Christal Roberts
@christalroberts.bsky.social
Author shopping my debut mystery novel. Repped by @Abwycisk of Trellis Literary. Used to edit video for work, now edit for fun. Member CWoC, MWA, SINC, ITW. Former BlogHer. Traveler and tennis watcher. My Substack: https://christalroberts.substack.com
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After years of writing, and months of queries, I'm thrilled to be the proud client of @abwycisk.bsky.social of Trellis Literary! Can you see my happy feet dancing!?
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Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
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This is why if you learn nothing else for evidence literacy, learn to look up survey items and read them for yourself and think about how someone might interpret them.
Poll: Americans say “too divided”
Pundit: Dems are being too divisive
Poll: Legal system unfair
Pundit: The public thinks Trump should get away with crimes
Poll: Low trust in media
Pundits: MSM is too far left
Every time they see a nonspecific term and assume everyone thinks like a Republican.
Pundit: Dems are being too divisive
Poll: Legal system unfair
Pundit: The public thinks Trump should get away with crimes
Poll: Low trust in media
Pundits: MSM is too far left
Every time they see a nonspecific term and assume everyone thinks like a Republican.
I will never understand the pundit obsession with getting Democrats to solve "political division."
Not only is this what they're already doing, but Klein admits that Republicans will never do the same. So elections will remain constant GOP smears and simping Democratic promises of bipartisanship.
Not only is this what they're already doing, but Klein admits that Republicans will never do the same. So elections will remain constant GOP smears and simping Democratic promises of bipartisanship.
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is why if you learn nothing else for evidence literacy, learn to look up survey items and read them for yourself and think about how someone might interpret them.
The juicy and not so juicy tidbits. #travel, #writingcommunity
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The juicy and not so juicy tidbits. #travel, #writingcommunity
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Oh look, more bullshit from the Trump DOJ.
Someday, these people need to be held accountable for malicious prosecution. But it won't be this day.
Someday, these people need to be held accountable for malicious prosecution. But it won't be this day.
🚨BREAKING: A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on one count of fraud Thursday, ABC News reports. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In Latest Political Prosecution, Trump’s DOJ Indicts New York AG Letitia James
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Oh look, more bullshit from the Trump DOJ.
Someday, these people need to be held accountable for malicious prosecution. But it won't be this day.
Someday, these people need to be held accountable for malicious prosecution. But it won't be this day.
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it's HAPPENING! I've revealed the subject of my next book and it's YES of course, it's a deep dive into #BattlestarGalactica! For that news and a few thoughts on the #BSG convention that just took place, read this! 💚🔥 www.moryan.com/its-official...
It's official: My next book is about Battlestar Galactica!
Long ago, the gods decided my fate, and I have embraced it: I’m writing a book about Battlestar Galactica!
I made it official at the Creation convention that took place in New Jersey this past weeken...
www.moryan.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
it's HAPPENING! I've revealed the subject of my next book and it's YES of course, it's a deep dive into #BattlestarGalactica! For that news and a few thoughts on the #BSG convention that just took place, read this! 💚🔥 www.moryan.com/its-official...
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
This is a must-watch. 🔥 #cdnpoli
This is a must-watch. 🔥 #cdnpoli
September 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
This is a must-watch. 🔥 #cdnpoli
This is a must-watch. 🔥 #cdnpoli
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Still pinching myself that back at the beginning of this year, my manuscript, DEATH IN MINIATURE, won RWA's Golden Heart Award for the Love Across Genres category. RWA recently sent me the official social media badge for the win. Gorgeous. Well worth the wait ( ; Thanks, Romance Writers of America!
September 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Still pinching myself that back at the beginning of this year, my manuscript, DEATH IN MINIATURE, won RWA's Golden Heart Award for the Love Across Genres category. RWA recently sent me the official social media badge for the win. Gorgeous. Well worth the wait ( ; Thanks, Romance Writers of America!
youtu.be/7EAdz89ZYj0?... Today's "10 Questions for Crime Writers of Color" video is with Meeti Shroff-Shah, author of "A Matrimonial Murder." For more Crime Writers
of Color, check out: www.crimewritersofcolor.com.
@crimewoc.bsky.social
of Color, check out: www.crimewritersofcolor.com.
@crimewoc.bsky.social
Meeti Shroff-Shah - 10 Questions for Crime Writers of Color
YouTube video by Crime Writers of Color
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September 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
youtu.be/7EAdz89ZYj0?... Today's "10 Questions for Crime Writers of Color" video is with Meeti Shroff-Shah, author of "A Matrimonial Murder." For more Crime Writers
of Color, check out: www.crimewritersofcolor.com.
@crimewoc.bsky.social
of Color, check out: www.crimewritersofcolor.com.
@crimewoc.bsky.social
Am I excited I was chosen runner-up for the @sincnational.bsky.social Eleanor Taylor Bland Award? You bet I am! Congrats to the other runners-up and winner @tinaehsanipour.bsky.social.
September 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Am I excited I was chosen runner-up for the @sincnational.bsky.social Eleanor Taylor Bland Award? You bet I am! Congrats to the other runners-up and winner @tinaehsanipour.bsky.social.
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average Dem strategist: we must focus on bipartisan policies that undercut Republican attacks
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
August 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
average Dem strategist: we must focus on bipartisan policies that undercut Republican attacks
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
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Let’s not forget Donald Trump’s “Justice” department is giving special favors to a convicted sex trafficker who participated in the sexual abuse of children. The lack of outcry by Republicans after Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a low-security prison tells us they stand by Trump’s moral depravity.
August 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Let’s not forget Donald Trump’s “Justice” department is giving special favors to a convicted sex trafficker who participated in the sexual abuse of children. The lack of outcry by Republicans after Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a low-security prison tells us they stand by Trump’s moral depravity.
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The thing to understand about Obama officials being prosecuted past the statute of limitations is that Trump’s name is the Epstein files and he doesn’t want them released.
August 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The thing to understand about Obama officials being prosecuted past the statute of limitations is that Trump’s name is the Epstein files and he doesn’t want them released.
christalroberts.substack.com/p/theakston-...
Met the fabulous @atticalocke.bsky.social and several other talented American and UK writers.
Met the fabulous @atticalocke.bsky.social and several other talented American and UK writers.
Theakston Crime Writing Festival 2025
Taking My Writing Game to the UK
christalroberts.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
christalroberts.substack.com/p/theakston-...
Met the fabulous @atticalocke.bsky.social and several other talented American and UK writers.
Met the fabulous @atticalocke.bsky.social and several other talented American and UK writers.
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Scotland Appreciation Day! Recently spent time in the UK for the Theakston Crime Festival and used the excuse to spend a lovely few days exploring Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and having coffee at the Cowgate Coffee House. #travel
July 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Scotland Appreciation Day! Recently spent time in the UK for the Theakston Crime Festival and used the excuse to spend a lovely few days exploring Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and having coffee at the Cowgate Coffee House. #travel
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So cool that @crimewoc.bsky.social is on the @writersdigest.bsky.social 2025 101 Best Websites for Writers!
Check us out—at the library or at your fave indie bookshop.
+ since it's today, maybe find your next #FridayRead 🤓
🔗 crimewritersofcolor.com
We have a Starter Pack too: go.bsky.app/FzAazwr
Check us out—at the library or at your fave indie bookshop.
+ since it's today, maybe find your next #FridayRead 🤓
🔗 crimewritersofcolor.com
We have a Starter Pack too: go.bsky.app/FzAazwr
![screencap of our entry:
MYSTERY/THRILLER
50. Crime Writers of Color
[url]
CWOC "is an association of authors seeking to present a strong and united voice for members who self-identify as crime/mystery writers from traditionally underrepresented racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds." The site features up-to-date lists of new and upcoming books in a multitude of mystery/thriller/crime subgenres, a directory of speakers by geographical location with their specialties, and a podcast and Youtube channel featuring interviews with members.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x7fgbg6pdb37vsegazn3mqtp/bafkreiauxs6yvq62jr6mz3mczktnkdpgxzbdhrnp7ezogisk77cmzlorw4@jpeg)
July 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
So cool that @crimewoc.bsky.social is on the @writersdigest.bsky.social 2025 101 Best Websites for Writers!
Check us out—at the library or at your fave indie bookshop.
+ since it's today, maybe find your next #FridayRead 🤓
🔗 crimewritersofcolor.com
We have a Starter Pack too: go.bsky.app/FzAazwr
Check us out—at the library or at your fave indie bookshop.
+ since it's today, maybe find your next #FridayRead 🤓
🔗 crimewritersofcolor.com
We have a Starter Pack too: go.bsky.app/FzAazwr
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Breaking from the Office of Pres. Obama:
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
July 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Breaking from the Office of Pres. Obama:
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
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I had brief phone call with President Trump this morning. When asked about the photos showing Jeffrey Epstein attended his wedding, he responded, “You’ve got to be kidding me,” before repeatedly calling CNN “fake news” and hanging up.
www.cnn.com/2025/07/22/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/07/22/p...
Exclusive: Newly discovered photos and video shed fresh light on Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein | CNN Politics
Newly uncovered archived video footage and photos reveal fresh details about Donald Trump’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.cnn.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I had brief phone call with President Trump this morning. When asked about the photos showing Jeffrey Epstein attended his wedding, he responded, “You’ve got to be kidding me,” before repeatedly calling CNN “fake news” and hanging up.
www.cnn.com/2025/07/22/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/07/22/p...
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One reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is because every societal institution, including the media, has completely normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
July 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
One reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is because every societal institution, including the media, has completely normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
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Fantastic True Grit panel @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Theakston Old Peculier crime writing festival with @nadinematheson.com @hallierubenhold.bsky.social, Kate Bendelow, Clea Koff, & Russell Wate.
July 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Fantastic True Grit panel @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Theakston Old Peculier crime writing festival with @nadinematheson.com @hallierubenhold.bsky.social, Kate Bendelow, Clea Koff, & Russell Wate.
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A few snaps from yesterday - we’re having a fabulous time at #theakstonscrime 💥
@atticalocke.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @valmcdermid.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
@atticalocke.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @valmcdermid.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A few snaps from yesterday - we’re having a fabulous time at #theakstonscrime 💥
@atticalocke.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @valmcdermid.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
@atticalocke.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @valmcdermid.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
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Heading home from @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonsCrime. Two days of chatting with fabulous authors, lovely readers, fellow bloggers and other folk have left me tired, with a croaky voice but happy. Too many people to tag. You know who you are. See you next year
July 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Heading home from @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonsCrime. Two days of chatting with fabulous authors, lovely readers, fellow bloggers and other folk have left me tired, with a croaky voice but happy. Too many people to tag. You know who you are. See you next year