Reposting because I like attention, and I’m proud of this piece, and also I like attention. My little essay for the Reckon Review about the reviews I got to do for Washington Post Book World, and my thoughts on reviewing in general: reckonreview.com/my-review-by...

Thanks to the Reckon Review for inviting me to write about a hobby that informs my writing. Since I have no hobbies, I wrote about how writing reviews for the Washington Post informed my fiction. Of course, Bezos killed that hobby, so now I just kind of sit here. reckonreview.com/my-review-by...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is SO GOOD! And, yes, I like everything Marvel does, but I really really really loved this one.

It’s because they believe whiteness is a prerequisite for any position, above Black and Brown people. Also they will accept the most incompetent person like Hegseth and Trump, over any female

The Volatile Mermaid@ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The people who rant about “DEI hires” are totally cool with the fact that the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee couldn’t even pass the Bar exam.

Admirable clarity @science.org

David Roberts@volts.wtf · 2mo ago

Whew, the editors of @science.org are getting real.

The novelist talks PR, noir, and empathizing with despicable characters. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/an-... @blackstonepub.bsky.social @eaaymar.bsky.social @hilarydavidson.bsky.social #booksky #everylieitold #thriller #authorinterview

An Interview with Hilary Davidson | Washington Independent Review of Books

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I'm never going to get over the fact that the president of the United States paid a woman more than $5 million after a jury found him liable for raping her. And he's still president. And people still support him. Never. Get. Over. It.

Just me out here buying Trump a Buffalo Bills jersey.

I know the weeklong title reign for Sami was wack and undeserved, but that entrance for Punk went HARD.

I’m reposting this because I don’t think every single person I’ve ever met clicked on this and read my review and I WILL WILT without constant attention. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/r...

Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition | Washington Independent Review of Books

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America was never going to truly become a Soccer Nation until we strong-armed FIFA in a completely corrupt transaction that benefits us at the expense of the concept of fairness. So, congrats to us!

Any day I get to write about hip-hop is a good day, so thank you to @wirobooks.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to review this book about two rap icons, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, and socially conscious rap: www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/r...

Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition | Washington Independent Review of Books

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The @wirobooks.bsky.social was one of the first places I ever published, and I’m happy that I still occasionally write for them. This announcement is great news for the DC writing scene and publishing in general: www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/our...

Our Reviewers Deserve a Raise | Washington Independent Review of Books

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A friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding at the Great American State Fair bc he knows no one is there.

Today’s the day! Publication day for Waves of Burden. It’s surreal. This book and I have been on quite a journey since I wrote the first draft in 2022. I experienced so much, good and bad, as you would expect for over four years. I wrote this novel with 1/2

Sometimes you can despair of America, but it’s going to be amazing to see one of our greatest cities, with such a diverse population, all come together today to celebrate Danhausen.

My favorite past time is reading Tom Ley’s evisceration of wack journalists on @defector.com

A lot of people have been wondering if Masters of the Universe is going to be up for next year‘s Oscars, and after seeing it this weekend, I think it’ll be JUST on the outside of the critics’ lists. But still a lot of fun and a worthy addition to the MOTU canon.

Today’s newsletter is about my decision to hire a freelance editor for my next novel and how much it helped. Special shout out to Chantelle Aimée Osman, whose editing help feels like finding the right pair of glasses and suddenly you can see everything clearly. buttondown.com/eaymar/archi...

I am so mad at @hexican.bsky.social that I’m only finding out NOW about Invisible Man v Invisible Stan (h/t @laurentheisen.bsky.social )

Boring dunce Nick Bilton hounded out of first meeting with '60 Minutes' staffers: defector.com/boring-dunce...

Boring Dunce Nick Bilton Hounded Out Of First Meeting With '60 Minutes' Staffers | Defector

Nick Bilton, the dumb, dull, and severely underqualified former tech journalist who is now running 60 Minutes at the behest of Bari Weiss had his first meeting with his new colleagues today. It ended…

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I need to read more Welsh poetry. I was watching Welcome to Wrexham last night and a woman said, complaining about being single: “I have no luck. I could fall into a well of cocks and come out sucking my own thumb.”

A writer wrote me and asked for some clarification about the AI rules for the DC Bouchercon anthology, specifically if it was permissible to use AI for grammar and story development. Just so it’s clear where the DC Bouchercon anthology stands, here’s the answer:

I just spent nearly a week in Minnesota for my day job and part of the trip included a behind-the-scenes tour of Viking Stadium. No matter how much I do laundry, I can’t get the scent of failure and death out of my clothes.

Mainstream media should be covering Trump with fewer political reporters and more crime reporters.

Congratulations to @catrionamcp.bsky.social on scoring a lengthy review of THE DEAD ROOM in the Wall Street Journal! www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

‘The Kindness of Strangers’ and ‘The Dead Room’: Home Is Where the Harm Is

In mysteries from Emma Garman and Catriona McPherson, the biggest dangers are in the most familiar settings.

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this graduation speech moment is notable, and her amazed shock at having failed to read the room feels instructive. when you're inside the bubble, you think everybody else is. but everybody isn't.

This was such a great read!!!

Ruadán Books@ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Listen as @eaaymar.bsky.social gives it to you straight: “This is a book no other writer could create, and nobody writes like Angel Luis Colón.” Pre-order POP! by @angelluiscolon.com now and see for yourself August 18! 🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/POP #BookSky #ThrillerSky #TBR

Today’s newsletter is about the DC Bouchercon anthology, POWER CORRUPTS. I’m the managing editor, and I’m so excited to work with the guest editor, @almakatsu.bsky.social ! Interested in submitting a story? Check out the guidelines. We’re excited to read your work! buttondown.com/eaymar/archi...