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I'm on cup 3...so far.
January 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Hey, wow, it's here!

Went into Leavenworth, WA after the wild storm last week. They are open for business and will be happy to see you, maybe even as happy as I was to see my book at A Book For All Seasons! :)

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer 📚💙⚡️

PS: our internet is back, finally!
R.K. Benton laughing and touching her book in pride-of-place at A Book For All Seasons bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Stormy weather. US-2 closed in the aftermath...Leavenworth still without power...
half of US-2 washed away in tumwater canyon
December 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Tried a new bread recipe. It was only a 12-hour rise; I think I'll cut the yeast and try to do a cold 24-hour rise next time. Nevertheless, it *was* delicious.

May all of you have bread and cheer this holiday season!
I crusty loaf of bread nestled in parchment paper.
November 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The news report about the book in my local paper made it to the front page of the printed edition!

www.leavenworthecho.com/stories/nove...

#Reading #WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer 📚💙⚡️

Find out more here: www.rkbentonwrites.com
Screenshot of the front page of the printed edition of The Leavenworth Echo showing the article about R. K. Benton's "Of Hearts and Murder."
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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I made some nice ganache last night. Why? Because!
A bowl of shiny ganache being stirred as is cools
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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I put together a quick bookmark graphic for a book fair I'm doing tomorrow...

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #reading
An image of an elk with a broken antler, over a map with a river running through it
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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My debut mystery, Of Hearts and Murder, is now available on Kindle — and FREE to read with Kindle Unlimited! 📚💙⚡️

Step into the small mountain town of Marion, where old secrets, Cold War shadows, and a very reluctant investigator collide.

Start #reading here → shorturl.at/2wZzU
Graphic announcing availability of R.K. Benton's "Of Hearts and Murder" on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Short URL for the book is https://shorturl.at/2wZzU
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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I had a blast at the little pre-release book-signing last night. There is such a wonderful feeling connecting with folks who enjoy what you've done...

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer 📚💙⚡️
Fans line up for autographs from the author
November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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A huge *thank you* to Ye Olde Bookshoppe in Wenatchee, WA for spreading the word about "Of Hearts and Murder!" 💙📚

#debut #readingcommunity
Screenshot of Ye Olde Bookshoppe's post promoting "Of Hearts and Murder" on Facebook
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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I've read some Lee Child before and enjoyed his work. This was no exception. Straightforward prose, exciting premise, and some twists made this short story quite enjoyable. 📚💙

www.amazon.com/Eleven-Numbe...
Cover of Lee Child's Eleven Numbers
November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The books came a day early!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer
the smiling author stands next to three cases of books
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Halfway through reading "Shadow Ticket" and Pynchon's use of idiom is an absolute treat. I am really trying not to use depression-era slang rn! 📚💙
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 for a heartwarming Cozy Mystery set in a quirky small town in Washington!

Enjoy a cast of lovable characters as lost friendships are rekindled and new love blooms—all while solving a charming whodunit.

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#ARC #ARCreaders #BookReviewers
ARC sign-up call-to-action with the cover of the book and a blurb describing the story. Release Date, November 20th!
November 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 is a cozy mystery set in small-town WA, which includes: found family, food, love, and a charming cast.

📚 Free ARC via BookFunnel
📅 Release: Nov 20

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An image showing the book's cover on a tablet, a smartphone, and a paperback book.
October 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Proof Prints Arrived!!!

There are a few things we saw that need to be addressed, but we are on track for the November 20th launch. Woooo!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer 📚⚡️💙
R. K. Benton, holding a physical copy of her book.
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Another beautiful autumn day in #leavenworth #washington
Fall colored trees on the road
October 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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I'm always digging something up. In this instance, last month at the Museum of Natural History in NYC.
The author, doing field work in front of shockingly naked dinosaur skeletons.
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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How do I write?

Well, this helps (from Espresso Vivace, the place that introduced latte art to the US)

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer
top down view of a beautiful cortado with a milk-foam tulip design poured on top
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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And THIS chair
October 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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My book has a few recipes in the back, inspired by Dottie's Diner.

Anyway, I'm going to make the blueberry muffins today. They are *delicious!*

Too long to post--DM me if you want the full one!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer 📚⚡️💙
Incomplete screenshot of the recipe.
October 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 is a cozy mystery set in small-town WA, which includes: found family, food, love, and a charming cast.

📚 Free ARC via BookFunnel
📅 Release: Nov 20

Please join us: forms.gle/sVqF7wjL5bSq...

#CozyMystery #SmallTownMystery #ARC #ARCReaders #CozyMystery 💙📚⚡️
Sign-up call-to-action for the book "Of Hearts and Murder" showing the book's cover on a tablet, a phone, and a paperback. Tropes listed are: Cozy Mystery, Small-town setting, Found Family, and Second Chance Romance.
October 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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This is a picture of the bookshelves in my mom's apartment in the 1980's.

#booksky
a picture of the bookshelves in my mom's apartment in the 1980's: three bookshelves filled with books
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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This guy!
Picture of our daughter's dog
October 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝! 𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 is a cozy mystery set in small-town WA, which includes: found family, food, love, and a charming cast.

📚 Free ARC via BookFunnel

📅 Release: Nov 20 

Sign up: forms.gle/sVqF7wjL5bSq...

#CozyMystery #ARCReaders
"ARC Signup open" banner over images of the novel on different media. - cozy mystery with wit and warmth - small-town setting full of heart and history - lave and lost friendships found - coffee at the diner and amazing food
October 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM