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Erin Hayden_Bravery Books
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Literacy professor & author writing through a disability lens: Cozy mysteries, middle grade fiction & nonfiction; Mother of 4; #t1dmom; #hockeymom
It takes a #specialkindofstupid to go in guns-ablazin’ like this! Good thing he doesn’t have any real responsibility.
Oh wait…
April 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Just finished “Feel the Bern” (a cozy mystery by Andrew Shaffer). I accessed it on audio through Hoopla—if you need a little chuckle to ease your political woes, you really can’t go wrong with this one! The narration was especially good and there was plenty of Bernie-infused 🤣. Up next…B.O. & J.B.
April 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Sometimes you just need to get back to basics. I went to our local Maker Space with my mom and the 12-YO and met this fascinating young man who collects trash from local rivers and forests and then turns it into art.
April 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
They absolutely matter! I would never have guessed that Fort Wayne, IN would have seen the turnout it did yesterday. But there were well over a thousand people there and the energy was so positive. It truly made my heart sing!
April 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Fort Wayne, Indiana wasn’t messin’ around yesterday!
April 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My mom and I took a slightly different approach to employing the cobra, but that one’s not bad!
April 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This one is pretty darned good!
April 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I can feel his energy all the way in Fort Wayne, In!
April 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I love this. I thought this one was pretty great too!
April 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Attached are the additional images outlining the negative impacts of heightened tariffs and tradewars on creatives like Indie authors.
April 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’m honor of Indie Author month, here are some insights into how the trade war impacts Indie authors AND their readers.

Images are primarily text-based outlining these negative impacts for creatives like authors.
April 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
April 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We were at the same event 😁.
This is me with my mom looking toward the Handmaid.
April 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
April is #indieauthormonth. Let’s celebrate the storytellers who pour their 💕 into their work—From late-night writing sessions to DIY marketing, we wear a lot of 🧢 👒 🎩! I’m thrilled to have Murder Uncorked featured w/ this fabulous indie #audiobook collection! books.bookfunnel.com/TalkingBooks...
April 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I’m still in awe! Not only because of @corybooker.com ‘s amazing stamina in general, but because he made every minute count.

Thank you @booker.senate.gov for hearing the cry of the people. I always knew you were Presidential, now millions of others know it too! ♥️🤍💙
April 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
If you’ve ever felt touched by a book on a personal level, why not go ahead and write that short #bookreview? It tells the author, “more of this please!”

I know my work isn’t perfect. There’s no such thing as perfection in the arts. And no one work with speak to all readers. But it speaks to some!♥️
March 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
On the current administration’s list of banned words: “men”, “woman,” “women”.

Let me know when you feel this finally applies to you. On a positive note, the singular “man” appears to still be safe, so as long as you males walk alone, you’re probably still ok. Just remember to carry mace.
March 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A Wild Rover Returns brings small-town charm, found family, & an amateur sleuth who never backs down. 💀🍷

Love cozy mysteries with ❤️, humor, and holiday-themed whodunits? Order now and get ready to sleuth your way through St. Patrick’s Day!

#CozyMystery #StPatricksDay #AmateurSleuth #FoundFamily
March 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Mystery, mayhem, & St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans! ☘️

The Wild Rover Returns: A festive celebration takes a shocking turn when a local legend is found 😵. But amateur sleuth Casey Nolan is on the case! Perfect for those who ♥️ holiday-themed cozies, found family, & small-town intrigue!
March 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The 12 YO and I had a chance to join the #marchforscience rally at the Lincoln Memorial this weekend. That was just one of the great messages!
March 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
How exciting! I’m not quite there, but getting better day by day. Ignore the big blue line for book sales last summer—it never happened & Az never corrected it 🤷🏻‍♀️. Otherwise, clearly the 2nd 1/2 of the Yr was better than the first! Now…hoping people realize their Zon boycott only hurts little folks.
March 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Bravery Books is heading to Arlington! We can’t wait to see our friends at the #friendsforlife #diabetes conference. Time to spread some #diabetes and #celiac love! 🦋🌾💙
March 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Sugar Squad is on the move. Come find us at the Friends For Life #diabetes conference in Arlington this weekend!
March 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Food for thought!
March 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Looking for sensitivity readers tied to the Irish community! ☘️✨

If you love holiday-themed cozies, found family, and have ties to the Irish community, please consider being a sensitivity reader today!

#ImmigrantStories #FoundFamily
#cozymystery
February 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM