You know what always cures a case of the Mondays?

A good book.

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The Weight of the Light — Jason Cleghorn A debut novel by Jason Cleghorn. Two men in 1927 Alabama whose act of survival forges a bond that crosses every boundary the era draws.

I have been blessed so far with three 5-star reviews on The Weight of the Light. Won't you join me on this journey?

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If you would like to listen to my radio interview about my novel, The Weight of the Light, scroll to the 1 hour 15 minute mark.

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Cleghorn Pens Debut Novel Tallassee native Jason Cleghorn has written his first book

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Thankful for the coverage and the radio interview!

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Don't just take my word for it...

The Weight of the Light

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Want something to distract you from the 'news of the day'...?

How about a rural noir novel mixed with a dash of grit lit, topped off with a garnish of literary fiction?

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The Weight of the Light — Jason Cleghorn A debut novel by Jason Cleghorn. Two men in 1927 Alabama whose act of survival forges a bond that crosses every boundary the era draws.

There's a silver coin in this novel. It passes between two families over two decades. It means something different to everyone who holds it. My dad kept a particular silver dollar his whole life. I never knew why.

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Wondering what my book, The Weight of the Light is about? Wonder no more... Now available in hardcover with alternate cover.

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The Weight of the Light — Jason Cleghorn A debut novel by Jason Cleghorn. Two men in 1927 Alabama whose act of survival forges a bond that crosses every boundary the era draws.

Woke up to more readers joining the journey of The Weight of the Light. We’re officially moving up the charts! Thank you to everyone who has picked up a copy of my family's story. Thank you!

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There are rumors that the hardcover edition of The Weight of the Light has been released.

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Those rumors are....true.

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The author's grandfather standing in a cotton field in the 1930s.

Where do Southern Gothic, Literary Fiction, & Rural Noir intersect? At Herren's Crossroads, home of The Weight of the Light, my debut novel. A family saga served up with crowder peas & hog jowls. #blueskybooks #amreading #amwriting #litfic #ruralnoir #reading

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A wide agricultural field stretches toward the horizon, its rows of crops forming strong, converging lines that guide the eye to a solitary figure standing upright at the center. The person is backlit by a low, golden sun, appearing as a dark silhouette against the warm glow of dusk or dawn. On either side of the central figure, a line of workers bends forward in near-unison, their bodies hunched as they tend to the crops. Their forms repeat rhythmically across the field, emphasizing labor and uniformity. Above this scene, large serif text reads “SILENT FIELDS,” occupying the upper portion of the image like a title card. The color palette is dominated by amber, ochre, and muted browns, creating a dusty, cinematic atmosphere. The sky is softly gradient, fading from pale gold near the horizon to a slightly darker tone above. The composition is symmetrical and deliberate, with the central figure standing still while all others are engaged in motion or work. The visual contrast between upright stillness and repetitive labor introduces a quiet tension, as if something unspoken governs the scene. Keywords: wheat field, silhouette figure, farm workers, symmetry, sunset light, rural landscape, cinematic tone, repetition, central figure, horizon line AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

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Order is kept in rows, but silence carries the weight.
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What the River Forgets | Unfinished Tales In a remote fishing town, a local constable's murder investigation is swamped by a tidal wave of online rumour and conspiracy, turning neighbours into suspects and old secrets into new weapons.

In a small town, a dead body is a mystery. But on the local forum, it's a conviction. The constable has the truth, but the town prefers the story. #RuralNoir #Mystery

Cover: La finadita My despacho: Medio Alternativo, Actualidad, Opinión, Ofimática, Libros, Ocio, Deporte, Cultura

​A pregnant woman vanishes in a 1950s rural town. In "La finadita," Hilda Angélica García weaves a dark web of secrets and mystery.
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Image of cover of book Mischance Creek by Garry Disher, reviewed by Karen Chisholm in the Newtown Review of Books.

"Disher.. is master of the art of misdirection, complicated scenarios made easy, and the slow, measured build."
Karen Chisholm reviews Garry Disher's latest crime novel, MIschance Creek:
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Aprovecho el Día del Libro para charlar con Gonzalo P. Goiko sobre su última novela, Enjambre. Hemos echado un buen rato antes de que se vaya a firmar en Olé tus libros. Próximamente en el Rincón Criminal de Sons Podcast. 🎙️📚#podcast #diadellibro #sanjorge #novelanegra #ruralnoir

"On Friday, Good Catholics Eat Fish" by Terena Elizabeth Bell “On Friday, Good Catholics Eat Fish” by Terena Elizabeth Bell   When Eddie McCoy walked into Frank’s Corner Market, he did not know John was there. John was sitting at the side, by the grab...

New Lenten flash out in @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social today. "On Friday, Good Catholics Eat Fish": www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/on-friday-go... #gritlit #ruralnoir

Brother @bortxius:

«Resaca. Como dios manda.»

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"And There He Kept Her" by Joshua Moehling - #AudiobookReview @Dreamscapeaudio #BenPackardSeries #RuralNoir fictionophile.com/2024/11/19/a...

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“And There He Kept Her” by Joshua Moehling – #AudiobookReview @Dreamscapeaudio #BenPackardSeries #RuralNoir A while back, I downloaded a book from NetGalley not realizing that it was number two in a series. I wanted to read this one first, in preparation for the second. Luckily, it was available via my l…

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“And There He Kept Her” by Joshua Moehling – #AudiobookReview @Dreamscapeaudio #BenPackardSeries #RuralNoir A while back, I downloaded a book from NetGalley not realizing that it was number two in a series. I wanted to read this one first, in preparation for the second. Luckily, it was available via my l…

"And There He Kept Her" by Joshua Moehling - #AudiobookReview #BenPackardSeries #RuralNoir fictionophile.com/2024/11/19/a... @fictionophile.bsky.social

“And There He Kept Her” by Joshua Moehling – #AudiobookReview @Dreamscapeaudio #BenPackardSeries #RuralNoir A while back, I downloaded a book from NetGalley not realizing that it was number two in a series. I wanted to read this one first, in preparation for the second. Luckily, it was available via my l…

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The master at work. Deft word sketches create characters & landscapes & make them breathe! I bloody love this author! Chases & stalking & everything in between yet it all feels REAL. #RuralNoir

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