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Shelly Jones (they/them)

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English Prof. Editor at https://analoggamestudies.org/ Writer, gamer, nature nerd. BLM Murder, She Rolled out Oct 6 - Available for pre-order now. https://tulepublishing.com/books/murder-she-rolled/ Updates at: https://shellyjonesauthor.com/

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 2d

Today's the release day for #MurderSheRolled!

If you like #cozymystery and nerdy #roleplayinggames, this might be for you!

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Murder, She Rolled - Tule Publishing Group

Solving a murder can get dicey. Wren Winters is thrilled when her gaming group is invited to join the town’s new superstar streamer Noelle Williams for a live demo—after all, a little publicity could ...

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks, Nan! I really appreciate the opportunity and support!

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 18h

I'm in the spotlight over on @nanreinhardt.bsky.social 's blog! Head on over for a chance to win a copy of #MurderSheRolled, some shiny dice, and other goodies!

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#booksky #giveaway #cozymystery

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Author Spotlight - photo of Shelly Jones and the cover of their book, Murder, She Rolled.

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 1d

😍 Gorgeous copy of a classic!

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 2d

#MurderSheRolled is the feature over on Caroline Clemmons's A Writer's Life blog today!

#writerslife #blogs #bookrelease #booksky

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Murder She Rollled by Shelly Jones Buy Link Book Blurb: Solving a murder can get dicey. Wren Winters is thrilled when her gaming group is in...

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 2d

Today's the release day for #MurderSheRolled!

If you like #cozymystery and nerdy #roleplayinggames, this might be for you!

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Murder, She Rolled - Tule Publishing Group

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 3d

This issue features an article by the amazing @keithjones.bsky.social ! Check it out! #StayAnalog

Analog Game Studies @analoggamestudies.bsky.social · 16d

Our latest issue of Analog Game Studies is now available!

Daniel Lawson on transmediation and the Marvel Super Heroes RPG, Hugh O’Donnell on tabletop simulations, Brian Jason Thomas on Taskmaster & mental health, and Keith Jones on Around the World in 80 Games.

#StayAnalog

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 3d

Pip waiting to get her claws into #MurderSheRolled - releases tomorrow!

#Critters #CozyMystery #NewRelease #ComingSoon #BookRelease #Books

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 4d

It was a gem! Really loved the plot and the Tourette's representation.

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 4d

My September reads included "The Last Line" by @scottlyerly.bsky.social (kept me guessing at every turn!) and then I got hooked onto the Widow's Island suspense/thriller series. Almost done with it... Got any book recommendations for October?

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September Reads - book covers on an orange background.

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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 7d

Did you play Stardew Valley in 2020? Our researchers find that playing games during stressful times is strongly correlated with positive outcomes for physical and mental health. Learn more: www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 7d

Looking forward to this event. Can't afford to buy a book or don't have any shelf space? Ask your library to carry the book. Post a quick review. Share or like an indie author's posts to help with the evils of the algorithm. Support comes in lots of ways and doesn't have to be financial.

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Poster for the Author Expo in Oneonta, NY on Sunday Oct 12

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 9d

More praise for "Player Elimination" - a five star review!

#BookReview #CozyMystery #Goodreads #Whodunit #MustRead #GamerGirl

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“Player Elimination hit all the right buttons for me: cozy vibes, clever twists, and a heroine who doesn’t crumble under pressure, even when her whole world is collapsing one clue at a time. [...] If you're into cozy mysteries with brains, heart, and a heroine who feels like your fiercely loyal bestie, Player Elimination is your next must-read..”
- Rebel on Goodreads
Five stars
Available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers!

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 9d

Reposting as the month is nearly over! #cozymystery #nerdvibes
#Games #RollTheDice
#GoodreadsGiveaway

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you love #books #rpgs and a #whodunnit ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Murder, She Rolled.

Check out the link below for your chance to win a copy of this #cozymystery from @tulepublishing.bsky.social

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Matthew David Goodwin @latinxfiles.bsky.social · 24d

Hey Everyone, come and support our Kickstarter for the Speculative Detective Agency anthology. This is going to be a fantastic book and in donating to the kickstarter you also get the book at a discount. Woohoo!

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 13d

There were so many I could have included! Hard to choose, but I'll probably do another post like this soon with more suggestions.

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 13d

Cover of the game Waffles for Esther with the caption: Esther’s Pick - Waffles for Esther - In this charming solo journaling RPG, you play a waitress whose regular customer (Esther) has gone missing. Use your waitressing and detective skills to solve the mystery on your own!

Cover of the game Teatime Adventures with the caption: Jo’s Pick - Teatime Adventures - This cozy mystery roleplaying game is as whimsical as it is fun. Full of heartwarming encounters, magical baked goods, and even a few recipes, this adventure is sure to delight!

Cover of Wanderhome with the caption: Pip’s Pick - Wanderhome - A pastoral fantasy built around Belonging, this game has no dice, no math, no Game Master, and no difficult rules...easy enough to bring to the table so that everyone, even a cat like Pip!, can play.

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 13d

Many folks know what #DungeonsAndDragons or #DnD is, but there are so many great indie tabletop #roleplaying games out there! Just sharing a few here that Wren and her friends would like to play #TTRPG #Cozy #GameRecommendations

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Cover of Murder, She Rolled with the caption: Wren Winters and her friends love to roll the dice and roleplay. Check out these great cozy indie tabletop roleplaying games to play with your besties today!

Cover of the game Starcrossed with the caption: Wren’s Pick - Starcrossed - A captivating two-person game in which you play starcrossed lovers. To add to the “will they, won’t they?” tension, players pull bricks from a Jenga-like tower...will you fall for each before the tower falls?

Cover of Brindlewood Bay with the caption: Charlie’s Pick - Brindlewood Bay. Murder, She Wrote meets Cthulhu in this cozy murder mystery tabletop roleplaying game. Low prep and easy to pick up, this game will have you roleplaying your favorite elderly amateur sleuth.

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 22d

Open for submissions for the 2026 Lammy Awards, through November 21st! 📚 #LammyAwards #Lammys2026

Pink background with multiple book images. The text states: Submit your work for the 2026 Lammy Awards (pls). We're in our 38th year of celebrating outstanding achievements in LGBTQ+ literature. Join us today! Submissions open 9.15.2025-11.21.2025.

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 19d

Think you're a whodunit expert? Live out your investigative fantasy at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social and walk through a crime scene simulation!

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New England Crime Bake Conference @necrimebakecon.bsky.social · 19d

This years conference has a brand new interactive activity that will delight authors and readers alike! A staged crime scene to investigate! In the hotel! With results provided on Sunday. Test your investigative knowledge in between the awesome panels of the ##writersconference #mystery #investigate

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 20d

What do you do when you're a #writer procrastinating on edits? Make a #booktrailer of course! (Apologies to my editor...)

#mystery #actualplay #ttrpg #dice #cozymystery #nerdy #gamer #rpg #indie #writerslift #writingcommunity #comingsoon #booksky

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 21d

I think anyone is welcome to review as long as they agree to post by the deadline.

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 21d

Want a chance to read Murder, She Rolled before it officially releases on October 6? You're in luck! Sign up now to be an ARC reader.

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#arcreaders #arcreaderswanted #mysterynovel #cozymystery #nerdy #gamer #actualplay #ttrpg

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 21d

Can't wait for this amazing mystery writers conference!

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New England Crime Bake Conference @necrimebakecon.bsky.social · 21d

Did you know that the #CrimeBake also provides the opportunity to sign up for specialized master classes led by leaders in their craft? #writerscommunity #WritersConference #masterclass

We do! Www.crimebake.org

Here are the current slate of offerings! (find more info on the website!):

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 23d

Oooh, I like it! My students came up with a summer camp, a movie theater, a fraternity/sorority house, and a few others.

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · 23d

Happy Cozy Mystery Day (aka Agatha Christie's birthday)! Snapped this photo of Clue while at the Strong Museum this weekend. It's the perfect seque for my class as I introduced their next assignment: updating Clue to a modern setting of their choice. What setting would you pick?

An old Clue board behind glass at an exhibit at the Strong Museum of Play.

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