Well, friends, here we are again — another week, another cup of tea I’ve reheated three times because I keep wandering off and forgetting about it. Classic me.
So, quick burst of excitement first because I can’t hold it in: Murder at the Savoy officially goes live on Amazon Kindle Select on Monday, Nov 24th. If you subscribe to Kindle Select, that means you can snag the ebook for free, which still blows my mind a little.
If you’re more of a “book in hand, paper smell, page-flicking is my cardio” type, the paperback and hardback are already up on Amazon.
And — whispering this like I’m sliding you a secret note in class — the paperback and large print paperback are available right now on my web store. I may or may not have held the large print version up to my face and said, “Look at her. She’s beautiful.”
Now, because I apparently don’t believe in naps or self-preservation, I’ve been hammering away on the second book, Spectral Symphony, which is scheduled to hit the world the first week of January. I’m doing that thing where I keep saying “fingers crossed” while knowing full well I’m powering through chapters with unhealthy amounts of determination and snacks. But it’s shaping up nicely, and I’m genuinely excited about where Lucien’s headed next. There’s music. There’s murder. There’s ghostly shenanigans. Basically, a normal Tuesday for him.
Outside of book business, I’ve been getting myself mentally ready for Thanksgiving. I don’t cook anything complicated — every year I swear I’m going to make one of those magazine-spread sides, and then I blink and suddenly I’m standing in the grocery line holding premade rolls and a pie I definitely didn’t bake. But you know… it still counts. If it goes on a plate, it counts.
Anyway, that’s the vibe around here this week: books launching, books brewing, and me staring at the fridge wondering if it’s too early to buy cranberry sauce.
Hope your week is treating you kindly. And if it’s not, I hope it at least brings you something tasty.
Some Things I Thought Were Worth Sharing
Tom Daley’s new campaign to get you into knitting is… unconventional! The Olympic diver is stripping down to promote his favorite hobby, and honestly, it’s working. We are suddenly very interested in yarn. https://www.queerty.com/tom-daley-wants-to-get-everyone-into-knitting-so-hes-stripping-down-in-new-photos-20251113/
The most iconic friendship in Hollywood history? It might be Audrey Hepburn and her gay BFF, designer Hubert de Givenchy. Their incredible partnership changed the worlds of film and fashion forever. A perfect read for classic movie lovers! https://www.queerty.com/how-audrey-hepburn-her-gay-bff-givenchy-changed-the-worlds-of-film-fashion-forever-20251104/
SCAM ALERT FOR WRITERS! Writer Beware has uncovered a chilling new impersonation scam where fraudsters pretend to be famous authors! Their essential advice: “If a famous author calls, hang up.” Read the full anatomy of this high-stakes fraud and learn how to protect yourself. https://writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/if-a-famous-author-calls-hang-up-anatomy-of-an-impersonation-scam/
Tom Ford’s next film, Cry to Heaven (based on the Anne Rice novel), is assembling a wild cast: Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth… and in her acting debut, Adele! This 18th-century opera drama about castrati is going to be visually stunning. https://www.queerty.com/tom-ford-directing-film-about-castrated-singers-featuring-aaron-taylor-johnson-nicholas-hoult-adele-20251112/
Stop waiting for certainty! The secret to genuine creative growth and reinvention lies in learning to embrace the messy, unknown space of uncertainty. Find out how that discomfort sparks your best ideas: https://www.creativityatwork.com/why-uncertainty-sparks-creative-growth-and-reinvention/
Intimacy in writing isn’t just romance — it’s the tiny moments that make readers lean in. Loved this piece on building emotional depth between characters. Definitely worth a look. https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/11/the-art-of-intimacy-in-writing/
The quest for love beyond the “headless torsos” is real. 😭 This new short film follows a twink in “Buenos Aires” who gives up the endless scroll to search for genuine intimacy. Who can’t relate? https://www.queerty.com/watch-after-countless-headless-torsos-on-grindr-a-twink-goes-on-the-hunt-for-real-intimacy-in-buenos-aires-20251111/
Can we have your attention? Queerty is launching a Book Club! Get ready to read, discuss, and celebrate the best and brightest in queer literature with us. Time to update your reading list! https://www.queerty.com/can-we-have-your-attention-announcing-the-queerty-book-club-20251111/
Loved this month’s Lit Hub “5 Authors / 7 Questions / No Wrong Answers” — a sleek snapshot of creative minds in action. Dive in: https://lithub.com/lit-hub-asks-5-authors-7-questions-no-wrong-answers-november-2025/
The humble em-dash: not just a stylistic flourish but a pulse in the rhythm of your prose. Loved this breakdown in “The Dance of the Em-Dash”. Read it here: https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/11/the-dance-of-the-em-dash/
This is not your average summer camp slasher. A new body horror short film uses the setting of an all-boys camp to explore how toxic masculinity can literally become a plague. Prepare to be unnerved. https://www.queerty.com/watch-at-an-all-boys-summer-camp-toxic-masculinitys-a-plague-in-this-chilling-body-horror-20251110/
Want your story to truly resonate? It’s all about the Motifs. Writers in the Storm breaks down how to use recurring images, ideas, or structures to weave profound, hidden meaning into your narrative, making your themes unforgettable. https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/11/how-to-deepen-your-story-with-motifs/
The internet’s favorite protester, Dude With Sign, is back with more signs covering the petty, hilarious, and extremely relatable things we all complain about. He’s fighting the good fight one cardboard sign at a time. https://www.boredpanda.com/guy-protesting-random-things-dudewithsign-msn/
This is the only way we should be summarizing movies from now on.
Jimmy Fallon’s “Bad Movie Descriptions” segment is peak internet humor. Read the best of the best, from calling Titanic “a couple breaks up on a cruise ship” to the most ridiculous summaries of your favorite blockbusters! https://www.boredpanda.com/movie-plot-funny-bad-explanations-jimmy-fallon-msn/
They look soft, but we know the truth. 🔪 🐾
Bored Panda gathered the best photos showing cats deploying their “Murder Mittens”—a hilarious reminder that our adorable furry overlords are always plotting. Don’t scroll if you’re afraid of tiny, adorable violence. https://www.boredpanda.com/cats-murder-mittens-pics-msn/
Sometimes, advertising actually makes you stop and laugh.
A collection of some of the most brilliant and hilarious billboards out there—from witty one-liners to perfectly timed local jokes. Prepare to be impressed by these outdoor marketing geniuses! https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-billboards-messages-msn/
People are sharing the weirdest, most impossible coincidences they’ve ever experienced, and these stories will make you question the fabric of reality. Click here if you need proof we’re living in a Glitch in the Matrix. https://www.boredpanda.com/people-share-weirdest-coincidences/
A murdered songbird. A haunted ballroom. A detective with secrets of his own.
When Evelyn Sinclair’s body is found backstage at the Savoy, everyone calls it an overdose. Everyone but Clara Beaumont.
She hires newcomer Lucien Knight, an English detective with a checkered past and a knack for finding trouble.
From Harlem’s jazz clubs to Manhattan’s shadowed alleys, Lucien hunts a killer—and faces the ghosts that followed him across the Atlantic.
Murder at the Savoy – Grab your copy HERE