It was a pleasure writing something for an anthology edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social - even more so that it was picked for publication. I wrote it from a place of anger because this is something worth being angry for. I hope you get a copy TODAY and see the amazing work Curtis cultivated here!

If you’re excited about On Fire and Under Water, join us tonight and help us celebrate! Come hang with @pujaguha.bsky.social, @rjbrash.bsky.social, @cbwell.bsky.social, and me as @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social hosts. Register here: tinyurl.com/mr3be5ue

This Tuesday, join @pujaguha.bsky.social, @rjbrash.bsky.social, @cbwell.bsky.social, and myself for a special live celebration of the launch of On Fire and Under Water with @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social. Register and come listen to what inspired these authors’ stories as I play hype man.

FMK: Born in the U.S.A. edition. Annnnnd go

@rhppress.bsky.social will be open for submissions from Saturday, November 1st, until Saturday November 22nd! www.rockandahardplacemag.com/submissions

Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. In On Fire and Under Water, you get both. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to Jordan Harper and pre-order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

“Raw, brutal, tender, tragic-these are fifteen stories of people smashed flat by the Invisible Fist, people flailing and fighting against the huge and hidden violence at the center of our world. This is crime fiction that matters, crime fiction that is ready to face what comes next.” a.co/d/07DXe40

I’ve pretty much eschewed most social media these days, but I’ve chiming in to say that I’m writing a lot lately, taking it as serious as breathing, even after wrangling 7th graders all day. And it feels good to do so, in these times. 1000 word days, 300 word days, one sentence days. Progress.

If you missed it, I had a chance to talk with @bryanharvey.bsky.social for part of his “Airport Beers” interview series about my collection, jerseys, cowboy hats, Arizona’s Pleasant Valley war, and a whole bunch of other stuff (including recommending @cbwell.bsky.social’s awesome new collection)

The real story is that American Eagle jeans are absolute shit quality and you should buy almost any other kind of denim.

This season of It’s Always Sunny has been cooking with Frank, big time.

Watching Big Trouble in Little China for the fourth time in a week.

You want to cure the male loneliness epidemic? Get all these soft gamer boys onto a boat with a grizzled, veteran sharker to hunt down the Great White who’s terrorizing the island.

Two months of my collection NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social and it’s nice seeing reviews like this one. If any press or writer out there is open to an interview to discuss it, I’m trying to keep spreading the word.

Big life decision that I’m open to advice for: Received an offer to teach 6th grade English through the same district I work in for way more money than I’m making now. Like way more. But need to take EDU courses over 2 years concurrent with teaching. Worried about how it’ll affect my writing.Ideas?

This story answer the inevitable question of what happens to everyday people when only the rich can afford to thrive through climate change-destroyed neighborhoods. Colin brought it and you’re gonna love this one like me and the RHP team’

First fiction acceptance for the year and in the last 6 months - my piece “Refugees” will be in @rhppress.bsky.social’s anthology ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER, climate change inspired crime fiction edited by Anthony Award nominee @curtisippolito.bsky.social so you know - he knows what’s up!!

Another gem from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social - THE LOWEST BASIN by @jonathanin2k.bsky.social is fantastic. Strong confident voice drives these desert stories. Makes me wanna hightail it out west. Bravo!!

I’ve been watching the Final Destination series for the first time and it’s a perfect binge to see in real time a film series’ self dilution from thrills with characters to cheap spills of agonizing by-the-numbers schlock. Xerox of a xerox of a xerox. It starts with Final Destination 3.

PSA!!!! @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social

I cannot emphasize enough how much I love this book so far. @cbwell.bsky.social is a writer you should be following closely.

Anthony Neil Smith’s collection from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social is fucking bonkers crazy in every best way. Digging the hell out of it.

👀 @cbwell.bsky.social @chloechun.bsky.social @tornlabelbrewing.bsky.social

Snag your paperback or ebook of NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE, a stellar debut collection from @cbwell.bsku.social: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F3...

Pay day? CJ’s got books…

I selected a curated playlist of jukebox tunes that the dive bar regs are vibing with and this asshole decides to play the loud slot machines and it’s drowning out Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” - read the room, pal!

Me at my job with elementary students: “Don’t feed Mr. B’s ego.” Me: “I don’t have an ego, I have an Id hahahahahahahahaha” Crickets.

I like music when I read (weird I guess?) so here’s a complimentary playlist for NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE out now from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social Songs I wrote to, songs I think fit the vibes, songs I love. Enjoy! open.spotify.com/playlist/46o...

Got my copy of @cbwell.bsky.social anthology from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social

I like music when I read (weird I guess?) so here’s a complimentary playlist for NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE out now from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social Songs I wrote to, songs I think fit the vibes, songs I love. Enjoy! open.spotify.com/playlist/46o...

Collections that I loved as I release my own: American Salvage - Bonnie Jo Campbell Sleepovers - Ashleigh Bryant Phillips Kentucky Straight - Chris Offutt Love and Other Wounds - Jordan Harper Shiloh - Bobbie Ann Mason What Doesn’t Kill You Opens Your Heart - Max Hipp

BOOK MAIL! The debut story collection from @cbwell.bsky.social (published by the ever amazing @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social)

Omg the first story is so so good. Can’t wait to go through the rest of this. @cbwell.bsky.social @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social

If you haven't flown over to CJ yet to pick up @cbwell.bsky.social's new collection, NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE, ya should🛩️: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/nothing-good...

Get out there and BUY THIS BOOK @cbwell.bsky.social is one of the best young writers going, and I truly believe this is just the first in a long, incredible, career.

Been really looking forward to this! Congrats, @cbwell.bsky.social!

Woah—THREE new book releases today that should absolutely be on your radar: DARK NEON AND DIRT, by @thomastrang.bsky.social THE GET OFF, by @christafaust.bsky.social NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE, by @cbwell.bsky.social

A giant shout-out to @cbwell.bsky.social on the release of his new short story collection NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE! Colin’s a fantastically insightful writer who crafts prose that feels like NEBRASKA-era Springsteen. www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1SY3R2D

Happy publication day, @cbwell.bsky.social! Bought my copy, and everyone on here should, too.

Happy pub day @cbwell.bsky.social!!!!!!

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My debut collection NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS IN A FLYOVER STATE drops NEXT WEEK from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social - check out these freaking awesome blurbs from freaking awesome writers. It’s happening!!

Finally went to see Anora in the theaters last night. 30 minutes too long, but it was pretty good. Mikey owns the show. Turns into a Christopher and Paulie bit from the Sopranos for a full 40 minutes. So yeah - fun. Last shot kills you.

This was great

Hey if you got an Anthony ballot how bout considering my crime short story “Like a Good Irish Catholic” from Dark Yonder issue 5? I’ll cook you some chicken parm :)

“Subdivisions” by Rush at the bar I’m at. Hell yeah.

Solid Spotify rabbit hole session tonight. Intensive.

In honor of COBRA KAI ending in the midst of all this craziness, it’s been nice watching a show wear its heart on its sleeve, relish in its ridiculousness, and be fun as hell.

Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory is like, so fucking good. Haven’t been this excited about new music in months. Months.