Squad Goals. These aren't mine. Spotted them online.

Decided to read this one while I had it handy. Haven't read it since 1975 or so, so don't remember much about it. heh. It ain't REH but pretty fun so far. Another great Jones cover.

See, this is what looking through old paperbacks gets you. I forgot I was still missing three of the Cormac Mac Art pastiches. Off to ebay... Ken Kelly cover.

Other Solomon Kane volumes. For the two Bantam editions, author Ramsey Campbell finished the incomplete REH stories, THE CASTLE OF THE DEVIL, HAWK OF BASTI, and THE CHILDREN OF ASSHUR. The one fragment I'd lIke a go at is DEATH'S BLACK RIDERS.

All three of the Centaur Press Solomon Kane paperbacks had Jones covers.

Jeff Jones art. Perhaps the single finest image of Robert E. Howard's Solomon Kane ever painted.

I was reminded this morning of one of the great things about @briankeene.bsky.social 's Patreon. There's just SO much content. Many days I'm like "Crom and Mitra, he's posted again!" Plus all the stored info, invaluable to any writer whatever genre. Outlines, WIPs, stories, advice. Go sign up.

Pertinent to my interests.

Break 1-9. Got your ears on? C'mon back.

Today's movie was a second viewing of @realgdt.bsky.social 's FRANKENSTEIN, this time on Netflix instead of at the theater, and I liked it even better the second time around. I think I can say now this is my favorite of GDT's movies. (Though Crimson Peak still ranks high) SO Gothic.

It is the Birthday of author Bram Stoker. To say that Stoker's work has been an influence on my own writing would be a vast understatement. Happy Birthday, Bram. Your novel Dracula will 'live' forever.

Coming soon... Also just signed a contract for #19, OPERATION: BAVARIA with the squad showing their influences and going full on Dog Soldiers up against big fucking howlin' things

#JoeLedger fans: there's a new story, "BURNING HEAVEN TO THE GROUND" focusing on Mr. Church & Grace Courtland during #PatientZero. It's in SNAFU: CONTAGION, out now from #CohesionPress #anthology #anthology2025 #SNAFU #snafucontagion #ActionThriller #SciFiThriller

Solomon Kane: The Serpent King Vol. 1 ON SALE NOW! (W/A) Patch Zircher Solomon Kane, along with a mismatched group of companions including, search for the lost Serpent Ring of Thoth-Amon in the valley of the Serpent Men. L Buy online at tinyurl.com/3r8m53c3 or in your local comic book store!

This was just what I wanted and more. Set during WWII, with The Red Skull, Baron Strucker, Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos, Bucky Barnes, and Xenomorphs! Fantastic story and art.

HEY MASSACHUSETTS! You know how Salem in October is INSANE so you don't go there then, yeah? Well now that it's November, Salem regains calm magnetism and it is THE PERFECT TIME TO STILL DISCUSS SPOOKY STUFF. Come talk to me about AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC at SALEM PARACON on Sat 11/15! salemparacon.org

This week's comics and trades, with @jimzub.bsky.social , @liamsharp.bsky.social , and Alex Horley. Plus Ramona Fradon and Sal Buscema.

Gothic Mail Call! One of the few Virginia Coffman Gothic Romances I didn't have, and the art book for @realgdt.bsky.social Frankenstein.

This should be out Wednesday. Color me interested.

Another page from about the same time.

Page I penciled about 1990, back when I wanted to draw comics. You can tell I was a karate teacher...

Happy Birthday to Jeremy Brett, who I liked so much as Sherlock Holmes, I see him when I read Doyle's stories now. When I was writing 'The Adventure of the Stone Men' I imagined Brett saying all my dialogue.

It is the Birthday of Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange, The Creeper, Hawk & Dove, Mr. A. and many other iconic characters. I consider him one of the greatest cartoonists ever to work in comics.

Two years back. Still amazed that I appeared in Weird Tales, not once but twice. The Unique Magazine looms so large in my life, being the major publisher of Robert E. Howard, H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and so many others. To be part of that legacy. The mind boggles.

Plus, even before Crom was counting the Dead, Odin got in the act.

This morning's reading is the absolutely gonzo crossover between SGT Rock and the Viking Prince by Bob Kanigher and Joe Kubert.

It's Sunday morning, and you know what that means. Coffee with Brian Keene.

Forgot to post the links for the novels, like a goober. Here's Return of the Monster Men: edgarriceburroughs.com/store/produc...

Inspirational reading. Kicking around an idea for a non-Stoker-centric vampire yarn. Want to play with the movie tropes a bit.

Long shot (mainly due to how little engagement I get on here), but I'm looking for freelance writers with an interest, or specialism in, classical music. If you are one, or know one, please give me a shout.

Happy Halloween!

That's the way we all became the Brady Bunch...

Planning a Gothic Halloween Double Feature tomorrow, with Boris Karloff in THE BLACK ROOM and Barbara Steele in the brand new remastered Blu-ray of BLACK SUNDAY.

Boom! Amazon sent this out a couple of days early. Features my story 'Plague Pit; starring Sir Gawain and some UK spec ops. @ajspedding.bsky.social @jmreynolds.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social

Here, just let me give you a Classic Gothic Film Festival. Go watch these.

The 1947 version of 'Uncle Silas' with Jean Simmons is a Gothic classic.

@realgdt.bsky.social talks Gothics, including several movies near and dear to my heart. Dragonwyck, with Vincent Price, is a favorite of mine. And I need to find that 1968 version of Uncle Silas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPO1...

If you kindly help get the original post here to 50+ re-posts, we'll share some art from the issue that wasn't included in the update...

It is the Birthday of @joerlansdale.bsky.social , a terrific writer who is practically a genre to himself. So many great books and stories. Happy Birthday, sir!

Boom! Brand new one from friends Michael Moorcock and Mark Hodder. www.amazon.com/s?k=the+albi...

I'm already ready to see @realgdt.bsky.social 's FRANKENSTEIN again. The sheer Gothic-ness of it was so fantastic. I predict several viewings when it hits Netflix next week. I just want to look at at the sets and costumes and photography some more. SO glad I went to see it on the big screen.

It is the birthday of writer friend @jonathanjanz.bsky.social . Go and buy one of his books. I recommend THE DISMEMBERED. Just a warning, this may look like a Gothic Romance, but there's some serious horror in there. I mean, look at the title. Recommended. www.amazon.com/Dismembered-...

Four books to get to know me. #BookSky

Found a Virginia Coffman Gothic I didn't have and ordered it. Love the cover.

Just back from Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN. A Gothic treat. I'll have more to say later, but now I can stop dodging spoilers.

Boom!

Some screenshots from Yesterday's viewing of Dracula the Ballet. The Brides really stole the show.

Author Amanda DeWees with Arthur Holmwood, Dr. John Seward, Abraham Van Helsing, and Quincey Morris at DRACULA The Ballet.

Spent the afternoon at the Ballet in Atlanta and it was a phenomenal show. Just amazing.

Christopher Golden and Mike Mignola's JOE GOLEM and the DROWNING CITY comes to Bad Hand Books in 2026 with a brand-new cover by Mignola! Pre-order the illustrated novel directly from us and get a bookplate signed by the authors. badhandbooks.com/preorders/jo...