Full chapter preview from my new #horror book, A More Ancient Evil. Check it out on my blog macheteandquill.com/blog/news/fu... #horrorbooks

The reviews are coming in. A More Ancient Evil is genuinely creepy. The novella by Ryan Hoyt is out today from Machete & Quill Press. #horror #horrorbooks

T O M O R R O W My 8th book comes out, nbd... A More Ancient Evil #horrorbooks #exorcism #horror Cover art by Matt Seff Barnes

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I don't understand successful indie and hybrid authors that punch down on others. Seen it twice this week from the same bunch and I have to remind myself I don't fit in with that crowd anyways. Unless it's about using AI. Then swing away.

A More Ancient Evil is brand new, but I'm now half through what I outlined for the 1st draft of The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow. With a daily routine, I'm getting back on track & more hopeful about my writing projects than I've been in a long time. This novel has a lot going on in it. #horrorbooks

Celebrate independence … from Am*zon. Get books direct from authors if available to you. Avoid the billionaires. #shoplocal #smallbusiness #horrorbooks

Family protest against Führer Trump, ICE Gestapo, and Kongressman Kevin Kiley in our red town #8647

Are you waiting for A More Ancient Evil on ebook? Get it right now (one month early!) ONLY from my website! It will be delivered to you in minutes via email from BookFunnel with instructions on how to easily send it to any device you want to read it on. #horrorbooks

That brainwash torture scene in Addams Family Values, only it's our parents and Fox News... Precisely how we arrived at this point in America. #MAGACult

New paperbacks are here! A More Ancient Evil by Ryan Hoyt #horror #horrorbooks

Little preview... 16 chapters written, 30ish to go. Am I allowed to say I love my own novel-in-progress? #horrorbooks

No reason but to highlight the gorgeous art of Eva Mout (Ursus Art) on the hardcover edition of We Are Not Alone in the Dark #horrorart #horrorbooks #horrorbookcovers

My 1st order of paperbacks just shipped from the printer! I should receive them in a week, then I'll sign & mail out to fulfill all preorders. I have FIVE extra in this batch, so please order if you would like receive one 2 weeks before the on-sale date. Thanks! #horrorbooks MacheteAndQuill.com

UPDATED: We are posting this placard at all of our offices and asking our union contract farms to post as well. We encourage our friends to put up similar placards at their business as immigration agents do not have the right to go on private property without permission.

In 2023, I made this limited edition cover as a tribute to a classic Rosemary's Baby paperback. I brought my remaining inventory yesterday to the convention and sold all but one. A pleasant surprise. If you want the very last one, it is available on my site! #horrorbooks

Sinister Creature Con day 2! My daughter Natalie is hanging out with me at the table today #sinistercreaturecon

These are cool books. They have the full scripts from Jordan Peele’s Us and Get Out, with stills from throughout the movies, plus several pages of behind the scenes details, an essay by Tananarive Due, and more. I am holding out hope they’ll make one for Nope. #horror #jordanpeele

This weekend, #sacramento #horror fans! Don't miss Sinister Creature Con

Rebellions are built on hope #epicfantasy #fantasy Music by me (my track “Gemma Calvertson” by Before the World Moved On)

A damn fine book and I can't wait for the sequel! Get on this deal, #horrorbooks fans!

#horrorbooks folks, A More Ancient Evil is now up for preorder on Kindle if that's your jam. amzn.to/40cs4oF or the signed paperbacks are still available on my site MacheteAndQuill.com. I should have them in 3 weeks to sign and ship to you. Thanks!

There is a realm more wretched than Hell Its gates have been opened in the basement of a sorority. A More Ancient Evil Available August 4, 2025 #horrorbooks #horror #exorcism

I'll be back at Sinister Creature Con this weekend! Come out on Saturday and Sunday to Sacramento, CA for the coolest horror convention around. Pictured is my table setup from last year. I'm excited to return to this fun event and meet some readers and horror fans! #Sacramento #horror

My editor called it the scariest book she's edited! I really tried to keep the pace and tension cranked to 11 on this one after reviews for my previous two horror novels said they start too slow. Hope this satisfies. Releases Aug 4, preorder available on my site. #horrorbooks

The Realm Beyond, the final novel of my fantasy series, the people have had enough of their fascist dictator and corrupt government, fighting back in the streets. No human is illegal, and we must all stand up for each other. #fantasybooks (art: Lucie Duclos; tyrant quote: Jim Acosta)

John & Judith Walter became the centerpiece in the investigation of Melinda McDonald’s death. Police ultimately cleared them of suspicion, but presence of the paranormal experts & self-claimed exorcist and clairvoyant respectively didn’t sit with the community. 1/🧵 #horror

We continue to research the troubling case of Melinda McDonald. Witnesses say a male student and two controversial parapsychology professors were seen entering and exiting the home on the day of McDonald’s passing. Learn more in A More Ancient Evil on Aug 4, 2025. MacheteAndQuill.com to preorder.

This tragedy shook the town of North Abbey, New York to its core in autumn of 1966. What happened in the sorority has remained a mystery... Until now. A More Ancient Evil releases August 4, 2025 from Machete & Quill Press. Preorder at MacheteAndQuill.com #horrorbooks

This summer's hottest (real) book is Skylights, a Stargazers Story. It's got everything. Stargazers, people, dogs, the sun, lights coming out of eyes. Pre-order your copy of this real book today.

Desperate rebels employ witchcraft and eldritch creatures to battle maga fascists in this near-future apocalyptic horror. Until the Flame Snuffs Out coming late 2026. #horrorbooks #destroymaga

Possession, exorcism, cosmic horror in a sorority house. Preorder now on my site because f%ck Bezos www.MacheteAndQuill.com #horrorbooks

Possession + exorcism in a 1960s sorority: A More Ancient Evil by Ryan Hoyt. The new novella is available to pre-order ahead of the August 4 release date. Synopsis and more on the site. Thanks!

We Are Not Alone in the Dark by Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com “Sad-boy” Bryan has a lot on his plate. Dad’s in prison, mom’s barely holding it together, and he’s increasingly disturbed by strange nocturnal events wherein he loses time and sleep. As if being a teen wasn't tough enough.

the devil wears bronzer

Saturday afternoon outing in Roseville CA. Down with Trump, Musk, and Rep. Kevin Kiley

Audiobook recording outtakes. Yes I laugh at parts of my own books 😂 I write for myself first in every project. Maybe that’s why my books don’t sell 😅 #audiobook #vocalbooth #audiobooknarrator

It just hit me the microphone brand I’m using to record this alien/UFO horror audiobook is Roswell Pro Audio. So fitting 👽 #audiobooknarrator #voiceover #horrorbooks #vocalbooth

Apologies to dogs everywhere, they would never grovel this hard for absolutely nothing in return

😂 I love this show #frierenbeyondjourneysend #sociallyawkward

I discovered last year that doing events is the funnest part of being an author. Here's what I have coming up #horrorbooks

Rep. Steven Horsford to Greer: "So the trade representative hasn't spoken to the POTUS about a global reordering of trade, but yet he announced it on a tweet? WTF! Who is in charge? It looks like your boss just pulled the rug out from under you. There is no strategy ... is this market manipulation?"

Audiobook number two in production now. We Are Not Alone in the Dark coming mid-summer 2025 in audio

I can't wait to see all these fascists hang after the New Nuremberg trials in a few years. I wish it could be sooner, but I guess we need the rest of the world to step in and free us first.

President Friendless Urinal Cake is strong arming the Smithsonian over “improper ideology” and somehow that’s a normal Thursday

New premade, i'm kind of digging its Minimalism! "Bathe Me In Crimsom" - Available www.mattseffbarnes.com/availablefor...

Excited to announce that I'll have a table in the Artist Alley at Lodi Comic Con on Saturday May 10 in Lodi, CA. I had a great time at last year's show and I'm really looking forward to getting back there.

Starting the week with a pre-made inspired by the incredible Women In Horror in the writing community. I wanted to create something more elegant yet still of course, dark and here it is. “Feminine Macabre” - Available www.mattseffbarnes.com/availablefor...

Read my ebooks FREE on Hoopla if your library offers it. I’m out of Kindle Unlimited so if your funds are limited, this is a great option. All 3 horror books are up but only the finale of my fantasy series has processed so far. #hoopla #horrorbooks #boycottamazon