Things that will make you uncomfortable and keep you on edge. Fascinating stuff.

Lots of action for this weekend. What do you think of my list?

This is hard. But he was 95. We’ve been blessed that he shared many many good characters with us. God speed. Thanks for the art, the connection, and the humanity. apnews.com/article/robe...

It's time for the weekend! vpchandler.substack.com/p/yellowface...

Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program, changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses and canceling six classes as part of a new policy that limits how professors can discuss some race and gender topics, school officials announced Friday.

Mexico introduces new ban on vapes with tourists facing jail time and thousands in fines trib.al/EfVGpFw

My weekend streaming and reading recommendations. vpchandler.substack.com/p/highest-2-...

My recommendations for TV and Movies this weekend. Pluribus and more 1/16/2026 open.substack.com/pub/vpchandl...

My recommendations for this weekend. open.substack.com/pub/vpchandl...

It's Friday! Time for my Weekend Warm-Up. Entertainment recommendations and opinion. open.substack.com/pub/vpchandl...

This was fun to write. Merry Christmas! open.substack.com/pub/vpchandl...

My mental dump at the end of the week. I provide movie recommendations, memes, and such. I hope to make this a weekly thing. Subscribe to my Substack and get this in your email or on Substack. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

It’s Here! In case you haven't seen it on any of my social media or previous posts, it's here! Published in October (2025), it's The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2025! And I'm honored that my short story, Under The Blackjack Tree, is included. It still doesn't…

when the couple across the street is fighting again and you’re trying to listen without looking conspicuous

Yup. Texas weather

I watched Wind River again the other day. It’s been years since I had seen it. I think it’s one of those movies where you take something new from it every time you watch it. 9/10

I was reading Valdez Is Coming and there’s a mention of a claybank horse. I’ve never heard of that so I looked it up. It’s kind of a red dun. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dun_gen....

I get ticked off when people say that H.H. Holmes was the first serial killer in America. The Servant Girl Annihilator, in Austin, was years before Holmes. www.google.com/gasearch?q=s...

Let’s keep this simple so everyone will understand… This is what happens when folks vote for reproductive rights and also for Republicans on the same ballot. [Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO)]

Perfect song on a fall morning. I haven’t thought of this song for a few decades. I guess we had this album when I was growing up bc I made a cassette tape that I listened to for a few years. It’s a slow, contemplative song. Meditative. Poetry with music. youtu.be/HJeLguRecYc?...

Not that I’m stressed or anything, but I just gave myself bangs. #ihatemyforehead #livingonthefringe

Today’s the day! Available at all bookstores. Hardcover, paperback, ebook. I’m thrilled and honored to have story in this anthology! The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2025 a.co/d/enCYqVy www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-myster...

I needed this song today. youtu.be/nEFfzHiEKHY?...

One of these days I might remember how to spell "silhouette". But today is not that day. I can never get it right.

Today is International Chocolate Day. I shall be fully embracing it and celebrating accordingly.

If you’re going to be at Bouchercon on the first day, come see our panel. It’ll be great!

Good Monday morning! What’s on your agenda for today? I’m drinking coffee from a Public Radio mug that I got about 20 years ago. Proud to donate. Reading a book of a fellow author to be knowledgeable of his work. Then will work on a website and redo a couple of chapters of a novella.

New painting underway!

A refreshing read! www.amazon.com/Every-Evil-U... For Every Evil Under The Sun: Stories by Alexandra Burt, V.P. Chandler, and Laura Oles - Kindle edition by Burt, Alexandra, Chandler, V.P., Oles, Laura, Montgomery, Scott. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

The perfect summer read!

Now available in paperback! bookshop.org/p/books/for-... For Every Evil Under The Sun a book by Alexandra Burt, V P Chandler, and Laura Oles - Bookshop.org US

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Cops shooting a woman at point-blank range for trying to get to her apartment Very protect. Much serve. Cops are great

Happy National Hamburger Day! I know what I'm having for lunch.

I like Monday puzzles

To Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters on Prime video. Worth the watch sad but inspiring. 9/10

Why would he do this? www.newsweek.com/charles-kush...

She’s out!! They have released Ozturk from ICE custody!

Why is ICE wearing masks? What are they hiding? The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!