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@rhppress.bsky.social

A small-press independent publisher delivering crime, noir, and dark fiction chronicling bad decisions and desperate people.

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Climate change is real. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to what @jordanharper.bsky.social says and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

03.02.2026 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance praise for the debut collection by @marythor.bsky.social. Out March 15th from RHP Press. #literaryfiction #crimefiction #darkfiction

02.02.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THIS MONTH ON STONE'S THROW: Photographers say the camera helps distance them from their subjects. But sometimes it brings them even closer. Read @fugitivecourier.bsky.social's great story today: bit.ly/45EN7mS

02.02.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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SUBS WINDOW OPEN NOW THRU WEDNESDAY: We want flash stories (<2K) of undiscovered places, and we want to know why they were never meant to be found. More info: bit.ly/4fQLeGx

02.02.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This year, read more gut-punching crime fiction anthologies from RHP. Add one or two or three collections to your wish list today: bit.ly/3MbYXOk

02.02.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THIS MONTH ON STONE'S THROW: Photographers say the camera helps distance them from their subjects. But sometimes it brings them even closer. Read @fugitivecourier.bsky.social's great story today: bit.ly/45EN7mS

01.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Take it from @hlessig.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

01.02.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SUBS WINDOW OPEN NOW THRU WEDNESDAY: We want flash stories (<2K) of undiscovered places, and we want to know why they were never meant to be found. More info: bit.ly/4fQLeGx

01.02.2026 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance praise for the debut collection by @marythor.bsky.social. Out March 15th from RHP Press. #literaryfiction #crimefiction #darkfiction

01.02.2026 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: American Gestapo
RHP's looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

31.01.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 BY NICK KOLAKOWSKI: The β€œJake Halligan” trilogy is an action-packed, blood soaked saga that will leave you wanting more! Pick up all three books by @nkolakowski.bsky.social for that crime fiction lover in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN

31.01.2026 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: American Gestapo
RHP's looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

30.01.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time to read more gut-punching crime fiction anthologies from RHP. Add one or two or three collections to your wish list today. Better than broccoli: bit.ly/3MbYXOk

30.01.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new upcoming anthology from RHP Press. We're looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

30.01.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance praise for the debut collection by @marythor.bsky.social. Out March 15th from RHP Press. #literaryfiction #crimefiction #darkfiction

29.01.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new upcoming anthology from RHP Press. We're looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

29.01.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Take it from @hlessig.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

29.01.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FOR JANUARY'S STONE'S THROW: A girl's gotta have dreams, right? Read how one woman's dream turns into something that hurts in Kay Hanifen's story: bit.ly/492Jid7

28.01.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 BY NICK KOLAKOWSKI: The β€œJake Halligan” trilogy is an action-packed, blood soaked saga that will leave you wanting more! Pick up all three books by @nkolakowski.bsky.social for that crime fiction lover in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN

28.01.2026 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Take it from @hlessig.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

27.01.2026 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time to read more gut-punching crime fiction anthologies from RHP. Add one or two or three collections to your wish list today. Better than broccoli: bit.ly/3MbYXOk

27.01.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new upcoming anthology from RHP Press. We're looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

27.01.2026 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance praise for the debut collection by @marythor.bsky.social. Out March 15th from RHP Press. #literaryfiction #crimefiction #darkfiction

26.01.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: American Gestapo
RHP's looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

26.01.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TWO FROM ERYK PRUITT: Lake Castor is full of shady people making even shadier choices. Find out how and pick up both books by @erykpruitt.bsky.social for that gritty noir reader in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN

26.01.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AVAILABLE NOW: Twelve more tales for your dark delight. Another year of hard-hitting crime fiction and noir from amazing authors like Gabriela Stiteler. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4jaRnjw

26.01.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 MAY BE IN THE REAR VIEW, but these hard-hitting tales of crime and noir still pack a punch. Like this one from @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4jaRnjw

25.01.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: American Gestapo
RHP's looking for dark crime stories about American fascism. Stories of human resilience in dark times against impossible odds. Stories where the protagonist is crushed by the weight of the state. Subs open Feb 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF

25.01.2026 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Available now: bit.ly/4runwWU

25.01.2026 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance praise for the debut collection by @marythor.bsky.social. Out March 15th from RHP Press. #literaryfiction #crimefiction #darkfiction

24.01.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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