Richie Narvaez
@richienarvaez.bsky.social
Adjunct as well as Agatha- and Anthony-award–winning author of HIPSTER DEATH RATTLE | HOLLY HERNANDEZ & THE DEATH OF DISCO | NOIRYORICAN | 🇵🇷 | The songs I punched are dreaming
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Richie Narvaez
@richienarvaez.bsky.social
· Oct 24
New story "Great Big Alleyway" up at The Yard. Let me know what you think. h/t #grandmasterflash #furiousfive #mellemel theyardcrimeblog.com/2025/10/23/g...
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There is a book club organization out there emailing authors telling them the club will feature their work for a "modest fee" for "branded materials" etc. Do not fall for this nonsense. You should never, as a writer, have to pay for such things.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There is a book club organization out there emailing authors telling them the club will feature their work for a "modest fee" for "branded materials" etc. Do not fall for this nonsense. You should never, as a writer, have to pay for such things.
Sad news: Mystery author Triss Stein passed away this week. mysteryreadersinc.blogspot.com/2025/11/tris...
TRISS STEIN: R.I.P.
Sad news: Mystery author Triss Stein passed away yesterday. R.I.P., Triss. You will be missed. She was the author of the Erica Donato myster...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Sad news: Mystery author Triss Stein passed away this week. mysteryreadersinc.blogspot.com/2025/11/tris...
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Massive Study Debunks One of RFK Jr’s Biggest Claims about Fluoride in Tap Water www.scientificamerican.com/article/mass...
Massive Study Finds No Link Between Fluoride in Tap Water and Lower Child IQ
Researchers tracked thousands of Americans for decades, finding no links between ingesting recommended levels of fluoride and lower cognitive skills
www.scientificamerican.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Massive Study Debunks One of RFK Jr’s Biggest Claims about Fluoride in Tap Water www.scientificamerican.com/article/mass...
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French authorities are taking X to court because Grok is now doing straight up holocaust denial. Gas chambers intended for disinfection, cyanide residue tiny, ‘story’ persists because of taboo against critical examination. (Full translation in alt text)
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
French authorities are taking X to court because Grok is now doing straight up holocaust denial. Gas chambers intended for disinfection, cyanide residue tiny, ‘story’ persists because of taboo against critical examination. (Full translation in alt text)
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In a U.S. First, New Mexico Opens Doors to Free Child Care for All
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In a U.S. First, New Mexico Opens Doors to Free Child Care for All
The state aims to give children a better start, but faces supply and staffing concerns.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In a U.S. First, New Mexico Opens Doors to Free Child Care for All
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Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said he closed his bakery for the first time in years in order to protect his customers and employees.
“They’re lying, man. They’re not chasing criminals. They’re chasing anyone who looks, speaks like me, who has an accent like me, who looks like me.”
“They’re lying, man. They’re not chasing criminals. They’re chasing anyone who looks, speaks like me, who has an accent like me, who looks like me.”
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said he closed his bakery for the first time in years in order to protect his customers and employees.
“They’re lying, man. They’re not chasing criminals. They’re chasing anyone who looks, speaks like me, who has an accent like me, who looks like me.”
“They’re lying, man. They’re not chasing criminals. They’re chasing anyone who looks, speaks like me, who has an accent like me, who looks like me.”
A Judith Ortiz Cofer Reader, edited by Rafael Ocasio #puertoricanheritagemonth
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November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A Judith Ortiz Cofer Reader, edited by Rafael Ocasio #puertoricanheritagemonth
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Email from a student who turned in a ChatGPT essay. Not even looking at the ChatGPT output in the apology 🥴
![Dear [Professor’s Name],
I want to sincerely apologize for my actions regarding my midterm submission.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fs6z2b756buwsdsjkle6utfi/bafkreiecvhzfgr4tlwyy2mvpbvjncqkysytwsxvidaoressh7peonoso3y@jpeg)
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Email from a student who turned in a ChatGPT essay. Not even looking at the ChatGPT output in the apology 🥴
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Book bans often target YA titles with sexual content. In a new interview, @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social editor Andrew Karre explains that these books offer teens a safe, ethical way to learn about their desires and experiences — and merit their place on library shelves. pen.org/andrew-karre...
November 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Book bans often target YA titles with sexual content. In a new interview, @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social editor Andrew Karre explains that these books offer teens a safe, ethical way to learn about their desires and experiences — and merit their place on library shelves. pen.org/andrew-karre...
Get LATIN AMERICAN SHARED STORIES (Speculative Storytelling from Many Voices) here:
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November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Get LATIN AMERICAN SHARED STORIES (Speculative Storytelling from Many Voices) here:
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bookshop.org/p/books/lati...
Meanwhile, over on the TickerTocker, I yammer on about my story "Isla del Encanto Perdido," in LATIN AMERICAN SHARED STORIES, just out from Flame Tree Press
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Latin American Shared Stories Anthology is out now, edited by V. Castro, from Flame Tree Press. #puertorican #latine #puertoricanheritagemonth #puertorico🇵🇷@V. Castro @Flame Tree BookTok
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Meanwhile, over on the TickerTocker, I yammer on about my story "Isla del Encanto Perdido," in LATIN AMERICAN SHARED STORIES, just out from Flame Tree Press
www.tiktok.com/@richie_narv...
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Can a Neanderthal and a Homo Sapiens share a cave without driving each other extinct? New flash story: "Along the Neanderthals," up now in SHOTGUN HONEY
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October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Can a Neanderthal and a Homo Sapiens share a cave without driving each other extinct? New flash story: "Along the Neanderthals," up now in SHOTGUN HONEY
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Among the Neanderthals by Richie Narvaez
When we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small…
When we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small…
Among the Neanderthals by Richie Narvaez
When we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small one, but, like, seriously? They were short, stocky, had, like, the biggest brows I’d ever seen.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Among the Neanderthals by Richie Narvaez
When we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small…
When we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small…
THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY deal in print with Diversion Books in PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY!! h/t @tonimargarita.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY deal in print with Diversion Books in PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY!! h/t @tonimargarita.bsky.social
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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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We need less than $1000 by the end of tomorrow to stay on track to meet our goal for November - anything you can kick in to support independent, multilingual, global media will help! globalvoices.org/donate/
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We need less than $1000 by the end of tomorrow to stay on track to meet our goal for November - anything you can kick in to support independent, multilingual, global media will help! globalvoices.org/donate/
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THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY in @publisherswkly.bsky.social!
I am super excited for this cross-genre anthology edited by @latinxfiles.bsky.social and @richienarvaez.bsky.social,
coming in Fall '26! @diversionbooks.bsky.social
I am super excited for this cross-genre anthology edited by @latinxfiles.bsky.social and @richienarvaez.bsky.social,
coming in Fall '26! @diversionbooks.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
THE SPECULATIVE DETECTIVE AGENCY in @publisherswkly.bsky.social!
I am super excited for this cross-genre anthology edited by @latinxfiles.bsky.social and @richienarvaez.bsky.social,
coming in Fall '26! @diversionbooks.bsky.social
I am super excited for this cross-genre anthology edited by @latinxfiles.bsky.social and @richienarvaez.bsky.social,
coming in Fall '26! @diversionbooks.bsky.social
Book Deals: Week of November 10, 2025
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November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Book Deals: Week of November 10, 2025
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Cool to see @richienarvaez.bsky.social and Zakariah Johnson, contributors to On Fire and Under Water, repping the anthology at Crime Bake!
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Cool to see @richienarvaez.bsky.social and Zakariah Johnson, contributors to On Fire and Under Water, repping the anthology at Crime Bake!
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"Europeans recognize his vision about free public transit and universal childcare. We expect our governments to make these kinds of services accessible to all of us,” said Verbeek. “We pay higher taxes and get civilized societies in return."
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
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November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"Europeans recognize his vision about free public transit and universal childcare. We expect our governments to make these kinds of services accessible to all of us,” said Verbeek. “We pay higher taxes and get civilized societies in return."
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OMG STOP READING THE TIMES FFS
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
OMG STOP READING THE TIMES FFS
From COLD CALLER Magazine:
"Three Things We Loved This Week: 11/6/25" (including "Great Big Alleyway"!) open.substack.com/pub/coldcall...
"Three Things We Loved This Week: 11/6/25" (including "Great Big Alleyway"!) open.substack.com/pub/coldcall...
Three Things We Loved This Week: 11/6/25
Cat mysteries, crime alleys, and a 'Best American' book launch
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November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
From COLD CALLER Magazine:
"Three Things We Loved This Week: 11/6/25" (including "Great Big Alleyway"!) open.substack.com/pub/coldcall...
"Three Things We Loved This Week: 11/6/25" (including "Great Big Alleyway"!) open.substack.com/pub/coldcall...
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‘Turn the volume up’: Mamdani invokes Trump in fiery speech that laid out plan of action
‘Turn the volume up’: Mamdani invokes Trump in fiery speech that laid out plan of action
As New York City’s mayor-elect reiterated his policies, the president posted ‘And so it begins!’ on his social media
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
‘Turn the volume up’: Mamdani invokes Trump in fiery speech that laid out plan of action
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
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Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.