A remarkably assured and simply incredible debut. Hope you pick up a copy. undertowpublications.com/ebooks/uncer...

In honor of spooky season, I'm discounting the ebook of PORTRAITS OF DECAY down to 5 bucks if you buy it from my website! Get it here: carsonwinter.com/product/port...

Writing services here: wintergreen.my.canva.site

I’ll cut to the chase: just like all your favorite authors, I’m offering editing and writing coach services. So yeah, pitch incoming! But first I wanted to talk a bit about my writing journey and WHY these services can help. (THREAD)

EPISODE 149 – STRAW WORLD – Metafiction with Erik McHatton We chat with Erik McHatton about Metafiction, attacking the reader, mind puppets, cosmic horror and his new collection STRAW WORLD! @erikmchatton.bsky.social

Finished POSTHASTE MANOR by @jolietoomajan.bsky.social & @carsonwinter.bsky.social from @tenebrouspress.bsky.social last night, and it hit all my buttons. From the actual story content to the structure - mosaic narratives, smashing together genres, scrapbook media, wild tonal shifts. Its all there!

Brave New Weird - The Best New Weird Horror, Volume Three from @tenebrouspress.bsky.social Some really creative and definitely WEIRD stories here. And who can resist this cover by @mattblairstone.bsky.social? I sure couldn't! #booksky #publishing

I recently had the honor of sitting down with Jeff Carter for the We Bleed Orange and Black podcast, and had a great chat. Check it out!

NEW BOOK REVIEW: Marissa Gallerani reviews "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery" by Mallary Tenore Tarpley. Read it here: https://hippocampusmagazine.com/2025/08/review-slip-life-in-the-middle-of-eating-disorder-recovery-by-mallary-tenore-tarpley/

the uncle who published a book has a bsky! go look!

Free tonight? Why not visit the void with @authorplm.bsky.social, @erikmchatton.bsky.social, and @tjprice.bsky.social?? There will be book giveaways and more! #bookrelease #releaseparty #booklaunch #newhorror

The Blog Without a Face, a really cool, fascinating reviewer, was good enough to read "Straw World" and gave it a glowing review! I'm really quite shocked at the score. Check it out. wp.me/pe60cO-30s

This is tonight! Why not cozy in with me and @erikmchatton.bsky.social for some spooky tales from the void? Completely free, online, and you'll have a chance to win your own copy of his debut collection of weird horror! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-echoes...

"...there is at least one story of mine...that I do believe is truly evil. It honestly feels like it was placed in my mind and willed itself to life." -interview with @erikmchatton.bsky.social ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...

The always wonderful @ivygrimes.bsky.social was kind enough to interview me for her newsletter. Check it out. open.substack.com/pub/ivygrime...

Tomorrow is a day to celebrate. A day to fear. Join me and @erikmchatton.bsky.social for an online book event. Erik's voice: amazing Erik's writing: even better www.eventbrite.com/e/the-echoes...

Really enjoying listening to the Lovecraft ezine podcast while working, and this one is particularly good. @gemmafiles.bsky.social, @datlow.bsky.social @michaeldylandavis.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnbH...

Also the hustle* never stops so: REVOLUTION IN THE HEART, an Ursula K. Le Guin tribute anthology, is coming out, I now notice, September 22, 2026, so preorder it now for a gift to future you! *15 emails a week saying "Can you ensure that you post this to your author social media, thanks"

"Pan's Garden: A Volume Of Nature Stories" by Algernon Blackwood, published by Macmillon in 1912. A collection of nature-oriented supernatural tales by British mystic and fiction writer Algernon Blackwood. A favorite for both its selection of tales and it's spiritual depth. 1/3

Build your TBR with these new horror releases @manylittlewords.bsky.social @hazelzorn.bsky.social @rhaven.bsky.social @adamszym.bsky.social @ryan-leslie.bsky.social @kosokojackson.bsky.social @erikmchatton.bsky.social @taylorlgrothe.bsky.social @diannalgunn.bsky.social @sonorataylor.bsky.social

Happy book bday to Erik McHatton! Erik is a student of the Weird and frequent CHM collaborator. His debut collection STRAW WORLD AND OTHER ECHOES FROM THE VOID is out today and it's fantastic! Celebrate the release on Friday with a reading and prizes: https://bit.ly/480DUa9

Apparently Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off pre-orders, including @thomasha.bsky.social's UNCERTAIN SONS with code PREORDER25 bit.ly/4lZNBZY

MY BOOK'S OUT TODAY! books2read.com/MatthewKing Four killers meet for dinner, but what do they find? Friends? Murder?! LOVE?! This Horrormance reveals relatable killers whose amusing banter is playful and thought-provoking, tackling issues like gender identity, discrimination, and feminism.🖤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💀

@erikmchatton.bsky.social's his debut collection is out tomorrow and I think it's going to blow some serious minds. @authorplm.bsky.social is hosting a release party on Friday, join up for a reading, giveaway, and interview! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-echoes...

"Straw World" launches tomorrow, and I couldn't be more excited. The next day, however, has me almost equally excited as we'll be having a book launching event hosted by the always amazing PLM! Come join us for fun and prizes! Sign up now! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-echoes...

I'm hosting a launch party for @erikmchatton.bsky.social and his debut collection this Friday! Have you ever heard his voice? Don't miss out, it's like audio velvet. The event is free and online, tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-echoes...

On my very dumb podcast I asked for readers to please send me shots of PORTRAITS OF DECAY with a dick in between the pages as a bookmark. Thank you to @ninamiller.bsky.social for hearing the call and giving me a much more acceptable alternative. Everyone else—I’m waiting.

As of August 15, A SPECTRE IS HAUNTING GREENTREE has been out for one year. And wow, what a year it's been. I've always seen this book as something of a black sheep in my catalog, but I wanted to take some time to reflect on it. /THREAD @tenebrouspress.bsky.social

RSL reviews Erik McHatton's speculative STRAW WORLD AND OTHER ECHOES FROM THE VOID: "McHatton ensnares you in metatextual unease... It's a book I’ll treasure for a long time." Read more: tinyurl.com/yckxdube @erikmchatton.bsky.social

This month, I'm offering developmental edits on horror/Weird fiction novels and novellas for $120 per 10,000 words--$80 lower than my usual rate. I'll give detailed feedback on character, setting, plot, pacing, tone, and point of view. Interested? Email ericraglin1992 [at] gmail [dot] com to book.

"A group of captive rabbits live in constant fear of their Father, and of something possibly more sinister that lives upstairs." - "We Must Be Rabbits"

New blog post up today! I talk about why I love August, why I dislike promoting books in the summer, why anxiety in the month before publication is a bitch, and why supporting and promoting others is good medicine. Go read it: katherinesilvaauthor.su stack.com

"When a mother grief overrides her reason, she turns to hilltop magic in order to bring back a piece of her lost child."

Happy Release Day to @jacymorris.bsky.social & his incredible WE LIKE IT CHERRY! “Not for the faint of heart. Morris’ narrative does not pull punches…Highly recommended for fans of Stephen Graham Jones.” @ala-booklist.bsky.social (starred review) We're thrilled to have it loose in the wild🍒❄️💀

I spy with my creepy eye... @erikmchatton.bsky.social's forthcoming collection, STRAW WORD AND OTHER ECHOES FROM THE VOID! @tjprice.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL25...

I'm hitting the submissions tonight! I'm so happy to see the enthusiastic flood of horror stories already. If you'd like to submit a horror short story, up to 6000 words, our short submission window closes on Aug 11th. Please read submission guidelines closely first ❤️ pseudopod.org/submissions/

Hey, the ebook of Devil is only $2.99 for a limited time! It’s a Stoker and Shirley Jackson winner and nominee for a bunch of cool stuff, but I know that’s not enough to convince folks, so here are some 1-star reviews. Hope they help. Have an awesome day! www.amazon.com/Devil-Takes-...

Dave from Horror Reads was so very kind to my collection. Check out his video review of Straw World!

"Straw World," the title story, and framing device for my collection, is a guided tour through a very unique art installation, one which promises to never leave you, and which asks of you everything.

Who's ready? @erikmchatton.bsky.social @tjprice.bsky.social

I still have some Harried Men for anyone who wants to: 1. Pick up my debut collection of short fiction (FFO: Thomas Ligotti, Brian Evenson, Nicole Cushing). 2. Nail a creepy Halloween keepsake to their door. www.tiktok.com/@carsonwinte...

Daniel Kraus is back on Sley House Presents to talk about ANGEL DOWN, his latest novel! We talk about the challenge of craft, the place of art in Daniel's life, and about living in joy when the world feels so joyless. You can find Sley House Presents on all major podcasting platforms! Links below.

"Knocks" is a story about a young girl named Evie, who is trapped inside a farmhouse, hiding with her family from strange creatures outside, who knock day and night, wanting to be let in.

Okay NOW I’m happy with the colors. 8”x10” mounted into a 10.5”x12.5” frame

We are excited for the world to meet what @erikmchatton.bsky.social has created! Edited by @tjprice.bsky.social, this collection of unique horror will be out in September--but you can claim your copy now! #newhorror #preorder #newtitle #horror #horrorreaders #erikmchatton #strawworld

Fans of the weird, mark your calendar for the upcoming collection release from @erikmchatton.bsky.social!

Recently, I had the privilege of once again appearing The Dead Languages Podcast with my buddy @carsonwinter.bsky.social, where we chose to talk about another pair of cool, weird horror stories (among other things). I had a blast, and I think you might too. Check it out!

Thank you to @antonyfrost.bsky.social for this thoughtful review of PORTRAITS OF DECAY! antonyfb.com/blog/reading...