M.L. Hamilton
@authormlhamilton.bsky.social
Mystery and Fantasy Author of Over 75 Books
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Escaping Enemies is available now for order in eBook, print and audiobook formats!! Great for your holiday travel reading and listening. www.amazon.com/Escaping-Ene... #booksky #newbook #holidayreads2025
Café Amaretto is complete. 🎉📚
Now it’s on to editing and recording the audiobook before the March 15th launch. Wrapping up this book, and the Zion Sawyer series, feels incredibly satisfying. I can’t wait to share it. ☕✨
#booksky #AuthorLife #BookRelease #CozyMystery #WritingMilestone
Now it’s on to editing and recording the audiobook before the March 15th launch. Wrapping up this book, and the Zion Sawyer series, feels incredibly satisfying. I can’t wait to share it. ☕✨
#booksky #AuthorLife #BookRelease #CozyMystery #WritingMilestone
January 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Café Amaretto is complete. 🎉📚
Now it’s on to editing and recording the audiobook before the March 15th launch. Wrapping up this book, and the Zion Sawyer series, feels incredibly satisfying. I can’t wait to share it. ☕✨
#booksky #AuthorLife #BookRelease #CozyMystery #WritingMilestone
Now it’s on to editing and recording the audiobook before the March 15th launch. Wrapping up this book, and the Zion Sawyer series, feels incredibly satisfying. I can’t wait to share it. ☕✨
#booksky #AuthorLife #BookRelease #CozyMystery #WritingMilestone
Since Valentine's Day is looming around the corner, I’ll admit I read romance now and then. 📖💗
But one trope I’m growing a little weary of is enemies to lovers. Are there any literary tropes you’re ready to see less of for a while? 🤔
#booksky #BookDiscussion #ReadingHabits #LiteraryTropes #Readers
But one trope I’m growing a little weary of is enemies to lovers. Are there any literary tropes you’re ready to see less of for a while? 🤔
#booksky #BookDiscussion #ReadingHabits #LiteraryTropes #Readers
January 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Since Valentine's Day is looming around the corner, I’ll admit I read romance now and then. 📖💗
But one trope I’m growing a little weary of is enemies to lovers. Are there any literary tropes you’re ready to see less of for a while? 🤔
#booksky #BookDiscussion #ReadingHabits #LiteraryTropes #Readers
But one trope I’m growing a little weary of is enemies to lovers. Are there any literary tropes you’re ready to see less of for a while? 🤔
#booksky #BookDiscussion #ReadingHabits #LiteraryTropes #Readers
When I worked at the UC Davis Med Center years ago, planners were taken very seriously. 📅
We even went to a class on how to use them properly. Does anyone still use a planner? Paper or electronic? ✍️💻
We even went to a class on how to use them properly. Does anyone still use a planner? Paper or electronic? ✍️💻
January 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM
When I worked at the UC Davis Med Center years ago, planners were taken very seriously. 📅
We even went to a class on how to use them properly. Does anyone still use a planner? Paper or electronic? ✍️💻
We even went to a class on how to use them properly. Does anyone still use a planner? Paper or electronic? ✍️💻
The world is complicated, but I keep thinking about how much better it might be if we followed one simple rule: 🤍
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
It’s guided my life, and it still feels like a pretty good place to start.
#booksky #GoldenRule #Kindness #Humanity #ThoughtfulLiving
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
It’s guided my life, and it still feels like a pretty good place to start.
#booksky #GoldenRule #Kindness #Humanity #ThoughtfulLiving
January 28, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The world is complicated, but I keep thinking about how much better it might be if we followed one simple rule: 🤍
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
It’s guided my life, and it still feels like a pretty good place to start.
#booksky #GoldenRule #Kindness #Humanity #ThoughtfulLiving
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
It’s guided my life, and it still feels like a pretty good place to start.
#booksky #GoldenRule #Kindness #Humanity #ThoughtfulLiving
What’s the one story you return to when you want to escape the world for a bit? 📖🎬
A book, movie, or show that never fails? Mine is The Princess Bride—timeless, funny, and filled with great lines. ⚔️✨
#booksky #ComfortReads #FavoriteMovies #EscapistStories #StoryJoy
A book, movie, or show that never fails? Mine is The Princess Bride—timeless, funny, and filled with great lines. ⚔️✨
#booksky #ComfortReads #FavoriteMovies #EscapistStories #StoryJoy
January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
What’s the one story you return to when you want to escape the world for a bit? 📖🎬
A book, movie, or show that never fails? Mine is The Princess Bride—timeless, funny, and filled with great lines. ⚔️✨
#booksky #ComfortReads #FavoriteMovies #EscapistStories #StoryJoy
A book, movie, or show that never fails? Mine is The Princess Bride—timeless, funny, and filled with great lines. ⚔️✨
#booksky #ComfortReads #FavoriteMovies #EscapistStories #StoryJoy
We teased my dad for watching any sport on television, and now here I am doing the same thing. 📺
The twist is that I always have a craft in hand. Lately it’s beaded bookmarks—relaxing, repetitive, and radiant. Gotta keep the "r" theme going.📚✨
#booksky #CraftingJoy #CozyCreativity #BookishThings
The twist is that I always have a craft in hand. Lately it’s beaded bookmarks—relaxing, repetitive, and radiant. Gotta keep the "r" theme going.📚✨
#booksky #CraftingJoy #CozyCreativity #BookishThings
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
We teased my dad for watching any sport on television, and now here I am doing the same thing. 📺
The twist is that I always have a craft in hand. Lately it’s beaded bookmarks—relaxing, repetitive, and radiant. Gotta keep the "r" theme going.📚✨
#booksky #CraftingJoy #CozyCreativity #BookishThings
The twist is that I always have a craft in hand. Lately it’s beaded bookmarks—relaxing, repetitive, and radiant. Gotta keep the "r" theme going.📚✨
#booksky #CraftingJoy #CozyCreativity #BookishThings
I struggle with winter’s lack of sunlight, so years ago I planted cyclamen to give myself a bit of seasonal color. 🌸
Every year they fill the pot with blooms. Seeing them return always feels like a quiet reminder that sunlight is on its way. 💗
#booksky #WinterGardening #SeasonalJoy #GentleMoments
Every year they fill the pot with blooms. Seeing them return always feels like a quiet reminder that sunlight is on its way. 💗
#booksky #WinterGardening #SeasonalJoy #GentleMoments
January 25, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I struggle with winter’s lack of sunlight, so years ago I planted cyclamen to give myself a bit of seasonal color. 🌸
Every year they fill the pot with blooms. Seeing them return always feels like a quiet reminder that sunlight is on its way. 💗
#booksky #WinterGardening #SeasonalJoy #GentleMoments
Every year they fill the pot with blooms. Seeing them return always feels like a quiet reminder that sunlight is on its way. 💗
#booksky #WinterGardening #SeasonalJoy #GentleMoments
Chapter 19 of Café Amaretto is officially written. ☕📘
Kelley and I are planning to open audiobook preorders on March 1st, with the eBook preorder going live soon.
By March 15th, all formats will be available, and the Zion Sawyer series will be complete.🎉✨
#booksky #AudiobookNews #AuthorUpdates
Kelley and I are planning to open audiobook preorders on March 1st, with the eBook preorder going live soon.
By March 15th, all formats will be available, and the Zion Sawyer series will be complete.🎉✨
#booksky #AudiobookNews #AuthorUpdates
January 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Chapter 19 of Café Amaretto is officially written. ☕📘
Kelley and I are planning to open audiobook preorders on March 1st, with the eBook preorder going live soon.
By March 15th, all formats will be available, and the Zion Sawyer series will be complete.🎉✨
#booksky #AudiobookNews #AuthorUpdates
Kelley and I are planning to open audiobook preorders on March 1st, with the eBook preorder going live soon.
By March 15th, all formats will be available, and the Zion Sawyer series will be complete.🎉✨
#booksky #AudiobookNews #AuthorUpdates
One-line truth: every book reaches a point where doubt creeps in and imposter syndrome taps me on the shoulder. 🤔📖
It never stays, but it always tests my resolve. I suspect this is part of the creative contract—feel the fear, keep going anyway.
#booksky #WritingLife #AuthorCommunity
It never stays, but it always tests my resolve. I suspect this is part of the creative contract—feel the fear, keep going anyway.
#booksky #WritingLife #AuthorCommunity
January 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
One-line truth: every book reaches a point where doubt creeps in and imposter syndrome taps me on the shoulder. 🤔📖
It never stays, but it always tests my resolve. I suspect this is part of the creative contract—feel the fear, keep going anyway.
#booksky #WritingLife #AuthorCommunity
It never stays, but it always tests my resolve. I suspect this is part of the creative contract—feel the fear, keep going anyway.
#booksky #WritingLife #AuthorCommunity
As a retired English teacher, I've always loved words. 📚 Recently, I heard Harrison Ford use the word "perfidy." With everything happening in the news, it feels relevant. I definitely don’t use that word enough. Now to find the perfect context.🤔
#WordNerd #LanguageLove #WordsMatter #booksky
#WordNerd #LanguageLove #WordsMatter #booksky
January 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM
As a retired English teacher, I've always loved words. 📚 Recently, I heard Harrison Ford use the word "perfidy." With everything happening in the news, it feels relevant. I definitely don’t use that word enough. Now to find the perfect context.🤔
#WordNerd #LanguageLove #WordsMatter #booksky
#WordNerd #LanguageLove #WordsMatter #booksky
Like most people, I love to travel, and I love imagining where I’ll go next. ✨ Lately, my mind has been wandering along the Amalfi Coast. 🇮🇹 Gorgeous views, coastal charm, and maybe it's just a tiny bit about the limoncellos. 🍋🍸
#TravelDreaming #Wanderlust #ItalyGoals #FutureAdventures #booksky
#TravelDreaming #Wanderlust #ItalyGoals #FutureAdventures #booksky
January 21, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Like most people, I love to travel, and I love imagining where I’ll go next. ✨ Lately, my mind has been wandering along the Amalfi Coast. 🇮🇹 Gorgeous views, coastal charm, and maybe it's just a tiny bit about the limoncellos. 🍋🍸
#TravelDreaming #Wanderlust #ItalyGoals #FutureAdventures #booksky
#TravelDreaming #Wanderlust #ItalyGoals #FutureAdventures #booksky
Continuing my appreciation for simple things, ✨🍎 I heard someone talk about loving mundane objects for no real reason, and it stuck with me.
Years ago, I bought a stone apple at Goodwill. It doesn’t symbolize anything grand. It just brings me a spot of happiness.
#SimpleJoys #SmallMoments #booksky
Years ago, I bought a stone apple at Goodwill. It doesn’t symbolize anything grand. It just brings me a spot of happiness.
#SimpleJoys #SmallMoments #booksky
January 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Continuing my appreciation for simple things, ✨🍎 I heard someone talk about loving mundane objects for no real reason, and it stuck with me.
Years ago, I bought a stone apple at Goodwill. It doesn’t symbolize anything grand. It just brings me a spot of happiness.
#SimpleJoys #SmallMoments #booksky
Years ago, I bought a stone apple at Goodwill. It doesn’t symbolize anything grand. It just brings me a spot of happiness.
#SimpleJoys #SmallMoments #booksky
I had the honor of attending the debut gallery exhibit of my friend, Pam Benedetti. 🎨✨
She discovered her talent after retirement. I met another artist there who found his talent at sixty. Proof that it’s never too late to learn something new.💛
#NeverTooLate #CreativeLife #Inspiration #booksky
She discovered her talent after retirement. I met another artist there who found his talent at sixty. Proof that it’s never too late to learn something new.💛
#NeverTooLate #CreativeLife #Inspiration #booksky
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I had the honor of attending the debut gallery exhibit of my friend, Pam Benedetti. 🎨✨
She discovered her talent after retirement. I met another artist there who found his talent at sixty. Proof that it’s never too late to learn something new.💛
#NeverTooLate #CreativeLife #Inspiration #booksky
She discovered her talent after retirement. I met another artist there who found his talent at sixty. Proof that it’s never too late to learn something new.💛
#NeverTooLate #CreativeLife #Inspiration #booksky
My neighbor’s orange tree drapes over my fence and produces the prettiest oranges. 🍊 Paired with my lemon tree 🍋, I’m swimming in citrus. ✨
#SimpleJoys #GardenLife #CitrusLove #EverydayMagic #booksky
#SimpleJoys #GardenLife #CitrusLove #EverydayMagic #booksky
January 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
My neighbor’s orange tree drapes over my fence and produces the prettiest oranges. 🍊 Paired with my lemon tree 🍋, I’m swimming in citrus. ✨
#SimpleJoys #GardenLife #CitrusLove #EverydayMagic #booksky
#SimpleJoys #GardenLife #CitrusLove #EverydayMagic #booksky
Progress update! ✍️☕
Only seven chapters left before Café Amaretto moves into final editing. This one is getting so close to done, I can almost taste the victory coffee. 🎉
#WritingProgress #CozyMystery #BookUpdates #AuthorLife #booksky
Only seven chapters left before Café Amaretto moves into final editing. This one is getting so close to done, I can almost taste the victory coffee. 🎉
#WritingProgress #CozyMystery #BookUpdates #AuthorLife #booksky
January 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Progress update! ✍️☕
Only seven chapters left before Café Amaretto moves into final editing. This one is getting so close to done, I can almost taste the victory coffee. 🎉
#WritingProgress #CozyMystery #BookUpdates #AuthorLife #booksky
Only seven chapters left before Café Amaretto moves into final editing. This one is getting so close to done, I can almost taste the victory coffee. 🎉
#WritingProgress #CozyMystery #BookUpdates #AuthorLife #booksky
One of the things my father and I shared was a love of fantasy literature. 🐉📖
He introduced me to my first favorite author, Anne McCaffrey.
Some of our favorites:
🗡️ Anne McCaffrey
🗡️ J.R.R. Tolkien
🗡️ Terry Brooks
🗡️ Tad Williams
#FantasyBooks #ReadingLife #BookMemories #StoryMagic #booksky
He introduced me to my first favorite author, Anne McCaffrey.
Some of our favorites:
🗡️ Anne McCaffrey
🗡️ J.R.R. Tolkien
🗡️ Terry Brooks
🗡️ Tad Williams
#FantasyBooks #ReadingLife #BookMemories #StoryMagic #booksky
January 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
One of the things my father and I shared was a love of fantasy literature. 🐉📖
He introduced me to my first favorite author, Anne McCaffrey.
Some of our favorites:
🗡️ Anne McCaffrey
🗡️ J.R.R. Tolkien
🗡️ Terry Brooks
🗡️ Tad Williams
#FantasyBooks #ReadingLife #BookMemories #StoryMagic #booksky
He introduced me to my first favorite author, Anne McCaffrey.
Some of our favorites:
🗡️ Anne McCaffrey
🗡️ J.R.R. Tolkien
🗡️ Terry Brooks
🗡️ Tad Williams
#FantasyBooks #ReadingLife #BookMemories #StoryMagic #booksky
Time travel is one of my favorite genres to read. ⏳📖
If you could visit any period in history, where would you go
and why?
#BookTalk #TimeTravelBooks #ReadersCommunity #FunQuestion #booksky
If you could visit any period in history, where would you go
and why?
#BookTalk #TimeTravelBooks #ReadersCommunity #FunQuestion #booksky
January 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Time travel is one of my favorite genres to read. ⏳📖
If you could visit any period in history, where would you go
and why?
#BookTalk #TimeTravelBooks #ReadersCommunity #FunQuestion #booksky
If you could visit any period in history, where would you go
and why?
#BookTalk #TimeTravelBooks #ReadersCommunity #FunQuestion #booksky
The past few months of news have been terrifying, so I decided to find one small joy each day—for at least a week. 💛
It doesn’t change the world, but it makes my corner of it feel less bleak. Today’s joy: Trader Joe’s maple leaf cookies. 🍁🍪 (I’ve eaten so many.)
#SmallJoys #FindingLight #booksky
It doesn’t change the world, but it makes my corner of it feel less bleak. Today’s joy: Trader Joe’s maple leaf cookies. 🍁🍪 (I’ve eaten so many.)
#SmallJoys #FindingLight #booksky
January 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The past few months of news have been terrifying, so I decided to find one small joy each day—for at least a week. 💛
It doesn’t change the world, but it makes my corner of it feel less bleak. Today’s joy: Trader Joe’s maple leaf cookies. 🍁🍪 (I’ve eaten so many.)
#SmallJoys #FindingLight #booksky
It doesn’t change the world, but it makes my corner of it feel less bleak. Today’s joy: Trader Joe’s maple leaf cookies. 🍁🍪 (I’ve eaten so many.)
#SmallJoys #FindingLight #booksky
I enjoy all genres, but when I’m craving an escape, fantasy is my favorite. 🧝♀️📖✨
What’s your go-to genre when you want to disappear into a story?
#BookTalk #ReadingLife #FantasyReads #ReadersCommunity #booksky
What’s your go-to genre when you want to disappear into a story?
#BookTalk #ReadingLife #FantasyReads #ReadersCommunity #booksky
January 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I enjoy all genres, but when I’m craving an escape, fantasy is my favorite. 🧝♀️📖✨
What’s your go-to genre when you want to disappear into a story?
#BookTalk #ReadingLife #FantasyReads #ReadersCommunity #booksky
What’s your go-to genre when you want to disappear into a story?
#BookTalk #ReadingLife #FantasyReads #ReadersCommunity #booksky
For a break from all the heavy news, here’s something light. 💛
Strong preference: beach 🏖️ or snowy mountaintop ❄️⛰️?
#JustForFun #Lighthearted #EverydayJoy #ChooseOne #booksky
Strong preference: beach 🏖️ or snowy mountaintop ❄️⛰️?
#JustForFun #Lighthearted #EverydayJoy #ChooseOne #booksky
January 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
For a break from all the heavy news, here’s something light. 💛
Strong preference: beach 🏖️ or snowy mountaintop ❄️⛰️?
#JustForFun #Lighthearted #EverydayJoy #ChooseOne #booksky
Strong preference: beach 🏖️ or snowy mountaintop ❄️⛰️?
#JustForFun #Lighthearted #EverydayJoy #ChooseOne #booksky
These two are my heart. 💛🐾
And the way they are with each other is just so sweet to witness.✨
#SweetMoments #PetLove #JoyfulThings #LifeSnippets #booksky
And the way they are with each other is just so sweet to witness.✨
#SweetMoments #PetLove #JoyfulThings #LifeSnippets #booksky
January 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
These two are my heart. 💛🐾
And the way they are with each other is just so sweet to witness.✨
#SweetMoments #PetLove #JoyfulThings #LifeSnippets #booksky
And the way they are with each other is just so sweet to witness.✨
#SweetMoments #PetLove #JoyfulThings #LifeSnippets #booksky
Café Amaretto weekly update ☕📚
Another chapter in the books—literally! Slowly but surely getting there. ✍️✨
#WritingProgress #StoryUpdate #CreativeProcess #BookTalk #booksky
Another chapter in the books—literally! Slowly but surely getting there. ✍️✨
#WritingProgress #StoryUpdate #CreativeProcess #BookTalk #booksky
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Café Amaretto weekly update ☕📚
Another chapter in the books—literally! Slowly but surely getting there. ✍️✨
#WritingProgress #StoryUpdate #CreativeProcess #BookTalk #booksky
Another chapter in the books—literally! Slowly but surely getting there. ✍️✨
#WritingProgress #StoryUpdate #CreativeProcess #BookTalk #booksky
To finish off the holiday season, we had dinner at the Sheldon Inn. ✨🍽️
Such a fun night and so much good food. A perfect way to wrap things up. 🎄💛
#HolidaySeason #GoodFood #SimpleJoys #MakingMemories #booksky
Such a fun night and so much good food. A perfect way to wrap things up. 🎄💛
#HolidaySeason #GoodFood #SimpleJoys #MakingMemories #booksky
January 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
To finish off the holiday season, we had dinner at the Sheldon Inn. ✨🍽️
Such a fun night and so much good food. A perfect way to wrap things up. 🎄💛
#HolidaySeason #GoodFood #SimpleJoys #MakingMemories #booksky
Such a fun night and so much good food. A perfect way to wrap things up. 🎄💛
#HolidaySeason #GoodFood #SimpleJoys #MakingMemories #booksky
Café Amaretto is the final book in the Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery series ☕📖, but it won’t be the last time readers visit Sequoia.
Next up, a new series led by Zephyr O’Malley—part-time barista and pastry student extraordinaire. 🥐✨
#CozyMystery #BookNews #StoryWorld #WritingUpdates #booksky
Next up, a new series led by Zephyr O’Malley—part-time barista and pastry student extraordinaire. 🥐✨
#CozyMystery #BookNews #StoryWorld #WritingUpdates #booksky
January 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Café Amaretto is the final book in the Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery series ☕📖, but it won’t be the last time readers visit Sequoia.
Next up, a new series led by Zephyr O’Malley—part-time barista and pastry student extraordinaire. 🥐✨
#CozyMystery #BookNews #StoryWorld #WritingUpdates #booksky
Next up, a new series led by Zephyr O’Malley—part-time barista and pastry student extraordinaire. 🥐✨
#CozyMystery #BookNews #StoryWorld #WritingUpdates #booksky
Most avid readers seem to have a reading ritual. 📖✨
Mine is a favorite spot on the couch, a blanket, dogs close by. 🐕🛋️
If it’s raining, all the better. ☔
What’s your reading ritual?
#ReadingLife #CozyReading #BookTalk #ReadersCommunity #booksky
Mine is a favorite spot on the couch, a blanket, dogs close by. 🐕🛋️
If it’s raining, all the better. ☔
What’s your reading ritual?
#ReadingLife #CozyReading #BookTalk #ReadersCommunity #booksky
January 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Most avid readers seem to have a reading ritual. 📖✨
Mine is a favorite spot on the couch, a blanket, dogs close by. 🐕🛋️
If it’s raining, all the better. ☔
What’s your reading ritual?
#ReadingLife #CozyReading #BookTalk #ReadersCommunity #booksky
Mine is a favorite spot on the couch, a blanket, dogs close by. 🐕🛋️
If it’s raining, all the better. ☔
What’s your reading ritual?
#ReadingLife #CozyReading #BookTalk #ReadersCommunity #booksky