In honor of National Poetry Day, the greatest parody rewrite of all time:

For years I thought this place, with its Star Destroyer–sized slices, was called Pizza Heroes. Turns out the sign says that because they sell pizza and heroes. Their name is Pizza Palace. Whatever. They’re still heroes to me. #nyc

One of those days where you throw open the curtains and the room gets darker.

Just registered for the @necrimebakecon.bsky.social next month in Boston! Their logo is a lobster in handcuffs—poor guy was caught red-handed! 🦞😄 Can’t wait! #writesky #writingcommunity www.crimebake.org/event/b37885...

I spy exciting news for The Figman Files, my CIA loner–turned–B&B owner cozy mystery series! Keep watching this space! #writesky #writingcommunity #cozymystery

Strong 28 Days Later vibes early this morning in NYC

Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

A publisher asked for synopses for the first 2(!) books of my CIA loner–turned B&B owner cozy mystery series. Just sent ‘em & you know what? These books are a gd delight. Being on sub can put the ugh in rough, but I still love these books so much. #writesky #writingcommunity

From the writing team that brought you Dick Tracy comes Phantom 2040: A New Shadow! Join me, @michaelmoreci.bsky.social & @johnamor.bsky.social in the not-too-distant future for this new weekly webcomic on @comicskingdom.bsky.social More info at: www.ign.com/articles/an-...

I'm THRILLED to share this exciting news!! PARK DAY makes me SO HAPPY!!!

The good news is a publisher asked me to send them a synopsis for my novel! The bad news is a publisher asked me to send them a synopsis for my novel. #writesky #WritingCommunity #onsub

Abbreviated version of Anthony Award Best First Novel speech for YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID. Visit your local library, sign up for a library card, join Friends of the Library. Read, write, speak while you still can. #booksky #authorsky

A-door-able #bodegacat #catsky

Can you spot all 3? #catsky

SISKEL & EBERT, which premiered #OTD in 1986, had a master class of an opening sequence. Thirty-five seconds, 21 shots, and a flawless establishment of the professional rivalry of two Chicago newspapermen who inspired a generation of film buffs. #FilmSky #TVSky

Watching Top Ganna time trial and Jasper sprint, this Vuelta has been a master class—emphasis on class. Just awesome 🚲 ⏱️ 🚀 🇪🇸 #couchpeloton #vuelta #cycling

This kitten has been watching too much Flow 🌊 🐈‍⬛ (but we got her down) #catsky #flow

There’s a reason so many readers seek out cozy mysteries these days. Charming villages, corner bookshops, steaming cups of tea, leaf-strewn B&Bs, sure. But you know what a big part of the appeal is? No guns. You don’t need ‘em. #booksky #writesky #cozymystery

I am getting up at the same time, but now it’s DARK out? RUDE!

Street cat steals scooter. Film at 11. #catsky #blackcat #nyc

Hercule Poirot is already Skincare Hercule Poirot. My man sleeps with gloves on to keep the hand lotion working overnight.

I’m not trying to brag or anything but I am part of a very prominent display at The Strand #booksky #authorlife

The Figman Files is officially on submission! Can CIA loner turned B&B owner Figman solve a mysterious birder murder? Of course! But can this pear-shaped ex-spy find a publisher?? All positive vibes ⚡️ (and Dark Magic 🔮) greatly appreciated! #writesky #onsub

Do you love a librarian? Nominate them for a pretty great award!

63 editors told me no one wanted my 1st book about black Southerners in a rural noir setting Now im a comp Ask @stephenking.bsky.social would say Life is a wheel ....😎

When it’s nice enough to have the door open and you get that good afternoon bookshop light

Today’s rush hour is even slower than usual #nyc 🐢

The one and only productive thing I did over the long weekend was submit a story to this year’s Malice Domestic anthology: “Mystery Most Senior, presented by Jacqueline Winspear(!)” I had a ton of fun writing this one (an older MC is… no longer such a stretch 👴🏻) Hope they like it! 🤞🍀 #writesky

Nosy neighbor on the park bench this morning. Wet-nosy 🐶 🤎

I can

Actually, Frankenstein is a doctor success at the Venice film festival

Went to Little Italy in the Bronx and ate my body weight in pasta and bread

Untouchable from Jasper Philipsen 🚀 The Belgian doubles up at the 2025 Vuelta a España with victory on Stage 8.

A bit more news to end the week: THE MACHADO FAMILY, my next crime novel, is coming your way - along with reissues of all five Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery novels, via Thomas & Mercer. Details at my newsletter: alexsegura.substack.com/p/my-next-cr...

Just to remind you that Lynley and Havers return to television via Britbox on September 4th.

Me: Saw a fantastic show last night Them: Really, which play? Me: Exactly #johnproctoristhevillain #broadway 🧙‍♀️

I love the end of summer, when all the colors start to change 🍁 ☺️

This demon is known by many names, but I know it as Püblishǐnğ 😈 #writingcommunity

its called the 80s, and its gonna be around forever

Imperious sprinting from Philipsen 💪🏼 Jasper Philipsen dominated the Stage 1 sprint of the 2025 Vuelta a España following a superb effort from Alpecin-Deceuninck.

Green Machine at the cafe. I am all but glowing with virtue 😇 🥦

Wait for it #booksky 🦆

A bookstore? I think aisle have a look! #westsiderbooks #booksky 👀 📚

School buses outside the American Museum of Natural History 🚌 🚌 🚌 Bet those kids are having a whale of a time! 🐋 @amnh.org

Lunch in Central Park: a classic #bigdayout #nyc #zabars

Was it a mistake to draft this piping-hot rookie to my #FantasyFootball team? The scouting report says good hands but a little soft 🤔 #wr1

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The majestic 10-buck “Blue Whale” at the local Thai place. What liquor is in this thing? What liquor isn’t?! 🐳 🍸