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Zach Honey @zhoney.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Few things have been as disappointing as finding out what the person who calls themself Mr. Beast looks like.

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Rob Hart @robwhart.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Are you writing a book that needs another set of eyes? Are you running into walls in the query process? I've got a very limited number of freelance editing spots open, so if you've got a book that needs some help getting ready for prime-time, hit me up. robwhart.com/editing-serv...

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Editing services

Manuscript edits: Have you finished a book, and you know it needs some work that you can’t quite put your finger on? Are you querying and collecting rejections? I’ll read your novel, pr…

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Terry L. Kennedy @terrylkennedy.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The North Carolina Writers’ Network's 40th Anniversary Online Auction is now open! Prizes include an author marketing package with Catherine Campbell. Whether you’re an emerging or established author, this package may be a good fit for your professional goals. Learn more: buff.ly/6z3lTmx

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

TWO FROM ERYK PRUITT: The town of Lake Castor's full of shady people making even shadier choices. Pick up both books by @erykpruitt.bsky.social for that gritty noir lover in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN

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Meagan Lucas @meaganlucas.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I stole this pic from @russellwjohnson.bsky.social it's from the Backroads Noir Gathering on Friday night. I think it sums everything up perfectly. Love these folks.

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Meagan Lucas @meaganlucas.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

So much fun at the Backroads Noir at the Bar last night. And we have a whole day of panels today if you're in Greensboro - come say hi. We're at to the Revolution Mill starting at 9:30!

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Crooked Lane Books @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Exciting mystery event in Greensboro! Meet @browneallover.bsky.social, author of ⭐THEY ALL FALL THE SAME⭐ and Scott Blackburn author of ☠️IT DIES WITH YOU☠️ at the Backroads Noir Gathering! July 11 & 12 at the Greensboro Library in NC. loom.ly/OyAqLf4

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Tomorrow! You can join us from anywhere here (2pm MST): m.youtube.com/channel/UCTb...

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Please, allow me to reintroduce myself. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 #BookSky 📚🪓 www.bishopriderbooks.com

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

AVAILABLE NOW RHP is proud to present the brand new edition of @erykpruitt.bsky.social’s debut novel, DIRTBAGS, a modern classic of southern gothic and noir. Get your copy of this foundational work from Southern Noir Superstar Eryk Pruitt here: a.co/d/3ltoKGK

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James D.F. Hannah @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Over the sound of cash registers you can hear That Noise at 2 AM, where we’re talking to the legendary @meganabbott.bsky.social about MLMs, Southern writers, and how cool the crime fiction community is. open.substack.com/pub/jamesdfh...

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#38: Five for Them, One for Me, with Megan Abbott

Megan’s newest, EL DORADO DRIVE, is out tomorrow.

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Rob Hart @robwhart.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Want to see the cover and learn some new details about the book I co-wrote with Jeff Rake, creator and showrunner of TV's MANIFEST? Well, here you go.

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‘Manifest’ Creator Jeff Rake Sets Debut Novel ‘Detour’ With Eye On Turning It Into Series

'Manifest' Creator Jeff Rake Sets Debut Novel 'Detour' With Eye On Turning It Into Series.

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Terry L. Kennedy @terrylkennedy.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Join us next, Wednesday, June 4th, at 6 PM at Borough Coffee, 204 N. Mendenhall Street for a special summer edition of Wednesday Reads & Open Mic. Featured readers will be UNCG Creative Writing alums Sarah Lindsay, Jon Obermeyer, and John Thomas York. buff.ly/vHlvaVC

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

When Zero Saints was first published a decade ago, I was broke, had no agent, got no advance, etc. Oh, and I was telling the world, “I wanna do MY thing, so here’s barrio noir.” My agent and editor helped bring it back, but it’s here because I believed in it—in me—every day of that decade.

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

You're at the query finishing line: you have an offer! Here are 6 questions to ask on the Call with the offering agent - remember, you are interviewing the agent as much as they are interviewing you... if not more so! 🧵

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Receiving critiques of your writing (from critique partners, editors, or even reviewers) is an essential part of being a writer - but they can be tough pills to swallow. As someone who has both given and received a lot of tough feedback, @keslupo.bsky.social offers 4 tips. 🧵

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I’m now working with Jayme Boucher at the Hachette Speakers Bureau. Land a few gigs, I get officially added to their roster. So yeah, want me for anything? Let Jayme or me know and we’ll make it happen. Thanks!

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

More people are writing - and writing with serious dreams of publication - than EVER before. It's tough to stand out with these kinds of numbers in mind, and agents have to make fast decisions! Here are 4 tips from @keslupo.bsky.social on how to avoid a quick no. 🧵

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Next Friday, New York! @paultremblay.bsky.social. @sgj.bsky.social. Yours truly. Cue Thin Lizzy. “The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town!”

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

At a conference today where writers will be pitching and chatting with agents. So, just my evergreen advice there, don’t be afraid to just read your query letter. Anyone who says you need to memorize your pitch isn’t someone you want to work with. You’re not auditioning for your school musical.

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Bobby Mathews @bamawriter.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

In June, I'll be teaching a short story class at the Hoover Public Library. (Hoover, AL) It's free to attend, and I will hopefully be able to say some smart things re: writing short fiction.

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

In a lot of mystery subs I see MCs who are “determined to find the truth” but we’re missing the WHY they NEED to do it. What is anchoring them into the plot? Aside from desire. And desire is good, but unless there’s a NEED, the MC can just walk away. Anchoring them into the plot raises the stakes!

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Bobby Mathews @bamawriter.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Friends, if any of you have Anthony Award ballots, I'd be pleased if NEGATIVE TILT: Stories made your slate for Best Anthology/Collection.

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Zach Honey @zhoney.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

If you're a writer in the Greensboro/Triad area, we have spots open for the spring critique group starting March 10. Come join us to work on those manuscripts! www.gatecitywritersworkshop.com/events/round...

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Spring Writers Critique Group — GCWW

Roundtable Critique Group Spring 2025

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Zach Honey @zhoney.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I'm excited to be attending both @writingdaywksp.bsky.social in NC next weekend (Charlotte and Raleigh). If you're there, I'll be speaking on the different paths to publishing and taking your questions. I hope you'll come say hello!

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

As we gear up for loads more exciting conferences in 2025, here's a handy list of the dos and don'ts of attending an (in-person) writing conference. Anything you would add? writingdayworkshops.com/blog/dos-and...

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Check out today’s interview for mu weekend launch of my new interview series. Novelist and teacher Scott Blackburn #books open.substack.com/pub/markatle...

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Author Interview #2 Scott Blackburn 1 on 1 with Mark Atley

Hello folks, welcome to 1 on 1 with me.

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

What's that? You missed the live Crowdcast from the @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social Vol. 2 anthology and guest host @bamawriter.bsky.social? Worry not, the crowdcast link is still active for the next 2 weeks here: www.crowdcast.io/c/41cfbz2vzafe Check it out! #darkwaters #darkfiction

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Zach Honey @zhoney.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Obviously I'm crushed for my @msubobcats.bsky.social! But in the end, it was a well fought game that was fun to watch. Let's get 'em next time!

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Victoria Ying @victoriaying.com · 31/12/2024

You know why I love reading? These days it’s one of the few respites from being constantly advertised to.

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

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