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'BOURBON & BLONDES' FREE FOR CYBER MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Through Wednesday, Dec. 3, snag a FREE copy of 'Bourbon & Blondes,' the first volume of the Ladies of Liquor series.

Minimalist in approach but long on mood and atmosphere, the first entry in The Ladies of Liquor series is a boozy mix of old-school pulp, shadowy noir and hard-boiled double-crosses.

Included in the collection are nearly 50 flash fictions and short stories that splatter onto the page at 90 proof. From the deserted bus stations of Route 66 to the smoky, neon-tinged jazz dives of the big cities, these wanton tales of longing introduce us to desperate vixens on the fringe and those shifty men that drove them there.

Get your shot glass ready because in this retro world, showgirls, drifters, barmaids and thieves have one thing in common -- they're all painted on a seedy canvas drenched in a hearty barrel of Kentucky's finest nectar.

~ Bottoms up...
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NOIR COMES TO THE SHORE (ASBURY, THAT IS)

Mark your calendars...

This newbie will be doing his very first reading at the New Jersey Noir At The Bar on Dec. 2. And the coolest part? The event is pegged to a bit of Jerrseyana, specifically Bruce Springsteen.

The event will feature some of lit's top noir scribes reading work from the cool new tome 'Trouble in the Heartland.' Featuring stories by Dennis Lehane, James Grady, Hilary Davidson, tales in the book are inspired by the songs of Bruce Springsteen.

In addition to this humble scribe, the hit list of writers scheduled to read includes: Erik Arneson, Jamez Chang, Jen Conley, Thomas Pluck, Chuck Regan, Joe Samuel Starnes, Kieran Shea, Wallace Stroby and Dennis Tafoya.

Door open at 7 p.m. at The Saint in Asbury Park. Readings start at 8 till 10ish, music to follow.

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'BOARDWALK EMPIRE' RECAPS: THE COMPLETE ARCHIVE

Clockwise for top left, Michael Pitt, Stephen Graham, Bobby Cannavale and Steve Buscemi in the historical drama 'Boardwalk Empire.'
THE COMPLETE 'BOARDWALK EMPIRE' RECAP ARCHIVEI recapped 'Boardwalk Empire' for my newspaper The Star-Ledger (and its web site NJ.com) since the show debuted in 2010. What follows below are links to very single episode.

Series logline: Atlantic County Treasurer Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) navigates politicos and gangsters in a show set in Atlantic City during the Roarin' 20s and the dawn of Prohibition.
SEASON 1Episode 1: Pilot

Episode 2: The Ivory Tower

Episode 3: Broadway Limited

Episode 4: Anastasia

Episode 5: Nights in Ballygran

Episode 6: Family Limitation

Episode 7: Home

Episode 8: Hold Me In Paradise

Episode 9: Belle Femme

Episode 10: The Emerald City

Episode 11: Paris Green

Episode 12: 'A Return to Normalcy'


SEASON 2Episode 1: 21

Episode 2: Ourselves Alone

Episode 3: A Dangerous Maid

Episode 4: What Does The Bee Do?

Episode 5: Gimcrack & Bunkum

Episode 6: The Age of Reason

Episode 7: Peg of Old

Episode 8: Two Boats and a Lifeguard

Episode 9: Battle of the Century

Episode 10: Georgia Peaches

Episode 11: Under God's Power She Flourishes

Episode 12: To the Lost

SEASON 3Episode 1: Resolution

Episode 2: Spaghetti & Coffee

Episode 3: Bone For Tuna

Episode 4: Blue Bell Boy

Episode 5: You'd Be Surprised

Episode 6: Ging Gang Goolie

Episode 7: Sunday Best

Episode 8: The Pony

Episode 9: The Milkmaid's Lot

Episode 10: A Man, A Plan

Episode 11: Two Imposters

Episode 12: Margate Sands

SEASON 4Episode 1: New York Sour

Episode 2: Resignation

Episode 3: Acres of Diamonds

Episode 4: All In

Episode 5: Erlkönig

Episode 6: The North Star

Episode 7: William Wilson

Episode 8: The Old Ship of Zion

Episode 9: Marriage and Hunting

Episode 10: White Horse Pike

Episode 11: Havre de Grace

Episode 12: Farewell Daddy Blues

SEASON 5Episode 1: Golden Days for Boys and Girls

Episode 2: The Good Listener

Episode 3: What Jesus Said

Episode 4: Cuanto

Episode 5: King of Norway

Episode 6: Devil You Know

Episode 7: Friendless Child

Episode 8: Eldorado

EXTRASWATCH: Anthony Venutolo on 'Boardwalk Empire'

'Boardwalk Empire' final season: Forever in the shadow of 'The Sopranos'

As 'Boardwalk Empire' ends, watch our favorite moments and tell us yours



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FINALIZING E-BOOK COVER FOR 'BOURBON & BLONDES'

After crowdsourcing on social media which cover people preferred for my upcoming collection, it will be tough to come down to a final decision... There were TONS of responses. I love aspects of both. If anyone has any thoughts, please feel free to leave them in the comments below.

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FINALIZING E-BOOK COVER FOR 'BOURBON & BLONDES'

After crowdsourcing on social media which cover people preferred for my upcoming collection, it will be tough to come down to a final decision... There were TONS of responses. I love aspects of both. If anyone has any thoughts, please feel free to leave them in the comments below.

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COOLEST WRITER APP EVER? HANX WRITER

Writers, rejoice! Here's a cool lil' app, that's currently enjoying the top spot in Apple's iTunes Store.

Self-confessed vintage typewriter collector Ton Hanks (Yes, THAT one) has created the ultimate iPad app that helps you channel your inner-Hemingway or Bukowski by creating the illusion of punching those keys on a vintage typewriter.

Launched Aug. 14, the app,which works even better with a Bluetooth keyboard, features three different models and comes complete with sound effects and that infamous ring at the end of each line of type.

It's currently free. An upgrade is available for all three typewriters, different colors, ribbons, etc.


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COOLEST WRITER APP EVER? HANX WRITER

Writers, rejoice! Here's a cool lil' app, that's currently enjoying the top spot in Apple's iTunes Store.

Self-confessed vintage typewriter collector Ton Hanks (Yes, THAT one) has created the ultimate iPad app that helps you channel your inner-Hemingway or Bukowski by creating the illusion of punching those keys on a vintage typewriter.

Launched Aug. 14, the app,which works even better with a Bluetooth keyboard, features three different models and comes complete with sound effects and that infamous ring at the end of each line of type.

It's currently free. An upgrade is available for all three typewriters, different colors, ribbons, etc.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLES BUKOWSKI!

The namesake of this blog was brash, crass, drank too much, womanized and fought like a scrapper. But when he hit the keys, the writing had a delicate grace and, most times, the result was indeed poetic. We lost him on March 9, 1994 but the writing, legacy and spirit lives on.

Happy birthday, Buk! Pouring some on the floor for you today. For everyone else, enjoy this definitive documentary, 'BORN INTO THIS' a must for any Hank fan.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLES BUKOWSKI!

The namesake of this blog was brash, crass, drank too much, womanized and fought like a scrapper. But when he hit the keys, the writing had a delicate grace and, most times, the result was indeed poetic. We lost him on March 9, 1994 but the writing, legacy and spirit lives on.

Happy birthday, Buk! Pouring some on the floor for you today. For everyone else, enjoy this definitive documentary, 'BORN INTO THIS' a must for any Hank fan.


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'FRONT PAGE PALOOKA' NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

I'm excited to announce that my pulp/noir novella 'Front Page Palooka' is finally available in just about every format via most e-book points-of-purchase. In addition to the 500-pound gorilla Amazon, my gritty tale of one writer's journey through the 1954 American boxing landscape can be found at:

Kobo Nook Scribd iBooks Google Play Google Books Inktera (Page Foundry) 
If the dead tree edition is more your thing, snag one at Amazon or at Barnes & Noble. As always, if you're gracious enough to buy a copy, please feel free to write an honest review at the point of purchase or on GoodReads (or both).



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