Max Elwood
@maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social
Essex-based author whose debut crime novel, Dark Waters, is out now. Sign up to be a VIP reader and receive a free download of a new Abraham Hart story as well as fortnightly newsletters with interviews, info and news...
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Here we go again. Life (household DIY/kids’ extra curricular activities/new issue of the magazine I work for) has recently got in the way of writing. But, being back in the saddle with the words flowing, feels good.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Here we go again. Life (household DIY/kids’ extra curricular activities/new issue of the magazine I work for) has recently got in the way of writing. But, being back in the saddle with the words flowing, feels good.
#author #amwriting #reader #reading #authorinterview #booksky
#author #amwriting #reader #reading #authorinterview #booksky
The next Bookmarked Q&A sees Lesley McEvoy discuss her brilliant book series, her role as a former behavioural analyst, why Jack the Ripper still holds our fascination, and how psychopathy can have its benefits.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The next Bookmarked Q&A sees Lesley McEvoy discuss her brilliant book series, her role as a former behavioural analyst, why Jack the Ripper still holds our fascination, and how psychopathy can have its benefits.
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Crime author #LesleyMcEvoy discusses her career as a behavioural analyst, how that shaped her books’ protagonist, & why she chose to resurrect #JacktheRipper. Interview’s out later this month. Sign up to my free newsletter to receive it direct to your inbox.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Crime author #LesleyMcEvoy discusses her career as a behavioural analyst, how that shaped her books’ protagonist, & why she chose to resurrect #JacktheRipper. Interview’s out later this month. Sign up to my free newsletter to receive it direct to your inbox.
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From classic Choose Your Own Adventure books to the more grown-up stories of Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River & Gone Baby Gone, @joelnedecky.bsky.social talks about his journey to writing his brilliant debut book, The Broken Detective.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
From classic Choose Your Own Adventure books to the more grown-up stories of Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River & Gone Baby Gone, @joelnedecky.bsky.social talks about his journey to writing his brilliant debut book, The Broken Detective.
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Now, I’m no branding mastermind, but calling a men’s fragrance this feels like an odd move.
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Now, I’m no branding mastermind, but calling a men’s fragrance this feels like an odd move.
What does Mystic River and Prince of Thieves (not that one) have in common? @joelnedecky.bsky.social tells us in this month’s Bookmarked interview.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
What does Mystic River and Prince of Thieves (not that one) have in common? @joelnedecky.bsky.social tells us in this month’s Bookmarked interview.
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“Like Ian Rankin, but in Essex,” says author, screenwriter and podcaster Mark Stay. If that sounds like something you’d like, then Dark Waters is only 99p in the kindle store for a limited time.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
“Like Ian Rankin, but in Essex,” says author, screenwriter and podcaster Mark Stay. If that sounds like something you’d like, then Dark Waters is only 99p in the kindle store for a limited time.
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It’s writing time! This week, though, I’m
working on the upcoming Bookmarked Q&A, which is with crime author @joelnedecky.bsky.social, whose debut novel The Broken Detective, is out next week. Sign up to my free newsletter to get the Q&A to your inbox.
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working on the upcoming Bookmarked Q&A, which is with crime author @joelnedecky.bsky.social, whose debut novel The Broken Detective, is out next week. Sign up to my free newsletter to get the Q&A to your inbox.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It’s writing time! This week, though, I’m
working on the upcoming Bookmarked Q&A, which is with crime author @joelnedecky.bsky.social, whose debut novel The Broken Detective, is out next week. Sign up to my free newsletter to get the Q&A to your inbox.
#amwriting #booksky #crimethriller #reading
working on the upcoming Bookmarked Q&A, which is with crime author @joelnedecky.bsky.social, whose debut novel The Broken Detective, is out next week. Sign up to my free newsletter to get the Q&A to your inbox.
#amwriting #booksky #crimethriller #reading
“Why am I turning into my dad, who only listens to a radio station if it has the suffix 'Gold'?”
90s nostalgia, TikTok videos about sponges, bookmark deniers & lunch ditherers are just some of the things I love or hate.
The reasons are here 👇
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90s nostalgia, TikTok videos about sponges, bookmark deniers & lunch ditherers are just some of the things I love or hate.
The reasons are here 👇
bit.ly/3WmyLlK
#loveandhate #authors #booksky #reading
October 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
“Why am I turning into my dad, who only listens to a radio station if it has the suffix 'Gold'?”
90s nostalgia, TikTok videos about sponges, bookmark deniers & lunch ditherers are just some of the things I love or hate.
The reasons are here 👇
bit.ly/3WmyLlK
#loveandhate #authors #booksky #reading
90s nostalgia, TikTok videos about sponges, bookmark deniers & lunch ditherers are just some of the things I love or hate.
The reasons are here 👇
bit.ly/3WmyLlK
#loveandhate #authors #booksky #reading
Had convinced myself I could only write with the right desk, the perfect chair, total silence. Made an effort to get out of that habit, or it’s too easy to find excuses not to write. So, another drama lesson for my son, & another few hours to write (& drink coffee & eat cake).
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#booksky #amwriting
September 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Had convinced myself I could only write with the right desk, the perfect chair, total silence. Made an effort to get out of that habit, or it’s too easy to find excuses not to write. So, another drama lesson for my son, & another few hours to write (& drink coffee & eat cake).
#booksky #amwriting
#booksky #amwriting
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September 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sign up to be a VIP Reader & as well as receiving a fortnightly newsletter with author interviews, blog posts, news and info, you also get a free download of the new Abraham Hart short story, Buried Lies.
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Great night attending the Guardian Live event seeing Richard Osman & Mick Herron interviewed. Reveal of the night was Herron saying he already knows “how, when, where & why Jackson Lamb dies.” Really interesting talk about their processes, characters & approach to writing.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Dating app addiction and mixing comedy and crime; @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses his writing journey, what journalism taught him before becoming an author, and why “a massive beanbag” is the perfect writing set-up.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Dating app addiction and mixing comedy and crime; @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses his writing journey, what journalism taught him before becoming an author, and why “a massive beanbag” is the perfect writing set-up.
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Been a long day, but trying to get into the groove of writing every day. 700 words in an hour isn’t too bad. Will have to revisit tomorrow, though, to see how good those words actually are. And, yes, my wife does like to organise the bookshelves by spine colour.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Been a long day, but trying to get into the groove of writing every day. 700 words in an hour isn’t too bad. Will have to revisit tomorrow, though, to see how good those words actually are. And, yes, my wife does like to organise the bookshelves by spine colour.
#booksky #books #amwriting #author
#booksky #books #amwriting #author
From Richard Osman to Gabrielle Zevin and beyond, @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses some of the books, authors and movies he loves, as he takes on this week’s Bookmarked Q&A.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
From Richard Osman to Gabrielle Zevin and beyond, @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses some of the books, authors and movies he loves, as he takes on this week’s Bookmarked Q&A.
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Crime writer @lmchilton.bsky.social takes on the Bookmarked Q&A, discussing his previous job as a print & TV journalist, why dating apps are the perfect foil for a serial killer, & his murderously funny novels.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Crime writer @lmchilton.bsky.social takes on the Bookmarked Q&A, discussing his previous job as a print & TV journalist, why dating apps are the perfect foil for a serial killer, & his murderously funny novels.
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Realised the mistake I made this time last week: No cake. Rookie error which I have satisfactorily remedied. Banana and walnut, in case you’re wondering.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Realised the mistake I made this time last week: No cake. Rookie error which I have satisfactorily remedied. Banana and walnut, in case you’re wondering.
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Despite the Tube strike, I’m London bound, and the views from the local station are always decent when the sun’s shining.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Despite the Tube strike, I’m London bound, and the views from the local station are always decent when the sun’s shining.
#commuter #beachlife
#commuter #beachlife
It’s on my list. Admittedly it’s a long list, but it’s on there!
September 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It’s on my list. Admittedly it’s a long list, but it’s on there!
Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social discusses her love of the Brontë sisters’ work - especially Jane Eyre - talks about the books & authors that inspire her, & tells us about her new novel, The Good Boy.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social discusses her love of the Brontë sisters’ work - especially Jane Eyre - talks about the books & authors that inspire her, & tells us about her new novel, The Good Boy.
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There’s a birthday in the family and to celebrate we’ve decided to consume our daily calorie intake in one meal! You’re only 10 once though, so…. 🎂🥳
September 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There’s a birthday in the family and to celebrate we’ve decided to consume our daily calorie intake in one meal! You’re only 10 once though, so…. 🎂🥳
Football training, drama club, birthday parties, sleepovers… the kids have got a far more active social life than me. But sometimes - just sometimes - hanging around between pickups has its advantages.
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September 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Football training, drama club, birthday parties, sleepovers… the kids have got a far more active social life than me. But sometimes - just sometimes - hanging around between pickups has its advantages.
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#amwriting #author #books #booksky #writer #crimeficion
From inspiring stories & admired authors to cherished writing places & favourite films, @rowancoleman.bsky.social reveals the things she loves & talks pets, pen names and her new book, #TheGoodBoy 👇
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September 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
From inspiring stories & admired authors to cherished writing places & favourite films, @rowancoleman.bsky.social reveals the things she loves & talks pets, pen names and her new book, #TheGoodBoy 👇
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If you like dogs, and you like funny, emotional stories, you’ll like @rowancoleman.bsky.social’s soon-to-be-released new novel. She talks about inspiration, re-imagination & the pros and cons of pen names.👇
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September 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
If you like dogs, and you like funny, emotional stories, you’ll like @rowancoleman.bsky.social’s soon-to-be-released new novel. She talks about inspiration, re-imagination & the pros and cons of pen names.👇
www.maxelwoodauthor.com/post/the-boo...
#books #booksky #author #amwriting #reading
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Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social talks about her new book, The Good Boy, the impact of reading Jane Eyre as a child, the novels & films she loves, the pros & cons of pen names, & narrating her dog’s inner thoughts.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social talks about her new book, The Good Boy, the impact of reading Jane Eyre as a child, the novels & films she loves, the pros & cons of pen names, & narrating her dog’s inner thoughts.
#books #booksky #author #reading
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