Kris Bock Romance/Mystery

Kris Bock writes and novels, many with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes.

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-16

Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel: an Accidental Detective is FREE at all ebook retailers!
Readers say:
“Great book and very funny!”
“The characters in this book remind me of those in Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series. I love their quirks and I was fooled until the very end.”
“I want more from this cast of characters for sure!”
storyoriginapp.com/collections

A book cover shows a motel with a pool in the foreground and tall palm trees behind the building. The title is Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel, in The Accidental Detective Series by Kris Bock.
Text says: Budding private detective Kate and her sister, Jen, are called to investigate strange happenings at a motel owned by a friend’s family. But when a sleepless night leads Kate to a corpse, the sisters are unsure who to trust… A humorous cozy full of quirky characters! Free! Limited time only!
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-15

I'll present a workshop on "Dazzling Description: How to Show-Not-Tell" for the South Carolina Writers Association on 3/19 7-8 PM (EDT) via Zoom!
Make your settings sparkle, your characters come alive, your emotions explode on the page. We’ll discuss sense data, body language, and how to write in deep point of view.
Nonmember – $25.00
myscwa.org/event-6505396

A photo shows a close-up of a white woman with short blond hair smiling. Text says Author’s Toolbox – Chris Eboch – The Reluctant Psychic Murder Mystery Series – date March 19. Time 7 PM. MYSCWA.ORG/EVENTS
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-15

From March 15 through March 28, readers will receive 25% OFF their entire order in the Tule store. Yes… the entire order. Use code StuffYourEReader26 at checkout. You can start by shopping my and titles here: tulepublishing.com/authors/kri

The Something Shady at Sunshine Haven book cover has a southwest desert and cityscape. 
On A Stone Cold Murder, a dirt road through prairie leads to an ominous building. The sun sets over a mountain with dramatic clouds. 
Text says: The Accidental Detective: A witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Reluctantly Psychic: a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-15

Readers who love feel-good romance and small-town settings with heart will love these cozy cat romance novels!
Readers say: “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”
“Sweet romance with the kind of people you wished you knew.”
“Small town romance with cats ... what more could you want?”
“I loved this book so much that I purchased the next book in the series, and it is just as sweet!”
On Amazon, now free in
storyoriginapp.com/collections

A book cover titled Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café has a man and a woman looking at each other with flirty expressions. She has coffee and a plate of cookies. A Siamese cat sits in front of him. The author is Kris Bock. Text says: Start the series for 99c, free in KU! Kari doesn’t have time for love when she’s opening her new cat café. But when a sexy master baker walks in, how can she resist?
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-15

@lilithsaintcrow
I just had a good friend respond to my newsletter with "I'm glad you finally got that book out!"

Um, it's been out for three years. 😭

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-15

@Robavince
I HOPE YOU COMPLIED! 😍

Kris Bock Romance/Mystery boosted:
2026-03-15

booksns.com/196773/ The National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory collects Black-operated brick-and-mortar stores, mobile shops, and online sellers across the U.S. Per its report, there are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide. #books The National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory collects Black-operated brick-and-mortar stores, mobile shops, and online sellers across the U.S. Per its report, there are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide. by yourbasicgeek

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-15

"I think we can show the knife was in the drawer when it was locked."
"How?"
"By the butter."

This exchange was intriguing, until I realized that it was the result of a digitalization error in an old Perry Mason novel, and it was supposed to be butler, not butter. I really wanted to know how butter on the knife proved where it had been.

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-14

K-lytics Romance Seminar Spring 2026: The new report now covers 112 Romance categories and their performance, and reveals those that show the most significant upward or downward trends. As a bonus, the study incorporates a Top-100 bestseller list profile with top authors, publishers, cover art, book descriptions, Kindle Unlimited vs. Non-KU performance, trending Google and Amazon keywords, proven price points, price trends, and more.
k-lytics.com/dap/a/?a=16040&p=

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-14

I'm in the Spotlight with my new novel: "I found a way to have a private citizen become a licensed PI in order to track someone, because I needed a way to bring a bunch of murder suspect into town."
Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ApJGd

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-14

I'm in the Spotlight with my new novel, research, and why we writers sometimes worry about the FBI showing up at the door wondering what we’ve been up to!" lttr.ai/ApJBp

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-14

Linguine with Arugula and Book E#xcerpt from Something Prowling in Paradise Park: A Kate Tessler Amateur Sleuth Mystery | with 2 Prizes of 3 eBooks
christyscozycorners.com/someth

A white plate with a red border holds pasta with some green leafy bits. A fork twirls up some pasta. The background is a red and white checked tablecloth.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

How to get a good critique part 2: Get Feedback by Taking Classes: "One bonus to taking a class or attending a retreat is that you may meet other writers, who could become your critique partners after the class ends."
lttr.ai/ApIsl

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

Amnesia & Candy Canes by Angela Miller Curtis: “Mazie Harris is a bookstore owner and undercover agent. When a mysterious man with amnesia is found in a ditch near a rehab center, Mazie is drawn into secrets and danger. A gripping tale of redemption, love, and the power of miracles.”
Free with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).

storyoriginapp.com/swaps/051be

A red and white cover for Amnesia & Candy Canes by Angela Miller Curtis has a silhouette of a woman holding a magnifying glass.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

So what does Kia theft have to do with marijuana dispensaries?
I explain in this stop on the Something Prowling in Paradise Park blog tour:
sarandipitys.com/something-pro


Great Escapes Book Tours Presents Something Prowling in Paradise Park: The Accidental Detective series by Kris Bock - March - March 15, 2026. A book titled Something Prowling in Paradise Park has a rising moon behind the shark stems of an agave, with a purple background, saguaro cacti, cliffs, and faint pawprints.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

@CaraBruar sigh. Sometimes even when you're clear on what you want, you can't get it.

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

The Devil in the Details by Lynn M. Kristopher: “A Secret Santa exchange turns ugly when the gifts reveal more than anyone expected. Who’s really pulling the strings? A short-story psychological free with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).
storyoriginapp.com/swaps/1bc35

A dark book cover for The Devil in the Details by Lynn M. Kristopher has a wrapped present.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

How to get a good critique: Feedback from Classes: You might find paid classes, free meetings, or social events through local groups, such as Sisters in Crime, Romance Writers of America, or Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
lttr.ai/ApIkY

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

Spring is here, and while everyone else is cleaning out their closets, you can be refreshing your listening queue instead! (Or listen to entertain yourself while cleaning, if you really must clean.)
Discount: 50%
Promotion Ends: 3/31/26
audiobooks.com/promotions/prom

A book cover for Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock is against a field of blurry flowers. The cover has a cane in the foreground and an orange scene with saguaro cacti and a cityscape. Text says: Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock. Discount 50% Promotion Ends 3/31/26
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-03-13

K-lytics Report: NEW Edition Spring 2026 covering 112 Romance categories! See the Top-100 bestseller list profile with authors, publishers, cover art, book descriptions, KU/Non-KU, trending keywords, price trends, more.
k-lytics.com/dap/a/?a=16040&p=

The image shows some screenshots from a K-lytic’s report with the text 60 page research report, step-by-step video instruction, and bonus report

Client Info

Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.07
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst