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Meet the Author: MARTHA REED

Traditionally published author of SHORT STORIES and independently published author of MYSTERIES

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Maria Simbra
Feb 17, 2026
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Martha Reed’s books:

Two mystery series:

  1. The John and Sarah Jarad Nantucket Mysteries (The Choking Game, The Nature of the Grave, No Rest for the Wicked)

  2. The Crescent City NOLA Mysteries (Love Power, Up Jumped the Devil, The Seven Gates of Guinee)

Words of Wisdom:

“I have a foot in both camps, and in the 20 years I’ve been doing this, I’ve seen more and more authors migrate to this business model.”


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