Can anyone recommend a modestly priced book cover designer or website (I don't necessarily need bespoke)? It's for a quirky crime fiction novella I'm doing. Think Pascal Garnier and Fredrik Backman.

Releasing on October 20th comes a new anthology edited by @coyhall.bsky.social. In an age lit by fire, only the most curious and driven souls turned a flame to the unknown. Their discoveries were grim, their knowledge foul, their names buried. Pre-order it now here: www.amazon.com/This-World-V...

Perfect for the spooky month. I highly recommend this collection for British ghost story fans.

Sexual politics in 70s Italy - Sammy from Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema joins us for a pair of pretty shocking movies - Cry of a Prostitute and To Be Twenty. pod.co/caliber-9-fr...

Forbidden Desires Week as we watch Belle De Jour and the incredibly trashy White Fire pod.co/caliber-9-fr...

This looks a good one.

New review show on Crime Time FM pod.fo/e/32e3a5 apple.co/3znb7b5 Crime Time @orendabooks.bsky.social @pushkinpress.com @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social bullington press Sharpe Books @panmacmillan.bsky.social

Not much more to say. A wonderful author.

A new blog post is live on my Substack, this time dealing with why writers should spend a bit of time working on their craft and their resilience. What are your thoughts on CPD and what do you do in order to develop your skills and try new ideas? poliziotturner.substack.com/p/how-crime-...

Download for free on Kindle amzn.eu/d/6lswNDs #darioargento #italocrime #crimefiction #freekindlebook #indieauthor

My occult novel, Colossus with a Poison Tongue, is 99 cents on Amazon & Kobo!

@pointofimpactbooks.bsky.social Cheers for the RT. I'd have sent a DM but I have to verify my age for that so no thank you. I really enjoyed the Frenzy short story you did on escalating chaos.

If you haven't already, now is the time to pick up 'Born to Lose: Tales of Gigi' on Kindle. Why? Because for a limited time only it is free! Like crime with comedy? Like Italocrime? Like Dario Argento? Whatever your answer, the ebook is free so give it a go. amzn.eu/d/cAZKtrk

Bandits in Milan (1968). Bank bandits gun a city to its knees! Fresh as today’s headlines type of story, with Carlo Lizzani dramatizing a bank robbery, madhouse car chase, & murder spree from 1967. Brilliant cast includes Gian Maria Volonte, Tomas Milian, & Ray Lovelock.

My books so far! Links below.

Who's ready for some fisticuffs, New York style? The 1971 English translation of Rififi in New York by Auguste le Breton. Only being familiar with the 1955 film (loosely adapted from the first in the series) the gang of robbers here sound absolutely bonk ers.

The news is out. Venice Noir is coming and it's big. See www.venicenoir.com for details. More shortly.

It's here! Remember, lovely readers, buy early buy often!!

It's commonplace to see ultra-dark, super gritty crime stories these days. But Born to Lose bucks that trend by being smart, funny, and yet still genuine crime stories. And most stories are short enough to be read on a coffee break! Meet Gigi today and feel better about your own misfortunes!

Discover the darker side of Italy. Well, almost. Check out my crime comedy short story collection 'Born to Lose: Tales of Gigi' on Amazon amzn.eu/d/7fNY2Gg #visititaly #crimefiction #italocrime

Every week in July, we are offering some hot deals exclusively on Kobo! From now until July 4th, you can snag Frenzi: The Mafia Massacre for just $0.99 (or appropriately discounted in other currencies)! Fancy a coffee and some pulp fiction? Build your summer reading library today! Link below!

Point of Impact's favorite (and only) intern, Jerry, helps the bossman record an unboxing video of The Bartender: Cosmopolitan Chaos, available July 21st! It looks swell!

With genres ranging from horror to western to crime to science fiction, these are my books so far. Thank you to everyone who’s supported my work. It means everything to me.

You can now pre-order The Bartender: Cosmopolitan Chaos on Kobo! Want an ebook, but not from Amazon? Kobo is my current preferred alternative. No Hollywood celebrities were maimed during the production of this action thriller! We promise. 😈 www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

It's a great feeling when you find the exact perfect movie to watch at any given time. #NowWatching Cemetery Man (1994) #horrorsky

The printing press hasn't been this exciting since Gutenberg. Check out the awesome @caliber9fos.bsky.social podcast on this Italian gem over at pod.co/caliber-9-fr... #italiancinema #italianfilm

Says it all. Both in Manchette's time and ours. #crimefiction

Another day and another huge error by Kier Starmer who is doing his best to erode the appeal of Labour and destroy the creative industries in his ever growing sucking up to big business (and don't get me started on his pandering to the right).

La prima cosa. Never stop exploring say Bialetti and I take that to the extreme. I'm going to explore a shed vendor today. How's that for living. If you like Bialetti then check out mu short story collection 'Born to Lose: Tales of Gigi', in which the famous percolator gets several references.

It’s Tough Cop Week - but who’s TOUGHER? Charles Bronson goes toe to toe with Maurizio Merli as we watch 10 to Midnight and Rome Armed to the Teeth. pod.co/caliber-9-fr...

This van makes an appearance in my short story 'To Kill A Prosecutor', which is part of my short story collection 'Born to Lose: Tales of Gigi', which is available now from Amazon. So, go check it out. Vai! #proraso #fiat238

Remember to tune into our latest episode as we host @poliziotturner.bsky.social in a discussion on Ercoli's often forgotten giallo gem Death Walks on High Heels. Listen at Anchor.fm/ifwtpod or wherever u listen to podcasts. #giallo #horrorcommunity

Anchor.fm/ifwtpod New ep! Author - and all around Italian expert - of such works as Killerpede and The Eight Hill, Marek Z. Turner( @poliziotturner.bsky.social ) is joining us today as we dip our toes back into the world of giallo with DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS!

Like Italian horror? Gialli? Sexy comedies? Poliziotteschi? Lucio Fulci did it all and you can find out more about aspects of the man and his work - all from the comfort of your own home! Give @bavalamp.bsky.social a follow for all details.

I spotted this in 'The Guardian ' earlier today. If money is involved, organised crime probably isn't far behind. Perhaps a short story about a poor mook on (illegal) parking patrol duties is in order. That said, it isn't really a laughing matter when locals are compelled to pay.

Its time to start a new book, and in the spirit of #indieauthorapril I've decided to check out 'Agent Red' by Devon based author Mark Reddan. This is the first in The Company Books, of which there are three, and promises international thrills and kills. So let's see.

Free on Kindle for today only, grab my 15 minute read, That Damned Thing. A creature feature set in sewers of London. Perfect for when you steal a quick break. Grab this short slice of horror now. www.amazon.co.uk/That-Damned-...

Americans, cheer yourself up with a free creature feature short story on your Kindle or app. Get That Damned Thing for free. Today only. A 15 minute ride of terror that is perfect for your coffee break. www.amazon.com/That-Damned-...

This is a worthy read for anyone looking for tongue-in-cheek bite-sized crime antics, and is a refreshing breath of fresh air if you have felt stymied with American crime comedies. Just hope that none of Gigi's luck rubs off on you! www.amazon.com/Born-Lose-Ma... 3/3

#indieapril day 7! Born to Lose: Tales of Gigi, Marek Z. Turner. A collection of humorous short stories featuring the incredibly unlucky misadventures of perpetually down-on-his luck criminal Gigi in 1970s Rome. 1/3

It’s Indie April, so I appreciate any help spreading the word about The Owl Men of Shanidar. If you like sci-fi and weird tales, give this novel a chance. Release is April 28! Mybook.to/OwlMen

If you were going to have a sadistic killer in your film, would you give them the fluffy hair of a pensioner, the glasses of your nan and a beige trenchcoat? Probably not but that's exactly what Luciano Ercoli and co did with their 1972 giallo 'Death Walks At Midnight'.

#indieapril day 5! The Bad Sign, James Maxwell. A collection of crime stories anchored by a novella following Mike Cociarelli, deadbeat dad, drug dealing nobody, and wannabe gangster who makes a series of bad decisions and dives into a deeper level of crime than he was ready for. 1/3

Just three weeks to go...

#indieapril day 2! A Séance for Wicked King Death, Coy Hall. Royce Pembrook, conman, medium, and general fraud, is brought back into a life of crime when an old acquaintance falls into his life. But this con game has lethal consequences and Royce is being backed into a corner with each lie. 1/3

#indieapril day 3! Get Free, Mark Robinson. A young lady escapes the clutches of a serial killer only to find herself trapped in a small hospital being overwhelmed by insidious worm-things that burrow deep beneath the flesh. 1/3

As the workshop of James Patterson is back in the news again, I've pulled this book out of my TBR pile as it continues my Rome based reading theme. On a related note the co-author Adam Hamdy is highly talented so I'm expecting at least a good time out of this entry in the Private series.

If you want to dig deeper into the historical, political and social backdrop to the crime novels written by Elsa Drucaroff and Teresa Solana, here's your chance on 2nd May in central London

I've just finished 'The Cause of All Fear' by Toni Viola, and it certainly delivered on its promise of action and thrills. If you like Italy based action thrillers it's worth checking out.

"Read less, know more" as a tagline (by the Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet (SvD)) is fantastic. Based on this article from @theguardian.com , it does sound like the Scandinavians are taking this news fatigue (and scepticism) seriously, as it is a problem. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...