M.E. Proctor
@meproctor.bsky.social
Crime fiction writer. Declan Shaw PI series "Love You Till Tuesday", "Catch Me on a Blue Day". Novella "Bop City Swing". Stories "Family and Other Ailments". Shotgun Honey, Bristol Noir, Vautrin, Black Cat Weekly. Shamus and Derringer short story nominee.
The new Declan Shaw PI novel (that will be #3) comes out this fall (publisher @shotgunhoney.com ) and I talk about it at Ladies of Mystery: ladiesofmystery.com/2026/08/01/g...
Guest Blogger ~ M.E. Proctor
The Call of the Road By M.E. Proctor The Way You Say My Name, Book 3 of the Declan Shaw mystery series, will be released in September (publisher: Shotgun Honey). In theme and mood, this book feels …
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Do you pack books for your summer ... on the beach, the poolside, the country retreat ... at home, in your favorite chair? Here are mine: meproctor.substack.com/p/summer-rea...
Summer Readings - Part 1
because there are other things going on ...
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and then we will read ...
Russell Thayer@russellthayer10.bsky.social · 6d agoMy writing partner, the illustrious @meproctor.bsky.social, is in town, and we're getting ready to read from the work-in-progress, share insights into our process, and hopefully sell a few books. The event will be held at Shakespeare & Co. at 7:00 on the 4th of August. Missoula, Montana.
Chatting with Dru Ann Love at "Word with the Author", and telling you a few things in the process: drusbookmusing.com/word-with-me...
A Word With M.E. Proctor
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up surrounded by stacks of crime novels.
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Congratulations to @meproctor.bsky.social - always the boss! - for her nomination! thrillingdetective.com/2026/07/02/t...
The 2026 Shamus Awards Finalists
From the Private Eye Writers of America The list of finalists for the 2026 Shamus Awards, for works first published in the U.S. in 2025, have just been released. The winners will be announced at th…
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Wreath A short story for you ... with the appearance of a (beloved!) recurrent character... 😀
Wreath
the first appearance of Max ...
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Shout-out time! Congrats to… 🕵️♀️ @meproctor.bsky.social 🕵️♂️ @nkolakowski.bsky.social 🕵️♂️ @joerlansdale.bsky.social …and all the other 2026 Shamus Award finalists! thrillingdetective.com/2026/07/02/t...
The 2026 Shamus Awards Finalists
From the Private Eye Writers of America The list of finalists for the 2026 Shamus Awards, for works first published in the U.S. in 2025, have just been released. The winners will be announced at th…
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It's Thursday ... head on to the Stack and see what I have to say about a nagging problem and how I solve it... meproctor.substack.com/p/a-chip-of-...
A Chip off the Old Block
stuck or unstuck
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The new anthology from Sisters in Crime - North Dallas is out! "Boots, BBQ, and Bloodshed (edited by Michael Bracken). I have, with a bunch of brilliant writers, a story in it - www.amazon.com/Boots-BBQ-Bl...
Boots, BBQ, and Bloodshed: Metroplex Mysteries Vol. V
Scratch the surface of North Texas and the stereotypes of wide-open Western spaces with lots of football disappear, replaced by an endless series of contrasting images. Gleaming glass towers rise over...
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Where the Gods Live I'm giving you a story on Substack today ...
Where the Gods Live
a story of Asia ...
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I'm guest editor at Pistol Jim magazine on substack, go have a look at the theme for the call. Submissions open today and close July 8. pistoljimpress.substack.com/p/guest-call...
Guest Call with M.E. Proctor: Doors, Gates, & Portals
A flash fiction series for July, 2026
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Today, I'm talking to @barbarabyar.bsky.social about her great book, "In The Desert".... if this can make you read the book, I'll be very happy! meproctor.substack.com/p/a-conversa...
A Conversation with Barbara Byar
In the Desert under the endless sky
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I had a lovely chat with the wonderful writer and editor, @meproctor.bsky.social about my debut novel, IN THE DESERT, unique narrative structures and road trips. Have a read x substack.com/home/post/p-...
A Conversation with Barbara Byar
In the Desert under the endless sky
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Reading Series: Order or Chaos? A little rumination on the Stack...
Reading Series: Order or Chaos?
there is no correct answer
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Do Writers Practice Serial Monogamy? Let's see if teaser headlines work, lol!
Do Writers Practice Serial Monogamy?
… between sheets of paper
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Who doesn't love a great review! And hey, it's true!
Andrew Monge@muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 3mo ago(1 of 5) The short version: KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN, the second book in the Detective Keegan/Gunselle series by @meproctor.bsky.social and @russellthayer10.bsky.social, is a sexy, pulpy noir that pulls even with its predecessor before mashing down the pedal and blowing right by. So freakin’ good.
Looking Inside - Doing a little first person thing today...
Looking Inside
when it gets personal ...
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Completely bowled over by Teresa Brock's review (@fullybookedinky.bsky.social) of Kansas City Breakdown on Insta ... my head's on fire, lol! www.instagram.com/p/DXHSKt-jfth/
The M.E. Proctor episode is now out for your morning commute. Or whenever you'd like to listen to a fantastic writer discuss her craft. @meproctor.bsky.social thewritersdossier.com
The book is out! "Kansas City Breakdown" is now available in eBook and paperback. www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/kansas-city-... Published by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social, co-written with @russellthayer10.bsky.social, cover by @frankvatel312.bsky.social
May 1952. Mobsters, molls, and muscle are meeting in Kansas City to carve out territory, make deals, assert influence... KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN by @russellthayer10.bsky.social & @meproctor.bsky.social is here. Out now from CJ Press: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/kansas-city-...
Kansas City Breakdown
KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN by M.E. Proctor & Russell Thayer Order Here! (paperback and ebook available) May 1952. Mobsters, molls, and muscle are meeting in Kansas City to carve out territory, make...
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If you missed it @literarygarage.bsky.social last week, here's the book sample on the stack today... (link in the comments)
Call it a Preview … One chapter of the upcoming book posted on Substack ... for you, folks!
Call it a Preview …
sit down, relax, and enjoy the pop corn (I love previews!)
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