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Roxie Key #TheDeadlySpark 🔥
@roxiekey.bsky.social
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Freelance Copywriter & Author of The Deadly Spark (HQ HarperCollins)
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Repped by Maddalena Cavaciuti at David Higham Associates 📚
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A big hello to all my new followers!

Now seems like a good a time as any to introduce my debut crime novel, The Deadly Spark. I hope it sounds right up your street!

Described by Clare Mackintosh as "perfect holiday reading" and Jane Casey as "gripping", it's available in the UK, US and Canada ✨️
The cover for The Deadly Spark book, surrounded by words to describe it. Strong female leads. Haunting pasts. Set in Brighton and the Highlands. Average rating: 4.5 stars. Part police procedural, part psychological suspense. Multiple timelines and POVs. Secrets and lies galore. Fire, fire, fire! Queer love. Perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Lisa Jewell and Clare Mackintosh. A sheet of paper with the blurb of The Deadly Spark printed on it. Once secrets catch, they spread. Deadly fires are lighting up Brighton, and the latest case is alarmingly close to home for DC Eve Starling. The blaze was deliberately set, and a mother and daughter didn’t make it out of the smoke. Eve’s investigation takes her deep into her own uncomfortable past. When her key witness disappears, and with the killer always one step ahead, Eve is desperate to solve the case – whatever the cost. But Eve has no idea how close she is to the flames, and playing with fire can get you burned…
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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A huge thank you to all 1,165 of you who borrowed my book from your local library last year 📚

Here's my annual reminder that authors earn from every library loan ❤️

So, thank you.

Seriously, thank you ✨️

#LibrariesRock #LibraryLove #LibrariesMatter #ReadMoreBooks #LibraryLife
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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"A text about a schoolfriend changed my entire approach to #parenting...

I recently published a piece in #TheMetro, regarding a topic I'm very passionate about.

Let me know what you think!

www.metro.co.uk/2025/12/13/a-text-a-schoolfriend-changed-entire-approach-parenting-25381952

#Sharenting
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January 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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My top reads for November and December! 📚

🎧 Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For @drmarkrowe.bsky.social
📖 Zero Days @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
🎧 The Boat Trip @heatherjfitt.bsky.social
📱 The Woman in Cabin 10 @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
📱 Strange Sally Diamond @liznugent.bsky.social
🎧 Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For by Dr Mark Rowe 📖 Zero Days by Ruth Ware 🎧 The Boat Trip by Heather J Fitt 📱 The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware 📱 Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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In the midst of all the #NewYearNewMe #resolutions and big plans to get healthy, lose weight and stop drinking, I look at things a little differently in my latest piece, '#SelfCare? I don’t have time for that.' ✍🏻

www.theroompsy.com/the-green-space-well-being/self-care-i-dont-have-time-for-that
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January 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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My latest article for @theroompsy.bsky.social is live 😊 This month I'm talking about #HiddenDisabilities and #InvisibleIllnesses. I'd love to hear what you think - any shares and comments on the article are so appreciated ♥️

www.theroompsy.com/the-green-space-well-being/you-dont-look-sick
#wellbeing
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Yet another excellent reading month! 😍

📖 It Should Have Been You by @andreamara.bsky.social
📱 The Reunion by M A Hunter
📖 The 7-10 Split by @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social
🎧 Mile High by Liz Tomforde
📱 Missing in Flight by Audrey J Cole

Have you read any of these? What did you think?
Yellow geometric background with the following text: AUGUST TOP READS It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara - addictive & compelling page turner The Reunion by M A Hunter - twisty, dark & unpredictable The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee - sweet, funny & entertaining Mile High by Liz Tomforde - hot & spicy yet heartwarming Missing in Flight by Audrey J cole - terrifying, pulse-pounding & unexpected Have you read any of these? What did you think? Let me know what you're currently reading - I'm always on the lookout for recommendations!
September 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Same here too! Our second one was too faint to show on my useless phone though 🙄
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August 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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My July top #reads - another brilliant reading month! 📚

🎧 All Her Fault by @andreamara.bsky.social
📖 Eye for an Eye by M J Arlidge
🎧 How to Kill Men & Get Away with it by Katy Brent

Have you read any of these? What did you think?
Let me know what you're currently #reading!

#BookSky
July Top Reads 🎧 All Her Fault by Andrea Mara - addictive, twisty and terrifying 📖 Eye for an Eye by M J Arlidge - chilling, thought provoking and unputdownable 🎧 How to Kill Men and Get Away with it by Katy Brent - compelling, unexpected and darkly funny
August 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Feedback is crucial for #freelancers: that’s why I’m so grateful to the clients I’ve worked with for leaving me such fab reviews ⭐ So, if you hire a #freelancer (or shopping from a #smallbusiness) try your best to leave a review. Every time you do, we do a little happy dance 💃🏻
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August 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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We found #ducks. Aren't they just the happiest creatures?!
🦆♥️
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August 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Product description pages: crucial for #conversion, increasing your brand's reach and inspiring potential customers? Err, yeah! I’ve written hundreds of them, and I’m here to write yours. My rates are competitive, I work fast, and I’m trained in #neuromarketing 🧠 Drop me a DM! 💬
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August 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Hi 👋😊 my debut thriller, The Deadly Spark, was published last year with HQ 🔥 I've just sent the first draft of my next novel to my agent - fingers crossed this one sells too! 🤞
Would love to connect with other writers, especially crime writers 🔪 and queer writers 🌈
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The Deadly Spark book on a blue and orange background, surrounded by words about the book: For fans of Lisa Jewell, Jane Casey and Clare Mackintosh Set I'm Brighton UK and the Scottish Highlands Multiple timelines and POVs A dog (don't worry he doesn't die) Part police procedural, part psychological suspense Pasts that haunt you Fire, fire, fire! Lies and secrets galore Queer love Strong female leads
July 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Consumers are becoming so savvy at spotting AI-produced copy. If you want to leave your #blog in the hands of AI, that’s cool… but I reckon you, your business and your customers deserve wayyy better. I have several pieces published and my rates are competitive. Interested? Let’s chat! 💬 #Copywriter
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July 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Signed copies of The Deadly Spark at Brighton @waterstones.bsky.social! ✍🏻 📚

#BookSky #TheDeadlySpark #Brighton #Waterstones #SignedBooks
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July 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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You probably haven't heard of me, right? So, why hire me? Great customer feedback speaks volumes! I may be new to freelance copywriting (also editing and designing!), but I have very happy clientsIf you need a copywriter (and published author) ready to impress, I'm your gal! #FreelanceCopywriter
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July 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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It's Harrogate time!

crime writing fam, I'm coming for ya.
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July 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The end. There’s something SO satisfying about typing those words 😌
After months of hard work, I’ve finished what I’m calling "draft zero" of my next #book! 🥳
Writers, where are you with your current WIP? ✍🏻
Readers, what do you hope to see in my next book? 📖
Let me know in the comments 💬
#BookSky
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July 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Want a feel-good summer read? Can't help you there. But if you want a twisty little number for your hols, pop #TheDeadlySpark in your hand luggage... because summer can never be too hot 🔥 As @claremackwrites.bsky.social said, it's 'perfect holiday reading' (and the #thriller queen is NEVER wrong!).
July 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Enjoying the soaring temps, or not so much? ☀️

Either way, why not delegate some stuff to me and treat yourself to an ice cream while you're at it 🍦

Drop me a DM and let's chat! 💬

#SummerVibes #HeatWave #FreelanceLife #WorkSmart #WorkLifeBalance #Freelancer #ContentCreation
I can help with... BLOG POSTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS SOCIAL POSTS WEBSITE COPY PRINT COPY PROOFREADING ASSET DESIGN ... and so much more!
July 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Hello, #heatwave! ☀️

Grab yourself a glass of something spectacularly icy, and get your hands on a copy of #TheDeadlySpark (we're all melting anyway, so a few extra degrees won't make a difference… 🔥).

#SummerReading
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Creepy, unpredictable and compelling… what more could you want? Written by @sarahpinborough.bsky.social, the queen of pulse-pounding #thrillers, this one soared straight to the top of my #TBR (and TBH, it was one of the best #books I've read all year). You NEED to snap this one up. Happy #reading 😉👻
July 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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My June reads - another brilliant reading month! 😍

🎧 No One Saw A Thing by @andreamara.bsky.social

📖 The Haven by @amandajennings.bsky.social

📱The Herd by Emily Edwards

📖 We Live Here Now by @sarahpinborough.bsky.social

Have you read any of these? What did you think?

#BookSky #AmReading
My June reads - another brilliant reading month! 😍 🎧 No One Saw A Thing by Andrea Mara - a terrifying, chilling page turner 📖 The Haven by Amanda Jennings - atmospheric, compelling and dark 📱The Herd by Emily Edwards - unexpected and thought provoking 📖 We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough - creepy, unpredictable and addictive Have you read any of these? What did you think?
July 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Absolutely loved doing this event with legends @robparkerauthor.bsky.social, @gythalodgeauthor.bsky.social and @katywatsonauthor.bsky.social at Hemel Hempstead Library last week! So many good book chats with a fab audience 📚
So nice to see my lovely sister in law in the audience, too 🥰
#BookSky
Authors Katy Watson, Rob Parker, Roxie Key and Gytha Lodge at Hemel Hempstead Library.
July 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Looking for a book that's perfect for #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 *and* #NationalCrimeReadingMonth 🔪?

It's me, hi 👀

#TheDeadlySpark

Pick your retailer here 👇🏻
www.roxiekey.com/mybooks
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June 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM