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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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Couple more #nativeamericanheritagemonth book recommendations! The highest of kudos to fellow Natives @lauriedoveauthor.bsky.social for her MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN and Nick Medina's THE WHISTLER. Must-read books by brilliant wordsmiths
#thriller #suspense #mystery #horror #native #indigenous
November 15, 2025 at 5:05 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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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.
desertsleuths.com/writenow-202...
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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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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Figured it was time to sparkle up my website! Here’s the new banner pic.
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#websitedesign #banner #thriller #books#audiobook #ebook
#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
amzn.to/3WF21UB

#Taos #newmexico #thriller #deals #readingtime
June 2, 2025 at 4:20 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
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Yes! ThrillerFest is one of my favorite conferences and talking about villains ranks way up there too. Stoked to be appearing on stage with @yasminangoe.bsky.social @pauldoiron.bsky.social @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social
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#perfectfit #conference #thriller #books #appearance
April 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Honored to find my REDEMPTION and HAVOC at Burton Barr the largest library in the state of Arizona. Dream come true moment.

#thriller #libraryfind
April 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Niiice to see REDEMPTION back on the "Best Sellers in Indigenous Fiction" list. #30 a little bit ago. HAVOC is doing pretty good there as well! I'd love y'all to nudge them both higher!
Both titles are here: amzn.to/3WF21UB

#thriller #newmexico #mystery #bestseller @amazonpublishing.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Sweet little feature from @writersdigest.bsky.social
about my Tucson Festival of Books sighting to help publicize the upcoming Arizona Author Book Festival, where I'll be signing Eva "Lighting Dance" Duran books.
azauthorbookfestival.com/2025…#booksk#authorlifef#authoro#thrillerer
April 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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I love mentoring up-and-coming #writers & #editing stellar manuscripts for published #authors who trust me with their words. Noelle Ihli is an extraordinary #thriller author of events based on real life. Such an honor line editing her NONE LEFT TO TELL and upcoming edge-of-your-seat SUCH QUIET GIRLS
March 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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My personal dragon, Roo. Oy.
#ausky #dragon #29handfuls #whatwasIthinking
March 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM