I’d like to pitch you a book that isn’t mine… but I wish was. Cherry Kills by @saidshony.bsky.social is a sharp, feral punk-noir that moves fast and doesn’t look back. You should own a copy. www.tinyworldspublishing.com #smallpress #cherrykills #noirfiction

This bad boy is now available. Couldn’t be more proud of @saidshony.bsky.social for crafting such a kickass book. www.tinyworldspublishing.com/collections/...

I wrote a book! My debut novella goes on pre-sale Jan 22. If you’re a fan of the 90s, Buffy, unlikely superheroes, and found family, this novella could be for you. It’s a fun book. automaticwriter.substack.com/p/cherry-kills #debutnovella #horrorfantasy #cherrykills #brokenbraingang

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

Blood In The Yolk Something sinister hatches in these pages...From the uncanny minds of seven cutting-edge horror writers comes a nest of nightmares. Blood in the Yolk delivers avian tales of terror, each more unsettling than the last. #horror #birdhorror #uncannyfiction #scary books2read.com/BITY

We’re not gonna join ‘em so we better start beating ‘em. #thefuckery

Just dropped my latest Monster of the Week! First one of the year and she's definitely a beauty! #horrorsky open.substack.com/pub/monstero...

Charlotte can’t figure out why Brunette looks so intense. She sees a gun. She doesn’t understand the shout in Brunette’s eyes. She sees a gun. Maybe she dropped her spoon? She sees a gun. Maybe she’s uncomfortable? SHE SEES A GUN! open.substack.com/pub/automati...

Fast. Chaotic. Violent.

Fast. Chaotic. Violent.

I wrote over 100 stories in 2024. Going to double that next year. 🖋️✏️🖋️✏️

Santa's coal miners have been working overtime this year.

I won a microfiction contest today. How bout that? ✨ fictiondealer.substack.com/p/microdosin...

oh, wow: back when I still pretty much had a mohawk. neat. like Michael McDonald, I keep forgettin'

A witchcraft con just called, “Covention.” You can steal this if you want, I never leave my house.

This is one of the best short stories I've read this year. Jon is an undiscovered gem. Highly recommend! jontoews.substack.com/p/catching-g... #horror #darkfiction #shortstory #holidayhorror #12daysofchristmashorror #folkhorror

It’s good to know that only one man in the US has been murdered this year.

imo The Ramones should’ve recorded a Pet Sematary-esque song for every Stephen King film adaptation, e.g. 🎶I don’t want to be dining at the hotel from The Shining/ I don’t want a blowjob from a bear🎶

I’d like to have a robot that sits next to me while I write and says, “Yeah, that’s fuckin’ good! Hell yeah! You’re the man! Handsome, too!” And maybe it gets me coffee when I want it—ohhhhh, or even better, the coffee comes right out of its mouth into my cup—no!—INTO MY MOUTH!

Enter to win a paperback copy of CHRISTMAS AND OTHER HORRORS! To enter, you must post a comment on the Substack post. US only. Horror for Xmas? The perfect vibe almakatsu.substack.com/p/win-the-pe...

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok? Signed, a librarian.

Seven Swans a-Swimming 🦢 💀 I've written a weird lil tale for my subscribers. :) garenglazier.substack.com/p/twelve-day...

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What is your favorite #twilightzone episode? I'm a big fan of The Silence, A Stop at Willoughby, Nothing in the Dark, and It's a Good Life! DYK that 30+ writers on #Substack recently paid homage to #RodSerling and The Twilight Zone? Check it out here! automaticwriter.substack.com/p/blink-twic...

Hey good morning, it wants your soul, but you don’t have to give it up.

The smell of popcorn made its way down to the end of the field, and as if being called by the Pied Piper, children started toward the red and white striped fabric beacon. As they got closer, their amble became a sprint. “Come see The Creature of Telluride!" automaticwriter.substack.com/p/caged-307

Remember kids, Jesus was “hot to go” up on that cross for YOU

My writing process is usually: a) I got this b) well, fuck c) wait that part was real good d) wait no that part sucks e) I am a god of this place f) the fuck is this shit, who do I think I am, why am I here g) oh man I just figured it all out h) mistakes were made I) existential dread

The problem with being a writer is one ends up judging one's first draft against the best finished works of all time. #writingcommunity

There are so many amazing writers. I could go on and on. M. Lopes da Silva, Emma Alice Johnson, Evan Dean Shelton, Violet Palmer, Matthew Mitchell, O F Cieri, Charlene fucking Elsby, Joe Koch, Sara Century, Katy Michelle Quinn, Michael Tichy, Matt Neil Hill, Ira Rat, Dee Holloway, Brendan Vidito.

I’ve written my first novel! Well, I’ve written 70k words of first chapters, which is nearly the same thing. No? Okay…

It’s cold and dark, snow is starting to fall, and the WV woods are quiet. Time to write some Christmas horror.

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Blasphemous. Horror. Who was this killer, this menace terrorizing a miniature Christmas village? It wasn’t until the end that I discovered the shocking truth. automaticwriter.substack.com/p/footprints...

It me

Me eating an empanada: “The little scallop-shell of pastry, so richly sensual under its severe, religious folds.”

Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: "My dear sir, I have read your manuscript. Oh, my dear sir."

Horsing around in 1998.

Watching the Twilight Zone marathon, as a child this episode “The Big Tall Wish,” resonated so deep with me. Rod Serling was and is the man. #RodSerling #TwilightZone

Several writers I know teamed up to write what is basically fan fiction based off of the Twilight Zone. This was done to honor the show’s 66th anniversary. I spent a lot of time on my story and I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. Check it out here: www.writtenward.com/p/the-last-c...

What is your favorite #twilightzone episode? I'm a big fan of The Silence, A Stop at Willoughby, Nothing in the Dark, and It's a Good Life! DYK that 30+ writers on #Substack recently paid homage to #RodSerling and The Twilight Zone? Check it out here! automaticwriter.substack.com/p/blink-twic...

In August I begin writing stories that will use a suit from the deck of Literary Tarot. In June I used that deck to write 22 major arcana stories. I’m also going to hit a milestone this month as I write towards 100! Link to where all the stories are happening, in my bio!

Now is your best chance to find Oceanus for a promotional price at Smashwords as part of their 2024 End of Year Sale! Find my books and many more at www.smashwords.com/shelves/prom... until January 1! #SmashwordsEoYSale #Smashwords

Only two days left to get 25% off all the handmade beadwork at my store! honeygloom.etsy.com

Heya! I’m Sean, sometimes go by Shony, and I write fiction. If you like unique horror and speculative tales, then come a little closer. Just a little bit closer… #horrorfiction #fictionwriter #author #substackauthor #speculative #darkfiction