We had a busy book fair at Shore Leave’s Meet the Pros on Friday night and it was an honor to share a table with writer pal Howard Weinstein. @shoreleavecon.bsky.social #sciencefiction #fantasybooks #amwriting

At Shore Leave and participated in my first panel of the day, Writing Short Stories vs Novels, with Hildy Silverman, Laura Ware, and Alex Shvartsman. Had a blast! Took a spin around the dealer room and chatted with several friends. Now to dinner! #sciencefiction @shoreleavecon.bsky.social

My story "Black Cat, White Skulls" will be included in the #Halloween charity anthology Cashmere Ghost and Graveyards at Night. All proceeds benefit the Allegheny Land Trust. The book goes live 8/31 but is available for pre-order now! More info: www.philgiunta.com/cashmere-gho...

I look forward to participating in the League of Extraordinary Authors at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Wilmington, DE on Saturday, July 18th from 11AM to 3PM. More info: www.olli.udel.edu/authors/ #bookfair #OsherLifelongLearningInstitute #booksandauthors #booksigning

Scenes from a Sunday morning walk. #nature #wildflowers #coveredbridge #outdoors

I'm running a giveaway for six paperback copies of my short story collection, Dreams from the Edge of Reality from July 2nd through 26th. If you’re a member, sign up to win a copy! More info: www.librarything.com/work/3647597... #BookGiveaway #fantasy #ghoststories #mystery @librarything.com

The Program Book and the Pocket Program are now live. And don’t forget the mobile programming app! www.shore-leave.com/...

The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is on! Throughout July, thousands of ebooks are discounted including mine. Testing the Prisoner, By Your Side, and Dreams from the Edge of Reality are 50% off during the sale. Check it out: www.smashwords.com/profile/view... #smashwords #booksale #ebooks

My SF short story "Our Better Angels" took Honorable Mention in the 2026 Bethlehem Writers Roundtable contest. Not bad for something I wrote in haste between other projects. 🚀 The story will appear in a future issue of BWG's online magazine. Congrats to all of the winners: bwgwritersroundtable.com

Two legends who left this world on June 28. #harlanellison #rodserling

Scenes from a Sunday morning walk. (2/2) #nature #outdoors #rosegarden

Scenes from a Sunday morning walk. (1/2) #nature #outdoors #rosegarden

This is devastating. Inge was one of the first people to welcome me to Shore Leave in the early 90s. She was an integral member of STAT and the con committee for decades. A wonderful friend and brilliant astronomer. It was a privilege to know her.

The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale will run July 1-31, 2026 with thousands of ebooks discounted throughout the month. My books Testing the Prisoner, By Your Side, and Dreams from the Edge of Reality will be 50% off. www.smashwords.com/profile/view... More info: www.smashwords.com/sale #ebooksale

For LibraryThing members, I'm running a giveaway for six paperback copies of my short story collection, Dreams from the Edge of Reality. Giveaway runs 7/2 -7/26. Sign up here (once it goes live): www.librarything.com Thank you for supporting indie publishing! #bookgiveaway #fantasy #paranormal

I look forward to the second half of my book launch for Dreams from the Edge of Reality at Shore Leave 46 next month in Lancaster, PA! Book info: www.philgiunta.com/dreams-from-... Shore Leave 46: www.shore-leave.com #FantasyBooks #ghoststories #mystery #shortstories #BookLaunch

Honored to have a story in this fantastic anthology! #fantasybooks #swordandsorcery

Enjoyed a marvelous book launch today for Tales of Steel and Sorcery at Captain Blue Hen Comics in Newark, DE. Ten of the authors were on hand, myself included, to read excerpts from our stories and sign copies. Pictures of the event are forthcoming. Also did some book shopping, of course!

I look forward to participating in the launch party for Tales of Steel and Sorcery, the latest anthology from @oddityprodigy.bsky.social! The book includes my story, “The Torch of Clarity.” The launch will be held at Captain Blue Hen Comics in Newark, DE at 6PM on Saturday, 6/20. #fantasybooks

We're hosting a book launch party for our anthology, Tales of Steel and Sorcery (out 6/23!) at @captainbluehen.bsky.social on June 20th at 6! Come by and hear readings from some incredible authors and get your book signed!

#Indieauthor #amwriting #authorsky #writersky #writerscommunity

Scenes from a Sunday morning walk. (2/2) #nature #outdoors #wildflowers

Scenes from a Sunday morning walk. (1/2) #nature #outdoors #wildflowers

Journey at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA. 6/11/26 (2/2) #journey

Journey at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA. 6/11/26 (1/2) #journey

Tales of Steel and Sorcery will be released on June 23rd! Honored to have my story “The Torch of Clarity” included and to share a table of contents with so many august writers including Jonathan Maberry, Maxwell I. Gold, and more! #fantasybooks #swordandsorcery www.philgiunta.com/tales-of-ste...

Day one of the Lehigh Valley Comic Con is over. Book sales exceeded my expectations, I managed to write up four pages of notes for a new story, and my neighboring vendors were wonderful. Back for day two tomorrow. #comicbooks #cosplay #fantasybooks #sciencefiction lehighvalleycomicconvention.com

Adorable young kestrels surprised by a butterfly.

My tables are set at the Lehigh Valley Comic Convention at the Agri-Plex in Allentown, PA! Here today and Sunday. lehighvalleycomicconvention.com #comicbooks #cosplay #fantasybooks #sciencefiction #scifi #ghoststories #paranormal

A rare portrait of Dear Leader without his makeup. #IYKYK

Many thanks to writer and editor Weldon Burge for interviewing me about writing short stories and the release of my new collection, Dreams from the Edge of Reality! www.weldonburge.com/blog/posts/4... #bookrelease #shortstories #ghoststories #fantasybooks #mystery #paranormal

#WritingGoals #WritingTips #ebookwriting #bookediting #proofreading

For those who might not have been up at 1am when I first posted this bit of good news…

Dreams from the Edge of Reality is now available! This collection gathers 27 tales of #fantasy, #mystery, the #paranormal, and even a few literary stories from the past 15 years. Please help spread the word. Thank you for supporting indie publishing! www.philgiunta.com/dreams-from-...

Scenes from an evening walk at Trexler Nature Preserve, Lehigh County, PA. (2/2) #nature #outdoors #wildflowers #coveredbridge

Scenes from an evening walk at Trexler Nature Preserve, Lehigh County, PA. (1/2) #nature #outdoors #wildflowers #coveredbridge

Had a wonderful time at the PA Press Club luncheon where I picked up two short story awards. First Place: "Where Halloween Never Ends" (Black Weekly Issue 216, October 2025)-This one will advance to nationals. Honorable Mention: "Give Them Peace" (Writing a Wrong, March 2025) www.philgiunta.com

I'm pleased to announce that my story, "Black Cat, White Skulls" is included in the upcoming lighthearted #Halloween anthology, Cashmere Ghost and Graveyards at Night. Releasing 8/31/26 but available for preorder now. Proceeds benefits the Allegheny Land Trust. www.philgiunta.com/cashmere-gho...

Remembering Harlan Ellison on what would have been his 92nd birthday. This pic was taken at I-CON back in the late 90s. Harlan was one of my inspirations to become a writer. The world is a darker place without him and his wife, Susan. #harlanellison

Not only is Shore Leave Con known for its Celebrity Guests, but we are also known for having over 40 awesome author guests! This year be sure to say hi to David Gerrold and get their books autographed at our Meet the Pros party on Friday night! @david.gerrold

We're one week away from the release of Dreams from the Edge of Reality! This collection delivers 27 tales of #fantasy, #mystery, the #paranormal, and more. Available June 1st on all major online booksellers! #ghoststories #shortstories More info on the book: www.philgiunta.com/dreams-from-...

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Not only is Shore Leave Con known for its Celebrity Guests, but we are also known for having over 40 awesome author guests! This year be sure to say hi to Dayton Ward and get their books autographed at our Meet the Pros party on Friday night! @dayton.ward