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Roslyn Reid

Roslyn Reid

  • Genre:

    Crime Fiction Mystery Supernatural Suspense African American Interest
  • Country: United States
  • Books: 2
  • Profession: author
  • Born: 21 January
  • Member Since: Feb 2021
  • Profile Views: 81,230
  • Followers: 150
BIOGRAPHY

Amazon best-selling and international award-winning author Roslyn Reid's first mystery, "A Scandal at Crystalline," debuted to almost a dozen five-star reviews on Amazon. It reveals the sinister side of raku pottery and kicks off a series of quirky mysteries set in Maine, featuring Black private detective James Early and his teenage son Tikki. "The Spiricom," the second book in the Early Mystery series, was published in September 2021 and won the 2021 N.N. Light Book Award for Paranormal Mystery, the Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon Award, and the 2023 Author Shout Reader Ready Award "Recommended Read". Both books are available on Amazon, and "Scandal" can be ordered from your favorite bookstore.

Reid lives with her Great Pyrenees, corgi, and husband in Downeast Maine, where she gardens, lifts weights, hikes, and teaches qigong. A former model, she contributed to Llewellyn's annual almanacs for several decades and has written for a few of the local newspapers. She is a Most Valuable Platinum member of the Author's Guild and you can follow her on Substack, LinkedIn, Instagram (@realroslynreid), BookBub, BlueSky and Twitter/X.

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The Spiricom : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 3)
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A Scandal at Crystalline : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 2)
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A Scandal at Crystalline : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 2)by Roslyn ReidPublish: May 01, 2026Series: Smoking Gun CollectiveCrime Fiction Thriller Suspense Mystery Supernatural Suspense

Roslyn Reid's Series in Order

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  • Smoking Gun Collective

    1 A Scandal at Crystalline : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 2) - Published on May, 20262 The Spiricom : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 3) - Published on Jun, 2026

Roslyn Reid's Awards and Achievements

    Roslyn Reid has earned excellence awards over time. Here is the glimpse of the accolades clinched by the author.

  • Author Shout Reader Ready Award "Recommended Read"
    2023

    The Spiricom : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 3)

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  • Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon Award
    2022

    The Spiricom : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 3)

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  • Platinum Most Valuable Authors Guild Contributor Awards
    2021 achievement
  • Winner, 2021 N.N. Light Book Awards - Paranormal Mystery
    2021

    The Spiricom : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 3)

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  • Mentalist Writers International Photo/Caption Contest
    2013 award
  • Creative Arts & Science Enterprises Editorial Recognition of Literary Excellence
    1997 award

Roslyn Reid Interview On 07, Feb 2022

"Amazon best-selling and award-winning author Roslyn Reid was born in NJ. She was always in the school library. She lives with her corgi, Great Pyrenees, and husband in Downeast Maine. She loves gardening and hiking."
Where were you born and where do you live now? Which place do you like better and why?

I was born in NJ but I live in Maine now. Maine is a much better place for writers because there is so much support for local talent.

Were you an avid reader as a child? Do you still read books?

Yes, I was always in the school library. I still love to read.

How did your friends and family react to your first book?

Some were surprised (& some weren’t), some were thrilled, some didn’t react at all.

What was your biggest dream as a child? Did it ever come true?

I wanted to become a horse. So far it hasn’t.

What inspired the plot of your first mystery, "A Scandal at Crystalline"?

The plot actually came from an episode of the old Alfred Hitchcock Presents show where a woman kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb & then cooks the evidence & serves it to the cops. I always thought that was quite clever.

How many books do you plan to write in the Early Mystery series?

I have at least 2 more in the pipeline, hopefully to be 3.

Who inspired the character of Dr. Spencer Py in "The Spiricom"?

Nobody, really. I’m a big supporter of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a wheelchair user in the story—it allows me to mention them.

What are some habits that improved the quality of your life significantly?

Joining the Authors Guild was a big help! Also learning to negotiate.

Who are some of the lesser known authors you would recommend people to read?

When I was a teenager I read a lot of scifi, & my favorite author was Frederic Brown. He deserves more attention than he gets.

Do you believe in paranormal activities? Have you ever experienced any paranormal activity?

Oh yes! MY BFF & I once saw a ghost car together. That was probably the creepiest incident.

How has being a member of the Author's Guild helped you in your writing career?

Their website is a vast knowledge base & is full of people ready to help. Even with weird situations you’d think never happened to anybody else.

What are the challenges of being an award-winning author?

So far, only remembering to mention it in my publicity campaigns!

What is the most important stuff when you go hiking?

Know your limits. Don’t go hiking 5 mile trails if you tire easily. Take navigational aids with you, such as a map, GPS, & compass, to keep from getting lost. (Cellphones don’t always work in the woods. And always make sure somebody knows where you are, when you left, & when you expect to be back!

What are you currently working on? May we know when we can expect a new book?

I’m about halfway thru the 3rd book in the Early Mysteries series. I’m also working on a couple of non-Early books & shopping a short story around.

What are your thoughts on AllAuthor? Is this a website you see yourself using for sometime even in the future?

It’s a great alternative to a dedicated author website. I’ve been recommending it as such. The support is fantastic, & I think with a few tweaks it would be perfect.

Roslyn Reid All time Favourite Books

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The Spiricom : A James Early Mystery (Smoking Gun Collective Book 3)
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Dr. Py is my favorite character! It's so unusual to see a disabled character in a mystery, unless they are the villain.

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    • How do you think concepts such as Kindle, and e-books have changed the present or future of reading?
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      • Ebooks have made publishing much cheaper & easier. Self-publishing is becoming a respectable way to get the word out. People are less skeptical about the quality of the work.
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      • I'm not a terrific fiction writer, so a lot of what's in my mysteries is nonfiction. For instance, the gruesome murder in the first chapter of "A Scandal at Crystalline" is an almost literal recount of an actual case.
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      • I read them to pull quotes, which are great. Fortunately I've only had 2 or 3 bad ones. I appreciate reviews which help me to become a better writer, whether they are bad or good.
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