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Deborah J Ledford
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Crime Fiction Novelist. Eastern Band Cherokee. Warrior. Survivor. 2-Time Anthony Award Finalist. HAVOC and REDEMPTION from Thomas & Mercer Amazon Publishing. Authors On The Air host. Rep'd by Liza Royce Agency - https://linktr.ee/deborahjledford
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Massive congratulations to Jen Jumba and her debut @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast! Jen is a loyal supporter of authors and my absolute favorite interviewer. First up is Marissa Stapley Author

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#storiedaccount #interview #podcast #spotify #applepodcast
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Hey! How about coming out to see me at the Phoenix Public Library's Arizona Author Book Fair this Saturday, Nov. 8th 11-2:00 pm at Burton Barr Central Library. I'll have HAVOC and REDEMPTION ready to personalize for you or a favorite book lover on your holiday gift list.
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Maybe you need a little escape to Taos, New Mexico right about now. HAVOC will take you where you need to go.
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#kindle #ebook #booksbooksbooks #thriller #newmexico #awardwinning #amazondeals
October 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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It's my birthday, so how about a collection of short #stories for you! AT THE THRESHOLD includes 3 Pushcart Prize nominees and some of my favorite award-winning shorts. LOVE the cover by Maegan Beaumont. Print & eBook here: a.co/d/3Qj6rmb
#bookbirthday #NewRelease #thriller #mystery #literary
October 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Woot! HAVOC, Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 2, is a New Mexico Book Awards Finalist in the Best Crime Fiction AND Best Multicultural categories. And hey, you win too because the HAVOC eBook is 1/2 off thru 10/31 at www.amazon.com/Havoc-Lightn...
October 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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SO excited for this new release from master wordsmith, fellow Native author Nick Medina. THE WHISTLER drops today! Cannot freakin wait to devour this read from @berkleypub.bsky.social.
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#thriller #suspense #folklore #native #horror
The Whistler by Nick Medina | The Poisoned Pen
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September 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Hey you crime fiction writers! Saturday 9/19 @desertsleuths.bsky.social WriteNow! conference I’ll be moderating "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself" with the brilliant @alexsegura.bsky.social, @dmrowell.bsky.social Rowell & @robyngigl.bsky.social.
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September 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Wowza! 2 years ago today REDEMPTION entered the world. Massive thanks to you fine readers who gave Eva and her crew the opportunity to entertain and thrill you. I appreciate the 9,000+ reviews and hope you know how much reviews help authors
#thriller #books #reviews #pueblo #thomas&mercer #newmexico
September 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Flashback to Bouchercon NOLA 2016--CAUSING CHAOS was my 2nd Anthony Award Nomination for Best Audiobook. Louise Penny won the prize, but I came away with amazing memories. Excited for B'con 2025!

#thriller #conference #writerscommunity #neworleans #books #bouchercon25
August 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Heading to Bouchercon NOLA next week! Here's where I'll be.

#thriller #writerscommunity #conference #readersofinstagram #appearances #writersofinstagram #neworleans #bouchercon2025 #nola
August 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Tonight! I'll be doing a presentation on my fave tips to create killer villains for the @desertsleuths.bsky.social chapter. Here's the link to register for the free Zoom presentation: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet...

#thriller #villains #writerscommunity #zoom #freeworkshop #writing
August 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Happy book birthday for CLOSE CALL by @elisehartkipness.bsky.social! Game, Set, Match! for this thriller spotlighting women’s professional tennis. Had a blast with Elise and Isabella Maldonado at the @poisonedpen.bsky.social
#thriller #amazonpublishing #wta #tennis #usopen
August 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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More amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, & Alex Segura discuss "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself". #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #ThrillerWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25
WriteNOW! Conference September 19-20, 2025 $25 for Desert Sleuths members, $35 for everyone else- for a full day of virtual events One of Saturday's panels features Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, and Alex Segura on Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself Additional a la carte pitching, craft, and editing opportunitie are also available Register at https://DesertSleuths.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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One of the BEST writers conferences around* is back, baby!

Registration is now open for the Desert Sleuths 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/

*What can we say, we're proud of our small but MIGHTY conference. We hope you join us!
Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference September 19-20, 2025 Craft*Publish*Market Featured Guests: Terri Bischoff, Allison Brennan, Rhys Bowen, Christina Estes, Robyn Gigl, Jay Hartman, Ginger Hutchinson, Wendy H. Jones, Deborah J Ledford, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, Karen Odden, Anne Rainbow, Melissa Rechter, Raquel V. Reyes, D.M. Rowell, Alex Segura, and Lois Winston Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($35), an editor's assessment of your first 3 chapters ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($35) Saturday: One fee for a full day of panels, a workshop, and presentations; $25 Desert Sleuth members; $35 all others For registration and conference details: http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/
August 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Another fun graphic for Bouchercon NOLA "Free Books" event in support of Jefferson Parish Public Library. 1 kid's book is your ticket to readings and books signed by these outstanding authors

#bouchercon2025 #booksbooksbooks #freebooks #library #nola #thriller #writersofinstagram
August 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Hey! Did you know REDEMPTION and HAVOC thrillers are also available in Large Print, along with the Trade Paperback, E-book & Audiobook versions? Well now you do! And you can order them wherever you buy your books.
#newmexico #pueblo #taos #thriller #hardcover
August 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Hey! If you're going to Bouchercon NOLA put the Free Books event on your calendar. Bring a kids book and you'll get free books autographed by the authors in the pic. I'll be reading a bit of "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

#freebooks #library #writerscommunity #mystery #thriller #cosplayer
August 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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On Wed, Aug 20, award-winning author, Deborah J Ledford will discuss creating the best baddies in literature & will offer tips to crafting memorable characters. All are welcome! Register at DesertSleuths.com
#AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #thrillerwriters
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“Creating Killer Characters: Villains Readers Love to Hate” with Deborah J Ledford Wed, Aug 20, 6p-7:30p AZ Time Register at DesertSleuths.com Award-winning author and former Desert Sleuths President, Deborah J Ledford discusses her favorite subject: The craft of creating a compelling antagonist. Ledford will offer tips to help you create memorable characters and what to focus on in order to make your character pop off the page. DEBORAH J LEDFORD is the award-winning author of the Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran suspense thriller series, including Redemption and Havoc. Also a screenwriter, she is president of the media company IOF Productions Ltd and producer of Causing Chaos and Crescendo, both Anthony Award Nominees for Best Audiobook. You can find Ledford’s podcast interviews of other authors on Soundcloud and YouTube. A member of SinC, MWA, Authors Guild, and ITW, Ledford is a past-president of the SinC Desert Sleuths Chapter. DeborahJLedford.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Congrats to CWoC cofounder Kellye Garrett (@kellyekell.bsky.social ) on winning the ITW Award for Best Standalone Novel for MISSING WHITE WOMAN
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HUGE congrats to bestie @kellyekell.bsky.social on her BEST STANDALONE NOVEL win at the ITW Thriller Awards at #thrillerfest!! So well deserved. Hugs and high fives to all the winners and nominees, including Ivy Pochoda for best short story and more! mailchi.mp/thrillerwrit... @crimewoc.bsky.social
2025 ITW Thriller Award Winners!
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June 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Figured it was time to sparkle up my website! Here’s the new banner pic.
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#newmexico #northcarolina #bipoc
June 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The ITW ThrillerFest #conference is coming up fast! Excited for this panel discussing my favorite writing topic--Antagonists! Friday 6.20 3:00pm.

#thriller #books #writersonwriting #learnfrommasters
June 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Woot! Book 1 REDEMPTION is a June #kindle Monthly Deal. And no, you don't need an actual Kindle reader-download the electronic version to any device you wish. Be the storm along with Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran
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#Taos #newmexico #thriller #deals #readingtime
June 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Outstanding bestselling thriller master of words Robert Bailey will be at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. And I have the honor of being the "special guest host" - Wed 5/30 7:00pm (AZ time) Or watch on YouTube. THE BOOMERANG is riveting!
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LIVE EVENT: Robert Bailey with Deb Ledford
Robert Bailey discusses The Boomerang click here to order!  Special guest host: Deborah J Ledford   Robert Bailey. The Boomerang (Thomas &
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April 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Next up is the AZ Author Book Festival to support #autismawarenessmonth. I'll sign my books and there will be LOTS to do for the family #Storytime #FoodTrucks #LiveMusic #Raffles
Sunday, April 27th, 10:00am-3:00pm
30 N 56th St, Phx, AZ 85034
Admission: FREE!
#arizona #localauthor #fundraiser #books
April 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Happy 4th Birthday to Roo AKA "The Dragon" My #AustralianShepherd / #Husky sidekick in crime as I tap out the words.

#ausky #birthdayboy #drago #stunning #besties #writersassistant #villainintraining #smarterthathispawrents #toosmartforhisowngood
April 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM