author of ASSASSINS ANONYMOUS, THE PARADOX HOTEL, and THE WAREHOUSE
I’ve got a story in the latest issue of Thuglit!
“How to Make the Perfect New York Bagel” is a piece I’m incredibly proud of and, obviously, you should go read it, right now. In case I’m not enough of a draw, there are seven (7!) other stories inside. They are all fantastic.
Available digitally, and in print, so really, you have no excuse. Get some.
This Sunday: Noir at the Bar! I’ll be reading a story I’m writing that isn’t exactly done yet, so we’ll see how that goes. Festivities start at 6 p.m. Shade is on the corner of Sullivan and W 3rd. Be there.
Reloaded, Both Barrels Vol. 2, is available to buy!
This anthology is published by One Eye Press, the folks behind Shotgun Honey. It’s full of stories by some really fantastic writers. It also includes my short, “A Blow to the Head.” The first volume was fantastic, and I’m thrilled to be included on this one.
Here are the links to get a copy:
This Monday, September 9, I’ll be signing Kwik Krimes at The Mysterious Bookshop, along with a number of the anthology’s contributors.
This is the first time that I’ll be signing books for actual people, so I’m super excited but also a little nervous and wondering if I should change my signature for signing books so no one can forge checks in my name. Is this the kind I’m supposed to think about? I don’t even know.
Also appearing at the event are:
Otto Penzler, Erik Arneson, Albert Ashforth, N.J. Ayers, Peter Blauner, William Chambers, Reed Farrel Coleman, Bruce DeSilva, Gerald Elias, James Grady, Lyndsay Faye, Jim Fusilli, Chris Grabenstein, and Parnell Hall.
So it’s a stacked lineup. And it’s going to be fun. And there will be booze, in case you needed that added incentive.
Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. The bookshop is located at 58 Warren Street in Manhattan. Be there!
Kwik Krimes, an anthology of flash fiction edited by Otto Penzler, is on sale today.
There are some really great authors in this book, like Ken Bruen, Christa Faust, David Corbett, Gar Anthony Haywood, and James Grady.
And somehow also me.
You should buy a million copies and then read my story “The Gun With Two Triggers.”
It’s available from bookstores (like The Mysterious Bookshop) and websites (like Amazon).
Got a short story accepted by the lovely folks at Shotgun Honey!
“A Blow to the Head” will appear in RELOADED: Both Barrels Vol. 2. I like this one a lot. A little violent, a little funny. Hitting sometime in September, I believe?
Check out the full lineup at this link. Some good company indeed.
Mark your calendar: The next NYC Noir at the Bar is May 26 at Shade on Sullivan Street.
And I’ll be there, readin’ stuff. Out loud.
Which, ok, fine, I know that isn’t too big a draw. But look at the rest of the roster: Dennis Tafoya, Dana C. Kabel, Reed Farrel Coleman, Jedidiah Ayres, Keith Gilman, Justin Porter, Scott Adlerberg, Josh Bazell, Keiran Shea, Jim Baker, and Todd Robinson.
Right? You know you want in. It’s going to be fun. I’ll be drinking heavily and may even embarrass myself. Why would you want to miss that?
I’ve got a new short story in the latest issue of Thuglit.
It’s called “Happy Ending” and it’s about Asian massage parlors. It’s a little noir and a little naughty. Also, this issue is chock-full of awesome stories by some really talented writers. You should check it out.
While you’re at it, pick up The Hard Bounce by Todd Robinson. He’s the dude who runs Thuglit, and it’s a great book. I explain why on this episode of the LitReactor podcast!
There should be a print edition of Thuglit coming down the pike soon, but you can get the digital edition for 99 cents right now.
That’s cheap. You have no excuse. Buy it.
UPDATE: Now available in print!
No, I have not been compulsively checking the Amazon sales pages, hoping to see the cover for Kwik Krimes, the anthology hitting August 20 that contains my short story, ‘The Gun with Two Triggers’.
Nope, just stumbled across it completely at random.
It’s pretty sweet though, right?
The new issue of Crime Factory is out—and it includes my new short story “The Best Job in the World”!
This was inspired by a posting I read on Craigslist years ago, from a guy claiming to be a stripper inspector. It was almost the opening of the novel I’m writing now, and while fun, it didn’t fit the rest of the story. I was excited to be able to salvage it.
The issue is available in print, Kindle format, and also for free, if you’re into free stuff. Check out my story but then stay for the rest. There are some very groovy stories, interviews and articles from some very talented folks. Company I’m honored to included with.
Rob Hart