Lori Rader-Day
@loriraderday.bsky.social
Writer. Muppet. Reserve grand champion ribbon winner in the 4-H category of Personality.
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Patsy Cline called everyone “hoss.” That’s gender-neutral, hoss, so look for that from me from now on.
My flight was so delayed yesterday between Boston and Chicago that I bought the new Cameron Crowe memoir at Logan and finished it before I got home.
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My flight was so delayed yesterday between Boston and Chicago that I bought the new Cameron Crowe memoir at Logan and finished it before I got home.
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GOH lunch interview with the amazing @loriraderday.bsky.social, Hallie Ephron, @jahennrikus.bsky.social #crimebake
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
GOH lunch interview with the amazing @loriraderday.bsky.social, Hallie Ephron, @jahennrikus.bsky.social #crimebake
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Lunchtime at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social with Hallie Ephron and @jahennrikus.bsky.social interviewing Guest of Honor @loriraderday.bsky.social #crimebake #crimebake2025
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lunchtime at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social with Hallie Ephron and @jahennrikus.bsky.social interviewing Guest of Honor @loriraderday.bsky.social #crimebake #crimebake2025
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***Next Wednesday***
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
***Next Wednesday***
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...
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Are you coming to the NE Crime Bake in just 10 more days? Headshots! Panels! Lobsters! So much! You can still register!
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
New England Crime Bake 2025.
New England Crime Bake Conference for 2024 features great content within a terrific community..
www.crimebake.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you coming to the NE Crime Bake in just 10 more days? Headshots! Panels! Lobsters! So much! You can still register!
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
Also, we have the opportunity to offer special pre-order deals on @loriraderday.bsky.social forthcoming book! #writersconference #mystery #thriller #suspense
www.crimebake.org
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"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
Dirtbag Cosplay: An interview with Jake Hinkson about his novel, “You Will Never See Me” - Chicago Review of Books
The Heart O’ Chicago hotel hasn’t seen this much action, possibly ever. Not in literature, anyway. The 1950s motel along Lincoln Avenue’s “hotel row” is just one of the many if-you-know-you-know locat...
chireviewofbooks.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
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We were privileged to learn from some amazing authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest at @indianahumanities.bsky.social with @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social, @loriraderday.bsky.social, @erinlflanagan.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, and Larry D. Sweazy. 📚💙
October 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We were privileged to learn from some amazing authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest at @indianahumanities.bsky.social with @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social, @loriraderday.bsky.social, @erinlflanagan.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, and Larry D. Sweazy. 📚💙
I'm sorry but I love bitchy Taylor.
October 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm sorry but I love bitchy Taylor.
In these times, I have very little advice except find the thing that reminds you who you are (writing for me), do favors for people, read for joy, drive like everyone out there is your friend, and get yourself a bird feeder.
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In these times, I have very little advice except find the thing that reminds you who you are (writing for me), do favors for people, read for joy, drive like everyone out there is your friend, and get yourself a bird feeder.
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Chatting with four authors from On Fire and Under Water, the hot new crime fiction anthology.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Chatting with four authors from On Fire and Under Water, the hot new crime fiction anthology.
open.substack.com/pub/dosomeda...
open.substack.com/pub/dosomeda...
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"I don’t plan my work in advance at all...the writing was an escape, fun, and there’d be no joy in it if I knew how it would develop." @loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @anncleeves.bsky.social on “The Killing Stones” (St Martin’s) is out now.
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Writing From Memory: A Conversation with Ann Cleeves about “The Killing Stones” - Chicago Review of Books
Our interview with Ann Cleeves about her new book, "The Killing Stones."
chireviewofbooks.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"I don’t plan my work in advance at all...the writing was an escape, fun, and there’d be no joy in it if I knew how it would develop." @loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @anncleeves.bsky.social on “The Killing Stones” (St Martin’s) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/01/t...
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/01/t...
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I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books
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September 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
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THE SOUTHPORT LITERARY FAIR SCHEDULE IS OFFICIALLY POSTED!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
September 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
THE SOUTHPORT LITERARY FAIR SCHEDULE IS OFFICIALLY POSTED!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!
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"I think writing a good, original novel is always going to be hard."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books
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chireviewofbooks.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"I think writing a good, original novel is always going to be hard."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books
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chireviewofbooks.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...
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We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
August 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
We got a lot of heavy, sloppy sandwiches in Chicago. Ask for the "wet" Italian beef if it's a throwing beef.
August 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We got a lot of heavy, sloppy sandwiches in Chicago. Ask for the "wet" Italian beef if it's a throwing beef.
Oh well
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Oh well
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Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
August 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
A police chase led to the death of an innocent bystander, my friend, probably the most decent man in my home state, a talented poet, a father of three. It's time to stop adding to the chaos.
I hope his untimely passing will not have been in vain. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/08/25/c...
Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man; reignites debate on chases • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana continues to have a high number of police pursuits and one from June took the life of a man well-known in the community.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A police chase led to the death of an innocent bystander, my friend, probably the most decent man in my home state, a talented poet, a father of three. It's time to stop adding to the chaos.
Wow the metaphors write themselves
The armored vehicle that ran the red light weighs 14 TONS
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National Guardsman ticketed for running red light after DC armored vehicle crash
A National Guardsman was ticketed for running a red light after an armored D.C. National Guard transport vehicle hit an SUV on Capitol Hill on Wednesday morning, trapping one person inside, authoritie...
www.nbcwashington.com
August 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Wow the metaphors write themselves
I am not the oldest cowgirl at this @marenmorris.bsky.social show or the Chicagoist cowgirl either. #wreckyourheart
August 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I am not the oldest cowgirl at this @marenmorris.bsky.social show or the Chicagoist cowgirl either. #wreckyourheart
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Join us tomorrow, Tu, 8/19, 6 PM, (doors: 5:30 PM), 500 Main St., Evanston, IL for a faculty & graduate reading, cohosted by @bookedevanston.bsky.social & Brothers K Coffee!
Readers: Betsy Haberl, Alexandria Haynes, Jared Spitz, Ryan Rivera, Faisal Mohyuddin billy lombardo @loriraderday.bsky.social
Readers: Betsy Haberl, Alexandria Haynes, Jared Spitz, Ryan Rivera, Faisal Mohyuddin billy lombardo @loriraderday.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Join us tomorrow, Tu, 8/19, 6 PM, (doors: 5:30 PM), 500 Main St., Evanston, IL for a faculty & graduate reading, cohosted by @bookedevanston.bsky.social & Brothers K Coffee!
Readers: Betsy Haberl, Alexandria Haynes, Jared Spitz, Ryan Rivera, Faisal Mohyuddin billy lombardo @loriraderday.bsky.social
Readers: Betsy Haberl, Alexandria Haynes, Jared Spitz, Ryan Rivera, Faisal Mohyuddin billy lombardo @loriraderday.bsky.social
I will be reading with a group of writers from @nugradwriting.bsky.social tomorrow in Evanston at Brothers K Coffeeshop. Going to be a good time!
August 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I will be reading with a group of writers from @nugradwriting.bsky.social tomorrow in Evanston at Brothers K Coffeeshop. Going to be a good time!
This is now right up there with the video of Tom Petty and Prince playing "My Guitar Gently Weeps" as videos I would want with me on a desert island.
This is amazing: From April 1990, four months after FLOOD was released, here’s @tmbg.bsky.social performing on The Tonight Show with guest host Jay Leno. They do BIRDHOUSE IN YOUR SOUL and ISTANBUL (NOT CONSTANTINOPLE), and yes, Doc and the orchestra play along. Inceedible. youtu.be/2AQ9nSbWJHI?...
They Might Be Giants on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - stereo
YouTube video by miscellaneous publication #15
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August 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This is now right up there with the video of Tom Petty and Prince playing "My Guitar Gently Weeps" as videos I would want with me on a desert island.