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Hugh Lessig

@hlessig.bsky.social

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Debut novel, "Fadeaway Joe," out in 2023 from Crooked Lane Books. Short stories in Down & Out anthologies, Shotgun Honey and Thuglit. 30-plus years a newspaper reporter. Loves dogs, coffee, comics, a good IPA. . www.hughlessig.com.

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 2d

This one hurts. Most of my short story success over the past few years is due to this publisher. They leave a great legacy of crime fiction and it sucks that they can't continue.

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 5d

Ready for business! A Novel Event at Oozlefinch Beers And Blending.

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 6d

And I've sent over 50 of them. Spreading the love? 😀

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 6d

Speak for yourself. Katie was my soulmate.

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Alice Blanchard @alicebooks333.bsky.social · 7d

me trying to fix all the plot holes in my new novel...

#5amwritersclub #amwriting #writerslife #writing #wattpad #mustread #amreading #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #WIP #poetry

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 23d

"A specific crime against her by someone who knew her" is a pretty simplistic reading of the Horton case. The guy who was arrested had a list of 45 potential targets including Dem lawmakers, abortion providers and pro-choice activists. He researched targets and surveilled homes., authorities said

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 26d

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 26d

Norwegian Noir. Check him out.

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 26d

Reading Jo Nesbo — a horror novel, not crime.

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Mike L Tilford 📚 😺 @thatwriterguy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Author Finally Finishes Draft, Celebrates By Immediately Hating It
#writing #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hi Katie: I very much appreciated your feedback on my manuscript after we spoke at the Chesapeake Writer's Conference. It was on point. I couldn't reply to the email, but I wanted to pass along my thanks. I will submit a revised manuscript soonest.

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 27

You’re on a roll

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 21

Appreciate it. And back at you brother

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 21

I'm up to 45 queries on what I hope will be my second novel. About 8-9 rejections and some nibbles. Sending out another query today. Life goes on.

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 17

The adults have entered the chat.

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks to @markatley.bsky.social for this great Q&A. While you’re at it, check out his fiction and learn about the Tulsa underworld.

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · Aug 7

A new interview on the St@ck with a kind writing friend, @hlessig.bsky.social We talk life, his book, and retirement… a guest appearance from Gus (his dog).

“Fadeaway Joe is the kind of noir I love...”— @robwhart.bsky.social

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 6

What a gem. Ana Sophia Heger is mesmerizing as Polly. Same for Taron Egerton. I didn't recognize John Carroll Lynch after his turn in "Ballard." Saw this at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday when no one else bothered to be in the theater. Their loss. The book ain't bad, either. @jordanharper.bsky.social

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Matthew King @matthewkingauthor.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hey, ya'll. My novel is nearing its second birthday, and I'd love to get a few more reviews on Amazon. If you've read the book and haven't bothered to drop a review, now's the time. Gus will thank you from the bottom of his grumpy heart. (Also, the hardcover is half priced at the moment.)

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · Jul 17

Had a fantastic conversation with @rhppress.bsky.social editors @smccaffery.bsky.social and @paulgarth.bsky.social about noir, writing for catharsis, late-stage capitalism, and my debut collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. Check it out here 👇👇👇

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Discussing Whatever Kills The Pain, with CW Blackwell | Rock and a Hard Place Press

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thanks, Gabino! Sometimes you just can't get rid of a body. Check out my story "Bad Man Down" here: bit.ly/44y6iNA

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Jul 5

This is a good one.

Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thanks, Gabino! Sometimes you just can't get rid of a body. Check out my story "Bad Man Down" here: bit.ly/44y6iNA

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Jul 4

This.

trumpwatchdog.bsky.social @trumpwatchdog.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Jul 2

This looks great!

Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · Jun 28

It sounds like he's referring to undocumented immigrants, who are generally not eligible for most federal public benefits, including programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and TANF. It takes 30 seconds to Google this.

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