Library Journal gave BODIES OF WORK a starred review, which is pretty wild for such a weird novella. “Another one of his excellent portrayals of complicated emotions in horror.” Thank you Lila and @libraryjournal.bsky.social Read the full review here: bit.ly/4bXRFH5 @titanbooks.bsky.social

New Orleans next weeeeeek: bit.ly/4v9FcsM

Not gonna lie, this made me tear up. Got a copy of Nat Cassidy’s upcoming story collection I KNOW A PLACE and I spot this right up front. Look at all of those authors, those horror heroes. Look at those names. @natcassidy.bsky.social @shortwavebooks.bsky.social

New BBB policy: All authors must chug five of our special drinks before reading! APRIL FOOLS! 😜 BBB returns like NORMAL on 4/21 @ 7pm w/ sober (?) authors @acwise.bsky.social, @timchawaga.bsky.social, @edlinforpresident.bsky.social & @claymcleod.bsky.social ! More info: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

HEY YOU GUESS WHAT if you preorder I KNOW A PLACE from @twistedspinebooks.bsky.social before our launch spectacular with @rachelharrison.bsky.social and @claymcleod.bsky.social on May 5th, not only will I sign/personalize, but I’ll be slipping a li’l surprise into each and every copy, too …

Oh me oh my look what I’m diving into tonight: SPLASHER by Billie Host, on shelves July 2026 from Transworld/Penguin. Now thats one killer cover…

And every one (I've read) is a banger.

Finished Shiny Happy People by @claymcleod.bsky.social !!!!

Twenty four years, sixteen books (not including this year’s DEVIL INSIDE and BODIES OF WORK) and nine graphic novels. Still learning, still aching to tell more stories.

We're thrilled to have @claymcleod.bsky.social back on Daily Dead ahead of the release of his latest book, BODIES OF WORK: "Maggots On Your Body Of Work: Clay McLeod Chapman On Finding His Own Muses" dailydead.com?p=313659 @titanbooks.bsky.social

Got to write some thought down about BODIES OF WORK over at Daily Dead: bit.ly/4s9jpyy @dailydead.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social

This rom has no com (but it does have a lot of blood): bit.ly/3NE1bqV

#currentlyReading Bodies of Work by @claymcleod.bsky.social I was able to buy a copy early at Authorcon from him. I comes out on April 7th. The story is a #horror homage to The Collector by John Fowles, which I just read. #booksky

these assholes

(There’s a rumor that the basement of this library used to be a jail for prisoners on their way to court, while the fireman’s watchtower is haunted… I’m not sure if that’s true, but by golly I’m gonna find out…) @cybergodwrites.bsky.social

Seance in the Asylum, published by Dark Horse Comics, written by @claymcleod.bsky.social & Leonando Margello Grassi. We did a whole episode on this book: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/clay-mc...

Gonna grille CJ like I’m a barbecue master m @twistedspinebooks.bsky.social

wanna get haunted? 👻🍽️👻🍽️👻🍽️

BBB roars back on 4/21 at 7pm @ Barrow's Intense! Roar with us as we hear incredible stories from amazing authors @acwise.bsky.social @timchawaga.bsky.social @edlinforpresident.bsky.social & @claymcleod.bsky.social ! Plus -- there'll be a special drink! 📚️ 🎙️ 🍸️ More info: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Look what I found: FIND ME WHERE IT ENDS by Cassandra Khaw, on shelves October 6th, from Tor Nightfire @tornightfire.bsky.social

Last night I got to do a QA with Michael Gingold (Rue Morgue/Fangoria) for our film THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR at the Alamo Drafthouse in part of their Fantastic Best program, featuring their favorite films from Fantastic Fest. Thanks to everyone who made it out!

THERE’S A KILLER HAND IN THE MOVIE THEATER

I'd say I'm about halfway through @claymcleod.bsky.social 's Shiny Happy People and it's soooo good. Like Society meets Smile meets. I guess the closest thing I can think of is The Last of Us????

Thanks to The End Bookstore for bringing me out to the Lehigh Valley Book Festival today! So cool to talk horror and sign books!

If you've finished reading the #MutantBookClub March's selection: The Girl with all the Gifts, then start reading @claymcleod.bsky.social Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, April's selection. We'll be meeting April 12th in The Lost Drive-In Discord. #MutantFam Harless🥋/ @jonharless21.bsky.social

🦋🦋🦋 BODIES OF WORK landed on Goodreads’ Biggest Mysteries, Thrillers and Horror Novels list for the Spring. Check it out here: bit.ly/4bPTnu3 🦋🦋🦋

Are we frightened yet? How about… now?

📖🤖📖🤖📖 • @3lobedmag “They like my new book! Really, really like it... A truly unsettling and unforgettable narrative, they called me. A masterpiece. My novel. Bold letters and all.” “book club for bots” by Clay McLeod Chapman Issue 47 www.3lobedmag.com/issue47/3lbe...

Night Worms is super cool. I had a subscription until it taught me how slow of a reader I am. A ton of fun extras as well

NIGHT WORMS MAY 2026 THEME ANNOUNCEMENT: GRAVE VOICES!! BOTH BOOKS WILL HAVE SIGNED BOOKPLATES! 💥Preorders will begin on MONDAY MARCH 30TH AT 8AM PST!!! CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS: ‼️MAY RENEWALS GO THROUGH ON 4/7‼️ 👻 There will be TWO HARDCOVER books!! 🌙 As always you can expect a fun themed goodie bag

eric’s friends

BODIES OF WORK by @claymcleod.bsky.social is out on 7th April! Have you pre-ordered your copy yet? 🦋 A murderous artist is haunted by the spirits of those he has killed in this surreal and chilling supernatural revenge novella... https://tinyurl.com/bdkv79mp

I 🦀 U, COPPER DOG BOOKS

Excellent conversation. Three great writers talking their craft. @claymcleod.bsky.social @ericlarocca.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Eric LaRocca is chatting with Grady Hendrix at The Twisted Spine to celebrate the release of his new novel WRETCH, OR, THE UNBECOMING OF PORCELAIN KHAW @ericlarocca.com

Variety’s got the inside scoop: Not only will THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR be screening at The 2026 Overlook Film Festival, but I’ll be reviving my ONE-ON-ONES, where I’ll perform stories to an audience of one. Who wants to join me in New Orleans? Read the announcement here: bit.ly/40TEv96

Fearmongers is always fun

Today’s the birthday of one of the coolest & most beloved members of the horror community, seen here with @philnobilejr.bsky.social & @claymcleod.bsky.social at @chattfilmfest.org 2025. @crazysexyghoul.bsky.social is a horror champion & community maker and the @fangoria.bsky.social fam loves her!

Our freshest ep of Fearmongers is now live and listenable! Clay dines with Eric LaRocca (WRETCH) and Luke Dumas (NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD) for a four course meal of grief, obsession, cannibalism and ghosts. Apple: apple.co/4c4Bo4i Spotify: bit.ly/4rXro1A Amazon: bit.ly/4bzn9V2 YouTube: bit.ly/4bzhHBK

Feels even more appropriate to read this today given the Sora news.

The second half of Issue 47 is live today. Stop by and read stories by Keith Rosson, Maxwell I. Gold, and Clay McLeod Chapman. Buy the full ebook or become a patron subscriber. www.3lobedmag.com/issue47/

I don’t like AI. So much so I wrote a goofy story by hand, titled “book club for bots,” which you can now read at Three-Lobed Burning Eye for absolutely freeeeeeee: bit.ly/4789BNL

Lord, I am loving this book. I don’t think I’ve read a book as haunting as this in quite a while. Please pick up ON SUNDAYS SHE PICKED FLOWERS by Yah Yah Schofield.

Writing session with Maggie Levin

Caught a matinee of BUGHOUSE at the Vineyard Theatre today, adapted from the writings of Henry Darger. They even replicated his apartment studio onstage. There was even a talkback afterwards with Darger historian Michael Bonesteel, who served as a consultant for the show. Fascinating production.

You heard it here first, kids!

Popped my head into The Twisted Spine for their Indie Publisher Book Fair, featuring Hell’s Hundred, Creature Publishing, CLASH Books, Raw Dog Screaming Press, The Feminist Press, Whisk(e)y Tit Books and more! Got to see some friendly familiar faces and check out some great booooooks.

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Last night me and Nat caught a screening of DEAD LOVER, complete with the nastiest scratch ‘n sniff (Stink-O-Vision) and a QA moderated by Sarah Sherman, at the IFC.

It's never too soon plan your next visit to Brooklyn Books & Booze! Next month on 4/21 @ 7pm join us for readings from authors @acwise.bsky.social @timchawaga.bsky.social @edlinforpresident.bsky.social & @claymcleod.bsky.social ! + a special drink on tap! 📚️ 🎙️ 🍸️ More info: BrooklynBooksBooze.com