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Author Neil Christiansen

@gavingayle.com
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Writer of Noir Thrillers Dark White and Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 22/08/2026
...it was early, eleven forty-five in the morning according to my watch. Too early to be dealing with this kind of bullshit. I was pissed, but that didn’t change anything. I still had two dead meat sacks taking up floor space in a studio apartment that was short on sq. ft. to begin with. #amwriting
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 21/08/2026
I guess it wasn’t such a great yardstick. I hadn’t brushed my teeth in three days at that point, but in my defense I had drank a lot of bourbon so I imagined that would have killed anything too dangerous hanging out between my gums. #amwriting #writerslife #thriller #noir
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 21/08/2026
romance is the single best selling genre of books, period. That being said, I’ll acknowledge that there’s a lot of, shall we say, “unpolished” writing skill out there in the category. This is NOT that. This is flat out some of the best writing I’ve come across PERIOD. youtu.be/m-_3rZS0hdk?...
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My Best Friend’s Cold Mom Found Me Drunk — ‘‘You’re Sleeping in My Bed Tonight’’ | GL Story
YouTube video by Nova Belle | GL Audio Stories
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 20/08/2026
“Goddamnit,” I said, as I laid my gun on the table. “Two dead assholes and I haven’t even brushed my teeth yet.” #amwriting #writerslife
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 18/08/2026
Since I finished my YouTube series "I'm Reading House of Leaves so You Don't Have To" it's time to move on to the next thing...
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 10/06/2026
Chapter 2 of my Legal Thriller Romance WIP, Viral Youngblood: Inadvisable Romance is no up on YouTube to listen too... It's a WIP so it's not edited or perfected. It's a first draft for you to peek in on. youtu.be/C990uWd1ovs
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Inadvisable Romance Chapter 02 - Edited For Content
YouTube video by Neil Christiansen
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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
SPIDER-NOIR: The New York Times calls it a washout, and adds DOA. It's much better than that. A lovingly created caricature of film noir that's mesmerizing in its carefully created look (Dutch angles aplenty) and snappy dialogue. It's heartfelt and fun, the last thing from DOA.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 04/06/2026
See, here’s the thing… I get up in the morning, make coffee for the wife and I, walk the dog, head off to work, leave work and go straight to pick up the kids from two different play dates, bring them home, immediately start making dinner, feed them dinner, take my daughter to gymnastics…. (1/2)
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/06/2026
Just watched the first episode of Widow’s Bay on Apple TV and it’s a straight up 10/10. Looks like it’s going to be very scary, but so far it’s also the funniest show I’ve seen in a really long time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/06/2026
OK, serious about getting back into this! This being writing and creative projects. Also, I really want to do this Bluesky thing for real, like circa 2015 twitter. Anyway, getting back into my current WIP. Check out my first two scenes on YT... youtu.be/wvpXIu2_5XA
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Inadvisable Romance Chapter 1.1 and 1.2
YouTube video by Neil Christiansen
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 23/01/2026
Can I remind everyone that it is now 2026 and thus it's really unacceptable to show up as a presenter at a conference with a slide deck built in 4:3 aspect ratio. Not only do you look like you don't know what you're doing, but it really fucks with the projection setup that is logically set at 16:9
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 12/01/2026
Then all presences will be gone and by that time there won't be anything to do about it. Our democratic leadership and moderate republicans aren't doing anything but giving sound bites. Rules don't matter, he doesn't follow them. America is over already, we just haven't caught up with it yet. 2/2
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 12/01/2026
Here's the sad truth that no one is saying out loud. America is already over. It's basically too late already. Trump is EXACTLY the same as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, but he's holding back. None of our leaders are doing ANYTHING. If he succeeds in canceling the 2026 elections (and he might) 1/2
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 11/12/2025
Chapter Six, with special guest Justin DiPego is live now... youtu.be/Z4fxFNFuYQQ
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Chapter Six - Special Guest Justin DiPego
YouTube video by Neil Christiansen
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 08/12/2025
Wordle 1,633 4/6* ⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜ ⬜🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 05/12/2025
Connections Puzzle #908 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟨🟨🟨🟨
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 05/12/2025
Wordle 1,630 6/6* ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟩⬜⬜🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 04/12/2025
Connections Puzzle #907 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 04/12/2025
Wordle 1,629 4/6* ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜ 🟨⬜🟨⬜🟨 🟩🟨🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/12/2025
Strands #640 “It all adds up” 🔵🔵🔵🟡 🔵🔵
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/12/2025
Connections Puzzle #906 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟨🟨🟨🟨
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/12/2025
Wordle 1,628 5/6* 🟨⬜🟨⬜🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 02/12/2025
Strands #639 “On the web” 🟡🔵🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 02/12/2025
Connections Puzzle #905 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 02/12/2025
Wordle 1,627 5/6* ⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 21/11/2025
Check out my interview on the Books Cubed podcast. overcast.fm AAQlmcSMF2c
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 18/11/2025
youtu.be/0MLC4tSf4b4?...
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Creative Dynamos 013 - Exploring Noir Writing with Neil Christiansen -
YouTube video by Scott Roche - Author, Podcaster, Promoter
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/10/2025
Wordle 1,567 6/6 🤦‍♂️ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 17/09/2025
Our communities are fracturing because we hold others to unrealistic standards that we can not even achieve ourselves... The Practical Limits of Ethics in Real Life
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The Practical Limits of Ethics in Real Life.
Engaging with a community that demands purity
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 12/08/2025
ASK ME ANYTHING... I write noir thrillers, a genre most people don't think of too often, though it influences so much of what is written in both books, television, and movies. I'd love to answer questions about my genre, so... ask me anything. #writerslife #amwriting #writingcommunity
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 07/08/2025
1205 words!
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 06/08/2025
Well, I'm doing it... Tonight I'm going to stop putting it off and actually write my first spicy sex scene. I'm nervous, but since I can only seem to write in chronological order, I have to do it so I can move on. Wish me luck, and send any helpful tips my way.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 06/08/2025
SETTLE A BET!!! My partner and I are in disagreement about what the phrase "sewing your wild oats" means in common usage. NOT WHAT THE DICTIONARY SAYS, but what most people think when they hear it. He's been out sewing his wild oats... No hints here, just tell me what you think it means.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 06/08/2025
I’m Reading House of Leaves So You Don’t Have To: Chapter 14 is now LIVE on YouTube. I really am getting better about keeping up with this, but I'm not making promises about chapter 15... youtu.be/Q6QwJ49y_2k
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I’m Reading House of Leaves So You Don’t Have To: Chapter 14
YouTube video by Neil Christiansen
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 24/07/2025
Doing BookTube Writers Group tonight at 7pm central. Wulf, Vaspira, and I will be talking about writing outside your comfort zone, and what “write what you know” actually means. Join us live at 7pm central and let us know what you think.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 23/07/2025
Not exactly a flex, but I have written 1650 words today. Call it 2/3 of a chapter. Considering it's been weeks since I've written anything I'll take it as a win. #amwriting #writerslife #WIP
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 30/05/2025
Dark White is on sale RIGHT NOW! Grab it now and have it before Father's Day. Great gift for the dad that loves to read... amzn.to/4kKJ7Gw
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 30/05/2025
BookTube Writer's Group returned last night and we had some great conversations. Tune in June 12th for our next episode. Subscribe to get notified... www.youtube.com/@NeilChristi...
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 21/04/2025
Wordle 1,402 4/6 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Goddanmit!!!
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 18/04/2025
Wordle 1,399 5/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩 ⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩 ⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩 🟨🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 the New York Times puzzle people seriously need to fuck off.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 09/04/2025
New substack post out now that includes an excerpt from my new WIP, VIRAL YOUNGBLOOD. neilchristiansen.substack.com/p/writing-ag...
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Writing Again - by Neil Christiansen
And That's About It
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 09/04/2025
I have a confession to make. I'm terrible at coming up with character names. Like, really bad, so I cheat. NO, I DON'T USE AI! Instead, I use real people (with their permission of course). So, here's the ask... You want your name in my next book? I won't promise who you'll be... But let me know.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 06/04/2025
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 02/04/2025
This is simultaneously fascinating and terrifying. youtube.com/watch?v=Ufmu1WD2TSk&si=…
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SOUTH KOREA IS OVER
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 01/04/2025
Seriously #connections puzzle… fuck you.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 31/03/2025
Well, I did it. I deleted my TikTok account. Took the app off all my devices. A community I used to cherish turned (very quickly) toxic. I’m focused on reading and writing now.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 17/03/2025
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m Irish on my moms side (Flannery) so feel free to buy my books today. They even have a Flannery character in them! amzn.to/3WD98h5
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 16/03/2025
Connections Puzzle #644 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 Not gonna lie, I’m proud of this one…
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 03/03/2025
Wordle 1,353 3/6 🟩🟩🟨⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 This is what I mean when I say #wordle is ultimately luck. There’s no skill that would have allowed me to “figure out” which word it was. English has so many words that are one letter apart. And at that point it’s just luck if you guess the right one.
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 27/02/2025
I don't know if I've mentioned it, but I'm currently writing a Dark - Legal - Thriller - ROMANCE NOVEL! Wanna see what that's going to feel like? Go read my other books... amzn.to/3WD98h5
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