My latest newsletter is about the time I drove to Somerset, Wisconsin for Warped Tour/ Ozzfest. Read it here: joelnedecky.substack.com/p/warped-tou...

TRAIN DREAMS, directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, is based on the novella by Denis Johnson. It’s a beautiful film, and heartbreaking, one that’s going to stay with me for a long time. #traindreams #denisjohnson

My top artists of 2025, according to Spotify. #music #punkrock

“I saw glass monoliths, the headquarters of financial institutions, and couldn't decide if they should be admired or burned to the ground.” -The Broken Detective (p. 154) #crimefiction #noir #mystery#thebrokendetective

New read is WHERE WHEN IT RAINS by @SmashedEars This one has been on my list since I heard John on @thedadlitpod Love the first few pages! #picketfirepress #drunklit

Brolin’s memoir is indulgent, but there are great parts that resonate with me. Of his youth: “All that was needed was one guy saying yeah.” I remember living this way. I explore the wild aspects of life in my writing now, and find it in the work of others. #memoirs #brolin

I was stoked to get the chance to be on the @thedadlitpod and chat with Dan. To merge the roles of a parent, writer, and reader is super cool, and Dan has a knack for finding interesting ways to discuss them. #thebrokendetective #dadlit #podcast

I was stoked to get the chance to be on the @thedadlitpod and chat with Dan. To merge the roles of a parent, writer, and reader is super cool, and Dan has a knack for finding interesting ways to discuss them. #thebrokendetective #dadlit #podcast

Happy release to @crimewritermatt , whose novel SECOND LIES THE SON is now available in paperback. I’m a huge fan of Phillips’ A GOOD RUSH OF BLOOD and TO BRING MY SHADOW. Congrats, man! Can’t wait to read your new one! (Great title, by the way) #noir #crimefiction #gritlit

I think it was Ray Bradbury who said, “Touch the manuscript every day.” I believe in this, even if it’s only for 20 minutes. Stay in it. #newproject #earlymornings #coffee #gohard #writewritewrite

The red sun rose over wide fields and long haul trucks navigated the road as I listened to Josh Brolin’s memoir on audio. “Parents are the bones we (kids) cut our teeth on, but they never talk about the parents’ own teeth.” #joshbrolin #memoir #fromunderthetruck

(1 of 4) @joelnedecky.bsky.social’s THE BROKEN DETECTIVE details a two-week period in which PI Jake Joelsen tries to complete a missing-persons case before heading to prison for assault, pulling together enough money to make sure his mother is cared for during his absence.

November’s newsletter is about being a craftsman and building from the ground up. Sign up on jnedecky.com! #thebrokendetective #anthonybourdain

Just added some recent podcast interviews to my website. Most of my short stories are there for free, too. If you like gritty crime fiction, check it out here jnedecky.com #noir #MustRead #BookBuzz #debut #thebrokendetective #shortstories #freestuff

I joined Erik D’Souza on the CWC podcast yesterday to talk about The Broken Detective. Discussed: -characters with unlikeable traits -waiting for publication -Winnipeg -next writing projects Find it wherever you listened to podcasts. #noir #MustRead #thebrokendetective

My next read is A LONESOME PLACE FOR MURDER, book 2 in the Ethan Brand series. After a great book 1, I’m excited to see where Brand’s story goes! #crimefiction

Had a good conversation on The House of Mystery. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts. #debut #thebrokendetective

The Broken Detective is now available in Canada! www.amazon.ca/Broken-Detec... #TheBrokenDetective #CrimeFiction

I’m 150 pages into THE ROAD and thought I’d share one of my favourite passages so far. #cormacmccarthy #theroad

I’m grateful any time someone reads my book, and this thorough review goes above and beyond: www.amazon.com/Broken-Detec... #noir #crimefiction

The excellent website, Crime Fiction Lover, gave The Broken Detective 4 stars. You can read the review here: x.com/crifilover/s... #noir #MustRead #BookBuzz #debut #thebrokendetective

When I was younger, I tried reading Blood Meridian twice but couldn’t get into it. I just started The Road, and I like it … I think. I am bound and determined to finish a book by CM! #cormacmccarthy #theroad

My latest review for @crimefictionlover.bsky.social is THE BROKEN DETECTIVE by @joelnedecky.bsky.social.

Just dropped: my latest podcast interview on The Curious Man Podcast with Matt Crawford! 🔗 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #TheCurioisManPodcast #PodcastDrop #CuriousMinds #NewEpisode

Ferris and Miller discuss Miller’s style, as well as people and other art forms that inspired his work. They even touch on Miller’s relationship with alcohol, and what role anger played and plays in his life. #timferris #frankmiller #podcast

I’m grateful for every reader who’s taken the time to share their thoughts about The Broken Detective. “… a gripping entry in the classic crime fiction genre.” “… a true page-turner.” Available here: amazon.com amazon.co.uk #GoodreadsReviews

It was my pleasure to jump on The Writer’s Dossier Podcast with Jeff Circle. The episode is available to watch on YouTube or listen to wherever you listen to podcasts. #noir #thebrokendetective #crimefiction #DebutNovel #AuthorInterview #WritersLife #BehindTheBook #BookLaunch

Tune in Monday morning and catch @joelnedecky.bsky.social on The Writer's Dossier Podcast. thewritersdossier.com

I sat down (from afar) with @MEProctor3 to discuss The Broken Detective, crime novels, and private investigators in fiction. Also covered: 🎭 1st versus 3rd person pov 💥 The themes that hit hardest ✍️ Dialogue that sings Read it here! open.substack.com/pub/meprocto... #DebutNovel

I’m excited to share my debut novel, THE BROKEN DETECTIVE, is now available in the US and UK! Pick it up here: www.amazon.com/Broken-Detec... www.amazon.co.uk www.barnesandnoble.com Publication day in Canada is coming soon!  #thebrokendetective #crimefiction #noir #debut

Talking to @joelnedecky.bsky.social today on Substack... have a read: substack.com/home/post/p-...

Watched episode of 1 of TASK last night, an HBO show from Brad Ingelsby, the creator of MARE OF EASTDOWN. It’s got the slow burn, great dialogue, down and out characters, and slickly filmed action I love. Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelprey star. #task #noir #crimefiction

@maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social, with The Bookmarked Blog, was kind enough to read THE BROKEN DETECTIVE early. A couple weeks back, we had a great conversation about the book, crime fiction, and all things related to writing. Check it out here: www.maxelwoodauthor.com/post/the-boo...

It’s writing time! This week, though, I’m working on the upcoming Bookmarked Q&A, which is with crime author @joelnedecky.bsky.social, whose debut novel The Broken Detective, is out next week. Sign up to my free newsletter to get the Q&A to your inbox. #amwriting #booksky #crimethriller #reading

New author pic. #thebrokendetective #october15th

Grab TWO gritty Jake Joelsen short stories—FREE—when you sign up for my newsletter. These are prequels and take place roughly a decade before THE BROKEN DETECTIVE. For a taste of old-school PI crime fiction, sign up now at jnedecky.com. #noir #ReaderMagnet

Coming soon: 10/ 15/ 25

The Broken Detective (out 10/15/25) is in this week’s roundup of new and upcoming crime novels over at @CriFiLover. Read about it here!! :https://crimefictionlover.com/2025/10/__trashed/

On this episode of his podcast, That’s How I Remember It, Craig Finn of The Hold Steady talks with Matt Berninger, the frontman of The National. Finn opens each episode by asking: “Do you consider yourself to be someone with a good memory?” #theholdsteady #craigfinn #memory

I’d heard of the band Youth of Today but didn’t know much about them, so when I stumbled into the audiobook, I gave it a listen. I’m interested to see how frontman Ray Cappo went from the dive bars of 1980s New York City to a monk in India. #hardcore #punk #raycappo

My September newsletter is live on Substack. joelnedecky.substack.com/p/september-... This month I tackle my fears related to the release of my first novel. #crimefiction #noir #mystery #thebrokendetective #releaseday

I’ve re-edited my previously published short stories and they are now free on my website. If interested, you can read them here: jnedecky.com/editing/ #shortstories #crimefiction #noir #mystery

I’m excited to share the cover of The Broken Detective! Huge thank you to Garth Jackson at Trouble Light Films for the photo and design, and to Vern @RunAmokCrime for allowing me to have input. October 15th is the release date. More info soon. Cheers!

The first 100 pages of THE STRIP by Iain Ryan are incredible. When a local doctor is brutally murdered, Detective Constable Lana Cohen joins a task force on the notorious Gold Coast of Australia, where she finds herself navigating a world of chaos and corruption. #thestrip

Happy pub day to @meproctor.bsky.social ! Looking forward to the second Declan Shaw yarn.

I’m on S4 of THE BEAR and last night, while watching e4, I found myself thinking about Lip from SHAMELESS. Carm and Lip are obviously different, but every once in a while I notice a look from Carm that’s right out of SHAMELESS. Both great characters and shows. #shameless #thebear #lip #carm

New read: PRAIRIE EDGE is about Ezzy and Grey, both in their twenties and Metis, who ‘re-locate’ a herd of bison from Elk Island National Park to downtown Edmonton. I’m 75 pages in and it’s excellent, but I’m not sure what to compare it to. #literarycrime

I’m reading Anthony Bourdain’s KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL as I watch S3 of THE BEAR. It’s a great companion piece. Bourdain was a beauty. #thebear #anthonybourdain

I am a fan of LOCK, STOCK and SNATCH, but Ritchie’s work since then has been hit and miss. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed THE COVENANT, especially the first half. Dar Salim’s performance as an Afghani interpreter, Ahmed, was the highlight. #thecovenant

I have a new short story out today with Pistol Jim Press. It features a 27 year old man obsessed with appearing successful. You can read it here: open.substack.com/pub/pistolji... Cheers