Fairfield County Writers' Studio

Face out in Target! Go, Violet, go!!!

Went to Target for a bday gift for a friend’s daughter. Found this instead. 😭💜📚 Spotted in the wild on the BookTok wall!

Woot woot!!! Go, Violet Lumani - Author, go!!!

Way to go, Violet!!!

Not Good Neighbors Not Good Neighbors

Yes, you can learn the secrets of successful mysteries and thrillers with the awesome Tessa Wegert, Author! Sign up now! https://fcwritersstudio.com/writing-mysteries-and-thrillers-with-publisher-appeal/

Of course you should buy this book! Plus, you can learn Tessa Wegert's insider tips to writing thrillers and mysteries!! Small classes, in person or online. Need an hour or two of Tessa's time to help you in your publishing quest? She can do that as well! https://fcwritersstudio.com/writing-mysteries-and-thrillers-with-publisher-appeal/

✨COVER REVEAL✨

A cross-border drug bust on a dark river.

An heiress on the run from an unspeakable threat.

A group of teens with a dangerous secret.

A team of detectives determined to surface the truth.

THE RIVER RUNS BLACK is coming to North America and the UK on October 6, 2026, and I’m beyond excited to share its amazing cover! This is the second North Country novel—following IN THE BONES—and it can be read as a standalone, too.

Preorder wherever books are sold and add it on Goodreads!

I hope you enjoy the ride. 🛥️

Official synopsis

After the recent death of a teenager by overdose, a record drug seizure along the Canadian border is a game changer for New York State’s criminal investigation team. The detectives are relieved that the haul will never make it to the idyllic small-town streets of Alexandria Bay.

But drugs are still circulating, and the lab results confirm it: the co***ne that killed the teenager and the co***ne from the bust are not the same.

Investigator Tim Wellington and his team seem to be chasing a network of ghosts who use the North Country as their criminal playground.

How long will it be until another Thousand Islands youth becomes not just a victim, but a target? Because the dangerous players won’t shy away from violence when protecting their valuable goods—even if it means gambling with innocent lives . . .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1448315085/r

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/250258885

Jumpstart Your Writing, NOW! -

Jumpstart Your Writing, NOW! So you’ve finished writing your book. Congratulations! Now for the next steps toward publication: writing a query letter, getting an agent, shoring up your sample chapters, building your brand and more. Even if you’ve already landed an agent or editor, you might need help navigating publication ...

Great faculty! Great fun! Tell your teens today!!

There's one spot left in the awesome Tessa Wegert, Author's Thriller and Mystery workshop, starting next week in-person and on Zoom. Grab it while you can! https://fcwritersstudio.com/writing-mysteries-and-thrillers-with-publisher-appeal/

Achieve Your Writing Goals in 2026 -

Achieve Your Writing Goals in 2026 The path to success for a writer includes much more than lining up words on the page. New writers, especially, need accountability, skills, camaraderie, desire — and a smart and supportive community.

Achieve Your Writing Goals in 2026! -

Achieve Your Writing Goals in 2026 The path to success for a writer includes much more than lining up words on the page. New writers, especially, need accountability, skills, camaraderie, desire — and a smart and supportive community.