Christopher Farnsworth
@chrisfarnsworth.bsky.social
Writer. Author of THE PRESIDENT’S VAMPIRE, KILLFILE, FLASHMOB. Books, journalism, screenplays, comics. Married to @goldenpurl.bsky.social. ROBERT B. PARKER'S BURIED SECRETS out now: https://amzn.to/4hMjBz7
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Robert B. Parker's Big Shot by Christopher Farnsworth: 9780593854372 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Police Chief Jesse Stone finds himself in the crosshairs of a rich hedge fund manager dead set on making Paradise Jesse’s personal Hell, in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker’s beloved...
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Oh hey, what's this? The next Jesse Stone novel, you say? Coming Feb. 10, ROBERT B. PARKER'S BIG SHOT.
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I will watch pretty much anything with Josh Charles. He brings something great to even the smallest roles. It’s just icing that he seems to be such a good guy as well.
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On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart
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January 3, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I will watch pretty much anything with Josh Charles. He brings something great to even the smallest roles. It’s just icing that he seems to be such a good guy as well.
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#giftlink
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The beneficiaries of modernity fucked up mightily by wrongly feeling apologetic about progress as a whole instead of specific fixable problems caused by it.
Fetishized a false idea of "down to earth regular folks" instead of saying "Fuck you, more cuisine options and not dying from typhus is cool."
Fetishized a false idea of "down to earth regular folks" instead of saying "Fuck you, more cuisine options and not dying from typhus is cool."
January 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The beneficiaries of modernity fucked up mightily by wrongly feeling apologetic about progress as a whole instead of specific fixable problems caused by it.
Fetishized a false idea of "down to earth regular folks" instead of saying "Fuck you, more cuisine options and not dying from typhus is cool."
Fetishized a false idea of "down to earth regular folks" instead of saying "Fuck you, more cuisine options and not dying from typhus is cool."
Sounds good to me.
January 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Sounds good to me.
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sliwa correctly understanding that mamdani ran a very traditional campaign and thus surpassing the analytical ability of 80% if people who comment on politics for a living
this is the most incredible interview i’ve ever read. the aei guy tries so hard to get sliwa to trash mamdani and he simply won’t. he also brings up flaco (rip) unprompted.
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![How would you describe Mamdani's politics?
He's not a communist. People call him that. That's ridiculous. He is a democratic socialist. David Dinkins [New York mayor from 1990-93] was a democratic socialist. We've had a long history in New York City of socialism.
What's the biggest challenge Mamdani faces as mayor!
I don't think the Zohranistas totally understand the fiscal irresponsibility we just went through with the Adams years and how little money there's left.
There's not enough money to do all the things that Zohran wants to do.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ssxnmhdtz6le6nxu7jfhglz6/bafkreic7pxra6vmrjmqo4jmw4vdagiluj6xtkovqb3f4ex7fc55m7pzaxu@jpeg)
January 2, 2026 at 12:27 AM
sliwa correctly understanding that mamdani ran a very traditional campaign and thus surpassing the analytical ability of 80% if people who comment on politics for a living
Jess Nevins doing a public service here, as always.
Okay, might as well get this started.
It's January 1, which means, as I'm sure you all know, that there's a whole new bunch of characters who have entered the public domain. This time around, it's characters created in 1930.
The following is a list of pulp & pulpy characters now in the p.d.
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It's January 1, which means, as I'm sure you all know, that there's a whole new bunch of characters who have entered the public domain. This time around, it's characters created in 1930.
The following is a list of pulp & pulpy characters now in the p.d.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Jess Nevins doing a public service here, as always.
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BUCK ROGERS: CURRENT STATUS
January 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM
BUCK ROGERS: CURRENT STATUS
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The Shadow is in the public domain as of 2026.
But only as a mysterious narrator. The pulp hero version goes PD next year, and in 2033 he’ll be able to cloud men’s minds so they cannot see him.
But only as a mysterious narrator. The pulp hero version goes PD next year, and in 2033 he’ll be able to cloud men’s minds so they cannot see him.
January 1, 2026 at 7:49 AM
The Shadow is in the public domain as of 2026.
But only as a mysterious narrator. The pulp hero version goes PD next year, and in 2033 he’ll be able to cloud men’s minds so they cannot see him.
But only as a mysterious narrator. The pulp hero version goes PD next year, and in 2033 he’ll be able to cloud men’s minds so they cannot see him.
My favorite New Year’s image. Happy New Year from me and Tom Strong. What the hell.
January 1, 2026 at 4:31 AM
My favorite New Year’s image. Happy New Year from me and Tom Strong. What the hell.
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one unexpected outlook change from being a dad is taking the self care people 10x more seriously when it comes to dealing with weirdly directed anger and rage (including Online). many angry posts should have been naps or little packets of crackers
December 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
one unexpected outlook change from being a dad is taking the self care people 10x more seriously when it comes to dealing with weirdly directed anger and rage (including Online). many angry posts should have been naps or little packets of crackers
MTV might be dead, but author events are stronger than ever. Well, sort of. If you're in Los Angeles, I'm going to be part of a panel at Village Well Books on Jan. 30. Come on down, we'd love to see you. Don't worry, it's free.
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Local Author Panel - Village Well
Meet your local authors at the Village Well for a panel on telling stories across genres, the business of writing books, and more!
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December 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
MTV might be dead, but author events are stronger than ever. Well, sort of. If you're in Los Angeles, I'm going to be part of a panel at Village Well Books on Jan. 30. Come on down, we'd love to see you. Don't worry, it's free.
www.eventbrite.com/e/local-auth...
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"After 44 Years, MTV Is Officially Dead"
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December 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"After 44 Years, MTV Is Officially Dead"
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“Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance Corp. after the rival media company amended the terms of its offer, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking.”
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“Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance Corp. after the rival media company amended the terms of its offer, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking.”
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Warner Bros. Plans to Reject Paramount Offer Next Week
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance Corp. after the rival media company amended the terms of its offer, according to people familiar with the ...
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December 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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“Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance Corp. after the rival media company amended the terms of its offer, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance Corp. after the rival media company amended the terms of its offer, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Farthing, my alternate history mystery novel about why good people do bad things is $1.99 as an ebook right now in the US www.amazon.com/Farthing-Sto...
Farthing: A Story of a World that Could Have Been (Small Change Book 1)
Farthing: A Story of a World that Could Have Been (Small Change Book 1) - Kindle edition by Walton, Jo. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Farthing: A Story of a World that Could Have Been (Small Change Book 1).
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December 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Farthing, my alternate history mystery novel about why good people do bad things is $1.99 as an ebook right now in the US www.amazon.com/Farthing-Sto...
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"You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read."
-- James Baldwin
-- James Baldwin
December 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read."
-- James Baldwin
-- James Baldwin
My car died at a green light. A car full of teenagers was stuck behind me. Without any words, they all jumped out and helped me push it to the gas station across the intersection. Then they smiled, waved, and ran back to their car and took off.
I would like to hear about a time someone, a stranger even, was very kind to you without any prompting, ulterior motive, or strings attached.
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
My car died at a green light. A car full of teenagers was stuck behind me. Without any words, they all jumped out and helped me push it to the gas station across the intersection. Then they smiled, waved, and ran back to their car and took off.
Later guys, my ride is here
December 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Later guys, my ride is here
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Sheeeeeeee-ittttt!
Just terrible hearing that Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed at the tender age of 71.
You owned every scene you were in in The Wire, my good man, and will be missed. 🌹
Just terrible hearing that Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed at the tender age of 71.
You owned every scene you were in in The Wire, my good man, and will be missed. 🌹
December 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Sheeeeeeee-ittttt!
Just terrible hearing that Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed at the tender age of 71.
You owned every scene you were in in The Wire, my good man, and will be missed. 🌹
Just terrible hearing that Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed at the tender age of 71.
You owned every scene you were in in The Wire, my good man, and will be missed. 🌹
The fires reduced homes and cars to ashes. All of those metals and materials had to go somewhere, and a lot of them are still around.
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Insurers Said They Could Return Home. Our Tests Found Neurotoxins in Their Bodies. (Gift Article)
A Times investigation has found that insurers are driving families into homes contaminated by smoke. Lab results show how one family was exposed to neurotoxins and carcinogens.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The fires reduced homes and cars to ashes. All of those metals and materials had to go somewhere, and a lot of them are still around.
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The Pogues - Tuesday Morning (HQ official video) (1993)
YouTube video by Brazen Upstarts
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December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Someone could get elected mayor of LA in a landslide on a “Fix The Damn Streets” platform.
LA has surrendered to the potholes: @michaelschneider.com and I have a piece in the LA Times today about how the city has stopped repaving our streets. (Also thank god for great headline writers at actual newspapers!)
Contributor: You're not imagining it. L.A. has surrendered to the potholes
To avoid a legal obligation to make sidewalks accessible, the city stopped repaving streets in July and doesn't plan to resume.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Someone could get elected mayor of LA in a landslide on a “Fix The Damn Streets” platform.
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in 1975 when I was four, an Adventures of Superman fan, and wore a Clark Kent double-breasted suit with fedora and homemade press pass around town in Windsor, VT, I used to be stopped by J.D. Salinger who lived across the river in Cornish, NH, to talk about comic books.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
in 1975 when I was four, an Adventures of Superman fan, and wore a Clark Kent double-breasted suit with fedora and homemade press pass around town in Windsor, VT, I used to be stopped by J.D. Salinger who lived across the river in Cornish, NH, to talk about comic books.
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Die Hard is a diamond of a film. I couldn't write something that tight in a million years. It also would not occur to me to shoot air ducts and cubicle farms with anamorphic lenses like some kind of crazed lens-flare wizard, but that's why I'm not Jan de Bont
December 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Die Hard is a diamond of a film. I couldn't write something that tight in a million years. It also would not occur to me to shoot air ducts and cubicle farms with anamorphic lenses like some kind of crazed lens-flare wizard, but that's why I'm not Jan de Bont
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Top psychiatrists increasingly agree that using artificial-intelligence chatbots might be linked to cases of psychosis. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4qt0sqb
December 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Top psychiatrists increasingly agree that using artificial-intelligence chatbots might be linked to cases of psychosis. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4qt0sqb