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David C. Tucker
@davidctucker.bsky.social
I write show biz history books for @McFarland.bsky.social — Gale Storm, Pine-Thomas, Rochelle Hudson. Coming soon: Tune In For Action. Cat daddy. Mystery reader.
My publisher is having a big sale!
Black Friday came early!  We're launching our biggest sale of the year with a special early access period.  Through Cyber Monday, December 1, get 35% off our entire catalog with code HOLIDAY25!  Take advantage now because after December 1, the discount drops to 20%.  Happy holidays!
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Remembering my favorite mystery writer, Agatha Christie, born 135 years ago today.
September 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Here are four ways anyone can support and help their local library:

• Get a library card ⭐️
• Use your library card 🌟
•Visit the library 💫
•Tell everyone to get a library card and support their local library ✨
September 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A holiday I can enjoy to the fullest!
September 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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On #LaborDay, we recognize the workers who make so much of our everyday lives possible. And every day, we should have American workers' back by supporting their organized efforts to secure higher wages, good benefits, and safe & dignified workplaces.
September 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Oh, boy! It’s funny lady Martha Raye’s birthday! @mcfarland.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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"Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers."
Ray Bradbury
August 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Coming next spring! @mcfarland.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Royalty check coming soon. Hooray!
August 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Remembering the fantastic Rhonda Fleming on her birthday 💖
August 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sunday mystery read.
August 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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"Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn't blow in the wind or change with the weather. It is your inner image of yourself, and if you look in there and see a man who won't cheat, then you know he never will."
John D. MacDonald, born on this day in 1916
July 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today’s aid to creative output.
July 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Our Fall 2025 New Books catalog is available now. Click to see our authors' new and forthcoming titles!

mcfarlandbooks.com/flipbooks/ne...
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Must be #Caturday.
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What a talent.
Happy birthday to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes! Born on July 5, 1958.
July 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Catch Hodiak and Garland in “The Harvey Girls,” July 4th at noon on TCM. And read his life story: mcfarlandbooks.com/product/john... @mcfarland.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Happy to have delivered the manuscript for book #12 to @mcfarland.bsky.social. More info soon.
July 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Who doesn’t love her? (Well, I hear Bea Arthur didn’t…)
Today's Star Of The Day: Betty White
July 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Remembering a very funny and talented lady, Joan Davis, born 113 years ago today. She died much too young, but her comedy lives on. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/joan...
June 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Rochelle Hudson and her mother Mae. Mrs. Hudson took a great interest in her daughter’s career. “We call ourselves Hudson, Limited,” Rochelle said of herself and Mae. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/roch... @mcfarland.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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New on our bookshelf:

Emperor Titus: The Right Hand of Vespasian
By Marc Hyden

mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Empe...
June 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Always nice to have your book being read… mcfarlandbooks.com/product/john...
June 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM