G.B. Ralph's Blog, page 17

Let’s give these little gay books some love this pride month

My baby boys! I had too much fun writing Arthur and Gabriel’s story, but am always forgetting to lavish my love and attention on them now they’re out in the world. What better excuse than pride month?

Surrounded by a cast of chaotic characters and thrown into the most unlikely situations, my romcom novellas are quick, light, and fun reads.

Find out more about the series:

The Rise and Shine series

Or dive right in with the links below:

Buy Duck and Dive...

Last chance to grab discounted Milverton audiobook on Kobo

Today’s the day, my audiobook people Murder on Milverton Square is on sale for a flat 4.99 across a bunch of currencies until Tuesday 11 June 2024 (that’s today!):

My audiobook publisher, Tantor Audio, and Kobo have hooked us up, but not for very much longer, so treat your ears to Philip Battley’s wonderful narration right this minute:

Murder on Milverton Square audiobook on Kobo

Weeping Angels book launch

I joined Riley Chance for the launch of Weeping Angels today at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers.

Weeping Angels is the third book featuring journalist Grace (‘Ace’) Marks, a mystery/thriller tackling the tough topic of family violence. You can find out more about the book on Riley’s website:

Weeping Angels by Riley Chance

Kobo sale: Murder on Milverton Square audiobook

Happy pride to all gay murder mystery audiobook readers, but to the British ones in particular

Milverton is on sale for a flat 4.99 across a bunch of currencies, resulting in some delightful discounts:

85% off 83% off 80% off 75% off 69% off

Go on, grab a copy from Kobo while it’s on sale (6–11 June 2024):

Murder on Milverton Square audiobook

Crime Writers’ Week 2024

What?

A series of free live online workshops and interviews covering writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and promotion, with a particular focus on crime fiction.

Who?

ProWritingAid are running the Crime Writers’ Week, and they’ve brought on a great bunch of authors, editors, and other industry experts to present the sessions.

It’s free and open to everyone to attend – you just have to register to nab a spot.

When?

Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2024.

There are multiple ...

Be gay, solve crime

Investigate the Milverton Mysteries this pride month!

Here are the links if you want to check out the first in the series, Murder on Milverton Square, available in print, ebook and audio:

Buy Murder on Milverton SquareKindle / ebook

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon AU (NZ)

Paperback

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon AU (NZ) | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones | Blackwell’s | Alibris | Powell’s | BAM! (Books-A-Million) | Huc...

Weeping Angels by Riley Chance: local author’s upcoming book launch

I’ve just received this month’s email from my local bookseller, Bruce McKenzie Booksellers, and noticed this upcoming event:

Riley Chance is releasing their new mystery/thriller, Weeping Angels, the third book featuring journalist Grace (‘Ace’) Marks, this time tackling family violence. You can find out more about the book on Riley’s website:

Weeping Angels by Riley Chance

If you live locally and are keen to check this out, head to Bruce McKenzie Booksellers / Palmerston North Cit...

A very bookish day out in Featherston

The Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival is always a highlight! We caught up with friends for:

coffee and brunch at Everest Bistro & Cafe,a wander around the bookseller marquee,a political panel hosted by John Campbell asking what does “left” even mean,a quick wine at The Royal Hotel between sessions,an author panel discussing making a living from writing, andanother wine while we debriefed!

Such an excellent event, with fascinating speakers, great food and dri...

Mysterious Manawatū author panel recording

I joined fellow authors Bing Turkby, Gigi Fenster, Riley Chance, and facilitator Hugh Dingwall, to chat all things mystery!

You can listen to the recording here: https://bit.ly/mysterious_manawatu or on 999AM in Manawatū (at 8pm tonight)!

The Ngaio Marsh Awards “Mysterious Manawatū” author panel was held last Friday night at the Palmerston North City Library and recorded by Manawatū People’s Radio.

Cosy mystery library display

I spy with my little eye something beginning with M…

Cosy mystery display at the Palmerston North Central Library

In related news, how amazing are my local librarians?!

Murder on Milverton Square is in excellent company in this cosy mystery display, including Dead Man’s Axe and String Theory by fellow local author Bing Turkby, among many, many other great titles!

Can’t find my books (or some of the others you’re keen on) at your local library? Just ask your librarian if they can get ...