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A huge thank you to my friend and former colleague Mack Haun for publishing a book honoring the service and sacrifice of three Eaton County deputies who lost their lives serving the citizens of Eaton County, Michigan over the years. #thinblueline

wildbluepress.com/ebook-deal… Another great one day e-book SALE! Don’t miss it! Sunday, May 31. @WildBluePress #truecrime #puremichigan #coldcase #mackinacisland

Today’s the day in beautiful historic Marshall, Michigan. It’s starts at the library. Visit the local businesses and meet a variety of different authors around town. I’ll be at the Abode Salon. @WildBluePress #truecrime #PureMichigan #puremichiganders

Did you know? The only reason #EastLansing #serialkiller Don Miller remains in prison is for possessing a dangerous weapon in his prison dorm. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #puremichigan @WildBluePress

How to support authors without spending any money: • Review their book on amazon. • Follow them on social media. • Post about the book online. • Tell your friends about the book. • Ask your local library to add the book.

Did you know? The night before Frances Lacey was murdered on #mackinacisland in 1960, she left the key to her room with the desk clerk at the Murray Hotel three times and left the hotel. To this day, no one knows why. WildBlue Press #truecrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #puremichigan

There are ways to help support an author buy a book from them, recommend one of their books to friends/family, leave a review, or repost one of their books.

I don't get upset about much, but there's an issue going on in the publishing world that's very distressing. I keep seeing people tell writers not to use em dashes or ellipses because people will think their book was written by AI. Here's the truth--54 of my books were stolen to train AI. Stolen books happened to most authors I know. We used those em dashes and ellipses FIRST. They are OUR tools and don't belong to AI. Authors, use all the tools at your disposal and fight back! I use Grok to research medical stuff, especially about my husband's cancer. I ask it things (anything you search on a search engine uses AI) but it never writes anything for me. Every em dash and ellipse in my books are put there by me and they will stay there. There's a frenzy of AI accusations out there, but as readers, please don't join in on the witch hunt. Most of us are just using the writing tools they've always used.

Did you know? A receipt from a tow company found in the killer’s wallet led to the discovery of Shawn Moore’s body. #truecrimecommunity #truecrime #puremichigan

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Dad turns 92 today! #happybirthday #birthday #puremichigan

Good News: After 20 years of declining numbers, indie booksellers have come "roaring back." There are about 70% more bookstores now than there were in 2020. The American Booksellers Association membership has grown from 1,900 to 3,200.

What if I told you… you actually have to talk to people to market your book?

Writing a book is a MASSIVE achievement. Even if it's not perfect. Even if no one has read it. Even if it never gets published. So no matter what happens next, take the time to appreciate everything you have done so far. The simple act of finishing an entire first draft is worth celebrating. You did that. 🎉

Wow! What a fun crowd at the Walled Lake City Library ! Thank you to everyone who attended my book talk last night, especially two very special guests. @WildBluePress #truecrime #puremichigan #truecrimecommunity

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I have to give a giant shoutout to the Village Manor Retirement Community in Hartland for having me as their guest for Wine & True Crime. 🍷 I’ve never had a venue provide so many props. Thanks to all who attended. #truecrime #puremichigan

Support an author and it could inspire them to write your next favourite book. Some ideas 💡