Michael Downing
Writer. Literacy advocate. Playwright ("Still Black Remains"). Surfer. Samurai. Activist. Everything New Jersey- attitude, edginess & Springsteen (but not Bon Jovi). 2x Pushcart Nominee.
#Ravens #NYRangers #OutlawFiction #CrimeFiction #RESIST
Starter Packs
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Badass Crime & Horror Writers Starter Pack
Cool writers of crime fiction, horror, and things that go bump in the dark (or hide in dark alleys and around the corner).
@tammywritesbooks.bsky.social
Writer of many things Querying Nuns in Crocs #BWG No DMs 💙
@aggiebrett.bsky.social
Screenwriter, Writer, reader, snarker, lover of movies and beer and music and tacos and floating in a Texas river. BlueSky member since 7/1/2023. #NichollFinalist #Brettlist #GreyList #SixShooterScreenplay I do the word stuffs. DM me for proof.
@lisadellaporta.bsky.social
Deep Woods of Philly | Sometimes Writer | Spoonie Crew | Accidental Startupper | SHUT UP ABOUT THE SUN https://linktr.ee/lisadellaporta
@rowanbrightonbrown.bsky.social
⋆Queer Southern Novelist 🌿 ⋆✒️WTMP & 🩵 SmoochPit Mentor 2024 ⋆Rep: @abuckslater.bsky.social @ SJGA ⋆Grad Student/Them in STEM ♿ 🌈⚕️ https://linktr.ee/RowanBrightonBrown
@legalwanderer.com
I’m a lawyer chasing dreams across the globe. You’re here because you crave more too - meaning, freedom, life. Expect beauty, truth, and a journey that reminds you who you are. Follow for stories that move you and places that change you. ❤️✈️
@paulryanoconnor.bsky.social
Crime-writing blogger and award-winning mystery author. Noir, pulp, monsters, fiction, jazz, writing, film, comics. Went by @LBoxGraveyard at that other place. https://www.paulryanoconnor.com/stories
@omarhussain10.bsky.social
Author of A THOUSAND NATURAL SHOCKS (Blackstone Publishing) Available May 6 | Pre-order Now shorturl.at/pAfc3
@rosariumbill.bsky.social
Head cook and bottle washer at Rosarium Publishing, where we've been "introducing the world to itself" since 2013.
@trackerdoug.bsky.social
Parrot Head, Zep Head, guitarist, vinyl lover, writer, reader, Democrat, Liberal, Living the life.
@georgepenney.bsky.social
Author of funny books, cultural omnivore. I like tea and cats, not necessarily in that order. I inhale deeply when first stepping in to bookshops and libraries. 🌈 https://linktr.ee/Georgepenney
@bobdeis.bsky.social
I’m a #pulp culture historian who focuses on vintage men’s adventures magazines and paperbacks. I co-edit the Men’s Adventure Library book series, the MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY magazine and the ART OF RON LESSER book series. My website is MensPulpMags.com.
@shutupman.bsky.social
Vote blue in a red state. Married to my best friend. I cuss a bit. Anti-dumbass. Old hippy, 420 friendly. The more I'm around people, the more I like my dogs. Zero fucks left. No redhats, no bitcoin, no idiots.✌️😎
@resist24.bsky.social
Pissed off, tree hugging, bleeding 💜 liberal. 🫶🏻Swifty!!! Married. From Long Island, Living on Maui, Retired Surgical Tech. 🚫magats 🚫crypto🚫DMs
@harweswea.bsky.social
THANK YOU, BLUE SKY! Freedom of speech lives!!! Fighting for Democracy! How can people be so blind, so ignorant? 🤔 Woke is good! I care about people, animals, country, family, and Mother Earth. 🐾🐕 🏈 🐈 🐴 🚫 X 🚫 DM 🚫 Solicitations 🚫 Magats
@ironoakeditions.bsky.social
Iron Oak Editions is an independent book publisher of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. https://www.ironoakeditions.com/
@east-man.bsky.social
Liberal Dem. Atheist. LGBTQ ally Vegetarian. Science. The Stones. Ramones Yankee fan. Terrier rescuer. T2D The stuff I write and post will offend someone somewhere. If that person is you, then move along.
@roseclifflit.bsky.social
DC-based literary agency | where stories find their path | founder @jessicaberg.bsky.social
@dsantanielloauthor.bsky.social
Author. Farmer. Somewhere in between. All the time. 🇺🇸 🇵🇭
@kevinressler.bsky.social
WAPO Investigative researcher: Retired. Cancer AND fighting the MAGA bullshit. YouTuber, FaceForRadio VoiceForPrint Animal lover A true Liberal Democrat. 💙💙💙🏳️🌈🐈🐈⬛. A 58-year-old, straight white guy I love Taylor Swift Stand with Ukraine
@tcwestminster.bsky.social
My #Thriller, #TheHost is out https://a.co/d/eVkKTQ5% #AmWriting the #Guests (sequels) I am the #Editor of #BunkerSquirrel a #FlashFiction Magazine. More info: https://linktr.ee/tcwestminster
@bcdreyer.social
America's Copy Editor® author of the New York Times/IndieBound bestseller Dreyer's English and Stet! (the game!) • Random House copy chief/managing editor (ret.) • he/him/his • abstruse in the sense of recondite • 🏳️🌈 benjamindreyer.com
@charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Writer. Lesbian. Texan. Veteran. Hoya. She. | cmclymer@gmail.com | I write about politics, religion, and culture in my award-winning blog/newsletter Charlotte's Web Thoughts: charlotteclymer.substack.com
@anthonyaddis.bsky.social
I used to write, read and live in Cairo, KL, Jakarta and Riyadh. Now I do all that in Lichfield while placating two Indonesian streetcats. My novel 'Do Not Keep Silent' is available on Amazon. anthonyaddis.co.uk
@grantgreyguda.bsky.social
Creator of STARVINITY, Writer, Artist, Poet, Filmmaker, Grateful Husband and Father, Dreaming Idealist, Hopeful Utopian
@100percentcomics.bsky.social
Comic Editor, Publisher, Dealer - California Socialist, Polyamorous, Writer, Friend of DeSoto, Support your local Sex Worker https://100percentcomics.com/
@adamhaver.bsky.social
Writer • Poet • Fiction • Willie Morris Award • Translation • Wolf Conservation • Community Specialist for a Fiction Writing Community https://tinyurl.com/CWCFiction
@dapherdoos.bsky.social
Resist. Left of Woke. Gay hippie on a lake in the woods. Politics, Science, Nature, Food, Travel The B-52's are my favorite band.
@hitplay.app
sharing thoughts on pop culture, movies, tv and curated picks here. curated picks live here: https://hitplay.app news, reviews, and more at https://blog.hitplay.app #moviesky #filmsky
@slim-swede.bsky.social
Philosopher, Linguist, Spiritual, Liberal, Animal Lover, Art Lover, Nature Lover. Retired. From Michigan. NOT HERE FOR ROMANCE. 💙💙 #BlueCrew #VoteBlue #Demvoice1 #ACA #BLM #meditation #spirituality. Live and let live. 🚫DM 🚫MAGA 🚫PORN 🚫CRYPTO 🚫ILLUMINATI
@longdistancecaller.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/benstagram81 new dad, memoirist, essayist, occasional journalist, birder, herper, artist's spouse, baker of cinnamon rolls, already in-recovery from whatever this is
@jamestopham.bsky.social
Screenwriter: @RidleyScottCG, @GaumontTV #BAFTA / @RocliffeForum Winner. https://james-topham.com
@bvar.bsky.social
Dad, writer, art-lover, photographer, poetry and Mets fan, Notre Dame alum, career in corporate and non-profit PR - NYC & NJ - https://linktr.ee/bvar
@samshirleyauthor.bsky.social
✍️Mystery Thriller Writer 🔪🩸 📚 Thriller Fanatic 😺Cat Mom 🏳️🌈 👭 Wifed
@geofferygeoff.bsky.social
Non Trump person Like news and goofing off Recovering cartoonist Celebrated pundit
@lanceschaubert.bsky.social
Author of the novel BELL HAMMERS. Songwriter for All Who Wander + H.A.L.T.S. Filmmaker. Chaotic good lemur from Little Egypt + NYC lifer. Rearer of free range trees: Ents and huorns. SFWA full; POSSE poster http://lanceschaubert.org/about-lancelot
@anthonycirillo.bsky.social
FACHE - Health, Aging, Caregiving. Caregiving | Strategic Advisor | Media Influencer | Contributor US News & Charlotte Today | Keynote Speaker | Entertainer | Founder, Sage Stream Senior Entertainment | Board IMNF
@politicalpajamas.bsky.social
Fled twitter 🗽 Philly liberal who fights to win 🌎 The point of politics is to make life better ☕️ Political news junkie Views = mine 🇺🇸
@wilsonkoewing.bsky.social
notable, Best American Essays. distinguished, Best American Mystery and Suspense // books JADED, QUASI and ROLLING ON THE BOTTOM // editor of Bottle Rocket Literary Magazine
@nicholechristoff.com
Writer, recovering broadcaster, and former military spouse? That's me! USA TODAY bestselling author, hound dog wrangler, DIYer in an old house, cocktail connoisseur, classic film buff, and occasional university adjunct.
@centralfloridainternet.com
I'm a reader, resister, activist, leader, fighter - I'm "woke", anti trump, pro democracy and a proud gay man with a a fierce husband and together we are a force. 💙 Currently Democrat! I love USA! 🇺🇲🏳️🌈 I support all who resist! Please No DM
@jamescoverley.com
Roman historian, humorist, writer, He/Him. https://jamescoverley.substack.com https://jamescoverley.com/black-magic-baby
@mikeslavinauthor.bsky.social
Author of fast-paced action-oriented crime/ thrillers. -KIll Crime: a Vigilante series -Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling (Think Reacher meets Dexter) West Pointer, Support Democracy. Always learning. Free prequel at the website https://mikeslavinauthor.com/