Had the pleasure of speaking with Gary Phillips about his new novel The Haul. Fans of Richard Stark's Parker novels will want to check this one out. www.altaonline.com/books/fictio...
Can a Master Thief Ever Outrun His Past? How Gary Phillips Subverts the Classic American Heist Story
Gary Phillips’s antihero returns in The Haul, a gripping new heist novel.
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The first grindcore band at the Tiny Desk HAD to be the founding fathers. Circle up, y'all, I brought freaking NAPALM DEATH to the Desk @npr.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=e81L...
Napalm Death: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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Toy Story 5 is more harrowing than all the horror movies I've seen this year.
A moving personal essay about body autonomy and review from everyone's favorite punk writer Jim Ruland @jimvermin.bsky.social jimruland.substack.com/p/you-are-no...
You are not your body
Paul Tremblay's Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep
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A few of the books I consulted during the writing of my book about Repo Man.
The weirdness flows between us
Celebrate, celebrate, dance to the music
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Proper attire for celebrating the release of @paultremblay.bsky.social’s Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep
ANTHONY NOMINATIONS ARE OUT! And RHP's represented well, big thanks to the BCon voters who helped make this happen. Congrats to @curtisippolito.bsky.social @cwblackwell.bsky.social and @richienarvaez.bsky.social on their noms, big thanks to the contributors for OFUW! #bouchercon2026
Had a great launch event for WAVES OF BURDEN at Artifact Books yesterday afternoon! Big thanks to Jim Ruland for the terrific conversation. I so appreciate everyone that came out to spend an afternoon with us and bought a copy. A huge thank you to Artifact for all they do for authors and San Diego!
'The New American Gothic' Criselda Vasquez Oil on canvas 72” x 48"
We are so proud to make this announcement! None of this would've happened without the tireless work from our crew, editor @curtisippolito.bsky.social and all of the authors who contributed fantastic stories to bring awareness to this timely issue. #derringers2026 #crimefiction #climatechange
Despite creating a billion-dollar franchise - with a new $200M budget Hollywood blockbuster launching in a month - the creator of He-Man's family were unable to afford his dementia and care facility costs, and had to setup a GoFundMe. Mattel gave $5,000.
Dexerto@dexerto.bsky.social · 3mo agoHe-Man creator Roger Sweet has died at the age of 91 following a battle with dementia
"When you work at a coffee shop, you become a character in your customers’ lives. More than an acquaintance, but not quite a friend." jimruland.substack.com/p/regretting...
Regretting Arizona
How I ended up in Flagstaff
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ANTHONY NOMINATIONS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 30TH: If you're a Bouchercon voter, please consider nominating one of RHP's two eligible books in this category. Thanks again for your support. #bouchercon2026
As it should be!
Caitlin Eliza (C.E.) McKenna@ce-mckenna.bsky.social · 4mo agoI know it’s little, but HOLY SHIT OUR BOOK IS ON THE BESTSELLER SHELF OF THE BOULDER BOOKSTORE! We’re number 8! We’re number 8! 😂🎉 @pujaguha.bsky.social @rjbrash.bsky.social @curtisippolito.bsky.social @jimvermin.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social
ANTHONY AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: If you're a Bouchercon voter, please consider nominating one of RHP's two eligible collections. Thanks again for your support.
a man in a suit and tie is talking about writers who use subtext and they 're all cowards
Alt: I know writers who use subtext and they’re all cowards.
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sam³⁰⁰⁰@samgavin.com · 4mo agoA remarkable photo from #NoKings in DTLA from Connor Sheets of @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/l...
If you love the brand of punk that came of age in the late ’80s and early ’90s, this movie is for you. It’s got cameos for days. My favorite was when Razorcake, NOFX and Black Flag were referenced in a Jeopardy answer. The question? What is punk rock? What indeed, Alex. What indeed.
What is punk/desert/lit rock?
From the Westside to the Mojave Desert
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ANTHONY AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: If you're a Bouchercon voter, please consider nominating one of RHP's two eligible collections. Thanks again for your support.
What's this? My new novel from @rarebirdlit.bsky.social is available for preorder! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mighti...
Brink, which is edited by NBCC member Hannah Bonner, is open for The Brink Literary Award for Hybrid Writing through February 28! The winner will receive $1,000, publication in the journal, and 4 copies of the issue in which their work appears:
Award for Hybrid Writing | BRINK | |
The Brink Literary Journal Award for Hybrid Writing is a literary contest that recognizes and awards hybrid and cross-genre writing that is exceptional in nature. Initial screening for the prize is…
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It’s hard to put into perspective how truly massive the warehouse is that was recently sold by the Rockefeller Group to the Department of Homeland Security for $70 million to build a concentration camp in Surprise, AZ. Across the street is a huge neighborhood and a school. It’s 400,000-square-feet.
AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @jimvermin.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
he is a sloth ! he is associated with beaches. he has written about two stories we published this year, ‘The Grotto’ by Jim Ruland @jimvermin.bsky.social & ‘Baby Phones’ by Elena Zhang @ezhang77.bsky.social #TYBS beachsloth.substack.com/p/the-grotto... beachsloth.substack.com/p/baby-phone...
The Grotto by Jim Ruland
You never know what the future will bring.
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AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @jimvermin.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
My story "Haggling Over Price" from the @rhppress.bsky.social anthology THE ONE PERCENT is available to read for free. I would love a day where it’s never relevant, but today isn’t that day. jamesdfhannah.substack.com/p/44-hagglin...
#44: "Haggling Over Price"
Eventually, someone has to ask if the money—if the "freedom"—is worth the cost.
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