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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · 16d

Hey!

I’m having a launch event for The Christmas Tree Killer at Serenity Booksellers on Tuesday 4th November.

There will be Christmas cheer, mulled wine, and (fictional) festive murder…

Tickets are on sale now, so please do come along!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo...

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Sep 6

If anyone would like a signed Erika Piper trilogy for cheaper than in the shops, DM me!

I only have a couple of sets left, though…

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Sep 1

Would any lovely authors be willing to read the sequel to The Killer’s Christmas List and maybe provide a little quote if you enjoy it?

Thanks!!

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DHH Literary Agency @dhhlitagency.bsky.social · Jul 31

Happy publication day to @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social - The republished Erika Piper trilogy is out today!

Don’t miss this spine-tingling, fast-paced police procedural that will leave you breathless…

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Aug 10

Hi Rónán! Yep, I’m with HarperNorth, who seem to be thriving! I have a two book deal for a series coming next year, my original trilogy that came out with Red Dog Press has just been republished, and I have a squeal to the Killer’s Christmas List out in November!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · Jul 2

!! SOLD OUT !!

Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Jul 1

Your full author announcement for Stockport Noir 2026

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks, Jane, for agreeing to be a part of it!! Really looking forward to it already (not that I’m wishing time away!)

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · Jul 2

…and if the Stockport Noir announcement has whetted your appetite for an evening of crime - join us in Romiley tomorrow night (3 July) when Chris McDonald, Robert Rutherford, Lily Samson and John Sutherland will be here chatting about their latest thrilling novels!

🎫👇🏻

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Jul 1

Your full author announcement for Stockport Noir 2026

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re going to announce the full line up for Stockport Noir tonight at 7pm on the @serenitybookshop.bsky.social instagram.

If you want to grab your ticket beforehand so you can say you were one of the cool kids who was in from the start, you can do so here: serenitybooksellers.com/stockport-noir

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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · Jun 18

📅 UPDATE! The final session of
@cmacwritescrime.bsky.social CRIME FICTION COURSE has been moved to November 21st!

📍 @serenitybookshop.bsky.social, Stockport
📅Jul 4 - Nov 21

✉️ DM us to apply for a bursary discount

🎫 Book your place at the link below! 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-fict...

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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · Jun 9

🕵️What's your go-to crime style: Cosy mystery? Hardboiled Noir? Psyco-Thriller?

📚Whatever your MO, come to @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social's course @serenitybookshop.bsky.social starting next month! Learn the art of crime fiction & get published in a Comma eBook!

🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-fict...

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · May 12

I'll be at Didsbury Library on Wednesday as part of this free event alongside @cazengland.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social and @caimhmc.bsky.social talking about the ways that Manchester has inspired our writing.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...

Manchester Inspired - 5 local authors in conversation

Join us for a lively discussion with 5 local authors from Manchester, sharing their inspirations and stories!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · May 13

Learn to craft intriguing capers and killer reveals with bestselling crime author @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social & get published in a Comma eBook!

📍 @serenitybookshop.bsky.social
🗓️July - November 2025
🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-fict...

📩Bursary discounts available - DM to apply

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · May 11

COVER REVEAL!!

A higher resolution cover, perhaps with a quote from a fellow author proclaiming my genius will follow, but for now, here is the reissued cover for A WASH OF BLACK, Erika Piper’s first outing, published by HarperNorth in July!

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · May 9

Hey Lauren, can I offer something for this? I can offer a signed Christmas Killer’s List, and the chance to be named / name a character in the sequel?

I know it’s not much, and I’m not a big name, but would love to help if I can!

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Apr 27

If Liverpool win the league today, I’ll tell you a secret…

Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Apr 23

I’ve not been on here for a while. Is this better than Twitter?

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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · Apr 17

CRIME FICTION: Short Story Course w/ @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social
🗓️Jun-Nov 2025

Learn the art of crime writing with best selling author Chris McDonald! Sessions will be in-person in the Stockport area, one weekday evening per month from 6-8pm.

👀Details TBA
📩DM us to express interest

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · Mar 17

There are still a few tickets left for my event in Romiley tomorrow at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social with the novelist @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social Every event on this book tour has involved so much laughter (everyone's) and some crying (mine), so expect that.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo...

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Mar 12

I cannot wait to chat to @adamjfarrer.bsky.social at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social next Tuesday!

Let’s give him a big Romiley welcome with a crowded room! Tickets available on the Serenity website!

Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · Mar 11

Ever been to Romiley before? I haven't, but that will change in one week's time when I visit @serenitybookshop.bsky.social to talk about Broken Biscuits and Other Male Failures with the brilliant @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social #booksky

Tickets 👇

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo...

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Mar 9

My wife is swimming 5k to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Research UK at the end of the month - if you have a spare quid or two, she’d very much appreciate some sponsorship!

Thanks!

socialsync.app/fundraiser/c...

Sarah McDonald is fundraising on behalf of Alzheimer's Research UK

Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm taking on Swim the Distance in April to raise money for the one million people that are living with dementia in the UK today. The first treatments that ...

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Mar 4

The wonderful @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social joins the @stockportnoir.bsky.social lineup!

Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 4

Delighted to announce that Ruth Ware will be joining us at Stockport Noir 2026.

Ruth is the bestselling author of many wonderful books, including In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10 and One Perfect Couple.

Tickets (which are selling fast) are available here: shorturl.at/FK8Pv

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 4

We’re going to announce another author tonight, to say thank you for helping us sell over 200 tickets!

Check back at 8:30 pm!

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Mar 3

200 tickets have gone. 100 remain, but not for long…

Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 3

So far, we’ve announced Elly Griffiths, Abigail Dean, Vaseem Khan and Sarah Pinborough for Stockport Noir 2026.

We have big plans cooking behind the scenes…

There are now only 100 tickets left for Stockport Noir 2026. Don’t miss out!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo...

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