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Casey Stegman

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Writer of stuff. He/Him. Opinions my own. Rep’d by Dr. Uwe Stender at Triada US: @uwestenderphd.bsky.social My stuff: caseystegman.com/fiction

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 19d

It’s pub day for THE BEST MYSTERY STORIES OF THE YEAR 2025, edited by Otto Penzler and John Grisham! And it features my story, “Effie’s Oasis.”

THE BEST MYSTERY STORIES OF THE YEAR, guest edited by John Grisham

Back of the book, listing the featured authors

Includes stories by
David Avallone
Craig Faustus Buck
V. P. Chandler
Tracy Falenwolfe
James Hearn
April Kelly
Erika Krouse
Tom Larsen
Billie Livingston
Kai Lovelace
Sean McCluskey
Richard A. McMahan
Lou Manfredo
Karen Odden
Anna Scotti
Shelagh Smith
Casey Stegman
Lamont A. Turner
Joseph S. Walker
Andrew
Welsh-Huggins
NSTERIOUS
PRESS
JOHN GRISHAM
SELECTS THE BEST
MYSTERY STORIES FROM THE PAST YEAR
From over 3,000 considered stories published in the past year, this anthology contains the twenty best, selected by #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham under the auspices of New York City's legendary crime fiction specialty store The Mysterious Bookshop. Included are tales of suspense, detection, and puzzlement that illuminate the diversity of styles contained under the "mystery" umbrella. There's something for everyone in this celebrated anthology, now in its fifth year, which continues to dazzle with the breadth of its selection and which draws from sources as disparate as Black Cat Weekly, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and Conjunctions.
Plus, it's all capped off with an additional "bonus story" from an earlier era, sourced from the bookshop's rare book room.
US $17.95 / CAN $23.95
ISBN- 13: 978-1-61316-684-0
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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 1m

I really enjoyed it all the three times I've read it.

Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 4m

I...agree?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 12m

I love Part 1 and Part 2. A fantastic adaptation. Especially Part 1.

Kat The Film Lady @katwatchesfilms.bsky.social · 15m

Today's film

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 21m

My favorite Scalzi.

Mike L Tilford 📚 😺 @thatwriterguy.bsky.social · 25m

Just started Redshirts by @scalzi.com

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 47m

This AI overview is killing me

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Danny Cherry Jr (twitter/Insta/tiktok: @Deecherrywriter) @deecherrywriter.bsky.social · 20h

It really is insane that working for ICE is a job people choose to have.

Like people legit wake up, and get ready to go to work at the Kidnapping Industrial Complex like it ain’t nothing.

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 12h

Since Pennywise's true form is close to a giant spider, does that mean he's a kaiju?

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 13h

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

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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 13h

Francis Ford Coppola remembers Diane Keaton.

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priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 13h

well this sounds completely cuckoo and I cannot wait

36 Years Later, DC Will Finally Publish a Controversial Canceled Comic Where Swamp Thing Meets Jesus Christ | NYCC 2025 - IGN

In 1989, DC canceled a Swamp Thing comic that would have seen the noble hero meet Jesus Christ. Now, 36 years later, that controversial story will finally see the light of day.

www.ign.com

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Laura Lippman @lauralippman.bsky.social · 13h

Spoiler alert: Tess became a dog person, as did I.

Robin Agnew @robinagnew.bsky.social · 1d

"She was not a dog person. She was not a cat person, fish person, or horse person. On bad days, she was barely a people person. She ate meat, wore leather, and secretly coveted her mother's old mink." -- CHARM CITY, Laura Lippman

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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 1d

Godspeed, beautiful queen ✨

a woman wearing a hat and vest says la-de-dah on the screen

Alt: a woman wearing a hat and vest says la-de-dah on the screen

media.tenor.com

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 22h

Still can’t find a direct transfer of the teaser trailer they made for this film. But it was damn great.

youtu.be/yo1dlu8hNnA?...

The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Nicholas Bolin

youtu.be

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🎃Boo-rendan Agnew🏳️‍🌈 @blcagnew.bsky.social · 22h

Lol

Screenshot of a Bluesky timeline with a post about a DRACULA triple feature directly above a post saying:

"You gotta help Count DRACULA buy a house."

"Ah hell no."

*end of story*

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 22h

Haha, amazing

Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 22h

Dipshit belongs in front of a tribunal for crimes against humanity.

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 22h

Meet the fascist chode who sucks

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 23h

Greg Bovino has vaulted from chief of one of the Border Patrol’s quietest sectors to tactical commander of the immigration operations in Los Angeles and Chicago.

Meet the Border Patrol Chief Leading Trump’s Chicago Crackdown

Greg Bovino has vaulted from chief of one of the Border Patrol’s quietest sectors to tactical commander of the immigration operations in Los Angeles and Chicago.

on.wsj.com

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 23h

This is embarrassing for everyone

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 1d

chat it's happening

uk.news.yahoo.com/katy-perry-j...

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau appear to confirm romance - report

After months of rumours, proof seems to be in that Katy Perry is dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The loved-up couple were spotted kissing and cuddling on board Perry's 24-metre y...

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 23h

“You gotta help Count Dracula buy a house.”

“Ah hell no.”

*end of story*

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 23h

WHAT LIES BENEATH and THE OTHERS are stone cold horror classics

Zac Thompson @zacthompson.bsky.social · 23h

The 2000s Horror collection on the Criterion Channel is fantastic. Already watched MAY (outstanding), STUCK (outstanding), and WHAT LIES BENEATH (flawed but fun!).

www.criterionchannel.com/2000s-horror