C.W. Blackwell
@cwblackwell.bsky.social
Author: SONG OF THE RED SQUIRE ✷ HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY ✷ WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN ✷ THE COLD DARK FOREVER (2026) ✷ 2X Derringer Award winner #crimefiction #noir #santacruz
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: In this gritty collection of crime stories, Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Available now: bit.ly/4runwWU
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN: In this gritty collection of crime stories, Derringer Award-winning author @cwblackwell.bsky.social mourns an America lost to the shadows, exploring a broken economic system that has given rise to rampant inequality, violence, and darkness. Available now: bit.ly/4runwWU
If the news is true, I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Daniel Woodrell, whose work has always been a huge inspiration. RIP to one of the very best on the scene.
“You got to be ready to die every day - then you got a chance.”
“You got to be ready to die every day - then you got a chance.”
November 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
If the news is true, I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Daniel Woodrell, whose work has always been a huge inspiration. RIP to one of the very best on the scene.
“You got to be ready to die every day - then you got a chance.”
“You got to be ready to die every day - then you got a chance.”
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Hey, help the kids!
Also, super proud of my story in this and incredibly honored to be included.
Merry Gritmas, y'all!
Shout-out to the one and only @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for inviting me over to dinner!
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Also, super proud of my story in this and incredibly honored to be included.
Merry Gritmas, y'all!
Shout-out to the one and only @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for inviting me over to dinner!
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Gritmas: 12 Sinister Tales Inside
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November 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Hey, help the kids!
Also, super proud of my story in this and incredibly honored to be included.
Merry Gritmas, y'all!
Shout-out to the one and only @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for inviting me over to dinner!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0G48VMTM...
Also, super proud of my story in this and incredibly honored to be included.
Merry Gritmas, y'all!
Shout-out to the one and only @jdclappwrites.bsky.social for inviting me over to dinner!
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Read what @coyhall.bsky.social says about this collection and order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Read what @coyhall.bsky.social says about this collection and order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
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Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
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AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
Loved this story from @meaganlucas.bsky.social in the latest BAMS 🔥
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Loved this story from @meaganlucas.bsky.social in the latest BAMS 🔥
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I got some shiny new graphics from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social and this one has, BRAG, my starred review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social on it. WRECK YOUR HEART comes out January 6!
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I got some shiny new graphics from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social and this one has, BRAG, my starred review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social on it. WRECK YOUR HEART comes out January 6!
Saw this shoutout for my ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER story over at the Little Big Crimes blog. Thanks Robert 🙏
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Poison is the Wind That Blows, by C.W. Blackwell
"Poison is the Wind That Blows," by C.W. Blackwell, in On Fire and Under Water, edited by Curtis Ippolito, Rock and a Hard Place Press, 20...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Saw this shoutout for my ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER story over at the Little Big Crimes blog. Thanks Robert 🙏
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A film that takes place where you’re from
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A film that takes place where you’re from
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh, Lord, yeah
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh, Lord, yeah
November 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh, Lord, yeah
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh, Lord, yeah
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AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one, order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
AVAILABLE NOW: Read what @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss this one, order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
Looking forward to this one 🤘
Cheers, Bluesky! Very proud to share that my Debut Crime Collection TALES FROM TERREBONNE is being published in 2026, courtesy of Rock and a Hard Place! Thank You Everyone on here who’s supported my writing! Thank You @robdsmith.bsky.social and the @rhppress.bsky.social Team for the dream come true!
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Looking forward to this one 🤘
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November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Love the cover art for the next Kelp Journal antho. Keep an eye out for this one March 2026!
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Love the cover art for the next Kelp Journal antho. Keep an eye out for this one March 2026!
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Stoked to be in this issue with so many talented writers and friends. Coming at you March 2026.
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Stoked to be in this issue with so many talented writers and friends. Coming at you March 2026.
Loved this enthusiastic - and quite funny - 5 ⭐ Goodreads review of WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. Check it out:
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J. Marquez Jr.'s review of Whatever Kills the Pain
5/5: As my explorations led me deeper into the depths of Indie Literature, I kept finding traces and footprints of a CW Blackwell. Who was this CW Blackwell who kept appearing within this newly discov...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Loved this enthusiastic - and quite funny - 5 ⭐ Goodreads review of WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN. Check it out:
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AVAILABLE NOW: Will the world end in fire or flood? 15 of the best crime fiction writers around have some ideas, like @richienarvaez.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
AVAILABLE NOW: Will the world end in fire or flood? 15 of the best crime fiction writers around have some ideas, like @richienarvaez.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss picking up this collection. Listen to @meaganlucas.bsky.social and order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss picking up this collection. Listen to @meaganlucas.bsky.social and order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
Picked up the latest BAMS at @twobirdsbooks.bsky.social! Amazing feeling to see so many friends in the TOC. Can’t wait to dig in 😎
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Picked up the latest BAMS at @twobirdsbooks.bsky.social! Amazing feeling to see so many friends in the TOC. Can’t wait to dig in 😎
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This World of Vile Wonder: Horror Tales of the Scientific Revolution is on sale this week. Ebook is 99 cents! ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
This World of Vile Wonder: Horror Tales of the Scientific Revolution is on sale this week. Ebook is 99 cents! ⬇️
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WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Listen to @meaganlucas.bsky.social and get your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Listen to @meaganlucas.bsky.social and get your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7
Ratings and reviews can make a HUGE difference for indie authors. If you liked my crime fiction collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN, I hope you’ll consider dropping a rating wherever you rate books 🙏🙏🙏
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ratings and reviews can make a HUGE difference for indie authors. If you liked my crime fiction collection WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN, I hope you’ll consider dropping a rating wherever you rate books 🙏🙏🙏
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Excited to announce this free, virtual event. Hosted by MWA NorCal, Mysti Berry, @johncopenhaver.bsky.social, and I will have a conversation about crime fiction that matters and what our role as writers and editors is to meet the moment. More info and free registration in the comments. Join us!!
November 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Excited to announce this free, virtual event. Hosted by MWA NorCal, Mysti Berry, @johncopenhaver.bsky.social, and I will have a conversation about crime fiction that matters and what our role as writers and editors is to meet the moment. More info and free registration in the comments. Join us!!
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ICYMI: Proud to be part of such an amazing collection of crime fiction talent. Big thanks to @jeffcircle.bsky.social & @leonardoaudio.bsky.social for pubbing. Get your copy of MYOPIC DUPLICITY today: amzn.to/3HSLycg
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ICYMI: Proud to be part of such an amazing collection of crime fiction talent. Big thanks to @jeffcircle.bsky.social & @leonardoaudio.bsky.social for pubbing. Get your copy of MYOPIC DUPLICITY today: amzn.to/3HSLycg