Mirta; artist, Floridian, and all-around great person has been a friend of the pulps for about as long as we’ve been calling ourselves American Pulps. So, it was kind of a no-brainer to make her our first Miss Mayhem. And because she’s our resident spooky girl, we figured the October issue made the most sense.… Continue reading Miss Mayhem: Mirta
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Sacrifice to the Business Gods
By: P.A. O’Neil When Maurice found out Jon got laid off he was shaken up. Not because he liked Jon as a person — Jon actually annoyed the hell out of Maurice — but because Jon was so good at his job. If Jon was on the chopping block, none of them were safe. Little… Continue reading Sacrifice to the Business Gods
Jailbird Diner
By: Bruce Norwich Torrential pearls of angel piss beat a steady rhythm on the Jaybird Diner. This ancient eatery was nestled in the bosom of Matanza, Florida. Matanza wasn’t really a town. It was more like a stain between two nowheres that wouldn’t wash out, no matter how hard it rained. Richie Munday clashed with… Continue reading Jailbird Diner
The Apartment
By: P.A. O’Neil The Body The dead man’s apartment was small and spartan. It was masculine but only so because it was a mess. A building across the street blocked out the sun giving the whole place a mancave vibe. The distinct smell of cordite wafted through the dingy studio apartment. Detective Frank Crocetti took… Continue reading The Apartment
June 2021 – American Pulps Reading List
OK, so June’s been pretty balls-to-the-wall work-wise at the Pulps; so I’m giving you the June reading list in July. Because I’m a completist and I can’t skip a month even though I theoretically already have. The July reading list will come out soon, not in August, don’t worry. So here goes, the American Pulps… Continue reading June 2021 – American Pulps Reading List
May 2021 — American Pulps Reading List
Halfway through the month, but better late than never. Sad thing is, I put this article together a month ago and was very proud of myself for getting ahead of the game, only to never post the damn thing until the 15th. Anyway, here’s our list for the May reading list starting out strong with… Continue reading May 2021 — American Pulps Reading List
American Pulps Favorite Movies By Decade: 1940s
Every other week we are putting together an article with our favorite movies by decade. This week we’re neck deep in the Film Noir flicks of the 1940s. The movies on this list aren’t just favorites of ours, they’ve been very influential in our storytelling. I say influential to us because these movies were an… Continue reading American Pulps Favorite Movies By Decade: 1940s
Stolen Rembrandts — This Is A Robbery on Netflix
If you like Boston Accents, 90s nostalgia, and true crime—This is a Robbery on Netflix is for you. Produced by Colin and Nick Barnicle, it’s a breezy four episodes with great characters, interviews, surprisingly high production value re-creations, and archive footage. The Heist The series is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. When, in… Continue reading Stolen Rembrandts — This Is A Robbery on Netflix
American Pulps Favorite Movies By Decade: 1930s
Nothing seems to piss people off more than putting lists up of “the best ___” or whatever. And since we don’t mind ruffling some feathers, we’re going to start listing the most influential (to us) movies by decade. I say influential to us because these movies were an inspiration in one way or another to… Continue reading American Pulps Favorite Movies By Decade: 1930s
April 2021 — American Pulps Reading List
If you’re living in an area experiencing “April Showers” and find yourself indoors a lot, here’s some books to keep you company. If it’s beautiful out, these books can keep you company outside too. That’s the beauty of books, they’re versatile. Ride the Pink Horse — Dorothy B. Hughes Dorothy B. Hughes, the late, great,… Continue reading April 2021 — American Pulps Reading List