Next week! Hope to see some of you fine folks in attendance! 🩵 🍻 😎

Hey Brent - Really looking forward to seeing you in Winnipeg on Oct. 4th! Haven't seen your stand up for a long time.

Brand new expanded 2nd edition version of Surf City Acid Drop. The novel has three new intros (written by Thomas Trang, Kenneth M. Gray, and one by the author.) As well, this version includes two sample chapters from the next Luke Fischer book, Sayulita Sucker. www.amazon.com/Surf-City-Ac...

Probably in fall sometime I'll run another one of these - if past participants could say something about the classes that would be cool. I like them, but I'm biased.

Brand new expanded 2nd edition version of Surf City Acid Drop. The novel has three new intros (written by Thomas Trang, Kenneth M. Gray, and one by the author.) As well, this version includes two sample chapters from the next Luke Fischer book, Sayulita Sucker. www.amazon.com/Surf-City-Ac...

Finished @cterlson.bsky.social write on clinic Saturday and now I am seriously considering switching genres. But dont blame Craig.

Every year I make an American Flag “cake” for the 4th of July. This year my Adult kids asked if I could do Canada instead! It came out kinda cute. Yes blueberries were mixed in underneath the homemade Whipped cream. #Canada

#JuneWrapUp I read some great books in June. Even though it was a slow month. @jeffnania.com #JaySBell @awhcolumbus.bsky.social #CraigJohnson #EricPBishop #DanAmes #MichaelMcGarrity @sarahstewarttaylor.bsky.social #JohnScheck @cterlson.bsky.social I recommend them all. #WrapUpByAbibliofob

I always have a great time with Luke Fischer and Sayulita Sucker by @cterlson.bsky.social is no exception. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

July 5 is soon - I'd like the first exercise sent to me by July 3 please. I'll be sending the second one along soon. Really looking forward to this!

New today - it's a trip down to Sayulita, the Mexican surf resort, with Luke Fischer as he seeks out a missing teen and uncovers... from @cterlson.bsky.social crimefictionlover.com/2025/06/sayu... Review by @vickiweisfeld.bsky.social

Check out this great new review at Crime Fiction Lover!

Class overview email has been sent. Instructions for first exercise will be coming later today.

Writing rules and breaking them... New one coming today. craigterlson.substack.com/p/dont-defus...

I see POV like a camera lens - maybe because I'm a film guy. But I do think in terms of medium shots, long shots, and close-ups. The narrative distance created between the writer and the character is fascinating, and deeply affects storytelling. Week 1 topic: POV

A couple of spots left. I'll be sending out the details on the first exercise next week. Lemme know if you want in with this fun bunch.

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This clinic focuses on one idea a week - I will share some information and what I've gleaned over the years - and then all the participants will share their work. Classes are 90 minutes (on Zoom), with a discussion board on Discord for those who want. Few spots left.

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Reposting so I listen.

This is happening in July: Write On (2) A few changes: 10 students 90 minute class Three exercises $60 USD Bring your own taco. DM me if you want to take part. Last time was a lotta fun.

What's the best kind of mail? Why, book mail of course! Looking forward to it @cterlson.bsky.social

This is happening in July: Write On (2) A few changes: 10 students 90 minute class Three exercises $60 USD Bring your own taco. DM me if you want to take part. Last time was a lotta fun.

Loving it!!

Correction Line by Craig Terlson www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

That is a beauty! The descriptions hooks me right away. Here is my latest, in the full wrap. 4th in the series - just launched a couple of weeks ago.

New on the Stack. craigterlson.substack.com/p/what-do-yo...

I love Douglas's reviews of these books.

Kick back this weekend with Luke Fischer. www.amazon.com/Sayulita-Suc...

"There's a goon dance card: Nebraska Bob, Guitar-Carlos. Scuzzy, Shorty and Zig the Tall-Boy. A Colt 1911 and a Glock and a big, sharp knife. Dusty alleys with sleeping dogs." www.amazon.com/Sayulita-Suc...

Sayulita Sucker (Luke Fischer 4) is shorter. But don't be scared. It's still not bad. And it gives you extra time to, I dunno, eat fish tacos? www.amazon.com/Sayulita-Suc...

I didn't think it was possible for so many people to get so dumb so fast.

"Great story. My first read of Terlson's and definitely won't be my last! Thought provoking in ways I had no idea I would think. Stellar." 5 Stars. www.amazon.com/Sayulita-Suc...

"Great story. My first read of Terlson's and definitely won't be my last! Thought provoking in ways I had no idea I would think. Stellar." 5 Stars. www.amazon.com/Sayulita-Suc...

I was lucky enough to read this early and definitely recommend it for fans of cool vibes crime fiction. A great narrative voice. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

It's a Happy Book Birthday! (to me) Sayulita Sucker, out today in ebook and paperback. www.amazon.com/Sayulita-Suc...

Gonna run this... maybe in June? I need a third topic. Ideas? New: 90 minute classes. 10 student limit.

Marjorie, I know the truth confuses you and facts ain’t your strong suit—so let me break it down real slow: George Floyd didn’t die from drugs. He died because Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes. That’s called murder.

Looking forward to see what you have come up with. It's the best non private detective series I've read so far.

Coming to a shelf near you. I mean, your shelf. Hopefully.

Happy pub day to @chuckwendig.bsky.social’s superbly creepy and scary The Staircase in the Woods!

@badguybirnie.bsky.social Hi Sheldon. Our mutual Bob Armstrong said you might be looking for readers for the June event? Or I guess, writers that read :) Let me know. Cheers.

Canada reading the news this morning:

If you’re in line when the polls close, stay in line. You can still cast your ballot. Your vote matters.

ICYMI

Coming very soon.

Now playing (04:25 PM PST): "Le samouraï" (1967) By Jean-Pierre Melville Runtime: 105 min.

What else to do on crappy, melancholy Sunday but read @cterlson.bsky.social SURF CITY ACID DROP? Okay, I could work on my own book… This has been in my TBR for a while, calling to me… anyhow, I am enjoying it and the lighter tone (and that table) help brighten a dreary day.