About that great writing news I teased… I’m thrilled to announce I signed with RHP to publish my next novel, WAVES OF BURDEN. In working with the team last summer I found everyone to be passionate, dedicated, and so thoughtful. I can’t think of a better press to bring this story into the world.

WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Take it from @curtisippolito.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

RHP is doing BIG things! Are you paying attention?

Yooooooooooooooooooly shit! Hell yes @curtisippolito.bsky.social

Killer news from @curtisippolito.bsky.social 👏👏👏👏👏👏

About that great writing news I teased… I’m thrilled to announce I signed with RHP to publish my next novel, WAVES OF BURDEN. In working with the team last summer I found everyone to be passionate, dedicated, and so thoughtful. I can’t think of a better press to bring this story into the world.

WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Take it from @curtisippolito.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

Don’t worry. The dems will save the day and snatch a defeat out of these jaws of victory.

Oh, look! Another viral ChatGPT trend going around where several friends disappoint by depleting the world of 16 ounce of water or more just so they can get a cute ego boost! Fun!

TWO FROM ERYK PRUITT: Lake Castor is full of shady people making even shadier choices. Find out how and pick up both books by @erykpruitt.bsky.social for that gritty noir reader in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN

Take it from me for sure. Buy it, read it, love it, and review it.

Harper’s wild prose and allusions to the likes of Samson and “war between the gods” raise tawdry situations to mythic, biblical proportions. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Climate change is real. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to what @jordanharper.bsky.social says and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

Thrilled that On Fire and Under Water is a Finalist for the Best Anthology Derringer Award!Congrats to the other five well-deserving finalists also! This is an honor and I’m so happy for everyone at @rhppress.bsky.social and our 15 contributors for making this anthology such a great success.

You poors are never happy or grateful.

I can now officially share the cover for ALL WE HIDE, which introduces Lauren Kelly, a trans detective working for the DA’s Office who takes on the twisty, poignant cold case murder of a local trans woman. @sohopress.bsky.social Available 8.4.2026. Pre-order now wherever books are sold.

If you’re going to Left Coast Crime, some cool guys and I will be reading at Book Passage on Thursday night to celebrate the launch of The Savage Waves of Spring anthology.

So proud and thrilled for these three! I knew they would crush it. If you’re in Colorado, they’ll be doing two more events soon, so keep an eye out.

So many statements. So little action.

My short noir novel, THE LOW WHITE PLAIN, in which in-love grifters hatch a fake kidnapping plot that gets out of hand during a once in a lifetime winter storm that ends up with a lot of occultist neo-Nazis and their political benefactors dying very badly is back in print today. a.co/d/iaGzMvc

Happy repub day to @pauljgarth.bsky.social for very likely the best episode of the whole damn, epic series.

A FANTASTIC interview here. And if you haven’t read @robdsmith.bsky.social’s GOOD LOOKING UGLY, I bet you will after reading this.

All true.

One of the best anthologies she’s read is a hell of a selling point. And Mary is too kind. This anthology cooks because of the excellent work of the 15 writers. Read it and see.

Climate change is real. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to what @jordanharper.bsky.social says and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

Received my contributor copy of this dope anthology tonight. Stoked to have a story included along with so many great writers and friends.

New on my Substack: “Inside the Character, Part II.” A practical look at how fiction gets inside a mind—first-person, third-person limited, and how interiority works in fiction. If this kind of craft talk helps you, give it a read (and maybe subscribe). ➡️ johncopenhaver.substack.com/p/inside-the...

You may have seen, @frankzafiro.bsky.social has relaunched his epic Grifter’s Song novella series. One episode dropping each day. Mine is the penultimate episode, so lands end of the month. Get ready for it and a few others with this convo @pauljgarth.bsky.social and I had about STEALING PARADISE.

You may have seen, @frankzafiro.bsky.social has relaunched his epic Grifter’s Song novella series. One episode dropping each day. Mine is the penultimate episode, so lands end of the month. Get ready for it and a few others with this convo @pauljgarth.bsky.social and I had about STEALING PARADISE.

The wrecking ball is rushing Witness, you're blushing The pipeline is gushing While here we lie in tombs While on the corner The jury's sleepless We found your weakness And it's right outside your door Now testify

I have a new short story out today (first story of 2026) in @mrbullbull.bsky.social THE LORD and FATHER MURRAY. It's a shorter story: a guy thinks back on his life one evening, the regrets & about trying to go straight in a bad economy, 1979. mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...

Climate change is real. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to what @jordanharper.bsky.social says and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

Fuck right off.

"Razor-sharp dialogue and vivid prose ... conjure an intoxicating atmosphere of glamor and decay, while Harper’s distinct characters elicit deep emotional investment. The result is a glittering neo-noir with staying power." www.publishersweekly.com/9780316458405

Just finished. Where is my Anthony Award ballot? Seriously. Such an incredible collection of stories that speak to the moment with unflinching clarity like the greats always do.

Available today: THE RECKONER by Frank Zafiro, back in print as part of A Grifter’s Song, following a mob enforcer hunting Sam & Rachel through the wreckage of their past cons.

This was fantastic. Highly recommend, especially if you’re in need of some levity. Cause who isn’t these days?

I won’t review this book out of principle, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t!

Another great one. Each day in January another episode of this republished epic series is dropping.

If you’re a SMFS member, would love if you would nominate On Fire and Under Water for Best Anthology.

In case you missed the virtual event with @johncopenhaver.bsky.social, Mysti Berry, and myself, here it is on YouTube. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Received some great writing news today that I can’t wait to share when the time comes. Me, vague posting? Feels good.

Had a great time talking to @frank212.bsky.social about my recent collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN from @rhppress.bsky.social, writing crime fiction, and the fable of the American dream. Check it out here 👇👇👇

Make a resolution to read more gut-punching crime fiction anthologies from RHP. Add one or two or three collections to your wish list today: bit.ly/3MbYXOk

One million percent.

Ohh "America First" was a hit list

THIS MARCH FROM RHP PRESS; "A Woman's Guide to True Crime," a searing story collection from the amazing @marythor.bsky.social. You don't want to miss this one.

It’s so cool to start off the new year with a short story published in @reckonreview.bsky.social , one of my favorite short stories magazines! Thanks to everyone at RR for the opportunity to publish in your pages! reckonreview.com/were-in-an-emergency-fiction-by-e-a-aymar/

Rage was right about everything.

The man has great taste.