Joel Nedecky
@joelnedecky.bsky.social
Debut novel, The Broken Detective, out now.
Sign up for my newsletter at https://jnedecky.com, if you love crime fiction, mystery, and noir.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The first chapter of my debut novel The Broken Detective is now FREE to read on jnedecky.com.
For fans of
True Detective
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Ozark
The Killing
and
Michael Connelly
James Lee Burke
Robert Crais
Dennis Lehane
George Pelecanos
#crimefiction
For fans of
True Detective
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Ozark
The Killing
and
Michael Connelly
James Lee Burke
Robert Crais
Dennis Lehane
George Pelecanos
#crimefiction
Joel Nedecky
Crime Fiction Author
jnedecky.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The first chapter of my debut novel The Broken Detective is now FREE to read on jnedecky.com.
For fans of
True Detective
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Ozark
The Killing
and
Michael Connelly
James Lee Burke
Robert Crais
Dennis Lehane
George Pelecanos
#crimefiction
For fans of
True Detective
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Ozark
The Killing
and
Michael Connelly
James Lee Burke
Robert Crais
Dennis Lehane
George Pelecanos
#crimefiction
My January newsletter is live now.
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This month I comtemplate how I’ve discovered a bond with two African Dwarf frogs.
The frogs are my son’s but he’s never showed much interest in them. 🐸🐸
You can also join my email list at jnedecky.com.
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This month I comtemplate how I’ve discovered a bond with two African Dwarf frogs.
The frogs are my son’s but he’s never showed much interest in them. 🐸🐸
You can also join my email list at jnedecky.com.
African Dwarf Frogs and John Turturro
January 2026
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January 31, 2026 at 11:06 PM
My January newsletter is live now.
joelnedecky.substack.com/p/african-dw...
This month I comtemplate how I’ve discovered a bond with two African Dwarf frogs.
The frogs are my son’s but he’s never showed much interest in them. 🐸🐸
You can also join my email list at jnedecky.com.
joelnedecky.substack.com/p/african-dw...
This month I comtemplate how I’ve discovered a bond with two African Dwarf frogs.
The frogs are my son’s but he’s never showed much interest in them. 🐸🐸
You can also join my email list at jnedecky.com.
Season 1 of The Lowdown was excellent.
A great blend of gritty P.I. noir and humour,
Highly recommended.
I’m also going to seek out some of showrunner Sterlin Harjo’s films.
#thelowdown #ethanhawke #tulsa
A great blend of gritty P.I. noir and humour,
Highly recommended.
I’m also going to seek out some of showrunner Sterlin Harjo’s films.
#thelowdown #ethanhawke #tulsa
January 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Season 1 of The Lowdown was excellent.
A great blend of gritty P.I. noir and humour,
Highly recommended.
I’m also going to seek out some of showrunner Sterlin Harjo’s films.
#thelowdown #ethanhawke #tulsa
A great blend of gritty P.I. noir and humour,
Highly recommended.
I’m also going to seek out some of showrunner Sterlin Harjo’s films.
#thelowdown #ethanhawke #tulsa
THE BROKEN DETECTIVE is set in Winnipeg in October.
In case you’re wondering what the city is like in the winter, here’s our current temp in degrees Celsius.
Side note: Book 2 in the Jake Joelsen series is set in January and February.
#coldasf #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
In case you’re wondering what the city is like in the winter, here’s our current temp in degrees Celsius.
Side note: Book 2 in the Jake Joelsen series is set in January and February.
#coldasf #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
January 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
THE BROKEN DETECTIVE is set in Winnipeg in October.
In case you’re wondering what the city is like in the winter, here’s our current temp in degrees Celsius.
Side note: Book 2 in the Jake Joelsen series is set in January and February.
#coldasf #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
In case you’re wondering what the city is like in the winter, here’s our current temp in degrees Celsius.
Side note: Book 2 in the Jake Joelsen series is set in January and February.
#coldasf #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
It’s finally here!
Some great authors reading tonight at Sookram’s Brewing. Hosted by @badguybirnie. 7:00 pm start.
If you’re in Winnipeg, come on out!
#winnipeg #thebrokendetective
Some great authors reading tonight at Sookram’s Brewing. Hosted by @badguybirnie. 7:00 pm start.
If you’re in Winnipeg, come on out!
#winnipeg #thebrokendetective
January 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM
It’s finally here!
Some great authors reading tonight at Sookram’s Brewing. Hosted by @badguybirnie. 7:00 pm start.
If you’re in Winnipeg, come on out!
#winnipeg #thebrokendetective
Some great authors reading tonight at Sookram’s Brewing. Hosted by @badguybirnie. 7:00 pm start.
If you’re in Winnipeg, come on out!
#winnipeg #thebrokendetective
I’ve been told to read LA CONFIDENTIAL many times, and I’m finally tackling it.
My first impression is that Bud White is a maniac.
#jamesellroy #laconfidential
My first impression is that Bud White is a maniac.
#jamesellroy #laconfidential
January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I’ve been told to read LA CONFIDENTIAL many times, and I’m finally tackling it.
My first impression is that Bud White is a maniac.
#jamesellroy #laconfidential
My first impression is that Bud White is a maniac.
#jamesellroy #laconfidential
My ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER review: jnedecky.com/reviews/.
Reviews
Long Bright River – January 11th, 2026 One Battle After Another – January 19th, 2026 I don’t watch many movies anymore, but I finally got the chance to see One Battle After Another.&nbs…
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January 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM
My ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER review: jnedecky.com/reviews/.
I’m stoked to be part of the next Wild & Wonderful Words event.
If you live in Winnipeg, come on by and check out readings by @KeersteeMack, Matt Horseman, AW Glen, Tiff Bartel, Sheldon Birnie, and myself.
#writers #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
If you live in Winnipeg, come on by and check out readings by @KeersteeMack, Matt Horseman, AW Glen, Tiff Bartel, Sheldon Birnie, and myself.
#writers #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
January 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
I’m stoked to be part of the next Wild & Wonderful Words event.
If you live in Winnipeg, come on by and check out readings by @KeersteeMack, Matt Horseman, AW Glen, Tiff Bartel, Sheldon Birnie, and myself.
#writers #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
If you live in Winnipeg, come on by and check out readings by @KeersteeMack, Matt Horseman, AW Glen, Tiff Bartel, Sheldon Birnie, and myself.
#writers #winnipeg #thebrokendetective
I had a great time on the Thriller Pitch Podcast.
Mark and I discussed my debut novel The Broken Detective, and:
-Winnipeg as a setting
-Unlikeable characters
-Character before plot
-Redemption
You can listen here: markpjnadon.ca/the-broken-d...
#noir #crimefiction #gritlit
Mark and I discussed my debut novel The Broken Detective, and:
-Winnipeg as a setting
-Unlikeable characters
-Character before plot
-Redemption
You can listen here: markpjnadon.ca/the-broken-d...
#noir #crimefiction #gritlit
The Broken Detective | Thriller Pitch Ep 26 - Mark P.J. Nadon
A conversation with Joel Nedecky about character-first crime fiction, setting as character, and stories that don’t rely on easy redemption.
markpjnadon.ca
January 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I had a great time on the Thriller Pitch Podcast.
Mark and I discussed my debut novel The Broken Detective, and:
-Winnipeg as a setting
-Unlikeable characters
-Character before plot
-Redemption
You can listen here: markpjnadon.ca/the-broken-d...
#noir #crimefiction #gritlit
Mark and I discussed my debut novel The Broken Detective, and:
-Winnipeg as a setting
-Unlikeable characters
-Character before plot
-Redemption
You can listen here: markpjnadon.ca/the-broken-d...
#noir #crimefiction #gritlit
Reposted by Joel Nedecky
Some big writing news: my debut novel, VENUE 13, will be published by Ravenstone in 2026!
Read the official announcement here: www.turnstonepress.com/news/in-the-...
Read the official announcement here: www.turnstonepress.com/news/in-the-...
July 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Some big writing news: my debut novel, VENUE 13, will be published by Ravenstone in 2026!
Read the official announcement here: www.turnstonepress.com/news/in-the-...
Read the official announcement here: www.turnstonepress.com/news/in-the-...
The writing in this one is so good, and the reflective, optimistic tone got me. So much of life is like that. Those small moments can have a major impact.
Great work, once again, by Charlie Kondek and you can read it online at mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...
#shortstories
Great work, once again, by Charlie Kondek and you can read it online at mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...
#shortstories
Minding Dominic | MrBullBull
mrbullbull.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
The writing in this one is so good, and the reflective, optimistic tone got me. So much of life is like that. Those small moments can have a major impact.
Great work, once again, by Charlie Kondek and you can read it online at mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...
#shortstories
Great work, once again, by Charlie Kondek and you can read it online at mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...
#shortstories
Hi everyone,
I have a monthly newsletter about storytelling, crime fiction, life in general, and anything else I find interesting.
The new post looks back at 2025.
Check it out here joelnedecky.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
Or sign up at jnedecky.com.
Cheers
I have a monthly newsletter about storytelling, crime fiction, life in general, and anything else I find interesting.
The new post looks back at 2025.
Check it out here joelnedecky.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
Or sign up at jnedecky.com.
Cheers
A Year In Review and A Look Ahead
2026, here I come!
joelnedecky.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Hi everyone,
I have a monthly newsletter about storytelling, crime fiction, life in general, and anything else I find interesting.
The new post looks back at 2025.
Check it out here joelnedecky.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
Or sign up at jnedecky.com.
Cheers
I have a monthly newsletter about storytelling, crime fiction, life in general, and anything else I find interesting.
The new post looks back at 2025.
Check it out here joelnedecky.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
Or sign up at jnedecky.com.
Cheers
Five Great Books I Read in 2025
1. Prairie Fire by Conor Kerr
It’s got stolen bison and takes place on the Canadian prairies.
I absolutely loved this literary crime novel from Conor Kerr. It’s beautifully written and heartbreaking in so many ways.
#bison #prairieedge #conorkerr
1. Prairie Fire by Conor Kerr
It’s got stolen bison and takes place on the Canadian prairies.
I absolutely loved this literary crime novel from Conor Kerr. It’s beautifully written and heartbreaking in so many ways.
#bison #prairieedge #conorkerr
January 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Five Great Books I Read in 2025
1. Prairie Fire by Conor Kerr
It’s got stolen bison and takes place on the Canadian prairies.
I absolutely loved this literary crime novel from Conor Kerr. It’s beautifully written and heartbreaking in so many ways.
#bison #prairieedge #conorkerr
1. Prairie Fire by Conor Kerr
It’s got stolen bison and takes place on the Canadian prairies.
I absolutely loved this literary crime novel from Conor Kerr. It’s beautifully written and heartbreaking in so many ways.
#bison #prairieedge #conorkerr
Five great books I read in 2025
2. The Strip by Ian Ryan
With a style that reminds me a bit of Jordan Harper, Aussie Ian Ryan is on the way up.
Note: This is book one in series. Book two is out and three releases soon.
#ianryan #thestrip #australiannoir
2. The Strip by Ian Ryan
With a style that reminds me a bit of Jordan Harper, Aussie Ian Ryan is on the way up.
Note: This is book one in series. Book two is out and three releases soon.
#ianryan #thestrip #australiannoir
December 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Five great books I read in 2025
2. The Strip by Ian Ryan
With a style that reminds me a bit of Jordan Harper, Aussie Ian Ryan is on the way up.
Note: This is book one in series. Book two is out and three releases soon.
#ianryan #thestrip #australiannoir
2. The Strip by Ian Ryan
With a style that reminds me a bit of Jordan Harper, Aussie Ian Ryan is on the way up.
Note: This is book one in series. Book two is out and three releases soon.
#ianryan #thestrip #australiannoir
Five Great Books I read in 2025
3.Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang
Smart. Well written. Likeable characters. Exceptional dialogue. See my Goodreads review here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#darkneon #losangeles
3.Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang
Smart. Well written. Likeable characters. Exceptional dialogue. See my Goodreads review here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#darkneon #losangeles
Dark Neon & Dirt
Shaun Nguyen is a Vietnamese war orphan who made it to …
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December 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Five Great Books I read in 2025
3.Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang
Smart. Well written. Likeable characters. Exceptional dialogue. See my Goodreads review here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#darkneon #losangeles
3.Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang
Smart. Well written. Likeable characters. Exceptional dialogue. See my Goodreads review here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#darkneon #losangeles
Five great books I read in 2025:
#4. Fever House by Keith Rosson
I don’t read much horror, so it surprised me how much I liked this one.
I think that’s because in addition to being a fast-moving crime story, it’s a character study.
#horror #feverhouse #keithrosson
#4. Fever House by Keith Rosson
I don’t read much horror, so it surprised me how much I liked this one.
I think that’s because in addition to being a fast-moving crime story, it’s a character study.
#horror #feverhouse #keithrosson
December 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Five great books I read in 2025:
#4. Fever House by Keith Rosson
I don’t read much horror, so it surprised me how much I liked this one.
I think that’s because in addition to being a fast-moving crime story, it’s a character study.
#horror #feverhouse #keithrosson
#4. Fever House by Keith Rosson
I don’t read much horror, so it surprised me how much I liked this one.
I think that’s because in addition to being a fast-moving crime story, it’s a character study.
#horror #feverhouse #keithrosson
Reposted by Joel Nedecky
Folks, we have an addition to the lineup for our Jan 21 edish of wild & wonderful words reading series. Joining locals @awglen.bsky.social @tiffbartel.com @joelnedecky.bsky.social and Matt Horseman is northern Ontario’s @keersteemack.bsky.social
Hope to see y’all there. 7 pm free all ages
Hope to see y’all there. 7 pm free all ages
December 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Folks, we have an addition to the lineup for our Jan 21 edish of wild & wonderful words reading series. Joining locals @awglen.bsky.social @tiffbartel.com @joelnedecky.bsky.social and Matt Horseman is northern Ontario’s @keersteemack.bsky.social
Hope to see y’all there. 7 pm free all ages
Hope to see y’all there. 7 pm free all ages
Five great books I read in 2025
5. Call of the Void by @JEREMYSIEMENS
This book takes readers into the seedy bars, hotels, and alleyways of Vancouver that most of us never see.
If you like a hard hitting crime novel that’s intense, but with a soul, this one’s for you.
5. Call of the Void by @JEREMYSIEMENS
This book takes readers into the seedy bars, hotels, and alleyways of Vancouver that most of us never see.
If you like a hard hitting crime novel that’s intense, but with a soul, this one’s for you.
December 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five great books I read in 2025
5. Call of the Void by @JEREMYSIEMENS
This book takes readers into the seedy bars, hotels, and alleyways of Vancouver that most of us never see.
If you like a hard hitting crime novel that’s intense, but with a soul, this one’s for you.
5. Call of the Void by @JEREMYSIEMENS
This book takes readers into the seedy bars, hotels, and alleyways of Vancouver that most of us never see.
If you like a hard hitting crime novel that’s intense, but with a soul, this one’s for you.
My latest newsletter is about the time I drove to Somerset, Wisconsin for Warped Tour/ Ozzfest.
Read it here:
joelnedecky.substack.com/p/warped-tou...
Read it here:
joelnedecky.substack.com/p/warped-tou...
Warped Tour and Ozzfest 98
I was there.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My latest newsletter is about the time I drove to Somerset, Wisconsin for Warped Tour/ Ozzfest.
Read it here:
joelnedecky.substack.com/p/warped-tou...
Read it here:
joelnedecky.substack.com/p/warped-tou...
TRAIN DREAMS, directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, is based on the novella by Denis Johnson.
It’s a beautiful film, and heartbreaking, one that’s going to stay with me for a long time.
#traindreams #denisjohnson
It’s a beautiful film, and heartbreaking, one that’s going to stay with me for a long time.
#traindreams #denisjohnson
December 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
TRAIN DREAMS, directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, is based on the novella by Denis Johnson.
It’s a beautiful film, and heartbreaking, one that’s going to stay with me for a long time.
#traindreams #denisjohnson
It’s a beautiful film, and heartbreaking, one that’s going to stay with me for a long time.
#traindreams #denisjohnson
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“I saw glass monoliths, the headquarters of financial institutions, and couldn't decide if they should be admired or burned to the ground.”
-The Broken Detective (p. 154)
#crimefiction #noir #mystery#thebrokendetective
-The Broken Detective (p. 154)
#crimefiction #noir #mystery#thebrokendetective
December 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“I saw glass monoliths, the headquarters of financial institutions, and couldn't decide if they should be admired or burned to the ground.”
-The Broken Detective (p. 154)
#crimefiction #noir #mystery#thebrokendetective
-The Broken Detective (p. 154)
#crimefiction #noir #mystery#thebrokendetective
New read is WHERE WHEN IT RAINS by @SmashedEars
This one has been on my list since I heard John on @thedadlitpod
Love the first few pages!
#picketfirepress #drunklit
This one has been on my list since I heard John on @thedadlitpod
Love the first few pages!
#picketfirepress #drunklit
December 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
New read is WHERE WHEN IT RAINS by @SmashedEars
This one has been on my list since I heard John on @thedadlitpod
Love the first few pages!
#picketfirepress #drunklit
This one has been on my list since I heard John on @thedadlitpod
Love the first few pages!
#picketfirepress #drunklit
