Craig McDonald, Author
@craigmmcdonald.bsky.social
Internationally bestselling novelist of the Hector Lassiter series. Graphic novelist. Edgar/Anthony/Macavity finalist. Communications Specialist. YouTuber.
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Now available in hardcover and trade paperback, THE NIGHT SHEPHERD: Buying links: tinyurl.com/2fxv62jk
Link for other titles in the Zana O'Savin series: tinyurl.com/5k8tnm6h
Link for other titles in the Zana O'Savin series: tinyurl.com/5k8tnm6h
Classic Shadow pulp magazine covers. Encounter my pastiche version of the Dark Avenger in my Zana O’Savin series with fantastic covers by Douglas Klauba #craigmcdonaldauthor #zanaosavin #newpulp
October 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Classic Shadow pulp magazine covers. Encounter my pastiche version of the Dark Avenger in my Zana O’Savin series with fantastic covers by Douglas Klauba #craigmcdonaldauthor #zanaosavin #newpulp
A vintage paperback original by the prescient Mr. Lassiter. #hectorlassiter
September 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A vintage paperback original by the prescient Mr. Lassiter. #hectorlassiter
Actually reading this one’s cover story (originally published 1942) for the second time this month. Partly because it’s particularly prescient and of the fraught moment, and because it’s eerily similar to some ground to be worked in Zana O’Savin #5, “The Invisible Crusade.”
September 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Actually reading this one’s cover story (originally published 1942) for the second time this month. Partly because it’s particularly prescient and of the fraught moment, and because it’s eerily similar to some ground to be worked in Zana O’Savin #5, “The Invisible Crusade.”
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I am very determined
to make Ukrainian art known in the world.
Ukraine is more than the war.
Ivan Marchuk,
Autumn in the Botanical Garden, 2004
to make Ukrainian art known in the world.
Ukraine is more than the war.
Ivan Marchuk,
Autumn in the Botanical Garden, 2004
September 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I am very determined
to make Ukrainian art known in the world.
Ukraine is more than the war.
Ivan Marchuk,
Autumn in the Botanical Garden, 2004
to make Ukrainian art known in the world.
Ukraine is more than the war.
Ivan Marchuk,
Autumn in the Botanical Garden, 2004
Maybe…but to what, exactly?
September 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Maybe…but to what, exactly?
Much thanks to John J. Sellaro for this stellar Amazon review for THE NIGHT SHEPHERD (buying link in the comments)!
September 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Much thanks to John J. Sellaro for this stellar Amazon review for THE NIGHT SHEPHERD (buying link in the comments)!
Much thanks to Suitors of The Domino Lady & Samuel Oatley for this shout out to the Domino Lady’s appearances in the The Adventures of Zana O'Savin, by Craig McDonald, as well as a call out to my novel, ONE TRUE SENTENCE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJCZ...
Suitors of the Domino Lady Episode 6: THE DOMINO LADY'S HANDICAP
YouTube video by Suitors of The Domino Lady Podcast
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September 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Much thanks to Suitors of The Domino Lady & Samuel Oatley for this shout out to the Domino Lady’s appearances in the The Adventures of Zana O'Savin, by Craig McDonald, as well as a call out to my novel, ONE TRUE SENTENCE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJCZ...
Greetings from Kyiv,
where I’ve just finished writing the Sunday Letter
and having my warcoffee.
Black.
Strong.
No sugar.
No peace.
where I’ve just finished writing the Sunday Letter
and having my warcoffee.
Black.
Strong.
No sugar.
No peace.
August 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you:
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
August 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you:
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
New today at the PulpFest official YouTube channel: The latest edition of Pulp Talk and a very personal take on THAT movie, marking its 50th anniversary… youtu.be/gN2ny6rxHM8
PULP TALK EPISODE 8: The Man of Bronze turns 50
YouTube video by PulpFest
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August 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
New today at the PulpFest official YouTube channel: The latest edition of Pulp Talk and a very personal take on THAT movie, marking its 50th anniversary… youtu.be/gN2ny6rxHM8
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Today on the blog, I chat with author @craigmmcdonald.bsky.social about his Doc Savage-inspired Zana O'Savin novels, his Hector Lassiter historical mystery series, and his writing process.
www.anthonycardno.com/blog/2025/8/...
www.anthonycardno.com/blog/2025/8/...
Interview: CRAIG MCDONALD — ANTHONY R. CARDNO
For the first day of PulpFest, I’m happy to have a chance to chat with author Craig McDonald.
www.anthonycardno.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today on the blog, I chat with author @craigmmcdonald.bsky.social about his Doc Savage-inspired Zana O'Savin novels, his Hector Lassiter historical mystery series, and his writing process.
www.anthonycardno.com/blog/2025/8/...
www.anthonycardno.com/blog/2025/8/...
Anthony R Cardno interviews my friend and PulpFest colleague Mike Chomko in anticipation of next week’s event! www.anthonycardno.com/blog/2025/8/...
Interview: Mike Chomko of PULPFEST — ANTHONY R. CARDNO
Today, I chat with Mike Chomko, one of the founders and organizers of Pulpfest. Mike Chomko, the winner of the 2010 Munsey Award , has been a regular at pulp cons since the early ninetie...
www.anthonycardno.com
August 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Anthony R Cardno interviews my friend and PulpFest colleague Mike Chomko in anticipation of next week’s event! www.anthonycardno.com/blog/2025/8/...
Anthony R. Cardno has posted a great new interview with artist Douglas Klauba. (Doug and I will be together at PulpFest next week!)
Interview: Douglas Klauba — ANTHONY R. CARDNO
Today I chat with artist Douglas Klauba. An award-winning illustrator, Douglas Klauba was born and raised in Chicago, and is a graduate of the American Academy of Art. His paintings have been included...
www.anthonycardno.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Anthony R. Cardno has posted a great new interview with artist Douglas Klauba. (Doug and I will be together at PulpFest next week!)
As foretold in my novel “The Mothman Menace,” and with predictable devastating unintended consequences fast ensuing. (Buying link for the brave in comments section) www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Researchers quietly planned a test to dim sunlight. They wanted to ‘avoid scaring’ the public.
Hundreds of documents show how researchers failed to notify officials in California about a test of technology to block the sun’s rays — while they planned a much huger sequel.
www.politico.com
July 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As foretold in my novel “The Mothman Menace,” and with predictable devastating unintended consequences fast ensuing. (Buying link for the brave in comments section) www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Thanks to Steve, and be sure to check out his fine novels!
July 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thanks to Steve, and be sure to check out his fine novels!
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Author @craigmmcdonald.bsky.social writes an excellent modern-yet-pulpy series featuring a relative of Doc’s, with appearances by Doc himself at times. Check out the Adventures of Zana O’Savin!
July 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Author @craigmmcdonald.bsky.social writes an excellent modern-yet-pulpy series featuring a relative of Doc’s, with appearances by Doc himself at times. Check out the Adventures of Zana O’Savin!
Spotted from a faithful reader….
July 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Spotted from a faithful reader….
The current obsessive and fascinating read!
July 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The current obsessive and fascinating read!
Now available in hardcover and trade paperback, THE NIGHT SHEPHERD: Buying links: tinyurl.com/2fxv62jk
Link for other titles in the Zana O'Savin series: tinyurl.com/5k8tnm6h
Link for other titles in the Zana O'Savin series: tinyurl.com/5k8tnm6h
July 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Now available in hardcover and trade paperback, THE NIGHT SHEPHERD: Buying links: tinyurl.com/2fxv62jk
Link for other titles in the Zana O'Savin series: tinyurl.com/5k8tnm6h
Link for other titles in the Zana O'Savin series: tinyurl.com/5k8tnm6h
This novel faced a lot of high, hard hurdles in its composition this past year. So great to see it at last reaching readers’ homes and hands. Deepest thanks to all who have taken the plunge.
July 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This novel faced a lot of high, hard hurdles in its composition this past year. So great to see it at last reaching readers’ homes and hands. Deepest thanks to all who have taken the plunge.
Beige duster-clad iconic female cousins to strapping Boy Scout heroes with Fortresses of Solitude: Is this something in the zeitgeist’s sultry summer wind?
July 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Beige duster-clad iconic female cousins to strapping Boy Scout heroes with Fortresses of Solitude: Is this something in the zeitgeist’s sultry summer wind?
Watched it this hot Sunday morning in Ohio, where much of it was filmed. It’s fabulous, and a movie for the moment on so many and even prescient levels.
July 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Watched it this hot Sunday morning in Ohio, where much of it was filmed. It’s fabulous, and a movie for the moment on so many and even prescient levels.
Some very nice words from scholar Steven Powell:
“I will put this carefully as I don't want anyone to think I am denying these writers their own voice, but I would say Megan Abbott, Craig McDonald, and David Peace, to name some of the best modern writers, all have an Ellrovian flair to their work.”
“I will put this carefully as I don't want anyone to think I am denying these writers their own voice, but I would say Megan Abbott, Craig McDonald, and David Peace, to name some of the best modern writers, all have an Ellrovian flair to their work.”
STEVE POWELL with Jill Dearman | The Brooklyn Rail
James Ellroy’s novels and nonfiction are the stuff of obsession. But what kind of an obsessive writer would dedicate his reading, researching and writing time to uncracking the code of the famed L.A. ...
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July 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Some very nice words from scholar Steven Powell:
“I will put this carefully as I don't want anyone to think I am denying these writers their own voice, but I would say Megan Abbott, Craig McDonald, and David Peace, to name some of the best modern writers, all have an Ellrovian flair to their work.”
“I will put this carefully as I don't want anyone to think I am denying these writers their own voice, but I would say Megan Abbott, Craig McDonald, and David Peace, to name some of the best modern writers, all have an Ellrovian flair to their work.”
Happy Birthday, Bob Larkin & thanks for the wonderful memories! youtu.be/I-z7xg-eRaM
The Savage Art of BOB LARKIN!
YouTube video by PulpFest
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July 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Happy Birthday, Bob Larkin & thanks for the wonderful memories! youtu.be/I-z7xg-eRaM
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A new Zana O'Savin book coming from @craigmmcdonald.bsky.social with stunning art by @douglasklauba.bsky.social. I was happy to try not obscure the art with the layout. To all my #fortean friends, previous adventures have featured tulpas, #mothman and more. Dig! ⚡ #booksky
July 8, 2025 at 4:25 AM
A new Zana O'Savin book coming from @craigmmcdonald.bsky.social with stunning art by @douglasklauba.bsky.social. I was happy to try not obscure the art with the layout. To all my #fortean friends, previous adventures have featured tulpas, #mothman and more. Dig! ⚡ #booksky