Justin Lee
@justinlee.bsky.social
Husband. Father. Pushcart Nominated Author.
Words can be found at Cowboy Jamboree, Punk Noir Magazine, Reckon Review, Bristol Noir, among a few others.
Words can be found at Cowboy Jamboree, Punk Noir Magazine, Reckon Review, Bristol Noir, among a few others.
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Justin Lee
@justinlee.bsky.social
· Jan 15
My first pub of 2025 is officially here! It's my take at a straight up noir story. I hope y'all like it!
Big thanks to @bristolnoir.bsky.social for taking a chance with me!
Big thanks to @bristolnoir.bsky.social for taking a chance with me!
Off to the races with @jordanharper.bsky.social's latest. One chapter in and already hooked. I'd be hard pressed to name another author who sets a mood/vibe as fast as Jordan.
In @netgalley.bsky.social we trust!
In @netgalley.bsky.social we trust!
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Off to the races with @jordanharper.bsky.social's latest. One chapter in and already hooked. I'd be hard pressed to name another author who sets a mood/vibe as fast as Jordan.
In @netgalley.bsky.social we trust!
In @netgalley.bsky.social we trust!
Stoked to have a story in GRITMAS!
Special shout-out to @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for believing in me and the story!
Special shout-out to @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for believing in me and the story!
November 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Stoked to have a story in GRITMAS!
Special shout-out to @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for believing in me and the story!
Special shout-out to @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for believing in me and the story!
New Willy Vlautin incoming April 2026! This is not a drill!!
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
New Willy Vlautin incoming April 2026! This is not a drill!!
Yo, @caseystegman.com! My guy! Congrats! So proud of this guy and I can't wait to snatch his debut off the shelf!
Y’all!
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yo, @caseystegman.com! My guy! Congrats! So proud of this guy and I can't wait to snatch his debut off the shelf!
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Thrilled to share the beautiful cover of my debut novel, IN THE DESERT, on sale 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to the brilliant photographer, Keith Bernstein for use of the stunning cover image and to Ashling Dennehy for the design.
I'm so excited!
Many thanks to the brilliant photographer, Keith Bernstein for use of the stunning cover image and to Ashling Dennehy for the design.
I'm so excited!
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thrilled to share the beautiful cover of my debut novel, IN THE DESERT, on sale 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to the brilliant photographer, Keith Bernstein for use of the stunning cover image and to Ashling Dennehy for the design.
I'm so excited!
Many thanks to the brilliant photographer, Keith Bernstein for use of the stunning cover image and to Ashling Dennehy for the design.
I'm so excited!
Started reading Stewart O'Nan's The Night Country while camping with the family. So far, this is easily the best Fall/Halloween reading experience ever.
October 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Started reading Stewart O'Nan's The Night Country while camping with the family. So far, this is easily the best Fall/Halloween reading experience ever.
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It was a pleasure writing something for an anthology edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social - even more so that it was picked for publication. I wrote it from a place of anger because this is something worth being angry for. I hope you get a copy TODAY and see the amazing work Curtis cultivated here!
AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @cbwell.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
October 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It was a pleasure writing something for an anthology edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social - even more so that it was picked for publication. I wrote it from a place of anger because this is something worth being angry for. I hope you get a copy TODAY and see the amazing work Curtis cultivated here!
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A lot of mighty fine writers are sayin mighty fine things about my gas station story and I'm mighty grateful for it.
COUNT THE DUST is out from @leftoverbooks.bsky.social in December, y'all...
COUNT THE DUST is out from @leftoverbooks.bsky.social in December, y'all...
October 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A lot of mighty fine writers are sayin mighty fine things about my gas station story and I'm mighty grateful for it.
COUNT THE DUST is out from @leftoverbooks.bsky.social in December, y'all...
COUNT THE DUST is out from @leftoverbooks.bsky.social in December, y'all...
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My debut novel, IN THE DESERT will be published 3-3-2026 by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
October 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT will be published 3-3-2026 by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
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@tomandes.bsky.social interviewed me on his Substack. Y'all need to check out his debut novel "Wait There Till You Hear from Me".
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An Interview with Rob D. Smith
An interview with the author of the Anthony-nominated Good Looking Ugly, who also has a story in Best American Mystery & Suspense Stories 2025.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
@tomandes.bsky.social interviewed me on his Substack. Y'all need to check out his debut novel "Wait There Till You Hear from Me".
open.substack.com/pub/tandes/p...
open.substack.com/pub/tandes/p...
Here is the "mood board" for the story I'm working on.
Heads up @jdclappwrites.bsky.social, it's a sad one..
Heads up @jdclappwrites.bsky.social, it's a sad one..
September 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Here is the "mood board" for the story I'm working on.
Heads up @jdclappwrites.bsky.social, it's a sad one..
Heads up @jdclappwrites.bsky.social, it's a sad one..
Working my way through @cwblackwell.bsky.social's collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. He was already one of my favorite writers, but I think this might be his masterwork. Well, until his next book and I say the same thing.
Super stoked to see what is next for this guy!
Super stoked to see what is next for this guy!
It was great talking to @armandauthor.bsky.social about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN, though I spent much of the time talking about how amazing @pauljgarth.bsky.social, @coyhall.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, @libbycudmore.bsky.social, and @meaganlucas.bsky.social are 😎
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Armand Chats With... C.W. Blackwell
YouTube video by Armand's Opinion
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August 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Working my way through @cwblackwell.bsky.social's collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. He was already one of my favorite writers, but I think this might be his masterwork. Well, until his next book and I say the same thing.
Super stoked to see what is next for this guy!
Super stoked to see what is next for this guy!
Love what @danrussell.bsky.social and the gang are doing over at @gritquarterly.bsky.social.
Go check them out now!
Go check them out now!
August 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Love what @danrussell.bsky.social and the gang are doing over at @gritquarterly.bsky.social.
Go check them out now!
Go check them out now!
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So honored to be part of this upcoming anthology.
July 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
So honored to be part of this upcoming anthology.
"What's gone is gone. Real fairy tales end in the gutter. No amount of trying to live regular can bring back the fireworks."
Absolutely loving @wmboyle4.bsky.social's latest. True masterwork. Haven't cared about characters this much since Dan and Allison in NORTHLINE.
Absolutely loving @wmboyle4.bsky.social's latest. True masterwork. Haven't cared about characters this much since Dan and Allison in NORTHLINE.
July 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"What's gone is gone. Real fairy tales end in the gutter. No amount of trying to live regular can bring back the fireworks."
Absolutely loving @wmboyle4.bsky.social's latest. True masterwork. Haven't cared about characters this much since Dan and Allison in NORTHLINE.
Absolutely loving @wmboyle4.bsky.social's latest. True masterwork. Haven't cared about characters this much since Dan and Allison in NORTHLINE.
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Resharing this banger from @justinlee.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Resharing this banger from @justinlee.bsky.social
"I’m young and happy. I’ll never die."
Few authors have influenced/inspired me as much as Tim O'Brien. It makes me so happy that this book exists..
Few authors have influenced/inspired me as much as Tim O'Brien. It makes me so happy that this book exists..
June 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"I’m young and happy. I’ll never die."
Few authors have influenced/inspired me as much as Tim O'Brien. It makes me so happy that this book exists..
Few authors have influenced/inspired me as much as Tim O'Brien. It makes me so happy that this book exists..
My interview/review with my friend and mentor, Sheldon Lee Compton is now live!
Big thanks to @rfpress.bsky.social for giving me a shot and for @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for publishing such a phenomenal novel.
Big thanks to @rfpress.bsky.social for giving me a shot and for @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for publishing such a phenomenal novel.
My TBR pile seems to only grow taller, no matter how many books I read. This interview that Justin Lee did with Sheldon Lee Compton is not helping matters. Check it out and see if you don't want to add to your own list! All you have to do is click!
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www.roifaineantpress.com/post/a-sensi...
May 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My interview/review with my friend and mentor, Sheldon Lee Compton is now live!
Big thanks to @rfpress.bsky.social for giving me a shot and for @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for publishing such a phenomenal novel.
Big thanks to @rfpress.bsky.social for giving me a shot and for @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for publishing such a phenomenal novel.
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Oh man, I’m pumped for this!
May 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Oh man, I’m pumped for this!
Have an interview with my friend/mentor Sheldon Lee Compton coming soon.
We talk about writing and life and his new work from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Tune in!
We talk about writing and life and his new work from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Tune in!
It’s been so long since we’ve had an interview here at RF! This is a great one! “A Sensible Heart: An Interview with Sheldon Lee Compton” by Justin Lee explores Compton’s work and the mystery of the mountains. It’s in the 85th edition.5/25!
May 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Have an interview with my friend/mentor Sheldon Lee Compton coming soon.
We talk about writing and life and his new work from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Tune in!
We talk about writing and life and his new work from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Tune in!
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It lives!!!!!
Nice little book mail from @danrussell.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social!
May 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It lives!!!!!
@danrussell.bsky.social is one of my favorite southern writers. I've read POOR BIRDS, and yes, it is phenomenal. Most importantly it's a testament to the power of indie lit.
Proud of @danrussell.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for putting out such important work!
Proud of @danrussell.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for putting out such important work!
I am so happy to have Poor Birds out today. I've spent a long time with these characters. They're like real people to me. Thank you to @vanwinkle.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for bringing them into the world. All books are special, but this one holds a special place in my heart.
POOR BIRDS by @danrussell.bsky.social is here y'all. This is a sweeping southern tale of one family's legacy and the brother that threatens to crumble their fragile facade. Good shit.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
@danrussell.bsky.social is one of my favorite southern writers. I've read POOR BIRDS, and yes, it is phenomenal. Most importantly it's a testament to the power of indie lit.
Proud of @danrussell.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for putting out such important work!
Proud of @danrussell.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for putting out such important work!
After a not so short hiatus from social media, I'm feeling really inspired, refreshed, and damn proud of all y'all have been putting out.
Also, @caseystegman.com is the bomb and I'm honored to call him a friend.
Also, @caseystegman.com is the bomb and I'm honored to call him a friend.
May 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
After a not so short hiatus from social media, I'm feeling really inspired, refreshed, and damn proud of all y'all have been putting out.
Also, @caseystegman.com is the bomb and I'm honored to call him a friend.
Also, @caseystegman.com is the bomb and I'm honored to call him a friend.
'The old devils are always hungry, and nothing will ever satiate them.'-- @cwblackwell.bsky.social
Absolutely floored by this cover and interview. Cannot wait to get a copy!
Absolutely floored by this cover and interview. Cannot wait to get a copy!
Before we get busy building guillotines, That Noise at 2 AM is talking to @cwblackwell.bsky.social about his excellent new short story collection, WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN—out July 18, published by @rhppress.bsky.social.
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#34: Five for Them, One for Me, with C.W. Blackwell
C.W.'s latest, WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN, is out July 18. It's available for pre-order now.
jamesdfhannah.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
'The old devils are always hungry, and nothing will ever satiate them.'-- @cwblackwell.bsky.social
Absolutely floored by this cover and interview. Cannot wait to get a copy!
Absolutely floored by this cover and interview. Cannot wait to get a copy!