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@gavingayle.com

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Writer of Noir Thrillers Dark White and Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Feb 21

Dark White & Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey: Two interconnected stand-alone thrillers set in the corrupt underbelly of Chicago. Two unwilling anti-heros fighting for the soul of their city. #Thrillerbooks #BookSky
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · 22d

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Sep 17

Our communities are fracturing because we hold others to unrealistic standards that we can not even achieve ourselves...
The Practical Limits of Ethics in Real Life

The Practical Limits of Ethics in Real Life.

Engaging with a community that demands purity

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 12

ASK ME ANYTHING...
I write noir thrillers, a genre most people don't think of too often, though it influences so much of what is written in both books, television, and movies.

I'd love to answer questions about my genre, so... ask me anything.
#writerslife #amwriting #writingcommunity

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 7

Me too. I agree.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 7

1205 words!

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 6

Well, I'm doing it...
Tonight I'm going to stop putting it off and actually write my first spicy sex scene.
I'm nervous, but since I can only seem to write in chronological order, I have to do it so I can move on.
Wish me luck, and send any helpful tips my way.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 6

Well, that's super helpful. Thanks so much.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 6

SETTLE A BET!!!
My partner and I are in disagreement about what the phrase "sewing your wild oats" means in common usage. NOT WHAT THE DICTIONARY SAYS, but what most people think when they hear it.

He's been out sewing his wild oats...

No hints here, just tell me what you think it means.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Aug 6

I’m Reading House of Leaves So You Don’t Have To: Chapter 14 is now LIVE on YouTube. I really am getting better about keeping up with this, but I'm not making promises about chapter 15...
youtu.be/Q6QwJ49y_2k

I’m Reading House of Leaves So You Don’t Have To: Chapter 14

YouTube video by Neil Christiansen

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Jul 24

Doing BookTube Writers Group tonight at 7pm central. Wulf, Vaspira, and I will be talking about writing outside your comfort zone, and what “write what you know” actually means.

Join us live at 7pm central and let us know what you think.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Jul 23

Not exactly a flex, but I have written 1650 words today. Call it 2/3 of a chapter. Considering it's been weeks since I've written anything I'll take it as a win.
#amwriting #writerslife #WIP

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · May 30

Dark White is on sale RIGHT NOW!
Grab it now and have it before Father's Day. Great gift for the dad that loves to read...
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · May 30

BookTube Writer's Group returned last night and we had some great conversations.

Tune in June 12th for our next episode. Subscribe to get notified...
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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 21

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 18

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the New York Times puzzle people seriously need to fuck off.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 9

This is an objectively perfect ranking system.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 9

New substack post out now that includes an excerpt from my new WIP, VIRAL YOUNGBLOOD.

neilchristiansen.substack.com/p/writing-ag...

Writing Again - by Neil Christiansen

And That's About It

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 9

That's very nice of you, but it's kind of a tradition at this point. Most of the characters in DARK WHITE and MALCOLM KARMA are named for old twitter friends (from back when twitter was good, circa 2015). Now I just like the fun of having real people populate my world.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 9

I have a confession to make. I'm terrible at coming up with character names. Like, really bad, so I cheat.
NO, I DON'T USE AI!
Instead, I use real people (with their permission of course).
So, here's the ask...
You want your name in my next book?
I won't promise who you'll be...
But let me know.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 6

Don’t believe them, show them what an alpha MAGA man you are. Devour an entire raw chicken every day until they see the light.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 2

This is simultaneously fascinating and terrifying.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ufmu1WD2TSk&si=ZJYP-dT_FeRyQHh9

SOUTH KOREA IS OVER

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Apr 1

Seriously #connections puzzle… fuck you.

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Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Mar 31

Well, I did it. I deleted my TikTok account. Took the app off all my devices. A community I used to cherish turned (very quickly) toxic. I’m focused on reading and writing now.

Author Neil Christiansen @gavingayle.com · Mar 17

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m Irish on my moms side (Flannery) so feel free to buy my books today. They even have a Flannery character in them!
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