I’m pleased to share that DEFIANT: The Story of Robert Smalls, has been named to NPR’s list BOOKS WE LOVE in 2025. Way to go Legion M! apps.npr.org/best-books/#...

I know Carol and she’s an awesome talent!!!

The same people who claim we don’t know what a “woman” is are having a real tough time defining a “child”.

It’s an honor to announce my nomination to the board of the Chesapeake Bay Writers Group. To be acknowledged by fellow writers where I’m from, and where my Ben Blackshaw thrillers are set, means the world!

I'm still in shock. Too soon, too soon. What an actress, what an icon.

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Educators and Librarians get your FREE copy of Legion M’s graphic novel DEFIANT about the amazing life if Robert Smalls. (Link in comments)

This is beyond cruel, especially for young folks who are going through it. Cutting off LGBTQ+ youth from specialized suicide prevention help is a death sentence disguised as bureaucracy. Shame on every official who signed off on this. You’re not protecting children, you’re abandoning them.

Hand carved from 4inch tall 2x2 basswood blocks. Knife and gouge only. Finished with oil/stain and Paste finishing wax. Full confession, I giggle like a school child sometimes while carving these guys. #woodcarving #folkart #woodcarversofinstagram #woodart #woodartist #lotr #lordoftherings #dndart

Huh?‽! $187 for the three-eBook Blackshaw Thrillers on sale in Mexico! Astounding!

My new board book, “Elvira’s First Book of Monsters” is now available for preorder! It’s a spooky lil’ story-time for monster lovers of all ages! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/pinta...

Mes dates parisiennes de signatures: le 23 mai à La Lucarne des Écrivains, dans le 19ème, avec Thomas Pourchayre, et le 27 à la Librairie Parallèles, dans le 1er arrondissement.

Funny story: in Nitro Express, I wrote a leaked battle plan element into the story, but it was for a commuter war waged against Central and South America to hijack the drug trade for fun and profit. Yes, Canada was next. Available Free on Kindle Unlimited Print Editions Everywhere

This is so

A quick stop to sign and inscribe some Blackshaw thrillers at Watchung Booksellers before the books get shipped to waiting readers. They’ll call me if you’d like me to sign a few books for your own heart-pounding winter reading. They make nice gifts, too. (973) 744-7177

CFPB - closed USAID - closed Medicaid - under attack NIH cancer funding - frozen Department of Education - under attack But do you know who just got a NEW government contract for $38,858,978 literally today? SpaceX — owned by Elon Musk

"Our peaceful trading partners are not our enemies; they are our allies. We should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world. All while cynically waving the American flag."

#FebruaryWorldbuilders Dieselpunk, steampunk, or cottagecore, depending on which part of the world you happen to be in.

Rock and roll was created by a Black woman — Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Known as the Godmother of Rock and Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who served as inspiration for artists like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. We honor her as we still feel her influence today.

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Excellent post

Effing hilarious!

Absolutely true.

All of it. Enjoy your eggs. The yolks on you.

That’s telling…

Spot on

Sounds like a very cool story.

After nearly three decades, a Minnesota summer camp for kids with HIV/AIDS is closing and up for sale... because retroviral drugs are so effective that there aren't enough campers. Science works, y'all. www.startribune.com/closure-of-n...

Listen, quiver, and shake!

@chesabayblue.bsky.social my Ben Blackshaw thrillers are set on Smith Island. I’m from the Eastern Shore. Love the Chesapeake!

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Thank you @therickydavila.bsky.social for sharing this.

Defiant: Inspired by the life of Robert Smalls

"Stop asking why schools don’t have bullet proof glass & metal detectors at all the doors. Ask why schools HAVE to. That’s the question that needs to be asked”

Spot on

This is going to sting…

I had a terrific conversation with Michael Sanchez, host of the Coffee Time podcast. It was good to dig into the nitty-gritty of writing with another author. Listen in via the link below. www.blogtalkradio.com/paulieboyk9/...

@farahauthor.bsky.social Hoping you’re well, and writing furiously. How else could one write with the Middle East in such a state?

@browneyedsusan.bsky.social we follow each other on the cesspool. Great to find you and your wit here.

One of my favourite poems.

The Losers needs a sequel. #ZoëSaldaña #thelosers