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James Alan Gill

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Writer living in Minneapolis.
Author of NOT DARK YET (Castoff Press, 2024) & CARBON CITY, 1925 (Castoff Press, 2026)

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Welcome to the OC, b*tch!

Spent a few gorgeous days in Laguna Beach that lined up with an October heatwave so we were able to squeeze the last drops out of summer ‘26. Jim was busy with work retreat activities so I spent most of the time as a solo tourist, scouting the best food and sights to share with him during the evening off-hours.

A perfect re-fuel of the spirit. taken in Laguna Beach, California by @jagill_writer

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I'm reading today at 4pm via Zoom with poet Jacob Butlett for the Crab Orchard Review Fall Literary festival. Join if you can! Should be fun. Link in comments.

@craborchardreview taken in Southern Illinois University Carbondale by @jagill_writer

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Had a great mini book tour through Southern Illinois this past week. It was really great to read from and talk about my books in the place where they're set. Thanks to Southeastern Illinois College and Galatia Public Library for setting up really great events. And special thanks to everyone who came out and were such an engaged audience. You all made this special. taken in Saline County by @jagill_writer

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UPCOMING EVENTS in October for Carbon City, 1925 you should put on your calendars. Southern Illinois friends, I'll be around on October 1st doing readings and talking about the writing process and answering questions. First I'll be at Southeastern Illinois College at 1pm for an SI Storytellers event. Then that evening at 5pm, I'll be in my hometown at the Galatia Public Library. And for everyone far and wide, I'll be doing a reading via Zoom as part of the Southern Illinois University fall literary festival. I hope to see you virtually and in person! by @jagill_writer

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A sampling of our weekend walking around Philly. taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @jagill_writer

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One of us was searching for historical markers in Philadelphia, the other was on a hunt for aesthetics. Guess which one I am. taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @jagill_writer

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I was thrilled to see that my novel Carbon City, 1925 was featured in Publisher's Weekly June Indie Spotlight highlighting mysteries and thrillers.

Here's the full author statement I submitted, which they edited for space.

AUTHOR STATEMENT: "I grew up in the setting of Carbon City, 1925, hearing stories about the Klan wars and the mine massacres and the gangsters who operated with impunity. I saw the bullet holes in the brick faces of the Masonic hall and hospital, where shootings had taken place. Had been to the cemetery where S. Glenn Young is buried and where the final act of the mine massacre took place. Had driven past the spot on the old highway where Charlie Birger's Shady Rest had once stood. I've always known I wanted to write about this history, but I also knew I didn't just want to retell the story that had already been told in other books. It wasn't until I created my fictional characters and their stories to inhabit this historical world that Carbon City, 1925 started to take shape. I wrote the entire first draft of two different manual typewriters -- a 1930s Royal portable and a 1960s Remington -- and then made hand edits to that manuscript before typing everything into the computer for further development. And I spent over ten years researching the time period, so that even the smallest details create a rich backdrop over which my story can unfold."

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/100662-indie-spotlight-june-2026.html

@publisherswkly The novel Carbon City, 1925 by James Alan Gill featured in the Publisher's Weekly June Indie Spotlight. taken in Minneapolis, Minnesota by @jagill_writer

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3 Days of live music + Minnesota summer on the Mississippi = a good time had by all. There were a ton of bands to see, but these were our faves. Minnesota Yacht Club lineup taken in Harriet Island Regional Park by @jagill_writer

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3 months ago

Had a great weekend in Eugene celebrating Connor and his graduation from UO (Bachelor's of PR, English Lit minor). There were two great dinners out, multiple trips to multiple bookstores, and lots of conversation. I'm definitely proud of this guy! taken in University of Oregon by @jagill_writer

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4 months ago

Both of my books are available at @commabookshop in Minneapolis! Carbon City, 1925 even found its way onto the new and notable table! Be sure to support your local bookstores 📚

Not Dark Yet: Stories & Carbon City, 1925: A Novel, by James Alan Gill

#bookstores #bookstagram #writerlife taken in Comma, a bookshop by @jagill_writer

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At the local bookshops, you can order Carbon City, 1925 but at the neighborhood bar, they keep a copy on the shelf.

It's always fun to see your book in the wild. Thanks to the gang at @picniclindenhills

Carbon City, 1925, a novel by James Alan Gill taken in Picnic Linden Hills by @jagill_writer

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6 months ago

Book release party at Picnic of Linden Hills! Join us for an afternoon of readings, conversation, and celebration as Jim shares an excerpt from his novel, Carbon City 1925, digs into the writing process, and signs books.

May 3, 2026, 2pm

Reservation link in the bio! taken in Picnic Linden Hills by @jagill_writer

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