Rock and a Hard Place
@rhppress.bsky.social
A small-press independent publisher delivering crime, noir, and dark fiction chronicling bad decisions and desperate people.
November's STONE"S THROW: In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This story by AT Kessler is a gut punch! Read it today: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
November's STONE"S THROW: In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This story by AT Kessler is a gut punch! Read it today: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
Climate change is very real. Read how 15 of the best crime fiction writers today tackle the issue head-on. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to E.A. Aymar and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
November 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Climate change is very real. Read how 15 of the best crime fiction writers today tackle the issue head-on. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to E.A. Aymar and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
SUBS OPEN UNTIL NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
November 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
SUBS OPEN UNTIL NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one, order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one, order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
Every once in a while, literature offers us a story that champions the spirit of humanity.This is NOT that story. DIRTBAGS is a modern classic of Southern gothic and noir from @erykpruitt.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/44wCbWX
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Every once in a while, literature offers us a story that champions the spirit of humanity.This is NOT that story. DIRTBAGS is a modern classic of Southern gothic and noir from @erykpruitt.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/44wCbWX
Climate change is real. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to what @jordanharper.bsky.social says and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Climate change is real. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to what @jordanharper.bsky.social says and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
SUBS OPEN UNTIL NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info: bit.ly/4onmEBw
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
SUBS OPEN UNTIL NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info: bit.ly/4onmEBw
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November's STONE"S THROW: In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This story by AT Kessler is a gut punch! Read it today: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
November's STONE"S THROW: In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This story by AT Kessler is a gut punch! Read it today: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
Every once in a while, literature offers us a story that champions the spirit of humanity.This is NOT that story. DIRTBAGS is a modern classic of Southern gothic and noir from @erykpruitt.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/44wCbWX
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Every once in a while, literature offers us a story that champions the spirit of humanity.This is NOT that story. DIRTBAGS is a modern classic of Southern gothic and noir from @erykpruitt.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/44wCbWX
AVAILABLE NOW from RHP: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one, order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
AVAILABLE NOW from RHP: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one, order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
SUBS OPEN NOW THRU NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
SUBS OPEN NOW THRU NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to E.A. Aymar and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to E.A. Aymar and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
SUBS OPEN NOW THRU NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
SUBS OPEN NOW THRU NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This month's story in STONE'S THROW by AT Kessler is a gut punch. Read it today here: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This month's story in STONE'S THROW by AT Kessler is a gut punch. Read it today here: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
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
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
SUBS CLOSE TODAY: For December, the office holiday party is the setting for stories we're seeking. What happens when you’re forced into a social setting with a bunch of people you would never willingly socialize with except for a paycheck? Subs open from Nov 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
November 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
SUBS CLOSE TODAY: For December, the office holiday party is the setting for stories we're seeking. What happens when you’re forced into a social setting with a bunch of people you would never willingly socialize with except for a paycheck? Subs open from Nov 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
SUBS OPEN NOW! For December, the office holiday party is the setting for stories we're seeking. What happens when you’re forced into a social setting with a bunch of people you would never willingly socialize with except for a paycheck? Subs open from Nov 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
SUBS OPEN NOW! For December, the office holiday party is the setting for stories we're seeking. What happens when you’re forced into a social setting with a bunch of people you would never willingly socialize with except for a paycheck? Subs open from Nov 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This month's story in STONE'S THROW by AT Kessler is a gut punch. Read it today here: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This month's story in STONE'S THROW by AT Kessler is a gut punch. Read it today here: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
SUBS OPEN NOW THRU NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
November 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
SUBS OPEN NOW THRU NOV. 22! We want stories that detail life at the bottom or at the margins of human society. Make it sad. Make it dark. Make it the tiniest bit hopeful. More info here: bit.ly/4onmEBw
SUBS OPEN NOW! For December, the office holiday party is the setting for stories we're seeking. What happens when you’re forced into a social setting with a bunch of people you would never willingly socialize with except for a paycheck? Subs open from Nov 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
November 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
SUBS OPEN NOW! For December, the office holiday party is the setting for stories we're seeking. What happens when you’re forced into a social setting with a bunch of people you would never willingly socialize with except for a paycheck? Subs open from Nov 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This month's story in STONE'S THROW by AT Kessler is a gut punch. Read it today here: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
November 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In wartime Saigon, a missionary working in the red light district tries to save the souls of those around her, but soon wonders if her own salvation is what's needed. This month's story in STONE'S THROW by AT Kessler is a gut punch. Read it today here: bit.ly/4nCG7wX
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