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Martha Reed

@reedmenow

A multi-award-winning mystery and crime fiction author and occasional footloose Vagabond. Owner/Editor at Buccaneer Independent MicroPress. Loves travel, big jewelry, simply great coffee, and living an epic writer's life!

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Finding a Glitch in the Matrix Advice on Writing & Life!

Ever found a glitch in the matrix? Use it as a writing prompt! open.substack.com/pub/marthare... #amwriting #mystery #crimefiction #booksky #writerscommunity

07.03.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've got New Orleans on my mind ... #amreading #mystery #crimefiction #booksky #kindle #kindleunlimited

27.02.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Writers Who Kill

Why did you become a writer? What β€˜made’ you? Join me today with the Writers Who Kill where we discuss our origin stories! writerswhokill.blogspot.com #writerscommunity #mystery #crimefiction #amwriting

24.02.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missing #MardiGras? Keep the vibe going with my new #NOLA #Mystery! #amreading #kindle #KindleUnlimited #indieauthor #crimefiction

21.02.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Have A Voice! When Secondary Characters Step Up Advice on Writing & Life!

Writers: Are you taking advantage of your secondary characters to fully flesh out your plot? Join me on Substack to discuss! open.substack.com/pub/marthare... #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #mystery #crimefiction

21.02.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Huzzah! I'm delighted to share the news that DUTY TO WARN, my latest short story has been accepted by Kings River Life Magazine! #amwriting #crimefiction #mystery #writerscommunity #booksky

19.02.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Already missing #MardiGras? Stay with the vibe. #booksky #amreading #mystery #crimefiction #Kindle #KindleUnlimited

18.02.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Author: MARTHA REED Traditionally published author of SHORT STORIES and independently published author of MYSTERIES

Undecided over which publishing path to choose? Maria Simbra and I discuss my choices and some options on her Building Books podcast: ironedwordsproductions.substack.com/p/meet-the-a... #writerslife #writingcommunity #indieauthor #booksky #publishing

17.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Author: MARTHA REED Traditionally published author of SHORT STORIES and independently published author of MYSTERIES

Undecided over which publishing path to choose? Maria Simbra and I discuss my choices and some options on her Building Books podcast: ironedwordsproductions.substack.com/p/meet-the-a... #writerslife #writingcommunity #indieauthor #booksky #publishing

17.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Redirecting...

Heads up fellow writers! Don't miss this (FREE!) event! www.facebook.com/share/p/1DCn...

17.02.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Mardi Gras! #NOLA #Mystery #booksky #KindleUnlimited #KINDLE #indieauthor #MardiGras #amreading

17.02.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They seemed more direct than rhetorical, almost like Lady Whistledown’s Dear Reader.

16.02.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Okay, BlueSky hive mind readers: I have a question for you. In the last two books I’ve read, the first person narrator breaks the β€œfourth wall” and repeatedly asks the reader a question. Is this a new thing? #amreading #Booksky

15.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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Fat Tuesday is coming up! Need a little #NOLA? #amreading #Booksky #Mystery #Fiction #crimefiction #KIndleUnlimited

15.02.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missing #MardiGras? Fix the jones with a #NOLA #Mystery! #amreading #LGBTQ #crimefiction

14.02.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Add some #MardiGras to your life! #NOLA #amreading #mystery #crimefiction #booksky

14.02.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Where do I get my story ideas? I don't ask where they come from, I just get out of the way. #amwriting #booksky #mystery #crimefiction

12.02.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Light Pirate is my latest Great Read find. Brilliantly written and filled with touching human insight, rising suspense, and delicate nuances, we chart the natural abandonment of civilization while hoping to see what takes its place. Gripping prose, relentless pacing. Not to be missed! #booksky

10.02.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newsletter - Clay Stafford

Writer friends: do yourself a big favor and sign up for Clay Stafford's newsletter. He hits it out of the ballpark with every issue. You can thank me later. Here's a link:
claystafford.com/newsletter/ #amwriting #booksky #writerscommunity #indieauthor

08.02.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All your shoes are dancing shoes! #NOLA #MardiGras #Carnival #amreading #booksky

07.02.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate #NOLA #MardiGras! All your shoes are dancing shoes! #amreading #BookSky #mystery #crimefiction

04.02.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Need a little #NOLA in your life? Huzzah! 5 Star reviews - β€œcaptured my imagination from page one.” #booksky #skybooks #amreading #mystery #indie #fiction #mardigras

01.02.2026 13:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Snomageddon Day 3. I'm getting dangerously low on coffee. The good news is #NOLA #Mystery No. 3 is getting rave reviews! #Booksky #amreading #MardiGras #indieauthor #Supernatural #crimefiction #writingcommunity

27.01.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Heads up! There’s still time to enter the giveaway for a chance at winning an autographed copy! Enter now!

27.01.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Add a little #NOLA #Carnival #MardiGras spice to your life! #skybook #indieauthor #mystery #crimefiction

27.01.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Writers Who Kill

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Have you celebrated #NOLA’s #MardiGras with a King Cake? Guilty as charged, your honor. I share my tips today with the Writers Who Kill. writerswhokill.blogspot.com #amwriting #mystery #crimefiction #booksky #indieauthor

27.01.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Seven Gates of Guinee By Martha Reed: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post by Cynthia Chow & Martha Reed Back in the mid 1970s, when the fantasy tabletop role-playing game was invented, urban legends immediately predicted disasters: of teenagers losing touch with reality and...

Review and giveaway of "The Seven Gates of Guinee" by Martha Reed, along with an interesting guest post by Martha kingsriverlife.com/01/24/the-se... #mystery #booksky #LGBTQIA @reedmenow.bsky.social πŸ’™πŸ“š

26.01.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Book Review | The Seven Gates of Guinee – A Crescent City NOLA Mystery (#3) by Martha Reed, perfect for readers who enjoy mystery, strong women protagonists, and New Orleans The Seven Gates of Guinee is a mystery filled with colorful characters, a cold case mystery to solve, Voodoo culture, all set in the lush city of New Orleans.

Huzzah! Thank you N. N. Light's Book Heaven for the 5+ Star review! "The descriptive narration is immersive and captured my imagination from page one. The characters make this an unforgettable mystery."

substack.com/@nnlightsboo... #booksky #amreading #indieauthor #mystery #crimefiction

26.01.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Seven Gates of Guinee By Martha Reed: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post by Cynthia Chow & Martha Reed Back in the mid 1970s, when the fantasy tabletop role-playing game was invented, urban legends immediately predicted disasters: of teenagers losing touch with reality and...

Click this link for the full review, and a chance to win a free autographed copy! kingsriverlife.com/01/24/the-se...

25.01.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Laugh, cry, enjoy! My new #NOLA #Mystery is out! #booksky #indieauthor #amreading #crimefiction #MardiGras

25.01.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0