A sidewalk vendor with a giant vat labeled “AI Slop”
Roz Chast, from this week’s New Yorker
06.03.2026 22:57
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A sidewalk vendor with a giant vat labeled “AI Slop”
Roz Chast, from this week’s New Yorker
This was a total blast!
Punk Noir Press's online series, "Find what you love and let it kill you," kicked off today with wistful, witty, memorable stories by some terrific authors, including @carlottadale.bsky.social and @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social. Don't miss it!!
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Why not get your copy if IN THE DESERT today?
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Incredibly kind review from Cold Caller Magazine.
“Thorson provides us sixteen different windows onto something beyond the violent and even the violence. Through these fictionalized stories of crime, Thorson gives us a glimpse of the truth.”
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Read about IN THE DESERT in today's Irish Independent. Many thanks to Fergus Dennehy!
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The Writer's Dossier is on the incredible Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. Go to soundcloud.com/authorsontheair to see all the great hosts and their revealing author interviews.
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THREE AMIGOS: The Housebreakers haven't ever been caught. Until now, that is. Like this taste? Read the full story: bit.ly/41SYjJw Big thanks to @brandonbarrows.bsky.social for pubbing! #crimefiction #suspense
My girls found me at the bookstore. Come on out to Boswell on March 20th for my book release!
EVER REGRET TAKING A JOB? It's happened to all of us. Like this tidbit? Read the full story: bit.ly/47ckjkr #humor #flashfiction
An ICE agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a US citizen and San Antonio resident, in March 2025. Then ICE and the Texas Department of Public Safety covered it up. He was 23 years old. I am calling for a full investigation into this shooting, including why there was an 8-month cover up.
If you're in LA, or have access to a plane or other type of vehicle, come out to Vroman's in Pasadena on April 30th, where I'll be talking with @blacktopkid.bsky.social for the launch of A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE. Come through.
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Heading to Left Coast Crime in San Francisco at the end of the month? Join me and @mindycarlson.bsky.social along with a special guest for a chat about dark humor on Friday, February 27 at 4 pm! This is the happy hour show, no moderator, no rules, so bring a drink and let's have some (dark) laughs.
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B&E TIMES THREE: The Housebreakers have never been caught. Until now. Like this taste? Read the full story: bit.ly/41SYjJw Big thanks to @brandonbarrows.bsky.social for pubbing! #crimefiction #suspense
Proud to be part of two great collections this year. Wonderful company to be included with. Just look at these authors! #CrimeFiction #MYSTERY #suspense
CALLING THE KOLODNY BROTHERS! At my place on the Stack, an essay on one of my all-time faves: BUCKAROO BANZAI. Read it here: bit.ly/4jn52ms
BROKE DOWN: My gritty micro-fiction tale, big thanks to
@nathanpettigrew.bsky.social at MythicPicnic for pubbing! Check out the full story: bit.ly/49ZI03d
My latest Substack newsletter is live and gives some much deserved love to Michael Cimino's YEAR OF THE DRAGON (1985).
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CALLING ALL BLUE BLAZE IRREGULARS! At my place on the Stack, a piece on one of my all-time faves: BUCKAROO BANZAI. Read it here: bit.ly/4jn52ms
A MORSEL FOR YOU: Want the rest? Check out Dark Yonder #11, a cornucopia of noir goodness. Includes my story "Price Is Right Rules." Big thanks to Katy Munger and @erykpruitt.bsky.social. Get your copy today: amzn.to/498eU1s
Black-and-white photograph of Shirley Chisholm speaking at a podium with a microphone. Below the image, white text on a black background reads: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Her name, Shirley Chisholm, appears beneath the quote.
Shirley Chisholm did not wait for permission. She made her own seat and changed the room.
First Black woman elected to Congress. Presidential candidate.
Unbought. Unbossed. Unafraid.
Black History. Always. 🖤
#SheShed #Voices4Victory
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.
Visit the Rothko Chapel?
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AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new anthology from RHP Press this fall. We're looking for dark crime stories (2-7k words) about American fascism. Subs open Feb 15 to March 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF
Reminder: In light of Bad Bunny's Superbowl performance spotlighting Latino culture, here's a hefty list of Latino speculative fiction authors I curated if anyone wants to take a gander and read some phenomenal work. Much love to all!
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ICYMI: Corporations can be horrendous. Like this taste? Check out the full story: bit.ly/4prHwIH #shortstories #suspense
