Starbucks released their Christmas flavors yesterday and this morning every teen-aged girl in town is here.

I'm losing my mind over how many reviewers are like "GDT's Frankenstein makes you wonder who the real monster is." THAT'S THE STORY! That's the story Shelley wrote!

If you’re avoiding Amazon, here’s a way to buy my book directly.

UPSTATE NY FRIENDS! I'll be reading from my novel NEGATIVE GIRL at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 11th at SUNY Oneonta -- come on out to see me! www.allotsego.com/authors-cudm...

In 1984 in an Indiana town, a teenage boy is killed and a girl is missing. When adults don't move fast enough in solving the crime and bringing the girl home, six high school friends investigate on their own. It's my novel THAT OCTOBER.

I'm one of those people. ✋

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!

Whoa

You never know which celebrity deaths will hit you hard. This one hit me hard. Diane Keaton, you were always magnificent.

It’s #FridayReads time! Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I bring you the perfect read for Latine Heritage Month AND spooky season! Monsters from the deep, dark magic, revenge, friendship, a bloodthirsty spirit, and 45% off! Get some. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

Missed our chat about 120 MURDERS? Catch up right here! www.youtube.com/watch?si=hMu...

Here's nearly an hour of me talking about journalism, writing, true crime and my novel THAT OCTOBER. It's the latest Pages & Partners podcast from Muncie Public Library. keithroysdon.com/2025/10/06/p...

I had the pleasure of reading this story before Keith submitted it and it's a wonderfully entertaining adventure with an enjoyable group of companions. Check it out if you have the chance!!

"Go see a Star War."

I'm guest editor for November at Punk Noir Magazine. Submissions open October 15 and close October 21. Theme: TIGHTROPE 1000 words max, all fiction genres, no poetry. Send stories in a Word document, include a third person bio, to [email protected] punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/submissions/

What a story by Libby Cudmore in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. And @andreaemmes.bsky.social was a wonderful selection. What's more intriguing than a story by @libbycudmore.bsky.social? Snag your copy of all 16 stories at leonardoaudio.com or thewritersdossier.com

For the afternoon crowd: Check out my latest tale of corporate horror that's not far removed from reality. Or is it? Big thanks to A Thin Slice of Anxiety for pubbing! Welcome to The Swivel: bit.ly/4prHwIH

I have way too many social interactions now where people talk about how much they use AI and I need that to stop.

Subtly downgrade a band: Fashiönable Crëw

Subtly downgrade a band: Evertranslucent

Get in THAT OCTOBER mood!! 🎃 👻 This wonderful book is an absolute STEAL on Kindle right now.

Audiobook dropped today! Grateful to be a part of this awesome collection pubbed by @jeffcircle.bsky.social and @leonardoaudio.bsky.social Big thanks to @cwblackwell.bsky.social and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as well. Get your copy today: adbl.co/4nB3R5e

Hard to overstate what an outstanding job voice actor Matt Godfrey did with my story THE HIGH PRIEST OF LOW MEN. This whole collection is out today, containing stories from some of the best crime fiction writers on the scene. If you love audiobooks, grab this one 👇👇👇

Are you a believer? This month we are having a special submission window for DAYDREAM BELIEVER: Crime Stories Inspired by the Music of The Monkees edited by @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com and @michellekubitz.bsky.social. shotgunhoney.com/submissions/...

For @crimereads.bsky.social I wrote about great novels and movies that depict crimes of an earlier era. Think Sherlock Holmes, Kinsey Milhone and Enola Holmes. crimereads.com/lets-do-the-...

Not only is my Flint Paper flash story finished & sent off, but I titled it after the Trash Can Sinatras album "I've Seen Everything." I love taking ekphrasis to ridiculous places. @skunkapegames.com

Today is the day! ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER is now available. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one 👇👇👇

“It had a wild effect on women”

"It had a wild effect on women"

“Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.” - Leonard Cohen (who would have turned 91 yesterday).

In this awful moment for free speech, I keep thinking about how Elon Musk fucked over the writing community by destroying our playground, the place we connected and shared our words. I find myself grieving this loss pretty often.

What if I get raptured by mistake?

My evil lair, of course.

Celebrity gossip has been awfully boring lately. We need less media training and more feuds.

When I was pregnant with my second child we decided on the name "Veronica" for a girl or "Sawyer" for a boy. I didn't realize until I later rewatched HEATHERS that the protagonist's full name is Veronica Sawyer. Guess that movie really made an impact on us.

So, I decided to try the meal delivery service Marley Spoon @marleyspoonus.bsky.social and we were supposed to get our box of meals yesterday but according to Federal Express the box has been sitting in New Jersey since September 14th so I'd say we're not off to a good start.

Kiefer Sutherland was very nice to me.

What movie do you consider perfect?

Cheers, Bluesky! Very proud to share that my Debut Crime Collection TALES FROM TERREBONNE is being published in 2026, courtesy of Rock and a Hard Place! Thank You Everyone on here who’s supported my writing! Thank You @robdsmith.bsky.social and the @rhppress.bsky.social Team for the dream come true!

Okay, canceled my Hulu/Disney/ESPN bundle. Alien: Earth ends before October so that all works out fine, anyway.

I happened to show my teen a picture of Robert Redford earlier this week and she had the audacity to say that he was "not that hot." Now I'm pretty sure she created a disturbance in the force that killed an icon. My apologies, Mr. Redford.

Twitter is such a cesspool now.

What poster did you have hanging on your wall as a kid?

Should I watch FOUNDATION? I tried the first 3 episodes last year and couldn't get into it. But it sounds like Season 3 is amazing! Do I just have to push through until I love it?

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice in Chains.

A doctor I trust more than RFK Jr.

My playlist just kicked up 3 favorite songs from my teen years ("Twilight Zone," "Dominion/Mother Russia," and "To Live and Die in L.A.") and I guess my vibe has always been 3 a.m. on a dark night of the soul for some desperate person hiding out in a seedy motel.

Best description of the RFK Jr. hearing.