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Jeff Esterholm @jesterholm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you haven’t read this 💫💫💫💫💫 beaut, get on it. @meproctor.bsky.social and @russellthayer10.bsky.social have an enviable partnership, writing a seamless series featuring a SFPD homicide dick and a lascivious assassin-for-hire.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hey, I'm actually doing something. Come have a look.

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

GFE by Tom Andes opens the 'doors' series at Pistol Jim, on the stack. The other entries will follow. head on over!

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GFE by Tom Andes

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A man walks into a liquor store looking for a few thousand dollars. A woman walks out with a penny. Only one of them knows what they’re really stealing. A sharp little crime story from Gregory Meece at the Garage: literarygarage.com/take-a-penny

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Take A Penny | Literary Garage

Sometimes you don’t know what something’s worth until it walks out the door.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A little Gunselle poem, to the tune of that classic I had to read to my son every night at bedtime.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A little Gunselle poem, to the tune of that classic I had to read to my son every night at bedtime.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

STONE'S THROW is a great achievement. This is a great story.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

My writing partner, the illustrious @meproctor.bsky.social, is in town, and we're getting ready to read from the work-in-progress, share insights into our process, and hopefully sell a few books. The event will be held at Shakespeare & Co. at 7:00 on the 4th of August. Missoula, Montana.

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Proud to be launching this out in the world on 7/7. 15 excellent writers and one tremendous artist who nailed the cover.

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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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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Collections, cigarettes & a boss who might be dead. And those guys who came calling last night might be back...Tommy’s got one move left & it’s not a good one. A story from Philip Di Giacomo about timing, loyalty, & knowing when it’s already too late. literarygarage.com/in-the-cards

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In The Cards | Literary Garage

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

"The propane’s on the house, said Truman. To be honest I haven’t been this excited in I don’t know how long. Are we going to die? I said. And if we do said Truman we’re sure going to have fun doing it." - A truly charming story by @drewgum.bsky.social

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Vivian’s back at the Garage & she’s building something new: a quiet service for very loud problems. Because some problems don’t go away. They get handled. Some pests don’t squeak. Some wear suits. Read the latest from @russellthayer10.bsky.social : literarygarage.com/tabula-futura

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Tabula Futura | Literary Garage

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

An order of printshop noir, as Vivian decides to turn her passion into profit and make the leap as "Gunselle." I thank the mechanics down @literarygarage.bsky.social for keeping her running so smoothly. literarygarage.com/tabula-futura

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Tabula Futura | Literary Garage

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

In case you missed it, new noir by @russellthayer10.bsky.social & @meproctor.bsky.social dropped earlier this week from CJ Press. Get on board, we're going to Kansas City: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/kansas-city-...

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"Well, said Wilbur, rubbing his palms together. The secret of time travel explained."

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

“The job requires brains and poise. Icy nerves. Which you have in spades.” He shot her a thin smile. “On top of the rest of the package.” literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

“Go shake a bookie, raid a gambling den. There’s so much sin for sale in this town, can’t you find a few grand under the carpets?” Check out the sneak peek from @russellthayer10.bsky.social and @meproctor.bsky.social’s killer new noir collaboration 👇👇👇

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This is such a cool scene, folks ...

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Exclusive - Free chapter to read! Today at @literarygarage.bsky.social , Russell Thayer and I are giving you a chapter of our new 'Kansas City Breakdown' ... it's like that appetizer you're going to wolf down! Pretty exciting scene ... read it here: literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...

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Kansas City Breakdown | Literary Garage

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Excited to share this excerpt from "Kansas City Breakdown" by @meproctor.bsky.social & @russellthayer10.bsky.social This one’s got it all. Mobsters. Feds. Sleeper cars. And a woman who knows exactly how to play both sides. Read it then hit that preorder link literarygarage.com/kansas-city-...

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Kansas City Breakdown | Literary Garage

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I (almost) always listen to what she has to say. You should, too.

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Cowboy Jamboree @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Dunno what kind of weather April & May will bring but we can tell you right now that CJ's bringin the heat 🔥🔥🔥 4/7: COYOTE GIRL by @sabrinahicks.bsky.social 4/14: KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN by @meproctor.bsky.social & @russellthayer10.bsky.social 5/5: THE OLD INVISIBLE by Sheldon Lee Compton

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Lisa Thornton @thorntonforreal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

New micro new journal! I love what @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social is doing over at @bulbregion.bsky.social and am thrilled to be included 💥 Read “You and Me and Jim Beam” ⬇️ 🚜 🌾

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

He spent fifty years perfecting nothing. Now he’s stuck with it. Our flash feature “Just Hanging Out” by Jim Harrington is up—short, quiet, and heavier than it looks. At the Garage: literarygarage.com/just-hanging...

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

New story drop from @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social A family heirloom. A lifetime of luck. A man determined to prove it was all him. That’s when everything goes sideways. Something about the best laid plans... Read it today at the Garage: literarygarage.com/the-pocket-w... #flash #fiction 🎸📚

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The Pocket Watch | Literary Garage

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

At Kevin's Corner today with an article on Kansas City Breakdown - preorders are on - What it means to do a #2 in a series, with @russellthayer10.bsky.social, publisher @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social. @frankvatel312.bsky.social designed a stunning cover : kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/03/gues...

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Guest Post: Reprise - Kansas City Breakdown by M.E. Proctor

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

A devastating book. Even with the dense structure, I couldn't put it down.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This mild Montana winter has jump-started the comma.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

"There are secrets and there are lies and some are worse on a person and some are a necessity." mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...

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Pet | MrBullBull

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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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Frank Vatel @frankvatel312.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Got news, friends. Just submitted the final illustration/design files for KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN, the upcoming Proctor+Thayer mystery. Here’s the cover! Thanks again to @russellthayer10.bsky.social and @meproctor.bsky.social, who’ve written another banger. If anyone needs a book cover, DM me...

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Good Heavens, what a cover. Thank you @frankvatel312.bsky.social. This latest collaboration between me and @meproctor.bsky.social bursts out of the stables @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social on April 17th. It's a sometimes brutal road trip for our two heroes.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Frank Vatel will treat you right. What a cover he gave us. @frankvatel312.bsky.social

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Take it from @curtisippolito.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

To fully appreciate the lyrical brilliance of Lorenz Hart, one must listen to this lyrical brilliance.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Ethan Hawke and Robert Kaplow (original screenplay) should both win.

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Emily J. Edwards @msemilyedwards.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

btw, this is on kindle daily deal for $1.99 today, it’d be cool if you reposted this to spread the word. i think most people consider this one the best of my three books and i uh kinda think they’re right a.co/d/0dSehwyt

the cover of Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"No good doors. Only different exits."

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I damn sure won't forget this collection any time soon.

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

After "Black Flies" by Shannon Burke, a chilling novel about paramedics in 1990s Harlem, I need to switch things up with a lighter New York saga, thanks to @msemilyedwards.bsky.social.

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Russell Thayer @russellthayer10.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

One day at the Missoula airport, I came around a corner and managed to dance out of the way of Andie MacDowell as she charged toward me. We just barely did not interact.

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Emily J. Edwards @msemilyedwards.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

i see so much love for inclusive detective stories, nick & nora spouses, and solid whodunnits and yet i can get no traction for my series that is all that and more. can you PLEASE help people know about Viviana Valentine? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/GFM/a...

lineup if viviana valentine books, with illustrated covers featuring a brunette woman in colorful locations

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