C.W. Blackwell
@cwblackwell.bsky.social
Author: SONG OF THE RED SQUIRE ✷ HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY ✷ WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN ✷ THE COLD DARK FOREVER (2026) ✷ 2X Derringer Award winner #crimefiction #noir #santacruz
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November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Stoked to say I've got a new story in Dark Yonder #11, along with a bevy of talented writers on the neo-noir scene. Big thanks to @erykpruitt.bsky.social and Katy Munger for pubbing. Available now: amzn.to/498eU1s
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Stoked to say I've got a new story in Dark Yonder #11, along with a bevy of talented writers on the neo-noir scene. Big thanks to @erykpruitt.bsky.social and Katy Munger for pubbing. Available now: amzn.to/498eU1s
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If you’re flying out of or into San Diego, you can grab a copy of On Fire and Under Water in Terminal 2!
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you’re flying out of or into San Diego, you can grab a copy of On Fire and Under Water in Terminal 2!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein. Great film.
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein. Great film.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Me today after reading "I Keep Coming Back Empty Handed" @cwblackwell.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Me today after reading "I Keep Coming Back Empty Handed" @cwblackwell.bsky.social
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Just a reminder that I wrote an Anthony Award nominated pulp thriller that I would love for you all to read.
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Just a reminder that I wrote an Anthony Award nominated pulp thriller that I would love for you all to read.
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My books so far! Links below. Devilry in Godling Wood coming 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
My books so far! Links below. Devilry in Godling Wood coming 2026.
Had a great time with @curtisippolito.bsky.social and @rhppress.bsky.social talking about marketing books and what has worked for us (and what hasn’t).
Check it out at Patreon here:
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How to market your writing, with C.W. Blackwell and Curtis Ippolito | Rock and a Hard Place Press
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Had a great time with @curtisippolito.bsky.social and @rhppress.bsky.social talking about marketing books and what has worked for us (and what hasn’t).
Check it out at Patreon here:
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Check it out at Patreon here:
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Haven’t published any stories of my own this year, but I do have one on deck for next year that I’m pretty proud of. Coming in Kelp Journal’s next surf noir issue.
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Haven’t published any stories of my own this year, but I do have one on deck for next year that I’m pretty proud of. Coming in Kelp Journal’s next surf noir issue.
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Two more novels with Random House after CRONE comes out next year. Still can't believe I get to do this.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Two more novels with Random House after CRONE comes out next year. Still can't believe I get to do this.
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Top-notch On Fire and Under Water product placement, @richienarvaez.bsky.social. 😎
Fantastic episode of The Open Mic with Rich Ehisen, talking with Richie Narvaez about his excellent story in the anthology and all his superior works. Great conversation.
Fantastic episode of The Open Mic with Rich Ehisen, talking with Richie Narvaez about his excellent story in the anthology and all his superior works. Great conversation.
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Top-notch On Fire and Under Water product placement, @richienarvaez.bsky.social. 😎
Fantastic episode of The Open Mic with Rich Ehisen, talking with Richie Narvaez about his excellent story in the anthology and all his superior works. Great conversation.
Fantastic episode of The Open Mic with Rich Ehisen, talking with Richie Narvaez about his excellent story in the anthology and all his superior works. Great conversation.
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AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @browneallover.bsky.social has to say about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. You don't want to miss this collection by @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Hey Southern GA and SC folks. Come hang out with me, Peter Farris, Brian Panowich, Jon Lindstrom, Samantha Jayne Allen, Chris Swann and more.
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey Southern GA and SC folks. Come hang out with me, Peter Farris, Brian Panowich, Jon Lindstrom, Samantha Jayne Allen, Chris Swann and more.
Stoked that readers are still picking up HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY and digging the book. And I have something new coming from @shotgunhoney.com (soonish)!
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Stoked that readers are still picking up HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY and digging the book. And I have something new coming from @shotgunhoney.com (soonish)!
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So thrilled by these two 5-star reviews of On Fire and Under Water posted today.
If you haven’t grabbed your copy, check out these recommendations.
If you haven’t grabbed your copy, check out these recommendations.
November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
So thrilled by these two 5-star reviews of On Fire and Under Water posted today.
If you haven’t grabbed your copy, check out these recommendations.
If you haven’t grabbed your copy, check out these recommendations.
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AVAILABLE NOW from @rhppress.bsky.social: Read what @meaganlucas.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss picking up this collection. Order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
AVAILABLE NOW from @rhppress.bsky.social: Read what @meaganlucas.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss picking up this collection. Order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
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Got a new story up at Punk Noir Magazine. This one kicks off their “Tightrope” series.
Just a thousand words. If you can spare a couple minutes, give it a read. Thanks to @meproctor.bsky.social, who whipped the series into shape.
punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/e...
Just a thousand words. If you can spare a couple minutes, give it a read. Thanks to @meproctor.bsky.social, who whipped the series into shape.
punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/e...
“Empire” by Frank Vatel
“Empire” by Frank Vatel “…for Jacob Nowak, who was given the promise of eternal life in Baptism…” Whenever a spider-man goes home to the lord, there’s always a prayer next day. Priest c…
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November 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Got a new story up at Punk Noir Magazine. This one kicks off their “Tightrope” series.
Just a thousand words. If you can spare a couple minutes, give it a read. Thanks to @meproctor.bsky.social, who whipped the series into shape.
punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/e...
Just a thousand words. If you can spare a couple minutes, give it a read. Thanks to @meproctor.bsky.social, who whipped the series into shape.
punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/e...
Picked up my copy of ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER from @bookshopsantacruz.bsky.social!
November 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Picked up my copy of ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER from @bookshopsantacruz.bsky.social!
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Thanks, Gabino! Do you enjoy crime fiction that's tough as well as tender? Then check out MYOPIC DUPLICITY, an amazing collection of stories, mine included! Big thanks to @cwblackwell.bsky.social for the blurb! Ebook and audiobook available now: amzn.to/3HSLycg
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Thanks, Gabino! Do you enjoy crime fiction that's tough as well as tender? Then check out MYOPIC DUPLICITY, an amazing collection of stories, mine included! Big thanks to @cwblackwell.bsky.social for the blurb! Ebook and audiobook available now: amzn.to/3HSLycg
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Catch C.W. Blackwell's "The High Priest of Low Men" in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. a.co/d/bcHUbYR @cwblackwell.bsky.social @leonardoaudio.bsky.social
Blackwell not only has enormous potential right now, he has the talent to come through with some unbelievable work.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
Blackwell not only has enormous potential right now, he has the talent to come through with some unbelievable work.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Catch C.W. Blackwell's "The High Priest of Low Men" in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. a.co/d/bcHUbYR @cwblackwell.bsky.social @leonardoaudio.bsky.social
Blackwell not only has enormous potential right now, he has the talent to come through with some unbelievable work.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
Blackwell not only has enormous potential right now, he has the talent to come through with some unbelievable work.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
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Matt Godfrey crushes stories by @cwblackwell.bsky.social and Wes Brown in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. a.co/d/27pIiVt
Two stories, one incredible storyteller right here.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
Two stories, one incredible storyteller right here.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Matt Godfrey crushes stories by @cwblackwell.bsky.social and Wes Brown in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. a.co/d/27pIiVt
Two stories, one incredible storyteller right here.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
Two stories, one incredible storyteller right here.
leonardoaudio.com | thewritersdossier.com
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Time to spill the tea! Meet the cover of my debut novel-length work, The Bush Tea Murder, coming from Crooked Lane Books in April 2026!
Want to win one of 5 physical galleys of the book? Enter at Goodreads between now and 11/16: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
Want to win one of 5 physical galleys of the book? Enter at Goodreads between now and 11/16: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Time to spill the tea! Meet the cover of my debut novel-length work, The Bush Tea Murder, coming from Crooked Lane Books in April 2026!
Want to win one of 5 physical galleys of the book? Enter at Goodreads between now and 11/16: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
Want to win one of 5 physical galleys of the book? Enter at Goodreads between now and 11/16: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
Very excited to have passed the halfway mark on the WIP!
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Very excited to have passed the halfway mark on the WIP!
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October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
AVAILABLE NOW from @rhppress.bsky.social: Read what @coyhall.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss picking up this collection. Order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7