Chris Wendel

Mystery and Thriller Novelist, Business Writer, Blogger, and Entrepreneur,

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Mother Nature replaced Tom and Selleck the ducks with Lady Marmalade the rabbit. #ducks #rabbit #wildlife #yardpets https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbQ79SnZtH/?igshid=m11sp8aveyj1

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Took a mental health day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYtd3ynugd/?igshid=o0zin1u8y247

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It feels more like 5 years than 1. With every book, I strive to grow as a writer by doing something different. With HUMAN AFTER ALL, everything about it was a first, including somehow writing 4 different endings. With WHISPERING OF ECHOES, I used imagery in a way I hadn't before, and it was my first short story. With THE WALLS, I wrote a flat-out page-turner, exciting story that never let the reader (or writer) breathe. In THE FATE OF LEAVES, I explored character devleopment through dialogue and subtext. And in HEART HALF BLACK, I wrote an 80 page conversation, essentially, between just two people that held the interest of the reader (and writer). Wow, just reliving this brief history is making me excited. I'm so proud of these stories. If you haven't, please read. If you have read them. Thank you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HEART HALF BLACK. . #booksofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #bookbirthday #publicationday #happybookbirthday #thankful https://www.instagram.com/p/CDH_nw9hCH7/?igshid=t8v79rhrulne

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Every summer since 2017, I've released a new novel, but during this 2020 summer of COVID, I'm holding off. Can't launch a novel properly, can't tour to shows and bookstores, can't do so much I normally would to make the book successful. It's disappointing, for sure, but maybe that means next year I can release two. Who knows? In the meantime, if you haven't read all my books yet, go ahead. Read away. Catch up. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwK5i8nmzl/?igshid=1lywbpatce87g

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Anyone have good stuff happening? https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDdvmZnCIx/?igshid=1icl6b8s5rupf

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Not sure if they're Republi-ducks or Demo-mallards, but they need better distancing and some beak masks while they enjoy this unseasonably beautiful day in Florida. #bebetterducks https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fLgi7nz6o/?igshid=w7r6yzo32uhi

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It's #worldbookday ! Take some time and read some words. Your friendly neighborhood author will be so appreciative. . #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VikLsHTyq/?igshid=19smwoklnel3z

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Lots of red for a 3rd draft. Hopefully that'll make @chancenjelly editing tasks easier when it's her turn to bleed the pages. . #amediting #amwriting #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #thirddraft #newnovel #wordsmithing #thrillerbooks #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/B-9gAjen8WY/?igshid=19f4enfppao24

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"Done" is a good word. A happy word. A satisfying word. Finished the second draft of my next novel today. Started writing it on 12/14. Finished the first draft on 2/17. Started editing the second draft on 2/20 Finished 4/5. After a few days off, I'll start third draft before sending it to editing. I'm tired. . #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writerslife #seconddraft #newnovel #amwriting https://www.instagram.com/p/B-nNkH5H60L/?igshid=1howc7pwswprx

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I gave away 5 or 6 ebooks last weekend in an effort to help a few people entertain themselves during this time of social distancing and self isolation. I can do a few more, if there are a couple more people who are interested. Just private mesaage me and tell me which one you're interested in reading. Or, just DM me if you just want to interact. #amreading #readerswanted #SocialDistancing #selfisolation #coronavirus #staywell #stayhomesavelives #read #readersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #connect #interact #entertainyourself #free #ebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KLPVhn7xS/?igshid=8sdn65bumrul

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Up early this morning, editing, because what else is there to do, because @heddiethedog doesn't understand that you're supposed to sleep in when the world is under lockdown, because @michibonnin is still asleep. Anyway ... I think I love this line. . #amediting #lockdown #SocialDistancing #selfisolation #newnovel #amwriting #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #newbook #washyourhands #stayhomesavelives https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CL5vDH7h0/?igshid=1upspr9lsz8st

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How is this distancing treating you? I want to help entertain you. Here's what I'm thinking: I'll give you one for free. What do you think? If you haven't read one of my books but want to, DM me. Tell me which one you want to read. Then on Friday, I will pick a couple people and gift an ebook to them. That'll put them in perfect position to read over the weekend. . #freebook #freeebook #readabook #SocialDistancing #selfcare #entertainyourself #free #readersofinstagram #bookclubofinstagram #bookworm #bookstagrammer https://www.instagram.com/p/B94vGRsnGz-/?igshid=111br9ne7zmnp

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Why are you/Why aren't you #SocialDistancing ? I'm curious. I am doing it. At least I'm trying really hard to only go out if necessary, and when I do, I maintain my space, 3 to 6 feet. I'm #immunocompromised. I'm doing it for me, my #family who need me, my #friends, for others in the #HighRiskCovid19 category, really for everyone. I know we won't have to do it forever, but I feel I need to for now. My #son is home from #college on an expanded #springbreak. I'm even distancing from him, not even a welcome home hug. That was hard. What about you? Where are you at with this whole thing? I'm on day 5, I think. Maybe day 6. It hasn't been bad. Historically, I haven't spent my days idly, and I'm not now either. I have things to do at the house, #chores and whatnot. #Exercise, most I can do here, or I go for a long walk. Work, of course. Doing a ton of #editing on my next #novel. I've read a bit. Haven't watched a lot of #TV or binged on Netflix or Prime, maybe I'll do that this #weekend. But, most importantly, I'm limiting #news coverage exposure to an hour a day. Watching it all day would be maddening. And who needs more help with that? I guess I'm rambling just to say: #Cheers to everyone. Stay #safe. Stay #well. Stay #home. Save lives. Hang in there. Etc. Oh, and Happy St. Patrick's Day. Wear your #green, even if you're in #isolation. https://www.instagram.com/p/B91auNrHKyB/?igshid=hix5ihi3j3v1

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Two days in a row, these cranes came by to distract me from writing. . #amwriting #editing #finishingtouches #newnovel #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B9h9JcoHEiu/?igshid=1k7oomywqg1c

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Wow! What a show! What a good time with @michibonnin seeing @rivalsons at @gasparillamusic last night. The band did not disappoint. Simply put, this is rock n roll. And btw, Michi, even after 7 years we haven't mastered the ol' selfie. Let's keep trying. (at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eNEV7BeFs/?igshid=75mziqu2t2jg

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Submitted the first couple chapters of my next novel - tons of editing left to complete on the rest of the manuscript - but I thought I'd share the first paragraph of the book for those interested. . #newnovel #amwriting #amediting #nailbiter #suspensethriller #suspensebooks #thrillerbooks #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #firstparagraph #chapter1 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UBGBGHL4a/?igshid=15x7z145559bs