby was on the bed in his grungy white straight-boy socks, striped boxers that had two holes in them, and a Volcom T-shirt that had been bleached by sun and salt until it was practically see-through.

Ladies and gentlemen, I’m not made of stone.

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 23d

This is one of the best resources I've come across for tapping into the ideas and emotions that can power your storytelling: writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/how-...

How to Write Stories That Matter to You and Your Readers

Tired of conflicting writing advice? Here's what every guru misses: authentic writing isn't autobiography—it's emotional truth that connects us all.

writersinthestormblog.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Sep 10

I love this article by September C. Fawkes. Even if (especially if?) you're not a plotter, it's a fantastic explanation of how to advance and progress a plot: www.septembercfawkes.com/2025/08/goal...

Goals: the REAL Framework of Plot

It's by changing & evolving the protagonist's goal that you truly progress the plot, not by how much or how little conflict you have.

www.septembercfawkes.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Sep 3

Oh no!!! That's even worse than just doing it because you don't know better 😭😭😭

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Sep 3

OMG this made me burst out laughing. Thank you!!!

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Sep 3

Overexplaining in fiction is one of those things that makes me put down a book almost immediately. This article does a great job of showing one way it can happen and how to avoid it: www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/overexplaini...

The Danger of Overexplaining in Dialogue—and How to Avoid It

Improve your writing by addressing overexplaining in dialogue. Keep readers engaged through concise and smart dialogue techniques.

www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 29

😂😂😂 love you too!!!!

Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 27

I know a lot of writers who dread writing sales copy (or what people insist on calling blurbs). I found this article really helpful - blog.janicehardy.com/2016/04/crea...

It's not 100% what I do, but it's a great framework if you're having trouble.

Creating Promotional Copy That Works: Book Descriptions

Fiction University is a site dedicated to helping writers and authors improve their writing craft and their publishing careers.

blog.janicehardy.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm happy to announce that THE CASE-BOOK OF HOLLOWAY HOLMES (a collection of Jack and Holmes short stories) is now available in audio! www.audible.com/pd/B0FM4Z9TZ...

The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Even great detectives have their off days. The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes is a collection of short stories from The Adventures of Holloway Holmes. It incl...

www.audible.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 13

Last call for my webinar this weekend, "Crafting Characters Readers Care About." We'll talk about why characters matter, how we can get our readers to root for them, and what makes readers care about characters long after they close the book (or e-reader).

www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hodg...

Webinar: Crafting Characters Readers Care About

Join me for a 1-hour webinar on crafting characters readers care about!

www.ticketleap.events

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 13

Anyone who has listened to me talk about writing knows I'm a fan of the scene and sequel model - this article is a great supplement to thinking about scenes.

www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/types-of-sce...

The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master

Discover the 5 types of scene endings—Yes, No, No But, and No And—and why one of them might be weakening your story’s momentum.

www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 11

WHAM LINE is out TODAY!

When a restaurateur is killed in the scenic coastal town of Hastings Rock, amateur sleuth Dashiell Dawson Dane (just Dash, please) must prove his friend didn't do it!

books2read.com/whamline

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #Quozy #CozyMystery

An amateur sleuth
A murdered ex
Clearing a friend's name
Love expressed through food
Meet the parents (er, kind of)
Way too much family time
A romantic connection to Cary Grant
Poison!!!
Toilet brandy

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · Aug 10

WHAM LINE comes out TOMORROW, August 11! Pre-order here:
books2read.com/whamline

(Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!)
#GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads

“Oh no. I’m not having this conversation with those—” I pitched my voice to carry. “—those meddlers eavesdropping.”
Fox booed. Then they hissed.
Millie said, “WE’RE NOT LISTENING!”

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