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Jeanne Scoggins Arneson

Jeanne (nee Scoggins) Arneson, 77, died on July 12, 2015, less than three months after the passing of her devoted husband of 46 years, James Craig Arneson. Jeanne had suffered a relatively mild stroke on April 22, but there’s no doubt the cause of death was a broken heart.

Jeanne was a force to be reckoned with. No one who met her will ever forget her. She was fiercely loyal to her husband, children, and grandchildren, to whom she exhibited a deep and inexhaustible love.

Born in Asheville, No...

Video Recap: N@B NJ

Here’s a great short video recap of the Noir at the Bar event in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Thanks to photographer Mark Krajnak!

Filed under: Events, Noir at the Bar

Word Crimes: “Appetite” by Jon McGoran

A new episode of the Title 18: Word Crimes Podcast is now available!

This time, Scott Detrow reads the creepy short story “Appetite” by biotech thriller author Jon McGoran.

To listen, subscribe to Word Crimes on iTunes or Stitcher, or use the media player below.

Enjoy!

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N@B: Fun in New Brunswick

Noir at the Bar in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was great fun. Huge thanks to Jen Conley for organizing it, and to everyone who attended!

Filed under: Alex Segura, Angel Colón, Dave White, Dennis Tafoya, Events, Jen Conley, Joe Samuel Starnes, Jon McGoran, Kevin Catalano, Noir at the Bar, Rob Hart, Suzanne Solomon, Todd Robinson

The Black Hood #4

Today’s publication day for THE BLACK HOOD #4, the fourth (you probably guessed that) issue of Duane Swierczynski’s kick-ass comic book about Greg Hettinger, a Philadelphia police officer who gets addicted to painkillers and lives a secret life as the vigilante known as The Black Hood.

(Published by Dark Circle Comics, THE BLACK HOOD also features incredible art by Michael Gaydos.)

I love this comic, but I’m especially excited about this issue because it includes an essay I wrote about politi...

FORTUNE on Comixology

Since the comic book FORTUNE went on sale on Comixology earlier this year, e-copies have been sold to people living in nine separate countries. Artist Dillon Samuelson and I appreciate everyone who bought a copy — but especially the person in Malaysia!

Australia Brazil Canada Great Britain Ireland Italy Malaysia Spain United States

Here’s how you can get your own copy of FORTUNE:

Download it for free from NoiseTrade Buy a physical copy from IndyPlanet Load it onto your e-device via Comixol...

Noir at the Bar: New Jersey on May 24

Noir at the Bar is coming to New Jersey this month, and I’m thrilled to be one of the readers.

The event is taking place on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Tumulty’s Pub in New Brunswick (361 George St.). The lineup is superb:

Jason Butkowski
Angel Coln
Rob Hart
Jon McGoran
Todd Robinson
Alex Segura
Kieran Shea
Suzanne Solomon
Joe Samuel Starnes
Dennis Tafoya
Dave White
And me, Erik Arneson

The whole event is being hosted by the incomparable Jen Conley, one of my co-editors over at Shotgun Honey.

Pl...

James Craig Arneson

James Craig Arneson, 80, was called to Valhalla on April 24, 2015, far too early.

Jim, as he was known by his many friends, had a great sense of humor, an infectious smile, and an infinite love for his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He was the best husband, the best father, and the best grandfather anyone could hope for.

Like his father Einar, who immigrated to the United States from Norway, and his grandfather Martinus, Jim loved and worked for the railroad. As a young man, he he...

Update on the Missing DA

Ray Gricar, the District Attorney in Centre County, Pennsylvania, disappeared in April 2005. His county-issued laptop computer and hard drive were later found, separately, in the Susquehanna River. But Gricar has never been found. That was true when I first posted about this case in April 2012, and it’s still true today.

On the 10th anniversary of Gricar’s disappearance, Pennlive.com has put together an in-depth analysis of the case. I’d say it’s required reading for anyone who likes true cri...

Noir at the Bar Harrisburg: A Recap

The first-ever Noir at the Bar event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, took place on Monday night — and we had a great time! Nine authors read their work to a pretty much packed room at The Sturges Speakeasy.

Thank you to everyone who came out to join us! I’m very confident we’ll do it again, so keep your eyes open for information. (The best way not to miss the next event would be to sign up for my email newsletter.)

Here’s the full Noir at the Bar reading crew (left to right): Jon McGoran, Joe Sa...