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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Golden memories of the great Rue McClanahan, who I adored since toddlerhood (still do), on what would have been her 91st birthday.

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.com · 18/02/2025

Appreciate this wonderful ALTER EGO review by @oyejohn52.bsky.social at @crimehq.bsky.social! "rare continuation novel that fully stands alone while amplifying what came before it." www.criminalelement.com/book-review-... @flatironbooks.bsky.social

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Book Review: Alter Ego by Alex Segura - Criminal Element

Alex Segura returns with Alter Ego—a clever and escapist standalone sequel set in the world of comic books.

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Reminder to self: a watched inbox never refreshes.

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The original SCREAM trilogy was my equivalent of STAR WARS and sparked a lifelong love for "meta slasher whodunits." I still vividly remember the excitement leading up to 2000's SCREAM 3 (aka SCR3AM), released 25 years ago today ... "Sidney ... don't you remember your mother?"

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

#SignatureSundays: @alafairburke.bsky.social's THE NOTE (@aaknopf.bsky.social). She is certainty in an uncertain world. Thanks to @murderbooks.bsky.social for the inscribed copy! 😍📚✍️

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Going (Alex) #Guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 5: Italian Bakery Chocolate & Jam Sandwich Cookies. It felt like every step - from the dough to the chocolate glaze to the jam filling -was a misstep and yet the cookies are divine! Which reaffirms my belief in sprinkles. 😋

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Going #guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 4: Classic Penne Arrabbiata. I've always loved heat, and the red pepper flakes certainly bring it! FYI: Arrabbiata translates to "angry" ... which seems appropriate! From Alex Guarnaschelli's ITALIAN AMERICAN FOREVER.

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The #Authors4LA Red Cross fundraiser is now live. You can bid on or buy great items from some of your favorite authors -- including signed books, the opportunity to have a character named after you, editing services, and more. And it's all for a good cause! givebutter.com/c/authors4la...

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Authors4LA Red Cross Fundraiser

Help people affected by wildfires in California in 2025. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters.

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Just sitting here thinking how nicely my sweater matches my varicose veins. 🔵

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

And, just like that, my year is made. Big magic, indeed!

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Thanks to some generous benefactors, the #LittleFreeLibrary is fully stocked for winter! I may have "borrowed" Steve Gonsalves's A LIFE WITH GHOSTS for myself. Shhh ... 🤫📚 #LFL

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Going (Alex) Guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 3: Fettuccine Alfredo. Per usual, she's spot on when she advises freshly grated Parmesan cheese and committing to fettuccine noodles (to best absorb the sauce). I substituted broccoli for peas. Cookbook: ITALIAN AMERICAN FOREVER. 😋

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

About last night: An inspiring, informative evening at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, where Penny Goetjen, Author (DEADLY RIPPLES), Sharon Dukett (THE SHUTDOWN LIST) and Robin Cannon (INTO THE ATTIC DARKLY) discussed their newest mysteries as part of RJ Julia's Local Authors series. 😍📚

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

From memoir to crime fiction, @bcuban.bsky.social has memorably explored the realities of addiction, recovery, and law. It was an honor to chat about his new thriller, THE BODY BROKERS (#PostHillPress), for #CriminalElement. www.criminalelement.com/qa-with-bria...

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Q&A with Brian Cuban, author of The Body Brokers - Criminal Element

In The Body Brokers by Brian Cuban, lawyer Jason Feldman goes undercover to prove that his girlfriend was murdered.

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Janet Webb @janetwebb.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

If you'd like to follow John Valeri on @bsky.app he's @oyejohn52.bsky.social.

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John B. Valeri @oyejohn52.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I'm finally here, where the air is clear ...

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