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chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Sent off HG 5 to my editor! Should be ready for you in 2027!!!

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November 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
It’s time for another #WordWednesday! What do we think? Shall we go back to getting our glad rags on?

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October 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Most speaks were under the control of the mob…even the queer ones.

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Double Vice by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Double Vice by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DOUBLE VICE, the 1st Hidden Gotham Novel, as shown on a tablet device. A man in a tuxedo stands next to a man in a white work shirt and suspenders. They’re in the middle of a smoky speakeasy, the background colors red and orange. Tendrils of smoke float across the book’s title. Behind the tablet is a sparkly gold table cloth. A red flask rests in the lower right corner.
November 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Not the best wait to meet your friend’s older brother.

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The covers are on 2 iPads lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom left corner. A set of blue headphones is on the bottom right corner.
November 1, 2026 at 11:51 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
A menacing letter and a strange tarot card. Halloween sale ends this weekend! Get The Devil Card at a devilish price! shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top right corner. The price $6.66 USD mentioned at the bottom.
October 29, 2026 at 10:48 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Who doesn’t love a final showdown in a graveyard at midnight?

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 28, 2026 at 10:41 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Who doesn’t love a spooky seance in a noir mystery?

Find out what happens next: chrisholcombe.com

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 27, 2026 at 9:50 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Gotta love banter between friends.

Get banter, mystery, intrigue, and some spooky Halloween vibes for only $6.66 USD at chrisholcombe.com!

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 19, 2026 at 10:31 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Getting set ups see you at 3 pm, NYC!!!

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Slide showing a 1920s Halloween party with the text saying “Mystery, Mischief, & Mayhem: Halloween in the 20s and 30s.”
October 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
douglasdegenaars.bsky.social
One ex-con. One small town.
A sheriff on the take.
And a reverend who likes to spend time on his knees.

Appalachian Jamboree and Other Tales
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Backwoods heat, hard bodies, and a whole heap of trouble

#GayErotica #CMNM #QueerNoir #SouthernHeat
October 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Today’s the day!!!! Come see me & Jonny Porkpie at St Agnes Library at 3 pm! We’re talking all things spooky and scary in the 1920s and 1930s.

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A 1937 ad for Breyers Ice Cream Pumpkin, featuring a smiling jack o’ lantern resting on a plate while the silhouette of a witch flies overhead. In the bottom right corner is orange text that says: “Mystery, Mischief, and Mayhem: Halloween in the 20s and 30s with Chris Holcombe and Jonny Projpie. Sat act 17, 2026 at 3 pm. St Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave.”
October 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Finn’s just trying to razzle dazzle Emmett’s place for Halloween!

Start reading and listening to The Devil Card now! tinyurl.com/jn5s8h4r

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Everyone had an opinion on the Hall-Mills murder trial. I love putting in these little details!

Ebook only $6.66 USD until 10/31! shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
I’m a human author, not A.I. — all of my human characters only have five fingers on each hand. #keepwritinghuman #saynotoaislop

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October 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Who doesn’t love a character with blazing blue eyes? Or an ominous exit line to end the chapter?

Start your 🏳️‍🌈 Halloween read: shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 13, 2026 at 10:50 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
It’s witchy season so why not get some queer witches?! Last day of the sale so you should get it. Really. You should.

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darylmarez.bsky.social Daryl Marez @darylmarez.bsky.social · 23d
Last day to grab Coven of the Elder Blossom for $2.99 ✨ The anniversary deal ends tonight, so don't miss out! Exclusively in my Ko-fi shop ko-fi.com/s/0c142b0fc2

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The Coven of the Elder Blossom novel cover with arrows pointing to it; Stonewall Riots, spring equinox, queer coven, historical fiction, magical powers, secret agency; Against a background of peonies
October 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
A pulse pounding opening chapter.

Find out if she escapes: shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Come see me this Saturday Oct 17 at 3 pm! Jonny and I will be chatting all things Halloween in the 20s and 30s!

#booksky #authorsky #writersky #mysterybooks #mysterysky #noir #1920s #1930s #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #gaybooks #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters #gaywriters #queernoir 💙⚡️📚 💙⏳📚
Poster from the St Agnes Library promoting “Mystery, Mischief, and Mayhem: Halloween in the 20s and 30s.” The event is Sat Oct 17 at 3 pm. The art Agnes Library is on 444 Amsterdam Ave, NY NY.
October 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
I’m a human author, not A.I. — I only boil a pot of coffee, not the entire ocean. #keepwritinghuman

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October 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Meet Joe O’Shaughnessy, Dash’s boyfriend and a fuzzy ginger bear to boot. 🐻

Get your Halloween read for only $6.66 USD! shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Operating a speakeasy = operating at risk for a raid.

See what happens next: shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
I don’t have a lizard, but I do have a reptile of another sort.

Dive into a Halloween read for only $6.66 USD: shorturl.at/AhnZa

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Comparing notes on the most infamous murder trial in the fall of 1926.

Looking for a queer Halloween read? tinyurl.com/3sb58f36

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 7, 2026 at 11:18 AM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
Come see at the St Agnes NYPL next Saturday Oct 17 at 3 pm! We’ll be chatting all things Halloween and 20s and 30s!

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Flier for the event “Mystery, Mischief, and Mayhem: Halloween in the 20s and 30s,” hosted by author Chris Holcombe and Jonny Porkpie.
October 6, 2026 at 9:26 PM
chrisholcombe.bsky.social
I didn’t have rice in this book but I do have something else that’s small and white!

Find out who’s selling it and who found out about it: tinyurl.com/3sb58f36

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Kindle screenshot of a page from The Devil Card by Chris Holcombe. Book cover for THE DEVIL CARD, the 3rd Hidden Gotham Novel by Chris Holcombe. A man in a tuxedo sits at a table holding up a tarot card. Behind him, shadowy men gamble at roulette tables. Tendrils of smoke loop over and around the book title. The cover is on an iPad that is lying on a shiny, gold tablecloth. A pack of tarot cards rests on the bottom right corner. A orange sticker declaring “Halloween Sale” is on the top left corner.
October 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM