Midnight of the Century. Black, red, and white image showing a woman screaming and split into multiple faces in front of a stark forest.
Explore dusty libraries, delve deep into obscure files, grill evasive witnesses, and track down dangerous killers in this investigation-first, no-combat #TTRPG inspired by Millennium and Twin Peaks.
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The clues. The danger. The detective. Arson Investigator Dick Byrne awaits in ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S MYSTERY MAGAZINE. Look for "The Black Box," the new mystery story, in the Nov-Dec issue. Available now at Barnes & Noble and newsstands everywhere.
Brightly illuminated smoke and steam surround a firefighter battling a blaze. Atop him appears a quotation from author Brian A. Dixon: "Here was a dangerous and thrilling arena of heroes and monsters to rival that found in the police procedural! Here was an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the unparalleled heroism of the firefighter and those in the emergency medical services."
Now on Linda Landrigan's TRACE EVIDENCE blog, author Brian A. Dixon explores how his firefighter father inspired the Dick Byrne mysteries and how a writing prompt led to "The Black Box," the debut story available in the December issue of AHMM. tinyurl.com/bdcvts2m
#Shetland remains weekly appointment viewing for me. The penultimate ep’s cliffhanger moment is, surely, which @deaconbluemusic.bsky.social track from #Raintown were they seeking out? 🤔⛈️💙
A black-and-white photograph of television composer Mark Snow, a bearded man wearing a suit and glasses. The image features a quote: "The thrill of writing one piece of music and having it go out there some way and having it become such a big deal in the world, with THE X-FILES, that was amazing... for six little notes!"
This Ten Thirteen Day, we remember Mark Snow, the composer who crafted such stirring soundscapes for THE X-FILES and MILLENNIUM. His talent was matched by his generosity, and he was always willing to share his wisdom and experience. His music continues to inspire. #marksnow #thexfiles #millennium
A black and white image of a woman holding a hardcover book in front of her face as she reads intently. The words "Read for Your Rights" appear in bold across the book.
Your right to read is under attack. Over 2,000 titles have been targeted for removal, 72% by organized movements. We're an independent press because we believe in independent thought. This #BannedBooksWeek, we stand for your right to read. What banned book changed your life? #ReadForYourRights
OVO Arena, Wembley 💙 03.10.25
Tour debut for I’ll Never Fall in Love Again. Full set list: deaconblue.com/set-lists/03....
⏩ Next stop: Connexin Live, Hull.
Book cover for SEX FOR DINNER, DEATH FOR BREAKFAST, featuring James Bond 007 in a black suit and tie bracing himself as he fires his Walther PPK, exploding a bright red dot behind.
I am so very proud to announce the release of my book, SEX FOR DINNER, DEATH FOR BREAKFAST! To all those who have been thrilled by 007's adventures, in print or on screen, this one's for you. Available now as a glorious hardcover exclusively from @4thhorsepress.bsky.social. #ianfleming #jamesbond
Small acts of love count for everything. Look for them, enact them, and see this production 🎭💙
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There is so much told here that today’s world can learn from this living history. The production soars as it gives expression to what’s possible when we focus on community.
So much resonated personally, on remembering and honouring those who are lost to us in small yet momentous ways.
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Set in the aftermath of the horror and overwhelming grief of the Lockerbie disaster, it tells of transatlantic connections forged in a response founded on empathy and tenderness.
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“Let us remember.”
The centrepiece of a long overdue return of mine to Glasgow was this: “Small Acts of Love”, a new play by Frances Poet with music from @rickyaross.bsky.social, marking the re-opening of the wonderfully refurbished Citizens Theatre.
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Catching up on the Billy Sloan Show on BBC Radio Scotland featuring a superb interview with @rickyaross.bsky.social. Hearing about songcraft, including the stunning contributions and loss of the late, great Jim Prime, plus ACTS OF LOVE is radio at its intimate, thoughtful best 📻
Book cover for SEX FOR DINNER, DEATH FOR BREAKFAST, featuring James Bond 007 in a black suit and tie bracing himself as he fires his Walther PPK, exploding a bright red dot behind.
Feast your eyes on @marcaspinall.bsky.social's stunning cover art for SEX FOR DINNER, DEATH FOR BREAKFAST! The design hints at the secrets that await you in this provocative cultural study by @dixonium.bsky.social. Pick up the hardcover to see the full wraparound! #comingsoon #coverreveal #jamesbond
A cocktail glass sits on elegant black marble, garnished at the top with a slice of lemon. A drop of vivid red blood blood spills out into the liquor in the glass.
"His is the body through which we realize and interpret our greatest fears and desires..." #comingsoon #jamesbond #ianfleming #indiepress #bookstagram #teasertuesday
Three paperback copies of Alexander Zelenyj's anthology Beware Us Flowers of the Annihilator sit on a shelf.
Looking for a chilling summer read? Alexander Zelenyj's latest collection showcases exactly why he's become one of the most distinctive voices in weird fiction. BEWARE US FLOWERS OF THE ANNIHILATOR is now available in paperback and ebook from Manta Press. #beware #weirdfiction
We just signed up to this #TTRPG, too! A great ep of the #VintageRPG podcast, and notable that it makes reference to #DeltaGreen. We already have a DG campaign well underway that continues the #Millennium story with new characters alongside series regulars as NPCs, so this is very much our thing! 🎲
A #Millennium -inspired TTRPG? This gets our backing in a heartbeat! 🎲
A master for sure, and a massive loss. My go-to musical accompaniment when writing, iconic soundtracks that have brought so much to the Ten Thirteen universe and beyond 🎹
Such incredibly sad news. My thoughts are first and foremost with his bandmates and family. Jim was a towering musical presence and foundational to Deacon Blue’s sound, recordings of which are a wonderful legacy 💙
I highly recommend @frankspotnitz.com’s Writers Room! 👇🏼
Ricky recently spoke to Song Sommelier for their Art of Longevity podcast! 🎙️🎧 Listen to it here: songsommelier.com/art-of-longevity-deacon-blue
And I celebrated the album’s release by breaking down on a (but not the) Great Western Road. 😐 There’s a metaphor in there for where my life is at, I’ m sure. Here’s hoping for a better visit to *the* Great Western Road later this year!
A fabulous companion piece to a glorious album release day. If you appreciate thoughtful songcraft, be sure to give it a listen 💙
These are often dark days for me of late, but immersing myself in 45 minutes of Enya on BBC Two this evening has reminded of the transformative power of beautiful music
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This week, Fourth Horseman Press comes to the 56th Annual #NeMLA Convention in Philadelphia! On Saturday, March 8th, join editors Randy Laist and Brian A. Dixon for a two-part panel featuring the authors of FIGURES OF FREEDOM. Visit nemla.org for more on this event. #freedom #culturalstudies #books
This was simply glorious 💙
This brand new song really caught my mood this week, and had me cry a few bittersweet tears on my first listen (as well as subsequent ones). Please check it out👇🏼
