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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 16h

Phillies fans say “We’re in the bullpen now” the same way Dr Strange said “We’re in the endgame now.”

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Geonn Cannon @geonncannon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's me! Talking about my story in the Warren Zevon anthology, which I'm still really proud of. I kind of miss Zella, and I hope she's doing better. 😁

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today on BEHIND THE STORY @geonncannon.bsky.social goes inside his gritty crime story "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead" from Bad Intentions & talks about his own writing career. Check it out at the St**k: literarygarage.substack.com/p/behind-the...

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Behind the Story

Get to Know Geonn Cannon

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Go BEHIND THE STORY with @cbwell.bsky.social talking about "Jeannie Needs A Shooter", inspired by the Zevon song of the same name. It's a deeply human tale where love, desperation & self-deception prove every bit as deadly as the shotgun in the corner. literarygarage.substack.com/p/behind-the...

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BEHIND THE STORY

Get to know Colin Brightwell

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William D. Prystauk @prystauk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Check out these BAD INTENTIONS... #NewRelease #CrimeFiction #Anthology #readers

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This week's BEHIND THE STORY at the St**k is really a Behind The Cover with @frankvatel312.bsky.social Noir-themed, atmospheric, and quietly unsettling, the cover Frank created captures the heart and soul of the 15 stories. You can check it out here: literarygarage.substack.com/p/behind-the...

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Behind The Story

Get to Know Frank Vatel

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

One of the coolest things about putting together BAD INTENTIONS was working with @frankvatel312.bsky.social - for those of you who don't know, he's not only an excellent artist but one hell of a writer. Take a couple of minutes and check out this Q and A

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Walter White ain’t got nothing on me. #BookSky shotgunhoney.com/books/catalo...

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Today at the St**k we're BEHIND THE STORY with @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social, talking about "Milton" in Bad Inentions, inspired by Zevon's "Disorder In The House". A darkly funny account of hurricane anxiety, family, booze, neighbors & strange behavior. literarygarage.substack.com/p/behind-the...

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Behind The Story

Get to know Nathan Pettigrew

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Grab your coffee & head over to the S***k to check out this week’s BEHIND THE STORY with @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social -an excellent story that closes out Bad Intentions.. Nate’s an excellent writer-you’ll find him at @MythicPicnic. This Fall his new book is coming out, so get in that preorder line

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Been saying this since I was 13. Just because it's true doesn't mean he's any less the hero(ish).

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Contributor copy day is always a good day. Thanks @literarygarage.bsky.social and @kmwriter01.bsky.social for the showcase.

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Keith Roysdon @keithroysdon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Delighted to get my contributors copy of BAD INTENTIONS, the new anthology of stories drawn from the music of Warren Zevon. A great lineup of crime fiction! Thanks to editor @kmwriter01.bsky.social and @literarygarage.bsky.social and cover artist @frankvatel312.bsky.social

The cover of the Bad Intentions anthology

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I'm the only journalist to interview Eva Longoria and Evan Longoria. I think.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

So we've reached the "and you want to be my latex salesman" stage of AI buffoonery.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is, as they say, a fucking cover.

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It's Wednesday. That means it's Double Flash Feature today at the Garage. Two stories. Two very different kinds of desperation. Different worlds. Different stakes. The same hard question: what remains when the life you counted on starts falling apart?

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Hard to believe it’s the one-year anniversary of my crime fiction collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. Grateful for all the support you’ve given the book over the past year!!

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Every story has another story behind it. In Side B, we're taking readers of Bad Intentions behind the anthology …Think of Side B as the anthology's liner notes This week: “Boom Boom Mancini” by Whiskey Leavins open.substack.com/pub/michaeld...

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Editor’s Notes From Inside Bad Intentions

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My first R-rated movie was Black Sunday. I was 8. Mom took me -- she didn't know. I did.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

My resurrection will resume shortly. ALL OF THEM TO BURN my final collection before Bishop Rider completely takes over and dominates my writing life. Pre-order drops soon.

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Nathan Pettigrew @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Bad Intentions from @literarygarage.bsky.social has launched! Features my story "Milton," along with bangers from @keithroysdon.bsky.social, @zimwrites.bsky.social, @andrewcareaga.bsky.social & @jessebinger.bsky.social among others! a.co/d/0gG2WpNd

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Today's the day. BAD INTENTIONS, a crime anthology inspired by the music of Warren Zevon is on sale everywhere. Includes my story, "'Heartache Spoken Here,' Whispers Suzie Lightning." All proceeds benefit Philabundence -- a cool summer read for a terrific cause. a.co/d/01b7d2rw

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

For months you've heard us talk about Bad Intentions. The stories. The cover. The writers. Warren Zevon. Crime fiction. More Warren Zevon. But there's one question we haven't really answered: Why are we doing this? The answer is Philabundance. open.substack.com/pub/michaeld...

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. This slice of darkness, revenge, crime, horror, santería, bloodthirsty gods, and creatures from beyond the reef is currently 55% off! Long live books. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Getting these too, though I can say I immediately saw through all of Colleen Hoover's gushing praise of my work.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Proud to have a story in a book with such a handsome cover.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 bands/musicians you've seen live Cinderella Neil Young The Fabulous Thunderbirds Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Barenaked Ladies Allman Brothers Dokken (3 times) Bob Weir & Ratdog The Alarm (4 times) Buddy Guy

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Typed the last line on a novel this morning. Got stuck a while back, busted through, and the flood came to deliver me to word 69,503. Wildman will be published later this year. What a cool gig we writers have.

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Literary Garage @literarygarage.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Really proud of what these writers and @kmwriter01.bsky.social built together in Bad Intentions. No heroes. No easy endings. Just excellent crime fiction and the consequences waiting around the corner. Exactly what you'd find in Zevon's music.

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Love seeing reactions roll in for this anthology. The 15 writers brought everything to this anthology — sharp stories, bad decisions, worse consequences. Can’t wait for readers to get their hands on this one. 7.07.2026 #badintentions #zevon #ARC

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

One my favorite books from 2025. I keep saying it, if you haven't read it, read it.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Psyched to be a part of this. Wrote a nasty story very quickly, which is sometimes the best way.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A day late on some cybersecurity training for work and the email says "Please use this link to complete your training" and I'm like Luke coulda used that

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Agree. It’s a pretty damn good story.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Film you’ve watched more than 6 times with a gif “Hard mode:“ No Star Trek, Star Wars, LotR, Disney or Ghibli (couldn't find a gif)

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I keep saying, one of my favorite reads from last year. Just dig in.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Add food to a movie EXCALIBURRITO

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I found nothing inconvenient in those old technologies. I reveled in them.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Very happy these are getting a re-release.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I am on box #7 of poop bags for our current dog. 540 bags per box. So that's 3,780 bags of poop I wouldn't dream of dumping in a neighbor's trash can. If this dog makes it 12 years, that's 12,000 bags of poop not dumped in a neighbor's can. The burden of poop in this case is on the owner.

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