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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When dogs walk by outside, Max barks his little vocal cords raw. When turkeys walk by outside, he has no idea what to do.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

THE ONES IN THE CORNER by @cmattwrite.bsky.social is easily the most fun I’ve had with a book all year. The very definition of a page-turner, it hooked me early and wouldn’t let go, keeping me glued to the chair through a few long sittings. Dark, bleak, gritty storytelling. Highly recommended.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Well, lookee what we have here, @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Off to go start it, stat!

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I started THE ONES IN THE CORNER last night, and I gotta tell you, @cmattwrite.bsky.social: you’ve got me hook-line-and-sinker. Only 60ish pages in, but haven’t stopped thinking about it today. Can’t wait to dive back in later tonight.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I’ve read ‘em all but the latest Frenzi (which I’m saving for a rainy day). Not a bad book in the bunch. Go drop a few bucks and load up on some fun, action-packed books. 👇

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

More #BookMail, more short stories. My favorite magazine of the year is the Detective Annual from Guilty. Good reading ahead!

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I’m in a short-story frame of mind, so today’s #BookMail is timely. Looking forward to what @literarygarage.bsky.social and @kmwriter01.bsky.social put together in this one.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Wifey’s wildflowers are poppin’!

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

When Your Wife Might Be More Noir Than You, Part Two. bsky.app/profile/much...

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Another recent #BookMail, this one a new crime novel from @cmattwrite.bsky.social. Sounds like a wild ride. Look forward to jumping in soon.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I’ve been lax on my #BookMail posts lately, so playing catch-up now. The first batch is from @pmpress.bsky.social’s Outspoken Authors series. Doesn’t get more legendary than these two. @joerlansdale.bsky.social #NormanSpinrad

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thank you, KC, for welcoming me back to @literarygarage.bsky.social! I love Pink Floyd’s “On the Turning Away,” and always wanted to play with that theme. Finally sad enough to get the story out after watching the goings-on in my home state of MN earlier this year. Give it a read below. 👇

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

(1 of 2) I had no idea SNL alum #KateMcKinnon started a YA series of books! Reminiscent of A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Mysterious Benedict Society, McKinnon’s debut showcases her trademark humor, wit, and creativity, offering up a delightful reading experience.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I was lucky enough to snag an early copy of @brandonbarrows.bsky.social’s upcoming release, THE DARKER THE NIGHT, a novel that starts innocently enough — a man taking a road trip to visit his young son — but turns into a disaster when his ex is found murdered shortly after his arrival.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

SEVEN ANGELS by @keithroysdon.bsky.social is a pressure cooker of a novel, weaving together a disparate set of characters — some with hopes of reviving the titular small town, others intent on bleeding its populace dry — and hurtling them towards a confrontation that leaves no one unscathed.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Today’s #BookMail is another highly anticipated novel: THE DARKER THE NIGHT from @brandonbarrows.bsky.social, a writer who never fails to bring the goods. Right to the top of the pile it goes.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Finished Whiskey Warfare earlier this morning. Loved it. A lean-and-mean installment of The Bartender, complete with Calder’s patented high body count and pedal-to-the-metal final chapters. Great way to try the series (free download below). Guaranteed to leave you wanting the rest.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Whaaaaat?!?! Jump on this one, folks, then go grab the other three installments. The Bartender kicks all kinds of ass. I’ll be starting this shortly. Can’t wait!

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today’s #BookMail is the first installment in Stark House’s new Whipcrack Western series. Love Marvin Albert/Al Conroy’s crime fiction (my favorite being DEVIL IN DUNGAREES), but I’ve never tried his westerns. I look forward to checking this out.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Today’s #BookMail is one of my most-anticipated releases of the year: @keithroysdon.bsky.social’s new novel, SEVEN ANGELS. Can’t wait to dive in later today.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy #IndependentBookstoreDay! I stopped by my local shop, Lykke Books, and walked away with some new titles. You should do the same at your local indie. They need our support now more than ever.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

(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.

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We're excited to see Prompted Stories land in the bin - you still have until 8pm (BST) tomorrow to lob one at us 🦝 Here's what Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social did in 2025 with the prompts: A Morgue/ Funeral Home, Nightshift Worker, an Unwanted Gift trashcatlit.com/rubbernecker/

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Just saw RATINGS GAME by #RyanCThomas is back with a 20th Anniversary edition. This book is a pulpy, demented, over-the-top, darkly comedic look at the news and what it takes to stay at the top. I read it a few years back and had a lot of fun with it. You might too. Link below.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

It’s been awhile since I’ve read a short story as gonzo as “All In” from #RonClyburn. I can say it involves a hitman and a target, but not much else without spoiling the fun. Had me flipping pages as fast as I could. An absolute riot.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

“The Predator’s Daughter” by #JeffSoloway explores the feelings of surviving family members after the patriarch - a respected professor and author - passes away to accusations of being a sexual predator throughout his life. Packs a one-two punch that takes your breath away.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Finally digging into the latest issue of Guilty, which is lead off by the always-on-his-game @brandonbarrows.bsky.social. “Danny Said” centers on a trio of lifelong friends, detailing what happens when one breaks bad, dragging the other two into the shit. Excellent story, per usual.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

It’s an honor to have a story at @literarygarage.bsky.social, publisher of numerous writers I greatly admire. Click through to read “The Pocket Watch,” my tale of a funeral, a family heirloom, and a difficult decision.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A couple titles from @pmpress.bsky.social in my recent #BookMail. As an aside, their sticker game is on point.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Last month, @micromancemagazine.bsky.social hosted a Frantic Romantic contest: 48 hours to write a 500-word story, using the words “romantic” and “inaugural,” and ending with a kiss. Click through to see how I incorporated Ed McBain into a tale of love! open.substack.com/pub/microman...

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The Frantic Romantic Weekend Writing Challenge #1 Results!!

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Just a few days away from @marythor.bsky.social’s new release at @rhppress.bsky.social. I’ve got my copy pre-ordered; you should grab one too.

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Bring together a talented graphic artist @frankvatel312.bsky.social, a cool publisher, @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social, a writer with more ideas than you can sling a typewriter at, @russellthayer10.bsky.social and you get a ring toss game and ice cream. Out April 14. Have we got a surprise for you !

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

LINE OF SIGHT by @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social is an excellent bit of crime fiction, detailing a race-related case taken on by reporter-turned-PI Russ Avery. From the gritty Newark setting to the cast of drug dealers, crooked cops, reporters, and activists, this debut keeps the pages turning.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

About a quarter of the way through THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT and came to “Wrong Fucking Place, Wrong Fucking Time” by @crobertcargill.bsky.social, a tale that melds love-of-movies with the goings-on of THE STAND, creating a wild story I won’t soon forget. Well done, sir.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

A break from the usual #BookMail to show off a new t-shirt and sticker from @pmpress.bsky.social. Go check out their stuff. They’ve published some of my favorite books in recent years, and their other merch is excellent as well.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Mercy #1: A Lady’s Vengeance is a helluva series debut from @pointofimpactbooks.bsky.social, following the title character as she hunts down her family’s killers. Love Mercy’s progression from angry-but-green wannabe to hardened gunslinger as she gains experience, barreling toward the epic finale.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Despite working from home for ages, I’ve never had a proper office space. This past month we’ve been redoing some rooms in our basement, and I now have a nook in one of the bedrooms. So happy to have a place for work and writing! Wifey even got me some finishing touches for V-Day.☺️

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Brand new adult western series from @pointofimpactbooks.bsky.social debuts today! Go grab a copy of what is sure to be an action-packed tale of revenge.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Reading #RobertBloch’s PSYCHO for the first time. What an incredible novel. I’ve seen the movie, so no real surprises here, but I can’t stop thinking about how amazing it would’ve been to read it upon release, completely shocked by the twists and turns. It had to be jaw-dropping.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

See below for a fantastic short story from the inimitable @coyhall.bsky.social. The level of world-building and characterization in a 25-page story is incredible (yet, as a fan of Coy’s writing, not surprising; he’s one of the best to do it).

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

(1 of 3) As someone who spent countless hours scouring dungeons in the likes of The Bard’s Tale, The Elder Scrolls: Arena, and Diablo, I’m stunned it took me this long to get to @mattdinniman.bsky.social’s DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL. The short answer: I loved it.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today’s #BookMail is a new one from @jameygallagher.bsky.social. I mean, how could I pass up a quirky book about (maybe, maybe not?) Idris Elba?!

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The newest issue of Guilty Crime Story Magazine was in today’s #BookMail. Always a pleasure to crack the cover on one of these.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Got news today that my short-short, “From A to Z,” was a Cupid’s Choice selection for January 2026. How cool is that?! Thanks to @micromancemagazine.bsky.social for giving it a home, as well as the support you offer *all* of your authors. Happy to be part of the fam. ❤️

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Point of Impact Publishing @pointofimpactbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

We're 13 days away from the release of Mercy: A Lady's Vengeance! The all-action, Adult Western from Dick Remington and the fine folks at Point of Impact! Starting later today, we will be posting one bit of trivia about the book every day until release! Saddle up! books2read.com/aladysvengea...

Cover for Dick Remington's Mercy: A Lady's Vengeance, by Fabled Beast Designs. It features a mostly nude Mercy sitting in the grass with a revolver in hand as a train speeds past.

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Andrew Monge @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Today’s #BookMail is one I bought upon publication, but I’m pretty sure I only read the King and then lost/sold my original copy. Grabbed it this time for #EdMcBain’s 87th Precinct novella, but will also read through the others.

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