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C. Matthew Smith @cmattwrite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Folks, if you love gothic horror fiction, you can’t do better than HAIL HOLY QUEENS by Chris McGinley. A skillfully written tale of a convent of nuns who battle a horde of demonic creatures, becoming their fully realized, ass-kicking selves in the process. Tense, funny, and gory in equal measure.

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fantastic. Buy it. Read it. @cwblackwell.bsky.social

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My last four books together for a group photo 🖤😎

My last four published books: The Cold Dark Forever, Whatever Kills the Pain, Hard Mountain Clay, and Song of the Red Squire fanned out together on a green blanket.

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cover Reveal! Book 3 in the Declan Shaw PI series has a cover! - Release on October 13, thank you @shotgunhoney.com, you're a wonderful publisher! And go catch on the series, folks.

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Cover Reveal!

wrap a bow around it ...

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our Fall 2026 issue--kicking off our 12th (!) year--is now live! Dig EAGLE-EYED, 7 original works of verse and fiction incited, inspired and ignited by the artistry and life of legendary independent Texas filmmaker, Eagle Pennell: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/121-eagle-ey...

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

EAGLE-EYED, Cowboy Jamboree Magazine's fall issue incited by the artistry and life of Eagle Pennell, drops tomorrow. Look for it. 🦅

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Reckon Review @reckonreview.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New Fiction Today! Sarp Sozdinler is a writer based between Philadelphia and Amsterdam. His stories have been included to anthologies such as the Pushcart Prize, Best Small Fictions, and Best Microfiction. He serves as the editor of The Bulb Region. @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This! I am half way reading it right now - and loving it!

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you missed CJ's reading with @thedrevlow.bsky.social & @jdclappwrites.bsky.social & Mark Rogers & @vanwinkle.bsky.social last night, we got you. The video is now up on our YouTube channel. Watch the video, give us a follow. Planning to post some more CJ connected stuff. youtu.be/3UM4cUJgUqc

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Cowboy Jamboree Fall Release 2026

YouTube video by Cowboy Jamboree

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Checkout today’s BEHIND THE STORY with @geonncannon.bsky.social - Great Q and A with an excellent writer. Check it out at the St**k: literarygarage.substack.com/p/behind-the...

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Behind the Story

Get to Know Geonn Cannon

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Frank Vatel @frankvatel312.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Pub day! Congrats to @cwblackwell.bsky.social on another great book. A killer read, folks. Very much worth your time.

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Corey Farrenkopf @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Very pumped to have the new @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social story collection hanging out at the library!!! Don’t miss out on All The Hidden Places!!!

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When I truly enjoy this place is when I find announcements from writers I admire or respect or see as great people and get to repost. Such a privilege. And I love reading their books and stories tho I do miss more than I should. All else is noise.

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔥🔥🔥 THIS!!! 🔥🔥🔥 From one of the best. 🔥And A Good Joe!🔥

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Rob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Contains my first co-written sword & sorcery story The Many Mouths of the Endless Night.

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔥Take a look folks. A hot new thriller writer breaking out. 🔥Casey is one of the Good Guys and one of the most supportive fellow writers out there! Whoop whoop!

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Reckon Review @reckonreview.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New Wind & Root today from Special Guest Jessica Slee! She is a Claymore Award Winner, and in 2022 she was longlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger and the First Pages Prize. She was recognized in the Honor Roll of The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2024.

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 11/09/2026

So excited for this book. C.W. Blackwell is one of the best crime writers working today.

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

Special thanks to the PLEASE READ YOUR BOOK podcast for featuring HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY! I’m glad they liked the book 😎 youtu.be/U4S_AZUNJr4?...

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Adam Van Winkle @vanwinkle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'll be reading my piece from Cowboy Jamboree's TEXAS WIND.

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Dreams do come true. Congrats again, you earned it 😎

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Another great cover design from the talented @ronearl.bsky.social

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New Stone’s Throw submission window 👀

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SACosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last night at Fountain Books in Richmond Va I got to talk with Henry Wise about his new book PROMISEDLAND, #2 in his Will Seems series. Its a magnificent piece of Southern Noir that evokes Larry Brown and William Gay Pick it up at wherever good books are sold!

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🔥 One of my favorite books of the many I’ve read the past few years. No lie. Get it. 🔥

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Mary Thorson @marythor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My short story, “Casadastraphobia,” was featured in Good Trouble! This was super kind of @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social tommydean.substack.com/p/writing-th...

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Writing the epic in Short Story Form

Using a Prologue to add backstory

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Rob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"No matter how isolated you are and how lonely you feel, if you do your work truly and conscientiously, unknown friends will come and seek you." - Carl Jung

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MrBullBull @mrbullbull.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

"He couldn’t describe what he felt. Anger? Frustration? Envy? He tried to imagine what Gabrielle and the guy looked like in bed. He hated it. The thought of her pussy not being the exclusive threshold of his budding manhood." - Aurore Phipps mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...

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Brandon Doughty @snakelst.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I posted this on Goodreads, but realized I'd be doing a disservice to THE SEPTEMBER HOUSE, by Carissa Orlando to not put the key point here as well. "Seriously an A+ read that everyone should pick up. I had so much fun with this one." www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...

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The September House

“Why run from a haunted house when you can stay and ign…

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MrBullBull @mrbullbull.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

"This song is pointless. Don’t get ideas. It’s not about you. You’re just a vanishing-point muse. No honouring with stifling platitudes, your stupid hair, or the fairy silver necklace with the tiny bear hanging off it. Craft jewellery is mocking." - Tom Harvey mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

OODLES OF TALENT: As BAMS 2026 releases soon, might I remind you about BAMS 2025 and the awesome group I'm honored to be a part of? Check out this lineup and get your copy today: bit.ly/4drzg5P #mystery #suspense

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Maman B by Jay Bechtol This is such a great story... and a fitting finale for the 'Doors' series at Pistol Jim Press.

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Maman B by Jay Bechtol

from Doors, Gates, & Portals: a Pistol Jim Press series

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Nice Garage by Tom Milani We're almost at the end of the 'Doors' series at Pistol Jim Press... what about this one?

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The Nice Garage by Tom Milani

from Doors, Gates, & Portals: a Pistol Jim Press series

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

THE OLD LADY'S HAD ENOUGH: Like this tidbit? Then read the whole story (it's short!): bit.ly/49ZI03d Big thanks to @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social for pubbing over at Mythic Picnic. #crimefiction #drabble

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The little book that could is on sale! Got an email from Mulholland. They’re making Zero Saints $1.99 for a limited time to boost it. The book that started a genre and launched my career in France. My first movie option, too! Super cheap. Super dark. Get some! www.amazon.com/dp/0316584738

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Heartstrings Here's a story for you, featuring Max the hitman with a heart.... one of my recurrent characters.

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Heartstrings

a Max story ... you know, the moody hitman?

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Last First Impression by Dylan Demasi The series continues at Pistol Jim Press... a great entry in the 'Doors' series!

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The Last First Impression by Dylan Demasi

from Doors, Gates, & Portals: a Pistol Jim Press series

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

“Of course Black Lives Matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter?” - Dolly Parton Icon. Need more ppl to act like Dolly.

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The TeePublic store is not super intuitive, so we've put a merch page on the CJ site with direct links: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/merch.html

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton. Rest in Peace. What a positive force she was. Open minded. Heartfelt. And she distributed so many books to kids. And yes, quite the songwriter.

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G. A. (Glenn) Rivers @garivers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Can a town or city name it’s local dump in honor of a sitting President? Asking for a friend. Many friends.

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

TeePublic is having a sale. You can get our new Cowboy Jamboree Bandit cap for 12 bucks plus shipping. Tshirt and hoodie available in multiple colors as well: www.teepublic.com/hat/97844253...

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

So grateful to @hollywest.bsky.social for the lovely words about THE COLD DARK FOREVER! It means the world. PREORDER is live! 🔗 in bio 🤘

An image of novel THE COLD DARK FOREVER with a blurb from Holly West that reads: "Blackwell's exploration of life's darker side, his knack for writing memorable plots, and his deep understanding of character secure The Cold Dark Forever's place as a California noir classic.”

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Have I got a funny one for you in the Pistol Jim Press series 'Doors'... this one is from @kennethmgray.bsky.social ... don't let the snow trouble you ... pistoljimpress.substack.com/p/a-new-trad...

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A New Tradition by Kenneth M. Gray

from Doors, Gates, & Portals: a Pistol Jim Press series

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

MOBY DICK for our modern times? Who knows? But it's certainly brilliant because @thedrevlow.bsky.social always brings the gritty goods: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/the-captains...

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