Hugh Lessig

Thanks to @markatley.bsky.social for this great Q&A. While you’re at it, check out his fiction and learn about the Tulsa underworld.

What a gem. Ana Sophia Heger is mesmerizing as Polly. Same for Taron Egerton. I didn't recognize John Carroll Lynch after his turn in "Ballard." Saw this at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday when no one else bothered to be in the theater. Their loss. The book ain't bad, either. @jordanharper.bsky.social

Hey, ya'll. My novel is nearing its second birthday, and I'd love to get a few more reviews on Amazon. If you've read the book and haven't bothered to drop a review, now's the time. Gus will thank you from the bottom of his grumpy heart. (Also, the hardcover is half priced at the moment.)

Discussing Whatever Kills The Pain, with CW Blackwell | Rock and a Hard Place Press Get more from Rock and a Hard Place Press on Patreon

Had a fantastic conversation with @rhppress.bsky.social editors @smccaffery.bsky.social and @paulgarth.bsky.social about noir, writing for catharsis, late-stage capitalism, and my debut collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. Check it out here 👇👇👇

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Thanks, Gabino! Sometimes you just can't get rid of a body. Check out my story "Bad Man Down" here: bit.ly/44y6iNA

This is a good one.

This.

This looks great!

It sounds like he's referring to undocumented immigrants, who are generally not eligible for most federal public benefits, including programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and TANF. It takes 30 seconds to Google this.

The fire alarm goes off in the theater about 45 minutes in, complete with strobe lights, and I will never be the same. We shuffled back inside after the all clear, but we were lesser people. Great film though.

Friends, if you haven't read my book, now's a good time. It's currently $1.99 on Kindle and $7.49 for the audiobook.

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This. All the time.

Can't make this, but it looks like a good one. Get there if you can.

Can’t wait.

My first Noir at the Bar took place seven years ago, almost to the day. It was at a pool hall in Fredericksburg, Va. that served great hot dogs, as I recall. Looking at that lineup, I'm not sure I grasped the company I was in. #amwriting, #crimefiction

A strongly worded letter may follow. Emphasis on may.

I bought this after hearing Stephen moderate a panel at Malice Domestic this year. It's on my TBR pile. Sounds like I need to move it up to the top!

S.A. Cosby on the Appeal of Small-Town Crime Stories

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Careful. She may dash off a terse letter.

Every now and then he falls apart.

Love the cover!

Seriously? More back in the day but yes, still a treat.

What? As I understand this post and thread, under this ruling, a local government could ban library books and there would be no First Amendment claim.

I want to second the praise for Dick Tracy by @alexsegura.bsky.social, Moreci, borges, @suspensesiren.bsky.social englert and Campbell. Brought back great memories. This one will stay with me for a while.

Today’s mail: Because it’s never too early to order that special Star Wars Christmas ornament. Nothing says Peace on Earth like shooting Greedo under the table

You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy.

Can't wait to read it!