Crime Writers of Colo(u)r
Members of Crime Writers of Color, “an association of authors seeking to present a strong and united voice for members who self-identify as crime/mystery writers from traditionally underrepresented racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.” crimewritersofcolor.com
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@whyiwrite.bsky.social
Author of Remembered and Curdle Creek, former editor at John Murray, Academic at Cambridge Uni, event host and podcaster. I also write kidlit, short scripts, nonfiction essays, poems
@rbyrns.bsky.social
Thriller Author• MEMORY BANK • RETROGRADE FLAW • AURORA FRAGMENT • DAEDALUS KEY • Stargazer who likes coffee too much. https://www.raquelbyrnes.com/links
@rzsantos.bsky.social
Debut novel TRUST ME from Arte Público Press; ed. A NIGHT OF SCREAMS LATINO HORROR STORIES; Freelance Editor (reach out!) Lots of essays, reviews, etc in Texas Monthly and others. Recovering politico. Sometimes in magic shows. 2nd novel in progress.
@torieldridge.bsky.social
Author of the Lily Wong mystery thrillers and KAUA‘I STORM (out 5.20.25). Tūtū, kunoichi, kanaka maoli living in Portland, OR.
@jenngivhan.bsky.social
Chicana + Indigenous author of SALT BONES (Mulholland) & RIVER WOMAN, RIVER DEMON (Blackstone). Bruja poeta. Magical-real monstrous mamawriter. Hexer of the patriarchy. Haunted woman. She/Her/La Bruja jennifergivhan.com https://linktr.ee/jenngivhan
@khadley.bsky.social
I'm from the 𝑳𝐀nd * Cozy Mystery Crafter 🕵🏾♀️ * Awkward Author📖* Word Wrangler ✍🏾 * Taco Taster🌮* I'm quite sure the editing process is my villain origin story.
@julielbrownwrites.bsky.social
Award-winning author of BEND, DON'T BREAK, NO ONE WILL SAVE US, DON'T SPEAK, RULE OF LAW, and THE DIVIDE. https://www.bargainbooksy.com/historical-fiction-giveaway-050125/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feature%20Live%20v4.0
@laurenlingbrown.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling Author of SOCIETY OF LIES, a @reesesbookclub pick 📖✨ @penguinrandomhouse Black and Chinese Editor 🎞️
@robert4justice.bsky.social
Writing Wrongful Convictions in the Mile High City Host of the Crime Writers of Color podcast RobertJusticeBooks.com
@theresavarela.bsky.social
Award winning Latina author - astrology 🔮 tarot. Creator of Graciella la Gitana Oracle 🇵🇷linktr.ee/theresavarelaauthor
@armbernier.bsky.social
Writing Caribbean joy…and mystery…one story at a time! 🇻🇮👩🏾💻🙌🏾🤩 www.ashleyruthbernier.com
@jerriwilliams1.bsky.social
Retired Agent, Author, Podcaster ~ writing FBI crime fiction and nonfiction and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review podcast. https://jerriwilliams.com/
@audreyleeauthor.bsky.social
Edgar-nominated The Mechanics of Memory is available everywhere! Author | Educator | (Exceptionally Proud) Mom | Pathologically Organized | Go Dubs! https://linktr.ee/audreyleeauthor
@hcchan.bsky.social
Writer. Author. Journalist. Technologist. Thinker. Human. verahcchan.com for my latest short stories and lit events
@nikkiwoolfolk.bsky.social
Librarian. Author. Queer. Steampunk Chocolatier. A latchkey kid raised on film noir, cozy mysteries, and gritty detective novels.
@wandamowrites.bsky.social
Award-winning author of ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS & ANYWHERE YOU RUN & WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. Wife, mom to the 3 best kids ever! Rep: Lori Galvin of Aevitas Creative Management
@stellaonithewriter.bsky.social
Writer | Author | Host of ‘Talking Tech With Creatives’ podcast | Foodie | Technologist https://linktr.ee/Stellaonithewriter
@forestissacj.bsky.social
Author, Historian, Educator. ‘Good Trouble: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972’ coming out April 2025 from Anthem Press. Sign up for my newsletter @ forestissacjones.com & get my Writers Digest award winning essay!
@debbmellowrites.bsky.social
A hell of a writer who's slightly jaded, sometimes bitter, awkward as hell, but always regal, even when I cuss out loud. Repped by Lasheera Lee and SBR Media.
@judyhutsonwriter.bsky.social
Former music publicist now writing spy thriller stories with a R&B spin. #booksky #blackbooksky
@jenniferkmorita.bsky.social
Mystery author & mom. Member of Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of American & International Thriller Writers.
@vandasymon.bsky.social
Kiwi crime writer, CWA Dagger finalist, Barry Award nominee, science gal, and dangerous woman with a sword. The Traitors New Zealand
@persiawalker.com
Crime fiction author of the 1920s Lanie Price Harlem Renaissance #mystery series (DEAR SISTER DEAD, BACKDROP TO MURDER, etc.). Gritty dialogue, rich atmosphere, and sharp storytelling. https://persiawalker.com https://bio.site/persiawalker
@pauladlennon.bsky.social
🇯🇲🇬🇧🇪🇺 Author, MONTEGO BAY MURDER trilogy Joffe Books, Comedy Women In Print 🏆winner THE BOOK OF WITTY WOMEN, MIDSUMMER MYSTERIES anthology. THE CASE OF THE MAD DOCTOR #c18th #18thc
@sujawrites.bsky.social
Author & Doctor. YA thriller WHEN MIMI WENT MISSING coming out Nov 19 2024 from Soho Teen. SCBWI, ITW, CrimeWoC, SINC. Book nerd supporting LGBTQ, women's rights, environmentalism, BIPOC, diversity, equality. Michigander.
@vanessariley.com
Vanessa Riley, award-winning author, explores hidden narratives of Black women, sisterhoods, and power in historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.
@penelopedid.bsky.social
🌟Gold Star Sister 📚Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author 👶 Mama 🕵️♀️Forensic Accountant 🏃♀️Runner 🌊 Resister 🇲🇽 Latina AF 🌈Ally 💻 CWoC 🎨 Artist ⚖️ Wants to go to law school F🖕CK Trump LADY KI🔪🔪ER (March 2025)
@lynnwrites.bsky.social
Author of mystery novels. Lover of blues, R&B, neo-soul, SiFi, and books! Of course. ❤️Binge-watching good streaming series ✨ https://linktr.ee/lynnemery
@crimewoc.bsky.social
A group of over 350 of today and tomorrow’s crime writers of color. Follow to stay up-to-date on our new releases, recognitions & other good news. Crimewritersofcolor.com
@damyantig.bsky.social
Author, BLUE MUMBAI series and YOU BENEATH YOUR SKIN. Editor at theforge.bsky.social * Books: https://linktr.ee/damyantibiswas * Goodreads: bit.ly/3OUlKM6 * Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3jbj0y4 Rep: Lucienne Diver @ The Knight Agency
@victordeanda.bsky.social
Writer of crime fiction, horror, and weird stuff. Movie freak and music geek. Literary slutizen.
@vgauthor.bsky.social
Author, traveler, social justice seeker.🌈 https://veronicagutierrez.com/ #booksky
@silviamg.bsky.social
Writer. THE BEWITCHING (2025), SEVENTH VEIL OF SALOME, MEXICAN GOTHIC, and others books. https://silviamoreno-garcia.com/
@veronicaghenry.bsky.social
I read and I write. My stuff: Bacchanal, The Quarter Storm, The Foreign Exchange, The Canopy Keepers, A Breathless Sky. https://www.veronicahenry.net/
@kimmccavan.bsky.social
Read, write, and relax...three things I can't get enough of. (Yep, I live on the edge and end sentences with prepositions.)
@sairaviola.bsky.social
Writer scribbles here there and everywhere in between : Red Honey Jukebox Crack Apple & Pop Pushcart Nominee
@djledford.bsky.social
Crime Fiction Novelist. Eastern Band Cherokee. Warrior. Survivor. 2-Time Anthony Award Finalist. HAVOC and REDEMPTION from Thomas & Mercer Amazon Publishing. Authors On The Air host. Rep'd by Liza Royce Agency - https://linktr.ee/deborahjledford
@robinwrites.bsky.social
Itinerant pathologist and writer of spooky spec fic. Philly expat in Carolina. Ace is the place for me. 🇪🇨🇺🇸🏳️🌈 she/her
@annmichelleharris.bsky.social
Lawyer, writer (SinC), nerd/Blerd, Jamaican🇯🇲 & Atlantan. Maggie, PFTH, & E T Bland award finalist. Reviewer for Nerds of a Feather. Author of NORTH https://linktr.ee/annmichelleharris
@mahua.bsky.social
Women’s fiction & crime fiction writer. Diver. Dog lover. Knitter. Author of Nairobi Ndoto. Member of CWoC & SinC. I post about writing, reading, my dogs, knitting, travel, diving, politics, expat life, & random other things.
@pmraymond.bsky.social
New Orleans native. Writer of horror, observer of the world. 📖2025 SF Horror2Commic 🎥2025 SF Killer Shorts 📖2024 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award 🎥2024 Killer Shorts Finalist 🏆2024 Claymore Finalist 👀Film & book reviewer https://linktr.ee/pmraymond_author
@misericordius.bsky.social
I write historical mysteries and dabble in interactive fiction. www.ricordius.com Mostly, I post dad jokes and puns.
@barbarahoward.bsky.social
Author of mysteries featuring a strong female protagonist, diverse cast of characters, and a dash of romance. Plant eating introvert wrapped in a homemade quilt. Member: MWA, SinC, CWOC, AG, Great Lakes Fiction Writers President
@yasminangoe.bsky.social
Author of Her Name Is Knight and Not What She Seems. Writer of thriller & suspense. Books, film, & TV all day! Let’s go!!
@latinasleuths.bsky.social
Author of the award winning Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series. Latinx 305 🌴
@verakurian.bsky.social
Author of NEVER SAW ME COMING and A STEP PAST DARKNESS. psychologist. film consumer. semi-ironic watcher of reality TV. available for DC area events. yes I want to be on your podcast. www.verakurian.com. writing about craft: verakurian.substack
@eaaymar.bsky.social
Novelist (WHEN SHE LEFT, most recent), sometimes reviewer at Wash Post, runs Crime Fiction Works (the greatest newsletter in crime fiction history, everyone says so). Under a lot of pressure here.
@dorothykoomson.bsky.social
📚Award-winning, Sunday Times Bestselling Author | Writer ✍🏾 l Reader 📖 | TV & Film Lover 📺 | Podcaster 🎙️| Latest book Every Smile You Fake out now 📚⚡️
@alafairburke.bsky.social
Criminal law professor. NYT bestselling author of 20+ crime novels. I like dogs and food (separately). Www.alafairburke.com. New book is THE NOTE–you should get it.
@mpmthewriter.bsky.social
Author of the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series; DEATH IN THE CARDS (May 13, 2025) Filipino American 🇵🇭🏳️🌈 She/her https://linktr.ee/mpmthewriter
@ladeziree.bsky.social
MEXICAN AMERICAN.Writer. Educator. Altadena Latest novel: DISPOSSESSED Our hidden Californian history www.desireezamorano.com Latest short fiction: Alta https://www.altaonline.com/culture/fiction-and-poetry/a44016136/fiction-magdas-hen-desiree-zamorano/
@angelluiscolon.com
he/him | Award Winning 🇵🇷 Writer of🪳INFESTED🪳and MINECRAFT: HOUSE OF HORRORS | Editor | Rep'd by JM Darga at Aevitas Creative | https://linktr.ee/angelluiscolon
@amina.bsky.social
Author of Almost Surely Dead (out 2/2024 by Mindy’s Book Studio), Kismet, and #FashionVictim. Skincare junkie. I live in a forest surrounded by animals. I’m obsessed with my dog.
@stephcha.bsky.social
Author of Juniper Song novels and Your House Will Pay. Series editor of Best American Mystery & Suspense. TV writer.
@gabino.bsky.social
Writer/reader/speaker/music lover/book reviewer (NPR, Locus, etc)/freelancer/photographer/PhD/New York Times horror columnist. Words in many places. I want to do all the things, so invite me! https://linktr.ee/gabinoiglesias
@rachelhowzell.bsky.social
OUT NOW: THE LAST ONE, the Good Morning America Book Club Pick for December! COMING SOON: FOG & FURY. French Martini lover. Rep: Jill Marsal, @jillmarsal. Playing right now: OBLIVION, baby! Find me also at www.rachelhowzell.com
@christalroberts.bsky.social
Querying my debut mystery novel. Used to edit video for work, now edit for fun. Member CWoC, MWA, SINC. Former BlogHer. Traveler and tennis watcher. My Substack: https://christalroberts.substack.com
@nadinematheson.com
Bestselling Author👩🏾💻 | Host of ‘The Conversation’ Podcast 🎙️| All Views My Own 💬 www.nadinematheson.com Podcast: apple.co/3RSKsxK Spotify spoti.fi/3DVDB0G https://linktr.ee/Nadine_Matheson 📚 THE KILL LIST( An Inspector Henley Thriller - Book 3) Out
@gigipandian.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling, Anthony & Agatha Award-winning author. Cancer survivor. Locked-room mystery enthusiast. she/her
@kellyekell.bsky.social
Sarcastic black chick writing award winning mysteries about sarcastic black chicks. Crime Writers of Color cofounder. Missing White Woman (Out now in US & UK) My site I don't update: KellyeGarrett.com
@alexsegura.bsky.social
I write comics and novels. SECRET IDENTITY, ALTER EGO, ENCANTO, DICK TRACY, SPIDER-SOCIETY, THE QUESTION, STAR WARS, and more. He/him. https://linktr.ee/alex_segura
@sgwong.com
multi genre fiction slinger • nerd of many things • disabled • demi • proud parent of ✨🏳️⚧️ darlings • space dust coalesced into dreams • cis she/her • BigVirgoEnergy™️ Treaty 6 territory rep: Lauren Abramo/DG&B https://linktr.ee/sandrasgwong