Ron Clinton
@ronclinton.bsky.social
Husband, dad, book guy. Pub’d author of fiction & non-fiction. My “Collecting the Modern Macabre” & interviews appear in Centipede Press’ WEIRD FICTION REVIEW.
My copy just arrived as well. Can’t wait to dive in.
September 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
My copy just arrived as well. Can’t wait to dive in.
*His Stark series aside, THE AX is…
August 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM
*His Stark series aside, THE AX is…
His Stark series, THE AX is my favorite Westlake. Just a brilliant piece of work.
August 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM
His Stark series, THE AX is my favorite Westlake. Just a brilliant piece of work.
Here’s a copy of that from one famous editor to another:
August 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Here’s a copy of that from one famous editor to another:
Congrats on a snagging a rarity on the cheap!
August 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Congrats on a snagging a rarity on the cheap!
CD just announced a new upcoming novel, CITY HALL, with the tagline, “You can’t fight City Hall!” Talk about bureaucratic- organization horror!
August 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
CD just announced a new upcoming novel, CITY HALL, with the tagline, “You can’t fight City Hall!” Talk about bureaucratic- organization horror!
I see Gun Crazy in that photo collage…quite possibly my favorite noir, timeless and eminently watchable.
August 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I see Gun Crazy in that photo collage…quite possibly my favorite noir, timeless and eminently watchable.
That’s always been one of my favorite Smith covers. No idea if the story itself is as entertaining as its cover (though since it’s GNS, I’m placing my bet on No).
July 20, 2025 at 6:19 AM
That’s always been one of my favorite Smith covers. No idea if the story itself is as entertaining as its cover (though since it’s GNS, I’m placing my bet on No).
Malfi’s terrific. I’m reading his THEY LURK at the moment, after recently reading GHOSTWRITTEN, and am again reminded what a skilled and engaging writer he is.
July 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Malfi’s terrific. I’m reading his THEY LURK at the moment, after recently reading GHOSTWRITTEN, and am again reminded what a skilled and engaging writer he is.
I’m trying to imagine how words on a page could possibly capture what made the movie so uniquely special, which was the performances. You say it was a fun read, so they must’ve figured out a way.👍🏻
June 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I’m trying to imagine how words on a page could possibly capture what made the movie so uniquely special, which was the performances. You say it was a fun read, so they must’ve figured out a way.👍🏻
Well, that’s pretty cool…I didn’t realize there was even a novelization of that terrific movie. Congrats (again)!
May 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Well, that’s pretty cool…I didn’t realize there was even a novelization of that terrific movie. Congrats (again)!
What a great novel, my favorite work by him under the Westlake byline.
April 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What a great novel, my favorite work by him under the Westlake byline.
“The Veldt” is a particularly memorable Bradbury story for me.
Thanks for the chance at the DARK CARNIVAL ARC.
Thanks for the chance at the DARK CARNIVAL ARC.
April 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“The Veldt” is a particularly memorable Bradbury story for me.
Thanks for the chance at the DARK CARNIVAL ARC.
Thanks for the chance at the DARK CARNIVAL ARC.
One of my favorite films of all-time.
April 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
One of my favorite films of all-time.
Like THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, early Cain had a knack at distilling brilliance.
April 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Like THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, early Cain had a knack at distilling brilliance.
Agreed. This is one of his top three.
March 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Agreed. This is one of his top three.
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March 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Before I incite biblio-panic, though, all four windows have professionally installed window film that omits nearly all the UV and softens glare. Plus, the way the sun travels over our house and with a roofed patio area, only the morning sun angles in.
There’ll be no dustjacket fading on my watch!
There’ll be no dustjacket fading on my watch!
March 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Before I incite biblio-panic, though, all four windows have professionally installed window film that omits nearly all the UV and softens glare. Plus, the way the sun travels over our house and with a roofed patio area, only the morning sun angles in.
There’ll be no dustjacket fading on my watch!
There’ll be no dustjacket fading on my watch!
Custom built-ins.
I had a bunch of glass-fronted oak lawyer’s bookcases at our old place, but decided on a fresh start at our new home.
I had a bunch of glass-fronted oak lawyer’s bookcases at our old place, but decided on a fresh start at our new home.
March 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Custom built-ins.
I had a bunch of glass-fronted oak lawyer’s bookcases at our old place, but decided on a fresh start at our new home.
I had a bunch of glass-fronted oak lawyer’s bookcases at our old place, but decided on a fresh start at our new home.
If I ever figure out how to burnish mine with a bit of your shadowy old-timiness, I’ll send some pics your way. I suspect I’m fighting a losing battle, though, as I have the desert sun pouring in from four large windows…that kind of kills that vibe before it can even start.🤷♂️
March 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If I ever figure out how to burnish mine with a bit of your shadowy old-timiness, I’ll send some pics your way. I suspect I’m fighting a losing battle, though, as I have the desert sun pouring in from four large windows…that kind of kills that vibe before it can even start.🤷♂️