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
My publisher is having a big sale!
More info about my forthcoming book: mcfarlandbooks.com/product/tune...
Tune In for Action - McFarland
Tune In for Action 34 Short-Lived Detective, Western, Espionage and Medical Series of 1950s Syndicated Television David C. Tucker 978-1-4766-9942-4 979-8-3686-0043-7
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October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
More info about my forthcoming book: mcfarlandbooks.com/product/tune...
Remembering my favorite mystery writer, Agatha Christie, born 135 years ago today.
September 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Remembering my favorite mystery writer, Agatha Christie, born 135 years ago today.
Reposted by David C. Tucker
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 ✨
• 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
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 ✨
• Get a library card ⭐️
• Use your library card 🌟
•Visit the library 💫
•Tell everyone to get a library card and support their local library ✨
A holiday I can enjoy to the fullest!
September 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A holiday I can enjoy to the fullest!
Reposted by David C. Tucker
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
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.
Oh, boy! It’s funny lady Martha Raye’s birthday! @mcfarland.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Oh, boy! It’s funny lady Martha Raye’s birthday! @mcfarland.bsky.social
Reposted by David C. Tucker
"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
Ray Bradbury
August 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"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
Ray Bradbury
Coming next spring! @mcfarland.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Coming next spring! @mcfarland.bsky.social
Royalty check coming soon. Hooray!
August 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Royalty check coming soon. Hooray!
Reposted by David C. Tucker
Remembering the fantastic Rhonda Fleming on her birthday 💖
August 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Remembering the fantastic Rhonda Fleming on her birthday 💖
Sunday mystery read.
August 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Sunday mystery read.
Reposted by David C. Tucker
"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
John D. MacDonald, born on this day in 1916
July 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"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
John D. MacDonald, born on this day in 1916
Today’s aid to creative output.
July 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Today’s aid to creative output.
Reposted by David C. Tucker
Our Fall 2025 New Books catalog is available now. Click to see our authors' new and forthcoming titles!
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July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our Fall 2025 New Books catalog is available now. Click to see our authors' new and forthcoming titles!
mcfarlandbooks.com/flipbooks/ne...
mcfarlandbooks.com/flipbooks/ne...
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
What a talent.
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
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
Happy to have delivered the manuscript for book #12 to @mcfarland.bsky.social. More info soon.
July 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy to have delivered the manuscript for book #12 to @mcfarland.bsky.social. More info soon.
Who doesn’t love her? (Well, I hear Bea Arthur didn’t…)
July 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Who doesn’t love her? (Well, I hear Bea Arthur didn’t…)
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
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...
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
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
Reposted by David C. Tucker
New on our bookshelf:
Emperor Titus: The Right Hand of Vespasian
By Marc Hyden
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Emperor Titus: The Right Hand of Vespasian
By Marc Hyden
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June 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
New on our bookshelf:
Emperor Titus: The Right Hand of Vespasian
By Marc Hyden
mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Empe...
Emperor Titus: The Right Hand of Vespasian
By Marc Hyden
mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Empe...
Always nice to have your book being read… mcfarlandbooks.com/product/john...
June 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Always nice to have your book being read… mcfarlandbooks.com/product/john...