Elly Griffiths
@ellygriffiths
Author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and more. I tweet about lots of other stuff too though. She/her. Instagram: ellygriffiths17
@alexeades1 ‘s story is a story of hope ,resilience and bravery ;unfortunately she lost her battle to glioblastoma on the 951st day after diagnosis 🕊️;a journey that inspires many who are trapped in the same path fighting and hoping to defeat the ‘monster’-Cancer
🕵️♀️ 15 books. 15 festivals. 1 brilliant writer! We caught up with the one and only Elly Griffiths at this year’s Harrogate Crime Writers Festival — and what a joy it was. In this quick but cracking chat, Elly reflects on the longevity of her beloved Dr Ruth Galloway series, her…
The other patron is putting me to shame with my puny 14k! Do support this amazing charity if you can…
Two weeks today, Miles and I will be walking from Seaton to Seatown, joined by one of our incredible patrons, Matthew Wright (The Wright Stuff, LBC Radio). This stretch will be 23km along the Jurassic Coast. As always, all expenses for this challenge petrol, two nights'…
The perfect collection for this Welsh Italian 😊🇮🇹🏴
Teithiwch i'r Eidal o'ch cadair freichiau gyda Llyfrgell Newbridge! 🇮🇹🍝🫒🍷❤️🇮🇹🍝🫒🍷❤️🇮🇹🍝🫒🍷❤️ Travel to Italy from your armchair with Newbridge Library! #travelfromyourarmchair #italiannovels #lovelibraries @carolkirkwood @ellygriffiths @CaerphillyLibs #Italy
My report from #TheakstonsCrime is live on @CriFiLover. @HarrogateFest crimefictionlover.com/2025/07/harrog…
Another @HarrogateFest pass to add to the board. I have every year since 2009. And another tankard for my collection 😊 Thank to the committee and team for another fabulous festival. Here’s to next year!


Another highlight @HarrogateFest was the author dinner play. To explain (a bit) @VaseemKhanUK is Mick Herron, I’m a nursery school teacher and David Hewson, Sam Blake, John Finnemore, @NJCooper_crime and @LucaVeste are five year olds…

What a night! After years of trying Agatha Quiz Team finally won the quiz @HarrogateFest. Congratulations team mates @mredwards @LucaVeste @MasonCrossBooks Craig Robertson and Claire McGowan

Such a lovely, generous gesture. Hope to see you here next year @richardosman
Everyone @HarrogateFest @TheakstonsCrime the drinks are on me this evening. Simply tell the bar at The Old Swan that 'I'm here for the wedding'. Sorry to miss you all, and have a great evening!
Keep an eye on our YouTube channel. We are uploading interviews from the ongoing #TheakstonsCrime festival. Featuring interviews with authors like the master of #Crimefiction, Mark Billingham, Elly Griffiths, Attica Locke, Janice Hallett, Ellery Lloyd, Nikki Allen, and more!…
Such an interesting and warm conversation between Paula Hawkins and Kate Mosse @HarrogateFest

Huge congratulations @radiomukhers
The winner of the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year for 2025 voted for by readers is @radiomukhers for Hunted. Congratulations 🥳 #TheakstonsAwards
THE FROZEN PEOPLE by @ellygriffiths is one of @washingtonpost's noteworthy summer reads! 🕰️✨Here's what they say "Griffiths adds a fun and surprising fantastical element to her historical crime fiction." washingtonpost.com/books/2025/07/…
Today as world commemorates Glioblastoma Awareness Day,story of Charlotte @alexeades1 towers high in inspiring those soldiering on with their battles again Glioblastoma ;promising life cut short at 19yrs after 951 days of bravest fight ,together we can ease the fight
I had such a great time chatting to @OutWithDan
@ellygriffiths We had such a great time youtu.be/L0yyvzSbGvM?si…
Thinking about how eloquently Sinner and Alcaraz spoke in their 2nd (3rd?) languages. Lots of emphasis on speaking in Italian schools. Think Gove managed to cut this from the English curriculum?
Some murders can’t be solved in just one lifetime... ⏳ The first book in a new time travel mystery series from @ellygriffiths, THE FROZEN PEOPLE is “fresh and exciting, with both humor and thrills." (@sharilapena) Start reading now 👉 bit.ly/44P6KIC
5.30am start for the walk across the South Downs to raise money for @alexeades1. I only did the first 15k (and that nearly finished me!). Here’s the link if you’re able to donate gofundme.com/f/50km-12-hrs-…

It was great to celebrate two great books and two great authors today. The Red Shore by @william1shaw and The Invisible Man by @TrevorWoodWrite. With @quercusjane @LesleyjmThomson Graham Bartlett and Sophie Ranson @Dauntbooks

