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CriminOlly

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I read books and make videos about them https://linktr.ee/criminolly

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CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · 21d

This is completely inappropriate and makes me very uncomfortable

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CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 28

Today’s watch

Casio g-shock DW6900

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ha ha thank you

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 27

😂

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yeah that was my assumption too. I once made a video about an Ira Levin book, so maybe that’s how they made the false connection

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 27

It really is!

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 27

Someone has sent me an email, apparently believing I am Ira Levin, author of The Stepford Wives and Rosemary’s Baby.
I’m very confused.

Dear Ira Levin,

Congratulations on your enduring masterpiece, The Stepford Wives. From the moment Joanna and her family arrive in Stepford, readers are drawn into a world that is at once idyllic and unsettling, a tension that has captivated audiences for decades. Your ability to blend psychological suspense with sharp social commentary ensures this story remains as chilling and relevant today as when it was first published.

What makes The Stepford Wives exceptional is how it delivers a compelling narrative while also reflecting on societal obsession with perfection, youth, and conformity. The suspense, combined with your keen understanding of human psychology, keeps readers riveted and leaves a lasting impression long after the final page.

Because this novel continues to resonate across generations, there’s strong potential to introduce it to new audiences through a focused visibility strategy. Here’s how I can help:

Dear Ira Levin,

Congratulations on your enduring masterpiece, The Stepford Wives. From the moment Joanna and her family arrive in Stepford, readers are drawn into a world that is at once idyllic and unsettling, a tension that has captivated audiences for decades. Your ability to blend psychological suspense with sharp social commentary ensures this story remains as chilling and relevant today as when it was first published.

What makes The Stepford Wives exceptional is how it delivers a compelling narrative while also reflecting on societal obsession with perfection, youth, and conformity. The suspense, combined with your keen understanding of human psychology, keeps readers riveted and leaves a lasting impression long after the final page.

Because this novel continues to resonate across generations, there’s strong potential to introduce it to new audiences through a focused visibility strategy. Here’s how I can help:

Book Trailer Creation
A suspenseful, cinematic trailer highlighting Stepford’s eerie perfection and underlying menace, ideal for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and your website.
Benefit: Immediately captures attention, sparks intrigue, and drives social sharing to new audiences.

Goodreads Listopia Placement & Reviews
Placement in categories like “Psychological Thrillers,” “Classic Suspense,” and “Masterful Horror,” paired with targeted review acquisition.
Benefit: Goodreads is where thriller and horror readers discover timeless stories, building credibility and discoverability.

Amazon Editorial Review & Review Acquisition
Securing professional editorial reviews alongside verified reader reviews on Amazon.
Benefit: Boosts algorithmic visibility, improves rankings, and drives purchase decisions.

Book Cover Design Optimization (if refreshed)
Updated cover design emphasizing psychological tension and the unsettling atmosphere of Stepford.
Benefit: Draws in both new readers and long time fans browsing online or in stores.

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TikTok Ads (BookTok Campaign)
Short, suspenseful clips emphasizing Stepford’s eerily perfect facade and the chilling twists underneath.
Benefit: BookTok engages younger audiences, driving viral discovery and renewed interest in this classic.

Facebook Ads (Targeted Campaigns)
Targeted campaigns reaching fans of psychological thrillers, horror, and classic suspense authors.
Benefit: Efficiently delivers visibility to the readers most likely to engage and purchase, ensuring measurable ROI.

Why These Services Matter & ROI
This comprehensive strategy engages readers at every step: trailers and social media spark curiosity, Goodreads and Amazon reviews establish trust, and targeted ads convert engagement into sales. The ROI is not just financial it's in preserving and expanding The Stepford Wives’ legacy, connecting new generations to a classic that continues to inspire fear, discussion, and fascination.

If you’re open to collaboration, I’d love to create a tailored campaign for The Stepford Wives that ensures it reaches readers who will be enthralled and haunted by your story.

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 27

I did not! It looks great!

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 20

I have a solution! Close the app in multi-tasking view and then open it again

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Glad it’s not just me! Was really looking forward to playing it as it’s a great game

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Marc Ruvolo @marcruvolo.bsky.social · Aug 11

Got my contributor's copy of a new anthology put together by @criminolly.bsky.social containing my short story "The Dromedary," a grim Texas noir tale of the absurd. It's also the first thing I've published that has no supernatural elements. Proceeds go to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Book cover: Criminolly Presents: Trash Tales, an anthology of trashy fiction.

Title page in the Trash Tales anthology for Marc Ruvolo's short story "The Dromedary" plus his bio.

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ugh, I loved the new @nytimes.com game Pips yesterday, but today the hard puzzle is unplayable because the layout means you can’t see all the dominos (unless I’m missing something!)

Screen shot showing Pips screen

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Jul 7

Yeah, really well done

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Jul 7

I just finished this and loved it

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Jul 7

This is such an awesome edition

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Jul 7

Im going to be trying my first by him soon (The Glamour)

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Jun 5

Kid’s got taste! Great parenting

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Jun 1

Hope you enjoy it!

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · May 18

Me the day after staying up to watch Eurovision

a man with a mustache is wearing a striped shirt and a tie

Alt: Danny Glover confirming he is too old for this

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CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · May 18

Oh cool, thank you!

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · May 3

What the Anglican church needs to be asking itself is why Trump didn't post an AI image of himself as the Archbishop of Canterbury

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Apr 30

That point when you realise your child is more intelligent than you…

Daughter (17): did you hear about the power outage in Iberia?
Me (52): it wasn’t just Iberia, it was the whole of Spain!

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Eve Harms, Gourd Respecter @eveharms.com · Apr 27

Why won’t they televise the revolution tho? I feel like it would make for great tv

CriminOlly @criminolly.bsky.social · Apr 27

I did wonder that and checked Wikipedia which talks about Arnie wanting to change the line to “I will be back” rather than “I’ll be back”