John B. Valeri
@oyejohn52.bsky.social
Lover of books and the people who write (and read) them.
Golden memories of the great Rue McClanahan, who I adored since toddlerhood (still do), on what would have been her 91st birthday.
February 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Golden memories of the great Rue McClanahan, who I adored since toddlerhood (still do), on what would have been her 91st birthday.
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Appreciate this wonderful ALTER EGO review by @oyejohn52.bsky.social at @crimehq.bsky.social! "rare continuation novel that fully stands alone while amplifying what came before it." www.criminalelement.com/book-review-... @flatironbooks.bsky.social
Book Review: Alter Ego by Alex Segura - Criminal Element
Alex Segura returns with Alter Ego—a clever and escapist standalone sequel set in the world of comic books.
www.criminalelement.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Appreciate this wonderful ALTER EGO review by @oyejohn52.bsky.social at @crimehq.bsky.social! "rare continuation novel that fully stands alone while amplifying what came before it." www.criminalelement.com/book-review-... @flatironbooks.bsky.social
Reminder to self: a watched inbox never refreshes.
February 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reminder to self: a watched inbox never refreshes.
The original SCREAM trilogy was my equivalent of STAR WARS and sparked a lifelong love for "meta slasher whodunits." I still vividly remember the excitement leading up to 2000's SCREAM 3 (aka SCR3AM), released 25 years ago today ...
"Sidney ... don't you remember your mother?"
"Sidney ... don't you remember your mother?"
February 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The original SCREAM trilogy was my equivalent of STAR WARS and sparked a lifelong love for "meta slasher whodunits." I still vividly remember the excitement leading up to 2000's SCREAM 3 (aka SCR3AM), released 25 years ago today ...
"Sidney ... don't you remember your mother?"
"Sidney ... don't you remember your mother?"
#SignatureSundays: @alafairburke.bsky.social's THE NOTE (@aaknopf.bsky.social). She is certainty in an uncertain world. Thanks to @murderbooks.bsky.social for the inscribed copy! 😍📚✍️
February 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
#SignatureSundays: @alafairburke.bsky.social's THE NOTE (@aaknopf.bsky.social). She is certainty in an uncertain world. Thanks to @murderbooks.bsky.social for the inscribed copy! 😍📚✍️
Going (Alex) #Guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 5: Italian Bakery Chocolate & Jam Sandwich Cookies. It felt like every step - from the dough to the chocolate glaze to the jam filling -was a misstep and yet the cookies are divine! Which reaffirms my belief in sprinkles. 😋
February 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Going (Alex) #Guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 5: Italian Bakery Chocolate & Jam Sandwich Cookies. It felt like every step - from the dough to the chocolate glaze to the jam filling -was a misstep and yet the cookies are divine! Which reaffirms my belief in sprinkles. 😋
Going #guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 4: Classic Penne Arrabbiata. I've always loved heat, and the red pepper flakes certainly bring it! FYI: Arrabbiata translates to "angry" ... which seems appropriate! From Alex Guarnaschelli's ITALIAN AMERICAN FOREVER.
January 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Going #guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 4: Classic Penne Arrabbiata. I've always loved heat, and the red pepper flakes certainly bring it! FYI: Arrabbiata translates to "angry" ... which seems appropriate! From Alex Guarnaschelli's ITALIAN AMERICAN FOREVER.
The #Authors4LA Red Cross fundraiser is now live. You can bid on or buy great items from some of your favorite authors -- including signed books, the opportunity to have a character named after you, editing services, and more. And it's all for a good cause!
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Authors4LA Red Cross Fundraiser
Help people affected by wildfires in California in 2025. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters.
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January 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The #Authors4LA Red Cross fundraiser is now live. You can bid on or buy great items from some of your favorite authors -- including signed books, the opportunity to have a character named after you, editing services, and more. And it's all for a good cause!
givebutter.com/c/authors4la...
givebutter.com/c/authors4la...
Just sitting here thinking how nicely my sweater matches my varicose veins. 🔵
January 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just sitting here thinking how nicely my sweater matches my varicose veins. 🔵
And, just like that, my year is made. Big magic, indeed!
Dear Ones! If you were browsing @people.com earlier today then you already saw a very special announcement – but if not, I have big news.
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January 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
And, just like that, my year is made. Big magic, indeed!
Thanks to some generous benefactors, the #LittleFreeLibrary is fully stocked for winter! I may have "borrowed" Steve Gonsalves's A LIFE WITH GHOSTS for myself. Shhh ... 🤫📚 #LFL
January 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Thanks to some generous benefactors, the #LittleFreeLibrary is fully stocked for winter! I may have "borrowed" Steve Gonsalves's A LIFE WITH GHOSTS for myself. Shhh ... 🤫📚 #LFL
Going (Alex) Guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 3: Fettuccine Alfredo. Per usual, she's spot on when she advises freshly grated Parmesan cheese and committing to fettuccine noodles (to best absorb the sauce). I substituted broccoli for peas. Cookbook: ITALIAN AMERICAN FOREVER. 😋
January 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Going (Alex) Guarnaschelli for the New Year, recipe 3: Fettuccine Alfredo. Per usual, she's spot on when she advises freshly grated Parmesan cheese and committing to fettuccine noodles (to best absorb the sauce). I substituted broccoli for peas. Cookbook: ITALIAN AMERICAN FOREVER. 😋
About last night: An inspiring, informative evening at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, where Penny Goetjen, Author (DEADLY RIPPLES), Sharon Dukett (THE SHUTDOWN LIST) and Robin Cannon (INTO THE ATTIC DARKLY) discussed their newest mysteries as part of RJ Julia's Local Authors series. 😍📚
January 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
About last night: An inspiring, informative evening at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, where Penny Goetjen, Author (DEADLY RIPPLES), Sharon Dukett (THE SHUTDOWN LIST) and Robin Cannon (INTO THE ATTIC DARKLY) discussed their newest mysteries as part of RJ Julia's Local Authors series. 😍📚
From memoir to crime fiction, @bcuban.bsky.social has memorably explored the realities of addiction, recovery, and law. It was an honor to chat about his new thriller, THE BODY BROKERS (#PostHillPress), for #CriminalElement.
www.criminalelement.com/qa-with-bria...
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Q&A with Brian Cuban, author of The Body Brokers - Criminal Element
In The Body Brokers by Brian Cuban, lawyer Jason Feldman goes undercover to prove that his girlfriend was murdered.
www.criminalelement.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
From memoir to crime fiction, @bcuban.bsky.social has memorably explored the realities of addiction, recovery, and law. It was an honor to chat about his new thriller, THE BODY BROKERS (#PostHillPress), for #CriminalElement.
www.criminalelement.com/qa-with-bria...
www.criminalelement.com/qa-with-bria...
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Really delighted that @crimereads.bsky.social has named my interview one its Best of 2024
Out of the Ashes: Meg Gardiner on Deadlines, Drama and Deviant Psychology
Out of the ashes rose the … Edgar. In 2021, Meg Gardiner’s Austin home was destroyed by a fire that spared lives while consuming nearly everything else in its path. Though the flames were eventuall…
crimereads.com
December 30, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Really delighted that @crimereads.bsky.social has named my interview one its Best of 2024
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If you'd like to follow John Valeri on @bsky.app he's @oyejohn52.bsky.social.
January 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
If you'd like to follow John Valeri on @bsky.app he's @oyejohn52.bsky.social.
I'm finally here, where the air is clear ...
January 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I'm finally here, where the air is clear ...