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Justin DiPego

@justindipego.bsky.social

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Author-Screenwriter-Horseman & Artist telling stories in multiple genres & media. Fixing up a 100 year old haunted house (but not exorcising it). Visit me at DiPegoNow.com/books

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#AuthorTip: This advice applies to authors editing their manuscripts, or artists of any kind facing a business call. Get that cactus needle out of your skin with this quick trick!

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Okay L.A. birds - give it a minute and it’ll be perfect #LAheatwave

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Author Tip: Dig into your brain - edit on paper in red ink. #authors #readers #WritingTips #gothicfiction #spookyseason

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just because you’re not dressed up, don’t mean you’re dressed down. Case in point - I just got called “The Alt GQ” no, no… “The Groovy GQ.” I guess that warrants sharing my Outfit Of The Day. #OOTD #indieauthor #GQ #fashionista #punkrock

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Punk Rock Indie-Author’s gotta eat - but I’ll share with you DiPegoNow.com/Books

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Scheduling conflict at the church around the corner

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Pick up a copy of KNUCKLE SANDWICH & tell me which Edgar Allan Poe story edged its way into the neo-gothic world where a ne’er-do-well punk rocker accidentally becomes a private eye and has to track down a kidnapped Goth Girl Amazon: amzn.to/44awG1h TikTok Shop: www.tiktok.com/t/ZT9rcyn1xy...

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I went to see the Odyssey, & let’s talk about it. What does this old Greek have to say about the lessons in storytelling from this adaptation of a 3000 year old story? The good – the bad – the ugly – and more than anything – The Contrast youtu.be/tTEvxJQt4QA

An Odyssey in Storytelling from a Storyteller

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join me for Day 34 of Dracula Daily - July 28th If Dracula controls the weather, why would the weather threaten the Demeter? Are we seeing, instead, some natural - or supernatural – force in opposition to the Count? #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/oExzAHTPEwo

Day 34 of Dracula Daily - July 28th. Not much to report, but everything’s terrific

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If you’re an egghead like me, then you already know that right now we’re wrapped up in a reading event colloquially called #PrivateEyeJuly. So, you earned it – Get yourself a KNUCKLE SANDWICH - #LAGothic, #NeoNoir, #HardBoiled, #PunkRock, #MysteryThriller Paperback – Audiobook - KU amzn.to/4boZ2Ho

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Hey, Bookworm – If you’re an egghead like me, then you already know that right now we’re wrapped up in a reading event colloquially called #PrivateEyeJuly. So, you earned it – Get yourself a KNUCKLE SANDWICH - #LAGothic, #NeoNoir, #HardBoiled, #PunkRock, #MysteryThriller. youtu.be/mHrGHimOy7k

Get Yourself a Knuckle Sandwich for Private Eye July

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join me for Day 33 of Dracula Daily - July 27th The question is, Lucy’s being prepped like a veal for her true fiancé, Dracula – but if a veal is fed on milk, what is feeding Lucy’s rosy plumpness? #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/GDlf4S8G7P0

Day 33 of Dracula Daily - July 27th. Isn’t she pretty in pink?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Join me for Day 32 of Dracula Daily - July 26th Renfield & Lucy are both escalating. We have our head-canon about Renfield’s connection to the Count, how is Lucy tied to her coming final suitor? #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/ABYkpiSwKm4

Day 32 of Dracula Daily - July 26th. Sleepwalking into the arms of a lord

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Join me for Day 31 of Dracula Daily - July 24th When an old sailor tells you not to worry about fairy stories AND that he’s 100 years old--should you trust him? (Warning: includes dramatic reading in “pirate” voice) #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/hk1R5YZ382U

Day 31 of Dracula Daily - July 24th. Warning: includes dramatic reading in “pirate” voice

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Join me for Day 30 of Dracula Daily-July 22th Haven't heard from Demeter for days. But the weather takes the mind off the grim foreshadowing of, “All well.” Spoiler alert: Tomorrow is talk-like-a-pirate-day (sorta) #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/FFhjgRglLX4

Day 30 of Dracula Daily - July 22th. All’s well that ends well... oh no…

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Jennifer Finch - Thank you and you will be missed. And to L7 and family - So sorry

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Join me for Day 27 of Dracula Daily - July 18th Captain’s Log: Voyage of the Demeter off to a good start - the 1st Mate’s oddly sullen and one of the men is dead before the ship cleared the sight of Greece. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/NtuQWeuOgx8

Day 27 of Dracula Daily - July 18th. Let’s keep an eye on the First Mate

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Marcy Gall @marcygall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

And so it shall be forever henceforth.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Isn't it weird that this week a currently sitting president had to pay a woman MILLIONS of dollars for *raping* (and defaming) her—and the media has forgotten all about it? There was a time that this would have been the ONLY story—until the rapist was driving from office.

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Here I am, L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author and purveyor of storytelling breakdowns from Dracula to Conan, Frankenstein to Sinners and more. But where did it all start? Here’s part of that story. #IndieAuthor #GothicFiction #DetectiveStories youtu.be/Xspl_LJ1Zbs

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

In 1841 - Edgar Allan Poe published the first ever detective story. Almost two hundred years later – Here I am, L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author and purveyor of storytelling breakdowns. #IndieAuthor #GothicFiction #DetectiveStories youtu.be/Xspl_LJ1Zbs

My Context as an L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Fix Your Writing Problems with a Rubber Hose? Here’s some writing tips from an L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author Join me at JustinDiPego-Author on the Tube for the full, writing advice ramble #WritingTips #EditingTips #IndieAuthor #Screenwriter youtu.be/ovQaRiAnZmk

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Fix Your Writing Problems with a Rubber Hose? Here’s some writing tips from an L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author #WritingTips #EditingTips #IndieAuthor #Screenwriter youtu.be/ovQaRiAnZmk

Fix Your Writing Problems with a Rubber Hose?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join me for Day 26 of Dracula Daily - July 8th If there was a sequel, Dr. Seward isn’t just the villain-he’s the mad scientist. What is Seward’s “Unconscious Cerebration?” Nothing less than his immortal sense of self #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/9-u333o1B9s

Day 26 of Dracula Daily - July 8th. The immortal doctor

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

How does it feel to be a 9-year-old again?

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I'm as shocked as the next L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author - but after a 20 minute phone call, Mitch McConnell said he loves my books!

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Normally the fireworks continue through to the 5th and 6th unabated. But Mexico got eliminated yesterday and South L.A. is quiet

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Happy Birthday, America. May we live up to our promise.

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join me for Day 25 of Dracula Daily - July 1st As the mad doctor continues to experiment on his captive, we have a long wait to discover Jonathan’s fate – and Dracula’s. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/CKqRy8vg0E8

Day 25 of Dracula Daily - July 1st. Out of the parlour, into the pan

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Join me for Day 24 of Dracula Daily - June 30th Jonathan has survived and escaped this encapsulated mini horror drama, but not his battle with gender roles. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/X2aAIh9HR7U

Day 24 of Dracula Daily - June 30th. The Final Girl

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Next book just solved itself

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Here’s the thing about Conan. Maybe you don’t know that Genndy Tartakovsky is developing a Conan animated series -And maybe you don’t know that Conan is a much more complicated character than you’ve been told. If you like a morally gray hero, well here’s the thing about Conan… youtu.be/AK6uLg7or7g

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Here’s the thing about Conan. Maybe you don’t know that Genndy Tartakovsky is developing a Conan animated series -And maybe you don’t know that Conan is a much more complicated character than you’ve been told. If you like a morally gray hero, well here’s the thing about Conan… youtu.be/AK6uLg7or7g

The Conan Video If You're Not A Conan Fan

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join me for Day 23 of Dracula Daily - June 29th Jonathan reasserts his masculinity - But he called his own bluff days ago, and the Count puts him back in place like the naughty little brat he is #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/fOoy3zjUcDw

Day 23 of Dracula Daily - June 29th. You can check out any time you like…

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join me for Day 22 of Dracula Daily - June 25th Jonathan’s manning up, putting on his boots and taking action for the first time in weeks. Step one – take off your boots. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/9FecZfrP9ds

Day 21 of Dracula Daily - June 24th. Due process is for the dogs

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join me for Day 21 of Dracula Daily - June 24th Jonathan is confined to Castle Dracula without even the hint of a trial. Perhaps he should seek due process from the dogs, there shall be none from the wolves. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/9FecZfrP9ds

Day 21 of Dracula Daily - June 24th. Due process is for the dogs

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

TURKEY WEEK a Neo-Gothic Western-Noir Short Story Get it right now as an eBook or Kindle Unlimited. amzn.to/4vq09zm L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Mystery Thriller, Author, Justin DiPego delivers a tale off the beaten path of gritty sidewalks and the underbelly of Los Angeles.

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Join me for Day 20 of Dracula Daily - June 18th Today, we see from Dracula’s diary how he observes his captive, goading him to see how he’ll react. I’m sorry – Did I say Dracula? Of course I mean Dr. Seward. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/KKIR18j6lk8

Day 20 of Dracula Daily - June 18th. Who's studying who?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

start your Turkey Week here: amzn.to/4oxZ99P

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I just found out it’s June on the Range! How does an L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Indie-Author address this? With an American Gothic, Psycho-Thriller, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Neo-Noir, Western Short Story. TURKEY WEEK youtu.be/vVEQW-rdMDs #JuneOnTheRange #BookSky #ReadersOfBlueSky

try Turkey Week for the month of June on the Range

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join me for Day 19 of Dracula Daily - June 17th Jonathan is shocked to find his door locked, preventing him from seeking aid – but his surprise suggests that between May 31st & today, he hasn’t been resisting at all #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/xqRDVOOrWqQ

Day 19 of Dracula Daily - June 17th. British imperialist bristles at authoritarian rule

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

If you can find an all night place to have your dinner at breakfast time, look for the Greek dish buried in the menu. It’ll be there. KNUCKLE SANDWICH - L.A. Gothic, Neo-Noir, Hard-Boiled, Punk Rock, Mystery Thriller Find out here… amzn.to/4kQZJNS #BookSky #NeoNoir #PunkRock #PrivateEye

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Join me for Day 18 of Dracula Daily-June 5th If Renfield is an analogue for Jonathan (he is) then Dr. Seward's diary is a look into Dracula’s POV. If Dracula wasn’t the villain–the mad scientist would be #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/7hpNK99Wgjk

Day 18 of Dracula Daily - June 5th. Not in Castle Dracula or are we?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

So, the people who ate the Otzi sourdough - someone’s keeping an eye on them, right?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The other day, I told a handyman client that she could use an ice pick for a particular DIY application. She told me she does not own an ice pick ——- Sometimes, you just have to reflect on how we each live in slightly different worlds

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Flex your power. Exercise your rights. #Vote #VoteCalifornia #VoteLosAngeles #IVoted

Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

You know what it is to feel – Out Of Balance – with the universe That’s how Alex Cides felt. Just like you – he sought the help of the witches. But they did not help him. They hired him. WRONG SIDE OF A WORKINGMAN (all my books are self-help books… If you’re brave enough.) youtu.be/gpR4t29Br9I

Is my Mythological Thriller also a Self-Help Book?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It’s June!!

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Join me for Day 17 of Dracula Daily-May 31 Dracula uses the weapons of an abuser-confiscating Jonathan’s papers & his clothes. & the strict gender roles of the day are subverted by Jonathan’s continuing feminization #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/R9IgDIDBSgw

Day 17 of Dracula Daily - May 31. How you gonna leave if you’ve got no clothes?

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Justin DiPego @justindipego.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join me for Day 16 of Dracula Daily - May 28th Jonathan’s still determined to resist. But Dracula utilizes the passive violence of an abusive partner via a tool this era of literature is named for – gaslighting. #dracula #draculadaily #reactionvideo #breakdowns #indieauthor youtu.be/62jLc-mp170

Day 16 of Dracula Daily - May 28th. Is Dracula an abuser?

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