Just a reminder that I wrote an Anthony Award nominated pulp thriller that I would love for you all to read.

My books so far! Links below. Devilry in Godling Wood coming 2026.

Had a great time with @curtisippolito.bsky.social and @rhppress.bsky.social talking about marketing books and what has worked for us (and what hasn’t). Check it out at Patreon here: www.patreon.com/posts/142844...

Haven’t published any stories of my own this year, but I do have one on deck for next year that I’m pretty proud of. Coming in Kelp Journal’s next surf noir issue.

Two more novels with Random House after CRONE comes out next year. Still can't believe I get to do this.

Top-notch On Fire and Under Water product placement, @richienarvaez.bsky.social. 😎 Fantastic episode of The Open Mic with Rich Ehisen, talking with Richie Narvaez about his excellent story in the anthology and all his superior works. Great conversation.

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Hey Southern GA and SC folks. Come hang out with me, Peter Farris, Brian Panowich, Jon Lindstrom, Samantha Jayne Allen, Chris Swann and more.

Stoked that readers are still picking up HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY and digging the book. And I have something new coming from @shotgunhoney.com (soonish)!

So thrilled by these two 5-star reviews of On Fire and Under Water posted today. If you haven’t grabbed your copy, check out these recommendations.

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Got a new story up at Punk Noir Magazine. This one kicks off their “Tightrope” series. Just a thousand words. If you can spare a couple minutes, give it a read. Thanks to @meproctor.bsky.social, who whipped the series into shape. punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/e...

Picked up my copy of ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER from @bookshopsantacruz.bsky.social!

Thanks, Gabino! Do you enjoy crime fiction that's tough as well as tender? Then check out MYOPIC DUPLICITY, an amazing collection of stories, mine included! Big thanks to @cwblackwell.bsky.social for the blurb! Ebook and audiobook available now: amzn.to/3HSLycg

Catch C.W. Blackwell's "The High Priest of Low Men" in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. a.co/d/bcHUbYR @cwblackwell.bsky.social @leonardoaudio.bsky.social Blackwell not only has enormous potential right now, he has the talent to come through with some unbelievable work. leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com

Matt Godfrey crushes stories by @cwblackwell.bsky.social and Wes Brown in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. a.co/d/27pIiVt Two stories, one incredible storyteller right here. leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com

Time to spill the tea! Meet the cover of my debut novel-length work, The Bush Tea Murder, coming from Crooked Lane Books in April 2026! Want to win one of 5 physical galleys of the book? Enter at Goodreads between now and 11/16: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...

Very excited to have passed the halfway mark on the WIP!

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You can't call it #spookyseason without some good #AppalachianHorror @williamfgrayfic.bsky.social @cwblackwell.bsky.social @spookywv.bsky.social @cindyoquinn.bsky.social @allisonwoods.bsky.social @crystallake.bsky.social @nosetouchpress.bsky.social @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social

I'm so proud my story "A Fighting Life," which is like the Little Rascals meet Fight Club, is included in the great FIGHTING WORDS anthology from editor Scott Blackburn and @leonardoaudio.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Fighting-Wor...

I'm over at Art Taylor's blog, as part of his First Two Pages series, talking my story “The Skies Are Red” from ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER: A CLIMATE CHANGE ANTHOLOGY (RHP Press), edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social h/t my friend @arttaylorwriter.bsky.social arttaylorwriter.com/2025/10/28/t...

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You guys like book mail? I like book mail. See also: #bookmail! #BookSky

Need to catch up? Do so! Great essays by @kendallbrunson.bsky.social and @kmwriter01.bsky.social about how they approached their stories for On Fire and Under Water. arttaylorwriter.com/the-first-tw...

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AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @meaganlucas.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

To be chosen by Steph Cha and Don Winslow and to be among some of my favourite people and writers is an overwhelming honor. Huge thanks to Starlite Pulp for its first home. Please get yourself a copy, if not for my dirty little spite story, than for one of the other 19 amazing ones.

This baby’s been out for three weeks today, and I would love to see some more reviews over on A. If you’ve read, please drop a sentence or two about what you loved. Reviews will help more readers find these great stories. Thank you!

Book Release: What the Rain Reveals by Ken Brosky We a pleased to release WHAT THE RAIN REVEALS by Ken Brosky. A story of loss and mystery set in What to Expect inside... In the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, where rolling hills and hidden valleys guard secrets as old as the land itself, a missing…

Hey, here’s another book I liked. You might like it too. #BookSky #WednesdayRecs www.amazon.ca/Hard-Mountai...

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AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @kmwriter01.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

RELEASE DAY! This World of Vile Wonder: Horror Tales of the Scientific Revolution is out now. Nine tales! Appreciate any help spreading the word. Mybook.to/vilewonder

Saw this angry note posted in my neighborhood and I think I am obligated to write a short story.

“The best modern vampire story ever.” Coffin Moon’s not even a tenth of what Salem’s Lot is, but holy shit THANK YOU. Wow.

You can find two signed copies of WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN in the mystery section at @bookshopsantacruz.bsky.social in downtown #santacruz. Get yours before they’re gone!!

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A fantastic review of On Fire and Under Water in King River Life Magazine by Sharon Marchisello. Check it out! There’s also a giveaway for a free copy. www.krlnews.com/2025/10/on-f...

Head to a protest today. I can almost promise you will feel less hopeless. That's exactly what they don't want. There are more of us than there are of them.

Hell of a turnout today, #santacruz!! #nokings 🚫🤴

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Need some noir in your life? @cwblackwell.bsky.social has you covered. Hard Mountain Clay from @shotgunhoney.com is a brutal novella, River Street Rhapsody is an amazing collection of poems, and WKTP from @rhppress.bsky.social puts society under a microscope. Pick up CWs stuff. You won't regret it.

Who's this guy? bit.ly/4naQasO

Fun to see @thebradproctor.bsky.social recommend SONG OF THE RED SQUIRE for his 31 Days of Horror: youtube.com/shorts/QE-v5...

This is amazing. Thank you, Mike 🤘

Still so proud to have a story in this anthology. If you haven’t read it, I have to say it’s a complimentary read to On Fire and Under Water. So many great authors, like @vondoviak.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, @tomandes.bsky.social, @cwblackwell.bsky.social.

Man, I love seeing these library book posts.

As you’re reading, please consider leaving a review when you’re finished. Reviews, even a sentence or two about what you loved, helps other readers find this timely, important book. Many thanks. 🫡 🔥 🌊

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