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Richie Narvaez @richienarvaez.bsky.social · 13h

Out today! THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY Free shipping #antiprimeday here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Woke up to this excellent review of THE COLD DARK FOREVER from Pulp Monkey 👇👇👇 pulpmonkey.substack.com/p/brief-revi...

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Brief Review: The Cold Dark Forever

Top Notch Noir

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thrilled to have a story in the new Dark Yonder. “A Righteous Heist” follows two brothers by adoption who decide to do more to fight back against the scourge of ICE in their community. Thanks so much to Katy and Eryk for giving this story a great home. Reading the issue now and 👌🏼. a.co/d/0j5gwaTl

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Richie Narvaez @richienarvaez.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's a sale! Get THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY at 15% off! Bookshop is celebrating raising $50 million for independent bookstores, and our book is in LxP's curated list for the occasion! 15% off until October 17. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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The Speculative Detective Agency: Case Files of the Supernatural and Fantastic

Trust the MysteryThe Speculative Detective Agency is a global organization of agents confronting cases that defy conventional logic: haunted environments that resist documentation; a Bloody Mary sight...

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

HAD YOUR QUARTERLY DOSE OF CRIME FICTION? Issue 16 of RHP is available now! Check out this list of amazing writers. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4eJmjp7 #crimefiction #shortstories

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“Her first move was to burn everything to the ground.”

The cold dark forever featuring an image of Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge

Ella Raines with noir lighting about to light a cigarette

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thanks so much for having me on to talk about SURVIVING THE LIE, my journalism career and how one led to the other. Did I start a community newspaper in the first grade? Did I really sorta sneak into a hospital on an assignment in my younger, dumber days? www.writersbone.com/podcastsarch...

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Episode 777: James Queally — Writer's Bone

Author and journalist James Queally joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss Surviving the Lie , the final installment of his Russell Avery series. 

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Richie Narvaez @richienarvaez.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Next week! "Your Anthology Submission: How to Craft a Short Story That Stands Out," c/o Sisters in Crime in New York October 4, Jefferson Market Library, New Yor, NY Live! And with better weather, we hope.

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RIDE THE WAVE: Listen to Gary Phillips and order the new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social today. amzn.to/49KAdFG #crimefiction #sandiego #ridethewaves

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Don’t miss @booksbymattspencer.bsky.social’s excellent review of THE COLD DARK FOREVER 👇👇👇

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Jeff Esterholm @jesterholm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

OK, I’m good. Book orders are in: new ones by @tomandes.bsky.social, @cwblackwell.bsky.social, and @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Plus a Moleskine Daily Diary 2027 to track reading and writing, but no rithmetic. Hotcha! 💥📚💥

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Killer book mail today. If you’re not reading @cwblackwell.bsky.social, you must change that. His writing is beautifully lyrical and deeply felt.

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Michelle Kubitz (you can call me Shelley) @shelkubitz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Haunting, bleak, & timeless, @pauljgarth.bsky.social 's STEAM ENGINE captures the deadly journey of two modern day drifters on a train bound to nowhere. Coming out in DAYDREAM BELIEVER, released on September 29th from @shotgunhoney.com ! Coedited by moi and @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com

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Demon Luis Colón @angelluiscolon.com · 21/09/2026

Did you know the crime/thriller drama probably has less active Latine writers than you have fingers? In the meantime, writers like Richie Narvaez are out there doing their best to put exciting stories out there that don’t glorify BS stereotypes about our peoples. bookshop.org/p/books/holl...

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Holly Hernandez and the Death of Disco

This captivating whodunit for teens is set in New York City during the disco-dancing era!

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

THE COLD DARK FOREVER is now available wherever books are sold! Part love letter to California’s Central Coast, part tribute to my favorite noir authors of the 40s and 50s (Williams, Hughes, Thompson, Chaze). Awesome to see reviews rolling in!!

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Preorder for the paperback version of BRAND NEW DARK is now live. The most awesome @laurelhightower.bsky.social took a look at this particular book way back when. Here, now, she has been kind enough to let me show you again what she thought. #BookSky www.amazon.com/dp/196678700...

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 19/09/2026

Look what I just received in the mail!

Me holding a galley copy of KILL CURRENT, written by me under the pen name Oliver Lowe

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Lawrence Allan @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com · 19/09/2026

Y'all, I love a good short story that takes narrative risks, and @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social does not disappoint. This one's got the flavor of a true Hollywood story. @michellekubitz.bsky.social and I can't be more excited for you all to read it. Head to @shotgunhoney.com, pre-order it! #booksky

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Seeing some great reviews for THE COLD DARK FOREVER over on Goodreads. Big thanks to the early reviewers!!

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Demon Luis Colón @angelluiscolon.com · 16/09/2026

You can snag POP! for a itty bit cheaper over at bookshop! Already got it? How about you leave a review on your preferred platform? bookshop.org/p/books/pop-...

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Pop!

"POP! is a stunning exploration of ambition and drive... in the capable hands of Angel Luis Colón it becomes an existential journey not to be missed." --S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of King of Ashes...

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Richie Narvaez @richienarvaez.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Some of the loverly contributors to THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY talk about the origins of their stories, over at Do Some Damage @dosomedamage.bsky.social. h/t @scottadlerberg.bsky.social dosomedamage.substack.com/p/investigat...

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Investigating the Speculative

Scott’s Note: The discussion below was arranged by Richie Narvaez, who has contributed to and co-edited the upcoming anthology he refers to.

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For the evening crowd: my historical crime novel THE COLD DARK FOREVER is now available in print and ebook! Part love letter to the California Central Coast, part homage to classic Gold Medal paperbacks—take a ride through the twisted shadows of wartime California.

A novel cover depicting Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge in black and white with bubbles rising from the surface.

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Really enjoyed talking with @alexkenna.bsky.social about Waves of Burden. This is a great conversation if you want to know more about Drew, Jake, and Gaby, and how I came up with the idea for my new novel.

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Rob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” – Ray Bradbury

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I’ll be at the great Warwick’s Books two Sundays from today selling and signing copies of Waves of Burden. Looking forward to meeting new readers.

Meet a local, award-winning author
Book signing with Curtis Ippolito
When: Sunday, Sept 27th, 1 to 3 pm
Where: Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla CA 92307

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Ron Earl Phillips @ronearl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#FridayReads What you reading? I'm finishing up Waves of Burdern by @curtisippolito.bsky.social

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thanks Gabino! My historical crime novel THE COLD DARK FOREVER releases next week! Part love letter to California’s Central Coast, part homage to 1950s Gold Medal paperbacks. Can’t wait to share it with everyone soon!

Book cover depicting Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge in black and white with swirling bubbles in the foreground

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Attended a book club yesterday that meets in a restaurant. Super nice folks and they paid for my meal. Sold copies after, but it was the copy a waitress bought from me with her tip money on the way out that meant the most. She warned she’d sell it for a million if I became famous and I said, deal.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Can’t wait to sign some books and support Burbank’s public libraries next month!

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 10/09/2026

For the evening crowd, my book—written as Oliver Lowe—is now available for pre-order. Also how about that cover! zandoprojects.com/books/kill-c...

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Kill Current (Hardcover)

A technology that isn’t supposed to exist for another decade. The superpowers who will do anything to possess it. And one ex-agent who needs to find his…

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

RIDE THE WAVE: Listen to Gary Phillips and order the new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social today. amzn.to/49KAdFG #crimefiction #sandiego #ridethewaves

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Couldn’t happen to a better dude, and a talented one at that. Huge congrats, Casey!

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

NEW ON PATREON: Roger and Rob talk to author Colin Brightwell about his stories, their inspiration, and the overall writing process. Patreon memberships start at $5/month. Your support helps us pay our authors and keep the magazine going: bit.ly/4wLXH5V

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I do not pay SoCal prices for this bullshit. It does feel like an oven. 100 at our house. Very reminiscent of our Dallas days, sadly.

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 04/09/2026

One of the best books of the year. If you need more of a reason to buy it, check out my review of Curtis’s excellent novel here: vautrin.pub/2026/06/shad...

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My new novel, Waves of Burden is only THREE bucks for the ebook. That is not a sale. That’s the regular price. Just thought you could use that piece of information…

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Waves of Burden

Drew Jones is trying to scrape a life together. A long-time resident of San Diego County's foster care system, distrust, shock, and danger are all he's ever known. Now married, with a contracting busi...

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Ron Earl Phillips @ronearl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A busy month. Won't let up until 2027.

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Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hey, LA and environs - this is next week, come check out @meggardiner.bsky.social, @tessgerritsen.bsky.social and me, moderated by the one and only Gary Phillips, next Wednesday at the Skirball. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/inventing-...

A flyer for INVENTING THE PAGE, Wednesday Sept. 7, 7:00pm.

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Caitlin Eliza (C.E.) McKenna @ce-mckenna.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER will be up for Best Anthology at #Bouchercon in Calgary this October, and one of my fellow short story writers is also up for Best Short Story. Pretty amazing!

Two books of On Fire and Under Water on sale at the Boulder Bookstore

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Titled “A Righteous Heist,” this story was my way of questioning, have I done enough/am I doing enough during this onslaught of horrors we’re living through. It’s about two brothers who find a way to stick it to ICE while helping out their neighbors, but at what cost?

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Tony Wirt @tonywirt.com · 01/09/2026

I don’t need the plagiarism machine to advertise my books.

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