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An Australian-Canadian (Canadian-Australian?) writing crime fiction on the beach. With lots of swearing.
Links for latest Aussie crime fiction here, including eBooks, paperback and large print >> https://tonymcfadden.net/wp/the-nick-harding-case-files/
Links for latest Aussie crime fiction here, including eBooks, paperback and large print >> https://tonymcfadden.net/wp/the-nick-harding-case-files/
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The Nick Harding Case Files
Nick Harding built a career with the Financial Crimes Unit of the Australian Federal Police. He became adept at ferreting out the source of illicit money and finding those who were doing the launde…
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The Nick Harding case files. Books 1 through 5. Book 6 next August.
A former Australian Federal Police officer, working on financial crimes, finds the crime on the streets a bit dirtier than what he dealt with in the office.
tonymcfadden.net/wp/the-nick-...
The Nick Harding case files. Books 1 through 5. Book 6 next August.
A former Australian Federal Police officer, working on financial crimes, finds the crime on the streets a bit dirtier than what he dealt with in the office.
tonymcfadden.net/wp/the-nick-...
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Stephen Colbert responds to CBS disputing his claims that he was barred from airing the James Talarico interview:
"And for the lawyers to release this without even talking to me is really surprising. I don’t even know what to do with this crap. Hold on."
He then picks it up with a dog poop bag.
"And for the lawyers to release this without even talking to me is really surprising. I don’t even know what to do with this crap. Hold on."
He then picks it up with a dog poop bag.
February 18, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Stephen Colbert responds to CBS disputing his claims that he was barred from airing the James Talarico interview:
"And for the lawyers to release this without even talking to me is really surprising. I don’t even know what to do with this crap. Hold on."
He then picks it up with a dog poop bag.
"And for the lawyers to release this without even talking to me is really surprising. I don’t even know what to do with this crap. Hold on."
He then picks it up with a dog poop bag.
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David Pocock ... the antithesis of Pauline Hanson.
February 18, 2026 at 7:04 AM
David Pocock ... the antithesis of Pauline Hanson.
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Stay through the shift.
Air on the G String (Suite No. 3, BWV 1068) J. S. Bach, original instruments
YouTube video by Voices of Music
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Stay through the shift.
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🔥 the only appropriate reaction to Lydia Moynihan
February 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
🔥 the only appropriate reaction to Lydia Moynihan
Correction. More channels have reported and January ebook (non-Amazon) sales were 80% of *all* 2025 ebook (non-Amazon) sales
January sales numbers are in and, not wanting to jinx things, but January is ~40% of all of 2025.
February 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Correction. More channels have reported and January ebook (non-Amazon) sales were 80% of *all* 2025 ebook (non-Amazon) sales
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Writing fiction is the exact opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme.
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Writing fiction is the exact opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme.
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#CBS sucks, didn't you know?
" #MATLOCK : watch it or don't watch it, I leave in May"
- Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7D...
And the "forbidden to show on CBS" #JamesTalarico
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Watch it while it's available. A ring-kisser owns Alphabet
" #MATLOCK : watch it or don't watch it, I leave in May"
- Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7D...
And the "forbidden to show on CBS" #JamesTalarico
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Watch it while it's available. A ring-kisser owns Alphabet
Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 AM
#CBS sucks, didn't you know?
" #MATLOCK : watch it or don't watch it, I leave in May"
- Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7D...
And the "forbidden to show on CBS" #JamesTalarico
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Watch it while it's available. A ring-kisser owns Alphabet
" #MATLOCK : watch it or don't watch it, I leave in May"
- Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7D...
And the "forbidden to show on CBS" #JamesTalarico
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Watch it while it's available. A ring-kisser owns Alphabet
January sales numbers are in and, not wanting to jinx things, but January is ~40% of all of 2025.
February 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM
January sales numbers are in and, not wanting to jinx things, but January is ~40% of all of 2025.
I'm not gonna lie, I did NOT have bawling my eyes out at the end of "Better Man" on my bingo card.
February 16, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I'm not gonna lie, I did NOT have bawling my eyes out at the end of "Better Man" on my bingo card.
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If anyone is ever asking for the definition of "black sheep of the family", point them at RFK Jr
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM
If anyone is ever asking for the definition of "black sheep of the family", point them at RFK Jr
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if you're an older person who finds words like mogg and maxxing annoying, just starting using them. people over the age of 30 have the superpower to end trends by simply adopting them
February 14, 2026 at 1:50 AM
if you're an older person who finds words like mogg and maxxing annoying, just starting using them. people over the age of 30 have the superpower to end trends by simply adopting them
He didn't resign because he did something wrong.
He resigned because he GOT CAUGHT doing something wrong.
He resigned because he GOT CAUGHT doing something wrong.
DP World Chairman and Chief Executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem resigned from the Dubai-based global ports operator after documents released by the Justice Department showed he had ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Dubai CEO Named in Epstein Files Resigns From DP World
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island and communicated with him for years.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
He didn't resign because he did something wrong.
He resigned because he GOT CAUGHT doing something wrong.
He resigned because he GOT CAUGHT doing something wrong.
Kelly says, "Don't follow illegal orders", and is accused of telling soldiers to disobey Trump's orders.
Omar says, "In Somalia, we execute pedophiles", and is accused of threatening Trump.
Have you EVER seen bigger instances of consciousness of guilt?
Omar says, "In Somalia, we execute pedophiles", and is accused of threatening Trump.
Have you EVER seen bigger instances of consciousness of guilt?
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Kelly says, "Don't follow illegal orders", and is accused of telling soldiers to disobey Trump's orders.
Omar says, "In Somalia, we execute pedophiles", and is accused of threatening Trump.
Have you EVER seen bigger instances of consciousness of guilt?
Omar says, "In Somalia, we execute pedophiles", and is accused of threatening Trump.
Have you EVER seen bigger instances of consciousness of guilt?
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Still working on the novel today and let me say this again: my worst day as a writer is a thousand times better than my best day at any other job.
February 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Still working on the novel today and let me say this again: my worst day as a writer is a thousand times better than my best day at any other job.
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This is Bogie. This rope is his very favorite toy because it makes his tiny human smile too. 13/10 (TT: _chelsea_brown_4)
February 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM
This is Bogie. This rope is his very favorite toy because it makes his tiny human smile too. 13/10 (TT: _chelsea_brown_4)
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PSA: you can use the iphone shortcuts app to add an option to the share sheet to lookup the current browser url on archive.is when you hit a paywall
February 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
PSA: you can use the iphone shortcuts app to add an option to the share sheet to lookup the current browser url on archive.is when you hit a paywall
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Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
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ICYMI Jasmine Crockett was absolutely on fire today. Watch until the end.
#ICEOUT #FDT #Trump #Epstein #Bondi #TrumpEpsteinFiles
youtu.be/Iz_auHVkHII?...
#ICEOUT #FDT #Trump #Epstein #Bondi #TrumpEpsteinFiles
youtu.be/Iz_auHVkHII?...
WATCH: Rep. Crockett blasts Bondi for DOJ leadership
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM
ICYMI Jasmine Crockett was absolutely on fire today. Watch until the end.
#ICEOUT #FDT #Trump #Epstein #Bondi #TrumpEpsteinFiles
youtu.be/Iz_auHVkHII?...
#ICEOUT #FDT #Trump #Epstein #Bondi #TrumpEpsteinFiles
youtu.be/Iz_auHVkHII?...
As a writer, I'm an amateur student of human psychology. (As a man married for almost 40 years with two adult kids, I could be considered semi-pro.)
I've got to think that a large number of Trump cabinet/lawyers/hangers-on are at the point, if not beyond the point, where it's clear they're fucked.
I've got to think that a large number of Trump cabinet/lawyers/hangers-on are at the point, if not beyond the point, where it's clear they're fucked.
February 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
As a writer, I'm an amateur student of human psychology. (As a man married for almost 40 years with two adult kids, I could be considered semi-pro.)
I've got to think that a large number of Trump cabinet/lawyers/hangers-on are at the point, if not beyond the point, where it's clear they're fucked.
I've got to think that a large number of Trump cabinet/lawyers/hangers-on are at the point, if not beyond the point, where it's clear they're fucked.
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a reminder that it's free to be kind
February 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM
a reminder that it's free to be kind
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BREAKING: Pam Bondi appears to have just committed a federal crime by lying under oath.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
February 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
BREAKING: Pam Bondi appears to have just committed a federal crime by lying under oath.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
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3 days to go!
One week to go until THE RISE: Tales From The Gulp 3 is out. Get your pre-orders in (they really help small fry like me get noticed by the evil alcoriddims). I'm also doing special bundles of all three (print and ebook) through my website.
Please help me spread the word! 🖤
#WelcomeToTheGulp #Booksky
Please help me spread the word! 🖤
#WelcomeToTheGulp #Booksky
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
3 days to go!
I'm sorry, what's this now?
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 AM
I'm sorry, what's this now?