Wrote! Only about 500 words. But I really liked these words. So, I'm pretty pleased. #writing #horror #booksky

Got a copy of my new collection in the mail!! So exciting to hold a copy. I'm going to read it cover to cover, though I know these stories by heart and imagine you all reading along with me for the first time. #horror #booksky

Didn't get to write until ten pm. 931 words. Not bad for a late start after a long day. Trippy stuff tonight. I liked it. #horror #writing

Good morning! Writing at 11am for an hour if anyone wants to join me.

Growing up in a small rural town in the south, every time I found myself alone in the house I worried the rapture had occurred and everyone had been taken but me.

I put together way too much potatoes au gratin to bake tonight. Cream, cheese, garlic ,thyme. Too rich? Is that really a thing? (Will put up a post-baked photo later tonight). 🍽️#cooking

www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Reviews are coming in for the new collection!

The Nightbaker is about his business. We'll see how this pepperoni, sun dried tomato, cheese bread turns out... (later that night) It turned out pretty darned fine!🍽️

My friends @talestoterrify.bsky.social are giving away a copy of my new collection!! They're so cool! #horror #writing #booksky

Been making pan seared salmon (skin on, because skin is delicious) with a quick pan sauce about once a week. The results have been lovely. This is a with soy sauce and fermented garlic honey. Next week l'm thinking piccata style. #foodsky #cooking

As we count down to Halloween here is a holiday tale about the dangers of taking your Halloween decorating a little too seriously. Written by me, and brought to life by the fine folk at Tales to Terrify. So ask yourself; "Is having the scariest decorations in the neighborhood worth your soul?"

#writingcommunity #booksky #horrorwriring My new horror collection "It's Dark in Here is now available. If everyone just buys ten copies I'll be able to get that tropical island I've been hankering for. Thanks in advance!

It's release day for My short story collection, It's Dark in Here: Twenty-One Weird Tales and a Poem about Squirrels! You should go buy a few copies😀

My spooky short story collection, "It's Dark in Here: Twenty-One Weird Tales and One Poem about Squirrels," comes out tomorrow, October 14th!!! (Insert child-like scream of excitement here) I hope you like it!

My new collection will be out on October 14th. I am consumed with excitement!

Coming Soon from Frank Oreto and Dragon's Roost Press! thedragonsroost.biz/its-dark-in-...

I’ve got a new collection out Oct 14 — It’s Dark in Here: 21 Weird Tales, and One Poem About Squirrels. It’s packed with monsters on divine missions, neighborhood wereworms, small gods, haunted Halloween decorations, and yes — the ghost of Elvis. Horror reviewers — want a review copy? Hit me up!

Spookymonth starts off in style with stories from @frankoreto.bsky.social and @davidanaxagoras.com! Enjoy the ride as they take us through stories suffused with humor, sweetness, and serious points—along with the dread, chills, and scares. You can still watch! youtu.be/Dnf42fYDxTE

Made pan seared salmon with a soy glaze with fermented garlic honey. Sooooo tasty

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Let me tell you a story. My new collection "It's dark in Here" has cover art, and a release date, and you can preorder it!!! It's all so exciting! You can find all the details in the comments below. Happy Halloween!🎃 (PS rumors that I posed for the cover art will neither be confirmed nor denied)

Got the proof copy of my new collection, "It's Dark in Here." From Dragon's Roost Press. The dedication, intro, and cover art still need to be added but I got to hold my book in my hands (until my daughter stole it) and that is incredibly cool!

Did I mention that I have a short story collection coming out in October? Because I do. The folks at Dragon's Roost Press are publishing my horror collection: "It's Dark in Here: 21 Weird Tales and 1 Poem About Squirrels." If you all buy just 100 copies, I can get that tropical island I need.

Watching Brazil on my Office of Public Works Video Amplifier Screen. Really the only appropriate viewing medium. (Freshly found at the goodwill today)

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green." Happy Lottery day to you and yours.

This week's Story Hour double debut did not disappoint! Frank Oreto read us a poignant tale and a wickedly funny one, and Ayida Shonibar's retold Bengali folktale was all of the above. You can still watch! #Booksky @frankoreto.bsky.social @ayidashonibar.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS6L...

Rumors that the first ten-thousand people to listen to tonight's episode of The Story Hour will each receive a giga-flillion dollars (that's all the dollars) have been almost completely debunked. Almost...

Tonight! Let us tell you some stories.

I'm so excited to be contributing here!!

I think I've always had a place in my heart for resurrectionist stories. The trappings are all so up my dark Victorian alley. #HorrorReads

My favorite cover from the BH&G Creative Cooking series. Filled with recipes to make strong man flinch. Such as "Cheese-Frosted Lunchmeat" and the near-Lovecraftian splendor of "Perfection Salad." Not to mention the haunting cover shot of that 4 pound glowing log of spit-roasted bologna.

Cobbler to be! Frozen blueberries Sugar Tapioca starch Lemon zest and some juice Salt Frank Sings "Cob-bler" to the tune of C.W. McCall's truckin' classic Convoy 🍽️

Had my teeth cleaned on Tuesday. The dentist said "Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing whereof everyone beareth twins and there is not one barren among them." So I'm good for another six months I think. 🤔

@alyankovic.bsky.social Waiting for the parody of CW McCall's Convoy based on the new papal election. Called Conclave of course. Too soon?

My Rose is a big fan of the Big Papa Pickle in a pouch. So we decided to make our own. ONE PICKLE TO RULE THEM ALL! (I also baked some whole wheat bread)🍽️

I bought myself a thing Of course, soon I'll find that my necklace allows me to write best-selling novels. I'll tell my friend and Stoker nominated author Douglas Gwilym about it. He'll kill me to get it and discover all he can write is how he killed me to get my necklace. Cue Rod Serling

We were so busy asking if we could, that we never asked if we should!

Making more garden plans. So of course I need plant themed movies. Yes, spooky movies. Have you met me? So far I've got: Little Shop of Horrors Day of the Triffids And Invasion of the Body Snatchers

My Jo is home from college and so we have revived the ancient tradition of Oreto pizza night. Which in our case consists of half sheet pizzas and the best of Abba, as God intended. As Scrooge said "Keep Pizza Night in your own way, and let me keep it in mine."🍽️

What was once dormant is being reborn. Coming out of its earthly slumber to rise once again. As the world awakens around you, take a listen to some of TtT's best horror for spring.

I don't talk much about politics. But in the wake of our Supreme Court ruling that Kilmar Abrego García has to be bought back to the U.S. I'd like to first thank the Justices. And say to those that don't believe in the right to due process: Take that, you fucking fascists. That is all.

Veggie broth for upcoming soups 🍽️

My god-daughter starts high school next year. So I'm tryin to pick out the right vape pen as a gift. What you vape from really sets the tone for your high school career. Goth or Steampunk? What do you think?

Got to have a beer or two with Stoker nominated author @douglasgwilym.bsky.social tonight. And I got a present!! A copy of one of my all time favorite books from one of my all time favorite people. Thanks Douglas.

A little morning pickling. Garlic, dill, Aleppo pepper flakes, black mustard seed, and peppercorns. With a slice of onion to keep things submerged.🍽️

Tonight's bedtime reading

"Humanity has entered the age of the Jagoff-ticon. One must always assume the jagoffs are watching." -Saul Kripke, October 15th 2020 No, wait... that was me, this morning.

Sorry to over share but I thought this might be of interest to some of you. As you may know, I've been taking the drug Mounjaro for the past few months. It's been pretty much as advertised. I've dropped around 30 pounds, which is nice and what side effects I've experienced have been hardly...

Hey fiendish fam of #HorrorReads! What story shall we read for this Sunday's discussion? 1️⃣ Technicolor by John Langan 2️⃣ Tales of the White Street Society by Grady Hendrix 3️⃣ The Worm that Gnaws by Orrin Grey 4️⃣ The Final Girl by A.C. Wise 📊 Show results

My story "Live from the End of the World" was discussed last night on #HorrorReads I feel so warm, fuzzy, and appreciated. The story originally appeared on Pseudopod if you want to know what they were saying such nice things about. I'm going to be smiling all day. 😀😀😀 pseudopod.org/2021/10/08/p...