Gleeful Mayhem

Not only is it pub day for the private eye novel I co-wrote with James Patterson (LION & LAMB), but the Hollywood Reporter just announced our next project: ZERO TOLERANCE, an Audible Original starring Hilary Swank!

Selfie (at The Mystic Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLSEnapA2-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight I’m cooking with Gracula. (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqB5EMYvDq9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Am incredibly cool moment at the paperback show yesterday: John Scoleri handing me a proof copy of my forthcoming story collection. The cover art is just a sketch; just wait until you see the full wraparound madness from the brilliant @hvon88. (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBsAJyS4jL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight I watched the quintessential @newbeverly double feature. Even better, I was able to treat some good friends to their first visit to the theater. (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqACMoAu1DP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of these days I’m going to get a grip and buy a handle. (at The Mystic Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8zZdpPEwo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Found on eBay: a copy of HORRORFEST #3, Fall/Winter 1990, which includes my very first piece of published fiction. (I was 17 when I wrote and submitted it!) Story art by Jim Garrison. (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxxkXQpvQX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m strapped into my seat and ready to enter the @cinematicvoid! (at Aero Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqRXDHvA3k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Rabbit! Rabbit! (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpP8hyOLTZm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The lucky 13th issue of bare•bones is out now! There's Tim Lucas on Lemmy Caution, David J. Schow on commentary tracks, and my next installment of "A Field Guide to L.A. Pulp" featuring David Goodis in L.A. Order a copy of your own right here: tinyurl.com/CSBBones13 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIkZrzJDJ5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Admiring the snow on the San Gabriel Mountains as I write about werewolves. (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGM29pv1cu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Next time you’re in Vegas, visit @themobmuseum and be sure to hit the speakeasy in the basement. Order the sloe gin fizz, which comes in its own bathtub! (And tell ‘em Swierczy sent ya.) (at The Mob Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_dwPfrNKQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A double rainbow over Old Town. (It was hailing earlier.) (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_CP7APQYz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s official. Thanks to the Pioneer Saloon, I am now a card-carrying asshole. (at Pioneer Saloon (OFFICIAL)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co6J57OLXvx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Falling down a Bugsy Siegel rabbit hole during this trip, so naturally I had to check out Bugsy’s first casino. I promptly lost twenty bucks at video poker. (Goddamn gangsters!) (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co03OXIrBEp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last night’s moon. (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoU1_QNL-Yi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Overwhelmed by the urge to tilt (at Monrovia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNX3jIP6Z-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=