The Weekly Spread for April 13th (And no, we're not literally jumping off cliffs): A three-card tarot pull to help you identify the week’s vibe, unmask your creative villains, and find your path to a win.

The vibe card featuring the Three of Pentacles from the Earth Woman Tarot.

The Block card featuring the Eight of Wands from the Earth Woman Tarot.

The Advice card featuring the Fool from the Earth Woman Tarot.

A new post is up on my Substack fusing tarot and crime fiction writing advice.

This week's spread dives into teamwork, momentum clashes & why it's time to be audacious with your draft.

Full breakdown: kellyegarrett.substack.com/p/the-weekly...

Deck: Earth Woman Tarot by Tarn Ellis

The Wheel of Fortune (And No, We Aren’t Buying Any Vowels) Welcome to our mid-week check in where we use the cards to crack the case of your manuscript’s craft and navigate the twists of the publishing industry

The link:

kellyegarrett.substack.com/p/the-wheel-...

Yay first #Substack Investigation post!

This week: the Wheel of Fortune. In your manuscript, it’s the secret to fixing a dragging plot: The Reversal.

Examples for cozies, thrillers, PI & suspense; gorgeous decks; and a DJ Khaled shout out.

Link in next post.

#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Tarot

Our first weekly spread focuses on harnessing Baddie energy, dodging pacing traps & identifying what your character actually needs.

kellyegarrett.substack.com/p/the-weekly...

The Weekly Spread (And No, I Didn't Want to Start a Newsletter But I Needed To) A three-card tarot pull to help you identify the week’s vibe, unmask your creative villains, and find your path to a win.

I finally stopped hoarding my 90-deck tarot collection & decided to put it to work. My new Substack is a weekly deep-dive into the intersection of crime fiction & tarot featuring spreads, writing advice, and anything else I want to talk about.

Ha ha. I'm imagining some folks buying my copy and then being confused.

I'm launching a newsletter & was so proud of myself I sent it to my friends. I'm combining my love of tarot with my love (hate) relationship with writing with:

Writing related tarot pulls
Using cards to discuss writing tips
Sharing random stuff

kellyegarrett.substack.com/p/the-invest...

So excited for this release!!

I'm ridiculously excited for this!

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!

So excited to share this show with you all. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement from so many people to get this off the ground 🚀

If you need a spot of light-heartedness in your day, this is the show for you! ✨

Please have a listen and please share!

Premee Mohamed - The Bugge (We Contain Multitudes 1) Premee nerds out about a beloved (and well-used!) collection.

✨✨✨GLITTER CANNON DEPLOYED✨✨✨

S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!

with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲

Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!

Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!

Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...

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Happy Release Day, Lori!!!!!!!!

My top two #mswl wishlist items for 2026 are:
- an exciting adult mystery or thriller with something to say. Something that feels like Alyssa Cole's WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING or @kellyekell.bsky.social's MISSING WHITE WOMAN
- mg or ya set in Appalachia by someone from there. Especially with 🏳️‍🌈 or ♿️ rep

😍

Happy Release Day Tracy!!!

😍😍😍

Happy Release Day, Mia!!

Can’t wait to get my copy!’

Cover of WITHOUT CONSENT A LANDMARK TRIAL AND THE DECADES-LONG STRUGGLE TO MAKE SPOUSAL RAPE A CRIME By SARAH WEINMAN AUTHOR OF THE REAL LOLITA AND SCOUNDREL

Late last night, @sarahweinman.com 's new book Without Consent popped up on my book machine and I haven't been able to put it down. All her books are amazing, but this one is required fucking reading in our current era when women's bodily autonomy is under renewed assault.

Injured in the Jaguar Attack (The Incomparable Mothership 787) It’s autumn, things are turning dark and gray, and that puts us in the mind of… (fictional) murder! Want a mystery novel, or series, to read? Our expert readers have many, many suggestions for you.

I interrupt today's scheduled doomscrolling to offer a book lover's delight: a panel of avid readers share #mystery recces!

I include books by @sherrythomas.com @kellyekell.bsky.social @tracyc1.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social @blacktopkid.bsky.social & more 🤓

Enjoy!
#booksky📚
#SmallJoys

Yay! #BlackBookBash is this weekend. I'll be taking part in the Don't Go In There! crime fiction track talking all things suspense with the @wandamowrites.bsky.social & Sierra Tribble on Friday at 11.

If you're in the Jacksonville area, definitely consider coming: iamcaseyrkelley.com/pages/b3-home

looking forward to seeing you in person!

I'll be there representing with my fellow crime fiction ladies!

Black Book Bash Home Welcome to Black Book Bash 2025! This is the official homepage for the B3 Festival.

After insisting on being the sole corporate sponsor for the 3 day Black Book Bash literary festival in Jacksonville, FL, Publix yanked all support only *one week* before the event, citing the “volatile climate” as their reason 🤬

You can show support/donate @

iamcaseyrkelley.com/pages/b3-home

Support Black Book Bash Help us amplify Black voices, empower indie authors, and bring the culture to the page and the stage. Your donation directly supports Black Book Bash — a 3-day literary experience centering Black read...

Publix offered to be the exclusive sponsor of the black book bash in Jacksonville. On Monday they rescinded that offer. Y’all, if that ain’t sabotage, i don’t know what is. You can support the Black Book Bash here iamcaseyrkelley.com/products/sup...

Amazing talent.

I didn't win but thank you!

Author Cindy Fazzi at a panel discussion.

Authors Delia Pitts, Cindy Fazzi, Kellye Garrett & Yasmin Angoe

Authors Allen Eskens & Cindy Fazzi

Authors Delia Pitts and Cindy Fazzi.

My second time at #Bouchercon, but my first time in #NewOrleans. Had a great time! @deliapitts50.bsky.social @yasminangoe.bsky.social @kellyekell.bsky.social #writingcommunity

My most important pro tip about surviving publishing: Have a sense of humor.

It has been instrumental in me surviving nine years, four books, two publishers...and still wanting to do this crap.

Is that the same as the Rose reading room? It's absolutely gorgeous but freezing. Next time I'm bringing a sweatshirt.