Lawrence Allan

@writelarrywrite

Midwestern as f@!k! Award winning and Shamus Finalist! Mystery/crime writer of tales involving heroes using humor to cover emotional turmoil. Newsletter:

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Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· 26d

Today’s album to write to… Yves Montand’s Paris. It’s in French (obviously) so it’s all music to me (dumb, mono lingual American)

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· 26d

Hey there @scrivenerapp.bsky.social! Is there some way to highlight or change the color of the sections so I can see at a glance what needs to be worked on/rewritten? I see I can label, and change status, but I’d love to see it visually.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jul 12

In today’s record store finds to write to: El Sultan’s Nights by Youssef Kassab and Hamouda Ali.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jul 9

Today in CDs I’m listening to as I write, Beth Orton’s Central Reservation.

Beth Orton looking off camera. Why? A mystery lost to the ages. Just listen to the record.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jul 6

In another dollar bin find, Glen Campbell’s Rhinestone Cowboy. Delicious. Am I doing country music right, @loriraderday.bsky.social ?

Glen in a white suit strode a white horse placed on a fake desert. Metaphor!!

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jul 5

Nice. I liked that one. I used to devour the Pocket books Star Trek novels. They were totally a way into reading. And speaking of movie adaptations... just finished reading Foster's adaptation of The Black Hole. I was so desperate for more clarity on the end and... well...

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jul 5

In today’s dollar bin find… Telly Savalas’s Who Loves Ya, Baby? Indeed. And I feel all of the mid 70s light disco, sorta singing love. It’s glorious.

On the cover of the album, the legend Telly Savalas sits on a stool, in soft red light, pointing at an unseen audience. He’s gonna tell you who loves you. Spoilers, he does.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jul 4

Happy Fourth. Take a moment to listen to some great American music. Right on.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jun 25

Celebrate Bookshop.org's Anti-Prime days... Free Shipping! Support Indie stores! Get your deals today! (You can get mine in paperback or ebook!) #booksky #indieauthor #amreading #mysterybooks

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Jun 24

You say you like MYSTERY and CRIME? Well, I got some recommendations for you... Head over to bookshop.org/shop/lawrenc... and take advantage of Bookshop.org's Anti-Prime Days from June 23rd to June 26th. FREE SHIPPING! Support INDIE STORES. You'll feel so good about it!

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 26

Thanks, Teddy! Glad you liked. For more information and to see what TR loved, head over to lawrenceallanwrites.com/books/ #booksky #mysterybook

A picture of Theodore Roosevelt saying “"Jimmy Cooper will rough ride right into your heart! Bully for you!"
- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States

And then below it pictures of three books: Big Fat F@!k Up, Big F@!king Deal and Go F@!k Yourself. Each features Jimmy Cooper, a former child star and recovering addict who gets a second shot at fame as a famous private detective in Los Angeles.

#writing #reading #humor

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 25

He’s a genius! So how could he be wrong? lawrenceallanwrites.com/books/ #booksky

A picture of Albert Einstein with this false quote: E= MC fun in Allan's Jimmy Cooper Mysteries!
- Albert Einstein, Genius

Below that are pictures of each of the books.

#booksky #amreading #mystery #writing

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 24

“Better than cake”? Woah. I don’t even know if I believe it. But, hey, I’m not the Queen of France. More info in the link and the alt description! lawrenceallanwrites.com/books/ #booksky #mysterybooks #amreading

A painting of Marie Antoniette saying “Better than cake!
I laughed my f@!king head off!”

And then pictures of my books, Big Fat F@!k-up, Big F@!king Deal, and Go F@!k Yourself

Jimmy Cooper is a former child star and recovering addict who gets a second shot at fame as a famous private eye in Los Angeles.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 23

Another celebrity endorsement! I’m very flattered. Y’all, check out my series. Honest Abe wouldn’t lie to you. He loved it. You’ll love it — maybe. lawrenceallanwrites.com/books/ #booksky #writing #reading #mystery

A picture of Abraham Lincoln with a fake quote, “Honestly, one of the best series I've ever read. Jimmy Cooper
kills me."
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States

And a picture of my book Big Fat F@!k Up

You can buy it anywhere books are sold! It’s out in paperback, ebook and audio! #mysterybook #mystery #amreading

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 23

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 22

New review... Find out where to find your copy: lawrenceallanwrites.com/books/

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 19

Hey, you... Yeah, you... the one scrolling... You know what's a good time? Getting out and hanging out with real people. You know what's even a better time? Hearing fab authors reading their works. You should check out Noir at the Bar. (Mystery and crime writers are the best people.)

Noir at the Bar -- L.A. May 23rd at 6 PM
Jordan Harper, Lawerence Allan, Lucinda Berry, Andrew Rubin, JM Petrick, Andrew Miller, Eric Beetner, Elizabeth Crowens

The Book Jewel 6259 W 87th Weschester, Los Angeles, near LAX

#booksky #losangeles #writing #reading #mystery

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 13

Name your 2nd favorite vampire.

It's a SPACE VAMPIRE... from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century! Wilma is in his thrall! Save yourself, girl!

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· May 2

This is not a drill, Noir in The Bar in Los Angeles,May 23rd! Check out that killers row of authors! Come and find your next great read. #booksky #mysterybook

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 29

He pledged in *2010* to give away most of his wealth. It’s 15 years later and he’s still worth 2.4 billion. Fuck this guy. @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 26

Since she turned off quote, because she was getting rationed… How about no? The journalists who decided to attend an event with an authoritarian got to experience what to many school kids have experienced.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 19

I’m not good enough for the *first* Crime Craft book from the Mystery Writers of America, so I will settle for the second. #writing #Latfob Signing at 1 pm at the SoCal MWA booth! Come and say hi!

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 19

At the LA Times Festival of books and picked up this… look out Pulitzer. #writing #LATFOB

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 18

One of the things I love to do while traveling for writing conferences is to visit a local record store. Just picked up these after the Midwest Mystery Conference — which is loads of fun.

Covers of record albums.
Front row, l to r: The Moon and Stars by Valerie June (she’s sooo good), Logan’s Run soundtrack, Chariots of Fire Soundtrack.

Back row, l to r: EllingtonFamtasies by Duke Ellington, Music Express by Ktel, Beauty and the Best by The Go-Gos!

Record albums…
Front row, l to r: Walk Don’t Run soundtrack, Lady for Sale by Lola Kirke

Back row, l to r: Rhonda by Rhonda Fleming, I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail by Buck Owens and his Buckaroos

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 16

Quote post with something good that lasted longer than the Confederacy (1861-1865) David Tennant’s run as the 10th Doctor. (2005-2010)

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 7

Then there's the 2nd book in the series: Big F@!king Deal... After the events of the last book, Jimmy is back on top. Everyone wants a piece of him, including his estranged father Jimmy needs a distraction. Good thing a billionaire's son is kidnapped. #paperback #ebook #audio books2read.com/bfd/

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 6

Lookin' for a new, fun read? Check out Big Fat F@!k Up. Meet Jimmy Cooper, a former child star and recovering addict gets a second shot at fame as a famous private eye in Los Angeles. Avail in paperback, ebook and audio! books2read.com/bffu/ www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... #booksky #mystery

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Apr 4

Best Star Trek crew. Wrong answers only.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Mar 30

Just got a text for the campaign of @adamgrayca.bsky.social from "Gavin Newsom" Dems, seriously, don't do this. It makes me suspicious of the person you're trying to support. I've had enough James Carville texts... Don't. Do. This.

Lawrence Allan@writelarrywrite· Mar 28

Jonathan here is wrong, of course. Protests like this give permission to people to do things. Protests like this also speak to Democratic leadership. In special elections Dems are outperforming. People are more engaged. So don’t be a Debbie Downer like Jonathan.