Michael Downing
@KMWriter01
Writer. Literacy advocate. Surfer. Activist. Playwright. Attitude, edginess & Springsteen songs. 2x Pushcart Nominee. JUST RELEASED: SAINTS of the ASPHALT
Today's the day - Out Now: SAINTS of the ASPHALT A fallen basketball star. A broken hometown. One last shot at redemption. Grab a copy on Amazon for $1.99: a.co/d/2ULBlfN #bookrelease #SAINTSoftheASPHALT #basketball #writing
I'm diving into Japanese crime fiction over at my St**k (because why not?) Japanese crime fiction doesn’t scream. It simmers. It slides a knife between the ribs, bows politely, & disappears into the dark. Check it out here (if you're so inclined): open.substack.com/pub/michaeldow…
South Park is back…
The decision to make Trump the new Saddam is a layered one. There’s the easy takeaway of our president being a dictator, but bringing back Satan and separating Trump from Garrison are two moves that continues the trend of newer seasons emulating the early days of the show
“Not just a basketball book.” SAINTS of the ASPHALT A story about friendship, failure, & a past you can't leave behind. A coming of age novel for fans of The Outsiders & Friday Night Lights. #SaintsOfTheAsphalt #MoreThanAGame #UrbanFiction #BasketballLife #ComingOfAge
“The times are tough now, just getting tougher.” Springsteen 24 hours left to grab a free copy of SAINTS of the ASPHALT — for readers who like fiction raw, real, & gritty. And basketball too... Enter Here: goodreads.com/giveaway/enter… #BookGiveaway #Springsteen #SaintsOfTheAsphalt
Check out this excellent story from @macy_skov in @citywidelunch ...if you're not reading @citywidelunch or following @macy_skov , you're missing out on some fantastic writing.
Wow....just wow. Amazong piece. Well-done.
If you haven't been following the "DEADLY SINS" series from @punk_magazine , you're missing some excellent flash. This one from @carlottadale38 has that kind of nasty edge that cuts right through your heart. Pour your coffee & give it a read!
The Only Remaining Sin — a Deadly Sin by Carlotta Dale punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/the…
Hey- it’s Monday. Kick off your week with @keithroysdon ‘s fun “Deadly Sin” story at @punk_magazine. No better way to jump into your day with this excellent story!
The Redhead Wasn’t Enough — a Deadly Sin by Keith Roysdon punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/14/the…
No better way to start your weekend then by checking out @jdclappwrites “Deadly Sin” in @punk_magazine. JD is one of the best and most prolific writers around - every story is fantastic. Check it out.
Mark’s Hot Wife — a Deadly Sin by JD Clapp punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/mar…
Very excited to be able to say that the great @bruisermag has published my story "To the Manager of the Restaurant Who Was So Disappointed In Me for Stealing Her Pulled Pork." Would be grateful if you maybe gave her a read, maybe even shared with other beautiful people like you:
bruisermag.com/drevlow_pulled…
Drink your coffee, grab a pastry, then start your Sunday with this terrific Deadly Sins story from @NathanBorn2010 - the latest from @punk_magazine . Excellent writing and an excellent series!
Sins and Severed Heads — a Deadly Sin by Nathan Pettigrew punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/06/sin…
I'm excited & honored to be on this Bouchercon panel in September- if you're thinking of making an early getaway on Sunday, stick around & check out this panel on creating memorable characters within a short story. #Bouchercon2025
Take a break from your weekend activities and give this story from @JWenner_Author a read- it’s part of @UrbanPigsPress Recovery series. An excellent story you’ll be thinking about throughout the day! Great writing from Jody!
Thank you to Urban Pigs Press for selecting my short story about recovery. The Long Hike – Jody Wenner urbanpigspress.co.uk/2025/07/05/the… via @UrbanPigsPress
Start your Saturday with this cool little story from @ScottMacLe59594 that takes an unexpectedly wicked turn!
@ScottMacLe59594 has done it again. A fantastic tale that turns on a dime. You can't miss "Grey Matter." bunkersquirrel.com/grey-matter.ht… Won't you share your tale with us as well? #Submissions open until Aug 1 #Prompt: Confessions of a Quiet Neighbor bunkersquirrel.com/submissions.ht…
Take the Paragraph Planet Challenge: Write a story in exactly 75 words. One piece of #flashfiction has been published on its home page every day since 2008. Submit today! paragraphplanet.com/submission.php
The SHE RIDES SHOTGUN trailer has dropped: youtu.be/U9OkHjOnQPg?si…