Duane Swierczynski
@swierczy.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of CALIFORNIA BEAR, SECRET DEAD MEN, LUSH and BILLION-DOLLAR RANSOM. WGA. MWA. "The Pole WIth Soul." gleefulmayhem.com
Thanks, man! I really appreciate that.
February 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Thanks, man! I really appreciate that.
Thinking about my Grandpop Lou, who would have turned 100 today. Once I asked if he’d heard of a particular South Philly gangster. “Heard of him?” Lou said, without missing a beat. “Guy owes me five bucks!” I miss him so much.
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Thinking about my Grandpop Lou, who would have turned 100 today. Once I asked if he’d heard of a particular South Philly gangster. “Heard of him?” Lou said, without missing a beat. “Guy owes me five bucks!” I miss him so much.
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Join the #SquadCast Tuesday Night! In the intro, we will cover Starfleet Academy w/ Shari, and then talk to Duane about his latest ogn Dead Flowers from Storm King Comics. #readmorecomics. @swierczy.bsky.social @shariharrison.bsky.social @popculturesquad.bsky.social
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Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: Episode With Special Guest Duane Swierczynski
YouTube video by Pop Culture Squad
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February 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Join the #SquadCast Tuesday Night! In the intro, we will cover Starfleet Academy w/ Shari, and then talk to Duane about his latest ogn Dead Flowers from Storm King Comics. #readmorecomics. @swierczy.bsky.social @shariharrison.bsky.social @popculturesquad.bsky.social
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Rabbits! Rabbits!
February 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Rabbits! Rabbits!
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We are stoked to have Duane Swierczynski on the #SquadCast this week. Don't miss it. #readmorecomics
@swierczy.bsky.social @bobharrison.bsky.social @stormkingcomics.bsky.social
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@swierczy.bsky.social @bobharrison.bsky.social @stormkingcomics.bsky.social
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Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: Episode With Special Guest Duane Swierczynski
YouTube video by Pop Culture Squad
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January 31, 2026 at 2:47 PM
We are stoked to have Duane Swierczynski on the #SquadCast this week. Don't miss it. #readmorecomics
@swierczy.bsky.social @bobharrison.bsky.social @stormkingcomics.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/Nr6bcrA...
@swierczy.bsky.social @bobharrison.bsky.social @stormkingcomics.bsky.social
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In BILLON-DOLLAR RANSOM by James Patterson and @swierczy.bsky.social, there’s a reference to an old game I haven’t played since I was a kid so I had to track the retro version down. Fingers crossed it’s as fun as I remember.
January 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM
In BILLON-DOLLAR RANSOM by James Patterson and @swierczy.bsky.social, there’s a reference to an old game I haven’t played since I was a kid so I had to track the retro version down. Fingers crossed it’s as fun as I remember.
It's a lot of fun! I used to play it with Evie (and she'd kick my ass)
January 28, 2026 at 11:05 PM
It's a lot of fun! I used to play it with Evie (and she'd kick my ass)
Kudos to the @newbeverly.bsky.social for next month's retro orgy!
“What’s happening at the dirty movie place?” Throughout February the New Beverly pays tribute to its previous era as the Eros, a theatre dedicated to erotic cinema from around the globe.
January 28, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Kudos to the @newbeverly.bsky.social for next month's retro orgy!
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“OUR HUMANITY” is under assault by our own government.
January 26, 2026 at 12:39 PM
“OUR HUMANITY” is under assault by our own government.
Alex Pretti was a VA nurse who was murdered by thugs in masks. This has to end. Abolish ICE, and put those responsible for this ongoing nightmare on trial. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Man killed in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: ‘He wanted to help people’
Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Alex Pretti was a VA nurse who was murdered by thugs in masks. This has to end. Abolish ICE, and put those responsible for this ongoing nightmare on trial. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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So excited to see @swierczy.bsky.social will be doing a @watchwithjen.bsky.social episode on Elmore Leonard Crime Flicks...
After westerns and then crime, I think maybe an Elmore Leonard TV movies episode is in order
After westerns and then crime, I think maybe an Elmore Leonard TV movies episode is in order
January 20, 2026 at 9:32 PM
So excited to see @swierczy.bsky.social will be doing a @watchwithjen.bsky.social episode on Elmore Leonard Crime Flicks...
After westerns and then crime, I think maybe an Elmore Leonard TV movies episode is in order
After westerns and then crime, I think maybe an Elmore Leonard TV movies episode is in order
Of course that should be THE LONG GOODBYE. Forgive me, Big Ray.
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Of course that should be THE LONG GOODBYE. Forgive me, Big Ray.
It was great to see the amazing Leigh Brackett highlighted at the The Academy Museum’s “Screenwriting Takes on L.A. Noir” mini-exhibit yesterday. Brackett was a science fiction and noir master, as well as the screenwriter of THE BIG SLEEP and THE LONG GOOBYE (and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK).
January 5, 2026 at 8:06 PM
It was great to see the amazing Leigh Brackett highlighted at the The Academy Museum’s “Screenwriting Takes on L.A. Noir” mini-exhibit yesterday. Brackett was a science fiction and noir master, as well as the screenwriter of THE BIG SLEEP and THE LONG GOOBYE (and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK).
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Thin Man study.
2024.
Graphite and Prismacolor Verithin white pencil on
Strathmore toned gray paper.
11"x17"
SOLD.
I still want to do a full-color poster of this with all the copy.
I really love this piece and had a ball working on it.
2024.
Graphite and Prismacolor Verithin white pencil on
Strathmore toned gray paper.
11"x17"
SOLD.
I still want to do a full-color poster of this with all the copy.
I really love this piece and had a ball working on it.
January 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Thin Man study.
2024.
Graphite and Prismacolor Verithin white pencil on
Strathmore toned gray paper.
11"x17"
SOLD.
I still want to do a full-color poster of this with all the copy.
I really love this piece and had a ball working on it.
2024.
Graphite and Prismacolor Verithin white pencil on
Strathmore toned gray paper.
11"x17"
SOLD.
I still want to do a full-color poster of this with all the copy.
I really love this piece and had a ball working on it.
Yesterday I was walking around the Rose Parade when a paper airplane landed at my feet. I picked it up and heard shouts above me: “Pick it up! It’s for you!”’ I opened the paper plane and found the sweetest message from “Lil, age 3.” Lil’s beautiful work is now hanging on my fridge.
January 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Yesterday I was walking around the Rose Parade when a paper airplane landed at my feet. I picked it up and heard shouts above me: “Pick it up! It’s for you!”’ I opened the paper plane and found the sweetest message from “Lil, age 3.” Lil’s beautiful work is now hanging on my fridge.
Rabbits! Rabbits!
(The former Bunny Museum, Altadena. While taking these photos I met the owner, who said the museum would be back in two years.)
(The former Bunny Museum, Altadena. While taking these photos I met the owner, who said the museum would be back in two years.)
January 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Rabbits! Rabbits!
(The former Bunny Museum, Altadena. While taking these photos I met the owner, who said the museum would be back in two years.)
(The former Bunny Museum, Altadena. While taking these photos I met the owner, who said the museum would be back in two years.)
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! youtu.be/7suJVVEWt9g?...
9th Street Italian Market Burn Barrel At Christmas HD (2 HOURS) Crackling Fire Sound & Holiday Music
YouTube video by south fellini
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December 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! youtu.be/7suJVVEWt9g?...
*sung Three Stooges style*
🎵 "Hello... hello... hellooooo... Hello." 🎶
🎵 "Hello... hello... hellooooo... Hello." 🎶
December 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
*sung Three Stooges style*
🎵 "Hello... hello... hellooooo... Hello." 🎶
🎵 "Hello... hello... hellooooo... Hello." 🎶
Heartbroken as we all are... it's amazing to see every timeline on all socials lighting up with love for the amazing Rob Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Heartbroken as we all are... it's amazing to see every timeline on all socials lighting up with love for the amazing Rob Reiner
If you asked me yesterday to list my favorite directors, I'm not sure I would have listed Rob Reiner. But so many of his films have been absolutely pivotal to me: MISERY, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, STAND BY ME... he was a humble legend. All of my love to his family and friends.
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
If you asked me yesterday to list my favorite directors, I'm not sure I would have listed Rob Reiner. But so many of his films have been absolutely pivotal to me: MISERY, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, STAND BY ME... he was a humble legend. All of my love to his family and friends.
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this. I, too, very much dug his work.
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this. I, too, very much dug his work.
Today’s mail brought the Macavity Award for Best Mystery! Huge thanks to everyone who read and championed CALIFORNIA BEAR over the past two years. This sleek cat is now perched on my shelf of writing heroes.
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Today’s mail brought the Macavity Award for Best Mystery! Huge thanks to everyone who read and championed CALIFORNIA BEAR over the past two years. This sleek cat is now perched on my shelf of writing heroes.
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SIR. 🫡
Ryan Coogler explains why he declined the invitation to join the Academy www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/m...
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
SIR. 🫡
Really digging it so far!
December 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Really digging it so far!