Take it from the king of crime fiction. I am so grateful for Shawn and his kind words.

Sharing the cover of WAVES OF BURDEN. I’m so stoked. Heather Garth captured every vibe of the book in her design. Also live, a webpage to learn more, with a link to the ebook preorder. This baby drops five weeks from tomorrow. www.rockandahardplacemag.com/waves-of-bur...

A SUMMERTIME TREAT from RHP Press: WAVES OF BURDEN. The new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. You don't want to miss this one. #crimefiction

A TRIPTYCH FROM NICK KOLAKOWSKI: The “Jake Halligan” trilogy is an action-packed, blood soaked saga that will leave you wanting more! Pick up all three books by @nkolakowski.bsky.social for that crime fiction lover in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN #crimefiction

We are so proud to make this announcement! None of this would've happened without the tireless work from our crew, editor @curtisippolito.bsky.social and all of the authors who contributed fantastic stories to bring awareness to this timely issue. #derringers2026 #crimefiction #climatechange

VOTING ENDS TODAY: If you're a Bouchercon voter and haven't subbed your ballot, please consider choosing this amazing anthology of 15 great climate change crime fiction stories, edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Thank you! #bouchercon2026 #crimefiction #anthology

Less than two months from now. ARCs available for reviewers, librarians, booksellers, podcasters, and bookstagrammers. Just ask.

Just a few days left to get those ballots in 👇👇👇

Hey, reviewers! Hit me up if you’d like an early look for a potential review. #wavesofburden

ANTHONY NOMINATIONS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 30TH: If you're a Bouchercon voter, please consider nominating one of RHP's two eligible books in this category. Thanks again for your support. #bouchercon2026

HAPPY EARTH DAY: To celebrate, RHP is offering their climate change crime fiction anthology for a discounted price of 99 cents for a limited time. Grab your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK #crimefiction #climatechange #earthday2026

So proud to share Meagan’s epic story in On Fire and Under Water has been selected for The Best American Mystery and Suspense issue coming out later this year! A truly well-deserved recognition! If you haven’t read this story yet, get to it! Huge thanks to Steph Cha and @meganabbott.bsky.social!

I would so appreciate if you would nominate On Fire for the Anthony Award for Best Anthology. Ballots are due by the end of April. And if you’re a Short Mystery Fiction Society member, please vote for it for the Derringers!

I know it’s little, but HOLY SHIT OUR BOOK IS ON THE BESTSELLER SHELF OF THE BOULDER BOOKSTORE! We’re number 8! We’re number 8! 😂🎉 @pujaguha.bsky.social @rjbrash.bsky.social @curtisippolito.bsky.social @jimvermin.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social

Had a chance to talk to the great @tomandes.bsky.social about writing characters, violence, politics, and story endings. Go check it out on his Substack 👇👇👇 open.substack.com/pub/tandes/p...

On Fire and Under Water has been out for 6 months today. A reminder that we would love your Anthony Award nomination for Best Anthology. And if you haven’t read it yet, why not? 15 stories by 15 authors that absolutely show you how crime fiction can be entertaining and inform without preaching.

Had a wonderful event tonight at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social for ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER, a climate change crime fiction anthology. @pujaguha.bsky.social and @rjbrash.bsky.social knocked it out of the park AND we got to have Mac and cheese bites at the Pub after. Baller.

"On Fire and Under Water" is a crime fic anthology exploring the intersection of climate change & crime, through the lens of 15 stories. Join us next week when Puja Guha, @ce-mckenna.bsky.social, & @rjbrash.bsky.social will join us to celebrate the book! Tix: OnFireandUnderWaterBBS.eventbrite.com

Hey, here’s another book I liked. You might like it too. #BookSky #ThursdayRecs

I WONNNNN!!!!

Congrats to @rjbrash.bsky.social for winning the random drawing! A signed copy of @elleryqueenmm.bsky.social is headed your way 🤘

Dear Anthony Award ballot fillers, Please consider "The Skies Are Red" for Best Short Story and ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER: A CLIMATE CHANGE ANTHOLOGY for Best Anthology. #bouchercon More about both here: arttaylorwriter.com/2025/10/28/t...

**BlueSky Giveaway** My Jan/Feb 2026 EQMM author issues came, featuring my Black Mask story MURDER ME IN THE NEON LIGHTS. Like and repost and I’ll pick a random account for a free autographed copy!!

Both are extremely worthy. Please consider nominating these incredible books.

My latest story Burning Shadows came out this week in Dog Named Dog Quarterly. Lot of creative fiction inside. You can pick it up here. a.co/d/0dRvqR7Z

New flash story out at @mrbullbull.bsky.social !

"My girlfriend Annesa says she needs to visit her ex-boyfriend’s grave today because she felt his presence in second period during a lesson about tectonic plates crashing against each other." - @rjbrash.bsky.social mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...

DERRINGER AWARD FINALIST! Big thanks to every SMFS member who voted for ON FIRE. And the warmest of congratulations to Editor @curtisippolito.bsky.social, and our 15 contributors. Great news.

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.

NEW THIS SUMMER from RHP Press: WAVES OF BURDEN. The new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. You don't want to miss this one.

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.

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 @hlessig.bsky.social: bit.ly/4runwWU

3 BY NICK KOLAKOWSKI: The “Jake Halligan” trilogy is an action-packed, blood soaked saga that will leave you wanting more! Pick up all three books by @nkolakowski.bsky.social for that crime fiction lover in your life today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN

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.

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

Advance praise for the debut collection by @marythor.bsky.social. Out March 15th from RHP Press. #literaryfiction #crimefiction #darkfiction

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.

It was so cool to have my very first live speaking event for the anthology ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER this past weekend. My friends @pujaguha.bsky.social and Raymond J. Brash joined me to chat with Douglas County readers about climate change, crime, and revisiting our favorite places through words!

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

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

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

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.

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

I only had one credit this year, and I’m damn proud of it. Closing out this challenging year, I extend my deepest appreciation to the editors and staff at @rhppress.bsky.social for the opportunity and to the talented 15 writers who made On Fire and Under Water a success. tinyurl.com/46z7cvx6

My year-end newsletter is here. scottvondoviak.substack.com/p/best-of-2025

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

Best short mystery I read this week.