Rosalind Barden author

@rosalindbarden

Author of mystery and horror with a sense of humor.

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Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jun 28

Join 2026 Summer Reading Challenge hosted by Cozy Books Corner. Complete 9-book challenge, connect with book lovers, discover new authors & enter to win prizes. Includes 1st in my fun 1930s cozy noir series “The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery.” manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...

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Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· May 14

Listen to my interview on Mythbehaving podcast, hosted by authors @jennnixon.bsky.social & @ramccandless.bsky.social, where I talk about cozy noir mystery writing & more. Great author interview podcast! On Spotify and Podbeam. rosalindbarden.com/news-events/ #mysteryreaders #authors #cozymysteries

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· May 1

Go on a wild ride in Depression-era Los Angeles and Hollywood with Sparky, the most unlikely amateur sleuth, as she dodges a murder charge in "The Cold Kid Case," first in my zany cozy noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series. Available everywhere. rosalindbarden.com/book/sparky-... #cozymystery

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Apr 2

Looking for a fun, 1930s cozy LA noir mystery series to get hooked on? Check out my "Sparky of Bunker Hill" historical mysteries. Solid mysteries with adventure and humor. Available everywhere. Check out your buy options here: books.bookfunnel.com/SparkyofBunk... #cozymysteryreaders #mysteryreaders

Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries boxed set by Rosalind Barden shown with a vintage revolver and cowboy hat. Text reads: ". . . all the kids on Bunker Hill knew Old Bob had a six-shooter like a real cowboy and knew he was dangerous. Nobody messed with Old Bob.

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 24

Happy Spring! I hope the turning of the seasons brings many new, fantastic books to you! #books

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Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 24

For a limited time, grab your free eBook copy of Amy Prescott's "Fatal Foliage" 1st in her Ridgeway Springs Inn series of cozy mystery novels, when you sign up for her mystery readers' list here: dl.bookfunnel.com/yaef90krmg?t... #cozymysteries #cozymysteryreaders #cozymysteryseries #freebooks

Cover of "Fatal Foliage" by Amy Prescott. Cover shows a woman standing by a quaint inn in the fall. Text reads: A dead guest. A missing page. And a secret thirty-seven years in the making. Red banner across book cover reads: Free Cozy Mystery

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 24

Flash 99¢ sale for "The Cold Kid Case" 1st in my award-winning 1930s "Sparky of Bunker Hill" cozy LA noir mystery book series. Fun historical mystery read for pre-teens to grown-ups. Buy now at all eBook retailers in US and internationally: dl.bookfunnel.com/yaef90krmg?t... #cozymystery #books

eBook reader showing cover of "The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" by Rosalind Barden with multiple award badges. Shown with a #1 Amazon Bestseller Badge, and a photo of a 1930s actress. Text: Mobsters Movie Stars Murder. Gold button reads: Flash Sale. Red badge reads: 99¢.

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

"A Far Cry From Yesterday" by Manon Rinsma is her memoir about backpacking around the world, but it is also an inner journey as she faces grief from her past. Emotional non-fiction read. Please see my Goodreads review (and please follow me there too): www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #bookreview

Cover of "A Far Cry From Yesterday" by Manon Rinsma. Review text: "Memoir about backpacking around the world while escaping grief."

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

"The Lost Sketchbook" by Adrian Stead is an amazing historical novel spanning London, Venice and Madrid. It has it all: crime, wealth, obsession, valuable art, sweet LGBTQ romance, tragedy, and books! Please see my Goodreads review (and follow me there too!): www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #books

Cover of "The Lost Sketchbook" by Adrian Stead. Shown with review text: "A Booklovers book packed with crime, betrayal, wealth, love, tragedy, and books!"

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

Los Angeles's 1930s old Chinatown comes alive as the Chow sisters investigate the murder of their movie star friend. If you enjoy my Sparky mysteries, you'll love historical mystery novel "Kill Her Twice" by @staceyleeauthor.bsky.social . See my BookBub review: www.bookbub.com/reviews/2286...

Cover of "Kill Her Twice" by Stacey Lee. Shown with review text: "In LA's Chinatown, 1932, can two sisters solve the murder of their movie star friend?"

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

"Kings of the World" by Sal Nudo is not your ordinary self-help book, but a rock 'n' roll guide to success with fun along the way. Please see my review on BookBub (and please follow me on BookBub too!): my review: www.bookbub.com/reviews/7231... please follow me!: www.bookbub.com/authors/rosa...

Cover of "Kings of the World" by Sal Nudo. Shown with review text: "Unique motivational book with a rock 'n' roll vibe."

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

Please see my BookBub review of "The Honeymaker's Daughter" by Anne Brooke. It's a beautifully written and thought-provoking coming-of-age fantasy novel. www.bookbub.com/reviews/8027... I'd love it if you'd follow Anne and me on BookBub too! #bookreview #mustreadfantasy #comingofagefantasy #books

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 17

Looking to get hooked on your next mystery series? "The Cold Kid Case," 1st in my "Sparky of Bunker Hill" 1930s cozy LA noir mystery series is fun for tweens to grown-ups. Amazon #1 bestseller. Firebird Book Award #1 Cozy Mystery. Buy here: rosalindbarden.com/book/sparky-... #cozymystery #mysteries

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Mar 8

Escape to the 1930s with "The Cold Kid Case," 1st in my "Sparky of Bunker Hill" cozy LA noir mystery series. Amazon #1 bestseller. Firebird Book Award #1 Cozy Mystery. Buy here: rosalindbarden.com/book/sparky-... #cozymystery #historicalmystery #cozymysteryseries #mustreadmysteries #cozymysteries

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Feb 27

Thank you Critters Readers Poll voters for supporting Sparky of Bunker Hill! "The Catalina Cahoots" made #2 for Best Mystery Novel. My short mystery, "Death on the set of Dolly Dear" (in the Sparky boxed set) made #4 for All Other Short Stories. books.bookfunnel.com/SparkyofBunk... #mysterybooks

Cover of "The Catalina Cahoots," 5th in the fun 1930s cozy LA noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series by Rosalind Barden. Shown with the badge for Top Ten Finisher Best Mystery Novel in the 2025 Annual Critters Readers Poll. Also shown is the cover for the "Sparky of Bunker Hill" boxed set. Shown with the badge for Top Ten Finisher All Other Short Stories for the 2025 Annual Critters Readers Poll, which is for "Death on the Set of Dolly Dear," a 1920s short Hollywood mystery in the boxed set

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Feb 27

Thank you all who voted in the Critters Annual Readers Poll for "I Love You" my #childrenspicturebook I wrote & illustrated. I'm excited my simple book about unconditional love reached #1 Best Children's Book! Buy options: buy.bookfunnel.com/f56i27ad55 #childrensbooks #awardwinningchildrensbooks

Cover of "I Love You" children's picture book written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Shown with fireworks and the badge for Best Children's Book in the 2025 Annual Critters Readers Poll.

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Feb 15

Get ready for #MardiGras with #shortmysteries by multiple authors "Mardi Gras Murder" & "Mardi Gras Mysteries." They include my Josh the Actor #mysteries & his questionable crime solving abilities! rosalindbarden.com/book/mardi-g... rosalindbarden.com/book/mardi-g... #mysterybooks #mysteryreaders

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Feb 10

Let your little ones know you love them unconditionally on Valentine's Day with this children's picture book about love. This link has many buy options for you: buy.bookfunnel.com/f56i27ad55 #childrensbooks #childrenspicturebook #childrensvalentinesgift #booksforyoungreaders #childrensvalentines

Cover of children's picture book "I Love You" written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Shown against background of hearts of different sizes and shades of pink. Text reads: "Some books are read. This book is felt" BookBub Review, and shown with 5 hearts. More text reads: "Available everywhere for Valentine's Day."

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jan 18

If you love a #book, please don't be shy. Post a #bookreview - even a super short one! Consider reviewing on TheStoryGraph.com - not part of Amazon. Reviews tell algorithms to show books to more #readers- Important for #indieauthors. Please also follow #authors on Goodreads, Bookbub, Amazon! Thanx

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Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jan 15

I love author Kelly Miller’s Pride & Prejudice variation books. In her latest, “The Impoverished Orphan” Elizabeth is a penniless orphan. Can Darcy still love her? See my full review on BookBub (& please follow me there): www.bookbub.com/reviews/7174... #regencyromance #historicalromance #bookreview

Cover of "The Impoverished Orphan" a Pride & Prejudice Variation Novel by Award-Winning Author Kelly Miller. Text reads" Enchanting Pride & Prejudice Variation Romance with a Dash of Mystery.

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jan 15

TheStoryGraph is giving away 250 eBook copies of "The Cold Kid Case" 1st in my 1930s humorous cozy noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series. Award-winning Amazon bestseller. Enter by Jan 18 2026: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/9c... #mysterybooks #cozymysteries #bookgiveaway #historicalfiction

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jan 5

Please vote for my #books in Critters Readers' Poll I Love You #ChildrensBook critters.org/predpoll/nov... The Catalina Cahoots #MysteryNovel critters.org/predpoll/nov... Death on the Set of Dolly Dear (in Sparky of Bunker Hill boxed set) #ShortStory - All Other critters.org/predpoll/sho... Thanx

Covers of Rosalind Barden's books shown: "I Love You," "The Catalina Cahoots," "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries Books 1 - 3: Includes new Tootsie LaFemme 1920s Short Mystery"

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jan 4

#BookReview “Our Secrets Were Safe” by Virginia Trench, a multi-layered #mystery about past secrets returning with deadly consequences for former college roommates. See my full review on BookBub or Goodreads & please also follow me www.bookbub.com/reviews/2118... www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Cover for "Our Secrets Were Safe" a mystery-thriller novel by Virginia Trench. Text reads: Former college roommates cannot bury the past in the intricate mystery

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Jan 4

Please see my review on BookBub (& follow me there!) for "Death at Morning House" by Maureen Johnson, an LGBTQ teen coming-of-age mystery with history too! Recommended 5 stars www.bookbub.com/reviews/1574... @maureenjohnsonbooks.com #deathatmorninghouse #teenmystery #yamystery #historicalmystery

Cover of "Death at Morning House" by Maureen Johnson. Text reads: "Strange deaths from the past collide with odd happenings in the present in this coming-of-age mystery

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Dec 28

This #story & 6 more when you sign up for my author newsletter: rosalindbarden.com/join-readers... A down-on-his-luck young actor drives to LA on Xmas Eve to reconnect with a former love. He finds something else entirely in a decaying #Hollywood mansion. #Mystery, sweet #LGBTQromance + #spooky!

Young man wearing glasses standing in front of an old mansion. In the background stands another, spooky-looking young man. Text reads: The Invited Guest a romantically spooky holiday story by Rosalind Barden. Red banner reads "Free"

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Dec 21

Reassure your little ones that you love them no matter what with this simple #childrenspicturebook about unconditional love. A kid favorite. Please see reviews: www.bookbub.com/books/i-love... More buy options: buy.bookfunnel.com/f56i27ad55 #childrensbooks #booksforyoungchildren #kidsbooks #babybook

Cover of "I Love You" a children's picture book written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Background shows box of holiday toys. Text reads: "Spread the Love this Holiday Season"

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Dec 21

Laurie Buchanan takes "Illusionist" Book 5 in the Sean McPherson series, to a whole new, thrilling level. Please see my full review on BookBub (and follow me there if you like!): www.bookbub.com/reviews/2298... @lauriebuchanan.bsky.social #lauriebuchanan #seanmcpherson #bookreviews #thrillernovels

Cover of "Illusionist" by Laurie Buchanan. Text reads: "Book 5 takes the Sean McPherson series to a new thrilling level."

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Nov 24

There's more options than the giant online seller! Support indie bookstores at Bookshop.org. My eBook + paperback of 1930s cozy "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries" & paperback + hardcover of children's picture book "I Love You": bookshop.org/beta-search?... #books #cozymysteries #childrenspicturebooks

Rosalind Barden author@rosalindbarden· Nov 21

I am delighted #historicalmystery author Saffron Amatti interviewed me on her blog with her "Ten and a Half Slightly Silly Interview Questions": saffron-amatti.co.uk/blog/saffron... Includes my vintage dream cast for my 1930s “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries!” #cozymystery #authorinterview #books