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Russell Thayer
@russellthayer10.bsky.social
An old man writing old stories: @APCON_MAG @Tough_Crime @punk_magazine @OutcastPress @ExpatLitJ @NoirBristol @GuiltyCrimeMag @ShotgunHoney @pulpmodern @press_roi @CloseToTheBone3 @MysteryTribune
GFE by Tom Andes opens the 'doors' series at Pistol Jim, on the stack. The other entries will follow. head on over!
GFE by Tom Andes
from Doors, Gates, & Portals: a Pistol Jim Press series
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A man walks into a liquor store looking for a few thousand dollars. A woman walks out with a penny. Only one of them knows what they’re really stealing. A sharp little crime story from Gregory Meece at the Garage: literarygarage.com/take-a-penny
Take A Penny | Literary Garage
Sometimes you don’t know what something’s worth until it walks out the door.
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A little Gunselle poem, to the tune of that classic I had to read to my son every night at bedtime.
A little Gunselle poem, to the tune of that classic I had to read to my son every night at bedtime.
STONE'S THROW is a great achievement. This is a great story.
Emily J. Edwards@msemilyedwards.bsky.social · last mo.Very proud to say I've landed this month's STONE'S THROW story from @rhppress.bsky.social. Would be honored if you gave it a read and a share www.rockandahardplacemag.com/stones-throw...
My 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.
Proud to be launching this out in the world on 7/7. 15 excellent writers and one tremendous artist who nailed the cover.
Literary Garage@literarygarage.bsky.social · 3mo agoHere’s your first look at Bad Intentions, our crime fiction anthology inspired by Warren Zevon & edited by @kmwriter01.bsky.social . Fifteen writers. Fifteen stories. No clean getaways. Great work & huge thanks to @frankvatel312.bsky.social for absolutely nailing the cover design. Coming July 7.
(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.
Collections, cigarettes & a boss who might be dead. And those guys who came calling last night might be back...Tommy’s got one move left & it’s not a good one. A story from Philip Di Giacomo about timing, loyalty, & knowing when it’s already too late. literarygarage.com/in-the-cards
In The Cards | Literary Garage
By Philip Di Giacomo
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"The propane’s on the house, said Truman. To be honest I haven’t been this excited in I don’t know how long. Are we going to die? I said. And if we do said Truman we’re sure going to have fun doing it." - A truly charming story by @drewgum.bsky.social
Drew Gummerson@drewgum.bsky.social · 4mo agoNew story by me, ‘Zack’ up at Revolution John. “I got the raw end of the deal. Matt got pop’s 1975 Chevy Caprice convertible and I got the hot air balloon.” revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2026/04/23/a...
Vivian’s back at the Garage & she’s building something new: a quiet service for very loud problems. Because some problems don’t go away. They get handled. Some pests don’t squeak. Some wear suits. Read the latest from @russellthayer10.bsky.social : literarygarage.com/tabula-futura
Tabula Futura | Literary Garage
by Russell Thayer
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An order of printshop noir, as Vivian decides to turn her passion into profit and make the leap as "Gunselle." I thank the mechanics down @literarygarage.bsky.social for keeping her running so smoothly. literarygarage.com/tabula-futura
Tabula Futura | Literary Garage
by Russell Thayer
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In case you missed it, new noir by @russellthayer10.bsky.social & @meproctor.bsky.social dropped earlier this week from CJ Press. Get on board, we're going to Kansas City: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/kansas-city-...
"Well, said Wilbur, rubbing his palms together. The secret of time travel explained."
Drew Gummerson@drewgum.bsky.social · 5mo agoNew story by me, Wilbur, at Pistol Jim Press. Please read and share because: 1. It’s about time travel and chickens. 2. It’s 700 words. 3. It’s the saddest story I’ve ever written. open.substack.com/pub/pistolji...
“The job requires brains and poise. Icy nerves. Which you have in spades.” He shot her a thin smile. “On top of the rest of the package.” literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...
“Go shake a bookie, raid a gambling den. There’s so much sin for sale in this town, can’t you find a few grand under the carpets?” Check out the sneak peek from @russellthayer10.bsky.social and @meproctor.bsky.social’s killer new noir collaboration 👇👇👇
M.E. Proctor@meproctor.bsky.social · 5mo agoExclusive - Free chapter to read! Today at @literarygarage.bsky.social , Russell Thayer and I are giving you a chapter of our new 'Kansas City Breakdown' ... it's like that appetizer you're going to wolf down! Pretty exciting scene ... read it here: literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...
This is such a cool scene, folks ...
Literary Garage@literarygarage.bsky.social · 5mo agoExcited to share this excerpt from "Kansas City Breakdown" by @meproctor.bsky.social & @russellthayer10.bsky.social This one’s got it all. Mobsters. Feds. Sleeper cars. And a woman who knows exactly how to play both sides. Read it then hit that preorder link literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...
Exclusive - Free chapter to read! Today at @literarygarage.bsky.social , Russell Thayer and I are giving you a chapter of our new 'Kansas City Breakdown' ... it's like that appetizer you're going to wolf down! Pretty exciting scene ... read it here: literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...
Kansas City Breakdown | Literary Garage
By M.E. Proctor and Russell Thayer
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Excited to share this excerpt from "Kansas City Breakdown" by @meproctor.bsky.social & @russellthayer10.bsky.social This one’s got it all. Mobsters. Feds. Sleeper cars. And a woman who knows exactly how to play both sides. Read it then hit that preorder link literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...
Kansas City Breakdown | Literary Garage
By M.E. Proctor and Russell Thayer
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I (almost) always listen to what she has to say. You should, too.
M.E. Proctor@meproctor.bsky.social · 5mo agoI have an article at 'Do Some Damage' today where I talk about what it feels like to write a book with a partner. You want to know if we fought tooth and nail? Have a look: dosomedamage.substack.com/p/kansas-cit...
Dunno what kind of weather April & May will bring but we can tell you right now that CJ's bringin the heat 🔥🔥🔥 4/7: COYOTE GIRL by @sabrinahicks.bsky.social 4/14: KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN by @meproctor.bsky.social & @russellthayer10.bsky.social 5/5: THE OLD INVISIBLE by Sheldon Lee Compton
New micro new journal! I love what @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social is doing over at @bulbregion.bsky.social and am thrilled to be included 💥 Read “You and Me and Jim Beam” ⬇️ 🚜 🌾
The Bulb Region@bulbregion.bsky.social · 5mo ago"On Monday you love me. On Tuesday the rain hurts your knee. On Wednesday your curls start to go limp, and you say how can people live like this?" Find @thorntonforreal.bsky.social's moving, funny, energetic micro, "You and Me and Jim Beam," in The Bulb Region today. bulbregion.com/You-and-Me-a...
He spent fifty years perfecting nothing. Now he’s stuck with it. Our flash feature “Just Hanging Out” by Jim Harrington is up—short, quiet, and heavier than it looks. At the Garage: literarygarage.com/just-hanging...
New story drop from @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social A family heirloom. A lifetime of luck. A man determined to prove it was all him. That’s when everything goes sideways. Something about the best laid plans... Read it today at the Garage: literarygarage.com/the-pocket-w... #flash #fiction 🎸📚
The Pocket Watch | Literary Garage
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At Kevin's Corner today with an article on Kansas City Breakdown - preorders are on - What it means to do a #2 in a series, with @russellthayer10.bsky.social, publisher @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social. @frankvatel312.bsky.social designed a stunning cover : kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/03/gues...
Guest Post: Reprise - Kansas City Breakdown by M.E. Proctor
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A devastating book. Even with the dense structure, I couldn't put it down.
