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Edgar-winning author of SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, EVERYBODY KNOWS, THE LAST KING OF CALIFORNIA and LOVE AND OTHER WOUNDS. A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE will drop early 2026. The film version of SHE RIDES SHOTGUN is out now.

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Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 24d

In preparation for my new novel A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE dropping this April, I'm starting this thread to catalog my work:

Cover for my upcoming novel A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE

Cover for my novel THE LAST KING OF CALIFORNIA

The cover for my Edgar-winning novel SHE RIDES SHOTGUN

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 2h

microsoft product (begging, pleading): save this document to my documents?

me: save to desktop

microsoft (twitching, shaking) this jpeg. save to pictures?

me: save to desktop

microsoft (weeping, throwing up): this email attachment... downloads?

me: desktop

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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 10h

I’ve been circling a cursed thought for a while and it’s time to let it out: These guys are Disney Adults for fascism.

the corgi from cowboy bebop @realqrampage.fightins.online · 1d

LMAO LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH
EVERY TIME I DO IT MAKES ME LAUGH

Kash Patel in his own merch looking fucking embarrassing as hell lmao

he’s so fucking ugly

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 4h

AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to @jordanharper.bsky.social
and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

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bakoon @bakoon.bsky.social · 15h

if you never saw zeiram i dont even know what to tell you. what is your life like being bereft i wonder

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Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 15h

The one in the ski-mask is so badass.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 23h

Can’t stop thinking about this and what it says about a person.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

Look, I don’t know what is going on. I pulled my books from my publisher a month ago, but Down and Out Books have now announced they are shuttering the doors, and my books are STILL available as of this morning?
All I’m saying is I better get paid.

www.amazon.com/Like-Minded-...

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

These books are still available for purchase for some reason, and yes I appreciate every sale, but please know that every book I’ve sold this last month I will not be paid for. ‘No further payments will be issued’ I’m told. I choose to laugh instead of scream, but still, fuck me.

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We Are NIM [Tactical Antifa Witch] @handle.invalid · 20h

When I say Gavin Newsom is not a democrat and is a transphobe, this is why. He criminalizes poverty and makes life harder for trans people.

The state legislature approved these measures representing the will of the people, and he's instead posting memes and waxing poetic on conservative podcasts. 🤦‍♀️

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 22h

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 20h

Hate that it has come to this, but the @latimes.com has left its staff hanging with years of bad faith bargaining.

I’d much rather be focused on doing critical reporting for you all in times like these, but since The Times can’t get serious at the table, I’m voting yes.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · Feb 5

just saying: it's possible that "I'm gonna dramatically constrict my state capacity while plotting dramatic imperial expansion, and expanding my set of internal enemies while alienating most of my foreign allies" is the beginning of a world-historical masterstroke. but also possible that it isn't

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Travis Woods @aheartofgould.bsky.social · 1d

One of my favorite film discoveries of 2025. Incredible. A crisscrossing web of kink and terror, all cradled within a hothouse city seemingly always descending deeper and deeper into a fever of faceless bodies all lithe and leatherclad.

Vinegar Syndrome @vinsyn.bsky.social · 1d

31 Days of Syntober continues! Get a staff pick at 50% off—plus 4x VSMC points—one day only, 12:01PM ET to 11:59AM the next day: vinegarsyndrome.com/pages/31-days-of-syntober 🩸

DAY 7: WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR?, picked by Justin LaLiberty, Director of Operations, OCN & Manager, Cinématographe

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

😭

IG newberlinlibrary

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Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 1d

The three little words that everyone wants to hear

Sherri Moon Zombie running with a shotgun, and the words AND WILLIAM FORSYTHE

Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 1d

Ok gotta hunt this one down

Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 2d

I'm not a big fan of that one, but I have a Lot of Opinions about cherry-flavored sugar-free beverages.

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Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 2d

Please read this follow the link to send emails. The bravery of people like Alex is incredible, and we have to do whatever we can to support them.

Pat Inverted Vibe Curve Blanchfield @patblanchfield.bsky.social · 2d

Sick with worry over the ongoing detention of Alex Colston, journalist at @dropsitenews.com. I have known Alex for nearly a decade as a student, teacher, colleague, editor, publisher, and dear, dear friend. He and his comrades must be let free, now. Please read this, share, it and demand action.

Drop Site Urges the Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Participants, Including Drop Site Journalist Alex Colston

All of us at Drop Site News are deeply disturbed by the reports of inhumane and abusive treatment of nonviolent activists and journalists detained by the Israeli military while on board the Global Sum...

www.dropsitenews.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 2d

The Bunker was supposed to be the "ultimate man cave," an exclusive club for super car enthusiasts.

My investigation suggests it was a "mirage" used by the son of America's wealthiest real estate baron to take investors for millions.

Meet David Bren:

www.latimes.com/california/s...

A billionaire's son sold investors on the 'ultimate man cave.' Was any of it real?

David Bren — the estranged son of Irvine Co. founder Donald Bren — spent years pitching wealthy investors on his idea for a high-end car club in Beverly Hills. Now, lawsuits allege the younger Bren mi...

www.latimes.com

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Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. Time to buy in bulk.

Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 2d

I've noticed that AMC has started to do a lot of little screenings like this - which is good, I reckon.

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Ground Game LA @groundgamela.bsky.social · 2d

HEY

Our friend David Adler is among the brave folks aboard the Sumud flotilla kidnapped by the Israeli military from international waters. Take a few seconds to demand his release and an end to the genocide of Gaza.

actionnetwork.org/letters/free...