Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 09/10/2026If you’d said in 2016 the government would be making *fucking snuff films* a thousand of the worst people you know would have condescendingly told you you were overreacting. 010
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The Christo-fascists in this country are so in love with the god of terror and death the government is making a god damn snuff film. 120
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Oh and the hotel shootout in No Country, duh. Not the motel, the hotel. And I love that I have to specify. 030
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Throwing the circular saw blades in COMMANDO. Actually pretty much just the entirety of COMMANDO 2121
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I love the apartment scene but think I prefer the manor scene with Clive Owen, each of them working to flush the other out. So goddamn good. 170
Reposted by Paul J. GarthEllen Datlow @datlow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026On sale for $1.99 ghost stories. Edited by Ellen Datlow openroadmedia.com/ebook/the-da...openroadmedia.comThe Dark<b>This award-winning horror anthology is the “yardstick by which future ghost fiction will be measured”—featuring Tanith Lee, Joyce Carol Oates, and others (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review). 12410
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026At the end of the night, if I have my writing for the day done, and I’ve done some good reading, and my models are built or painted, I allow myself to play some Diablo. And ya know what? This game whips ass. 000
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This is the 1st story I wrote after taking a long time away from writing stories (writing novels will do that). But goddamn did it feel good to be back. And goddamn am I thrilled at Lawrence and Michelle’s response to it. I’m so lucky they’re editors and I’m so excited for people to read it. 1124
Reposted by Paul J. GarthMichelle Kubitz (you can call me Shelley) @shelkubitz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Haunting, bleak, & timeless, @pauljgarth.bsky.social 's STEAM ENGINE captures the deadly journey of two modern day drifters on a train bound to nowhere. Coming out in DAYDREAM BELIEVER, released on September 29th from @shotgunhoney.com ! Coedited by moi and @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com 098
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I say this as a man over 40 considering starting a letterboxd account 110
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Every time a man over 40 thinks to himself, “I should start a Letterboxd account”, everyone around him instantly takes 3d10 psychic damage. 110
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Resident Evil IV and Diablo IV have incredibly similar openings, both reflecting the terror and mystery inherent in small towns and closed cultures. In this essay I will… 000
Reposted by Paul J. GarthRock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026DON'T LOOK TWICE: Check out this month's great story on STONE'S THROW by Lisa Robertson. You might be seeing double. Read it today: bit.ly/4i7paLZ #flashfiction #crimefiction 022
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 13/09/202618 year olds are dumb. God knows I was. But I thought I was so smart! I dunno I just think it’s important to admit when you’ve been fooled or when you lead with emotion. It’s not ideal obviously but it’s understandable at a human level. Insisting on it when you know better is even worse. 010
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026TO BE FAIR it was released in late 03 when the admin was *obviously* lying about Iraq and I think the whole environment contributed to it sticking more than it would have otherwise. 010
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I genuinely believe any dude who is about 40 years old who says he wasn’t at least super interested in a lot of the ideas in loose change is probably fibbing. I can’t say I ever believed it wholesale, but I certainly entertained the “did they know and let it happen” theories more than I should have 210
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I dunno. I don’t have words. Except this. Andy Williams forever. Punk rock forever. Heavy metal forever. Bang your fucking head. 050
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026maybe Moor and then we lay down exhausted and think about this dude who gave us so much love and taught us to tour and how to perform and how to be punk without being a cliche and to never forget the fun . 120
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I grew up with every time I die. The loss of Andy is genuine and huge and I think tonight we should just give people huge and play big riffs and if the mood strikes you punch a hole in the fucking wall and keep ripping so the drywall tears totally out and Map Change and Roman Holiday are playing and 140
Reposted by Paul J. GarthKung-fu Eyebrows @blindenmuth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Apropos of nothing Stray Bullets is a fantastic comic 111
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Oh, also, speaking of me, I’m actually in this collection too, doing a riff on the Monkee’s STEAM ENGINE. It features, natch, wintery noir, ultra violence, fucked up families, and trains! bsky.app/profile/writ... 141
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Hey, my novella (more a short novel, really) THE LOW WHITE PLAIN is back out and available in paperback. Get it if you like wintery noir, fucked up families, really big guns, triple crosses, and ultraviolence (specifically perpetuated on shithead neo-nazis). Oh and maybe a bit of occultism to! 1104
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Happy solstice. May your days be long, the sun be warm, and the dirt soft beneath your feet. 040
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 18/05/2026You know who I think should add soup to their menu? Taco bell. It'd be amazing, and we all know it. 020
Reposted by Paul J. GarthRock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 22/04/2026HAPPY EARTH DAY: To celebrate, RHP is offering their climate change crime fiction anthology for a discounted price of 99 cents for a limited time. Grab your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK #crimefiction #climatechange #earthday2026 076
Reposted by Paul J. GarthJordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 22/04/2026May 29th it is happening. 1123
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 22/04/2026EARTH DAY SALE On Fire and Under Water: A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology is on sale for Earth day. 99 Cents for one of the best anthologies of the year, including at least one selection for Best American Mystery and Suspense. GET IT HERE: www.amazon.com/Fire-Under-W...amazon.comAmazon.com 041
Reposted by Paul J. GarthRock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 23/03/2026ANTHONY AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: If you're a Bouchercon voter, please consider nominating one of RHP's two eligible collections. Thanks again for your support. 087
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 22/03/2026It’s a good thing I don’t have your number or we’d be texting late into the night, just one GO BIG RED after another. 010
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Nebraska: WERE A BASKETBALL SCHOOL NOW, MOTHERFUCKERS 190
Reposted by Paul J. GarthJim Ruland @jimvermin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026What's this? My new novel from @rarebirdlit.bsky.social is available for preorder! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mighti... 1135
Reposted by Paul J. GarthAndy Boyle @andymboyle.bsky.social · 17/03/2026time to be a good little irish chicagoan on st. patrick’s day and watch THE FUGITIVE 2132
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 16/03/2026THIS IS HOW I FIND OUT DREW STRUZAN DIED?!?! WHAT THE FUCK. 001
Reposted by Paul J. GarthLiam Quane 🏳️🌈 📖 @specificityarchives.com · 11/03/2026The only political Kennedy not affected by the Kennedy curse is Leon. 041
Reposted by Paul J. GarthHeather Levy 🌈 @heatherlevy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Bouchercon ballots are out! My queer suspense is eligible for Best Paperback Original, and I’d be forever thankful for your nomination! 😘 195
Reposted by Paul J. GarthRob D. Smith @robdsmith.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Check out this interview with @marythor.bsky.social from @dosomedamage.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/dosomeda...open.substack.comMidwest Shadows: A Conversation with Mary ThorsonThe award-winning short story writer talks moral darkness, historical horrors, and the quiet dread lurking in everyday places. 074
Reposted by Paul J. Garth"Spooky" Gene Rayburn @generayburn.com · 09/03/2026I have created a diorama of the Partridge family attacking the Brady Bunch family. My life is very boring. 624129132178
Reposted by Paul J. GarthCasey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 09/03/2026🚨New @andymboyle.bsky.social story!!! inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-10-my-...inner-worlds.ghost.ioMy Battery Is Low and It’s Getting Dark by Andy Boyle4:14:02 p.m. — it’s me again. I know you won’t text me back, but I had to tell you I’m finally doing it. I’m leaving him. for good. forever. 1105
Reposted by Paul J. GarthDoSomeDamage @dosomedamage.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Q: How do you build dread in a short story? @marythor.bsky.social: It’s about playing chicken, pushing characters to the edge repeatedly—the edge of what they shouldn’t do, shouldn’t see, shouldn’t pursue. Then asking: what happens if they keep going? dosomedamage.substack.com/publish/post... 296
Paul J. Garth @pauljgarth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026I got to hang out with @marythor.bsky.social and @smccaffery.bsky.social on the @rhppress.bsky.social Patreon podcast, where we talked about Mary’s new collection, A WOMANS GUIDE TO TRUE CRIME. It was very fun, and we promise you’ll enjoy listening to it! www.patreon.com/posts/womens...patreon.comA Women's Guide To True Crime | Rock and a Hard Place PressGet more from Rock and a Hard Place Press on Patreon 0126