Also 🖇️ here gofund.me/370a13ec9

Ok it's publication day for TERRESTRIAL! Grateful to Alan @malarkeybooks.bsky.social and to anyone who's read or reviewed or posted about or looked at my book. Asterism has copies: asterismbooks.com/product/terr...

I really appreciate all the early praise for Midwestern Chrome. Super stoked for this to be released upon the world. Snag a pre-order @tenebrouspress.bsky.social and prep your neural implants. 💀💙🤘🚬

I'm so excited for this book to be out in the world!! Happy Pub Day to Suzy! Here's what I had to say about it:

I guess I should look into cover art for "Iron Kelwas..." Suggestions welcome!

This is such a generous, lovely review from a writer whose work I admire @jonathanin2k.bsky.social! Thank you for spending time with my book and thanks Jeff @stanchion.bsky.social for publishing this.

This is a hard post for me but anything will really help with her #cancer recovery. I love my baby Marmalady and want to be able to provide what is best for her quality of life ❤️🐱 and the main goal is to make sure that she will be able to do the walks that she loves! 🖇️ For the GoFundMe is in my bio.

FRIDAY! A children’s book about cryptids and all manner of spooky things, perfect for your little one (and you, of course)! From @cemeterygatesmedia.bsky.social!

Would any of my horror pals be interested in participating in the cover reveal for my upcoming short story collection?

ICYMI: new zines and mutual aid!

LAST CHANCE

Book 117: These Fragile Graces, This Fugitive Heart by Izzy Wasserstein. Print. 170 pages. Cover design by Elizabeth Story.

for the sunday crowd: Hellarkey v. 5 submissions are now open!

I'm excited about this new @3313books.bsky.social book.

Is God Is= excellent movie

First tarantula sighting of the year. This is for @cindyphanauthor.com and other tarantula lovers, of course.

Is God Is= excellent movie

hell yeah a/c is fixed after 10 days of waiting, and it only cost $1900...on a related note, come to the Greater Austin Book Fair and buy some books from me, dammit!!

Book 116: Fraidy Cat Quarterly Vol 5. Edited by Robert Helfst. Print. 111 pages. Cover design by Lillian Helfst.

Trick or trear give them something good to read (and me when the issue comes out)

It's the best time of the year dot gif

Gods & Monsters: An All-Genre Book Fair for Stories with Mythological Creatures and Gods #Fantasy #UrbanFantasy #Paranormal #Thriller

It is my birthday in exactly one week and unfortunately I will never be one of the mythical, well-fed 5 under 35 writers You can lessen this deep ache by reading either of my two books or, if you already have one or hell, both, writing a review and/or telling your friends (if you enjoyed yourself)

Missing those halcyon days of when things you pay for work like they are supposed to.

For morning #booksky ☀️ And if you've already read them (thank yoooou!), please leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads! I can shout about how much I love my books all day, but it's your voice that other readers really listen to.

FYI!

Patrick climbed a mountain to lure a bride down from the sky. He climbed back down with more trouble than he was ready for. BRIDES IN THE DARK is the new saga in romantic fantasy giving readers everywhere wings! Get yours from @quillandcrow.com

Reading Serendipity: two books in a row that have the One for Sorrow poem as a big factor. Model Home by Rivers Solomon Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May

Okay, next try: @sashabrown.bsky.social can you help OF out?

@barksbooks.bsky.social are you still a goodreads librarian? Or know someone?

Pre-orders for Midwestern Chrome are live! Jack in & prep your neural pathways for this scuzzy electric noir collection @tenebrouspress.bsky.social 10p's newsletter has me feeling incredibly flattered. I love this book. It's a bit PKD, a bit Hammett, a bit Fargo, but without a doubt - all me.

This week only (or until I remember to take it down), you can get both Wax and Wane and Fleischerei by @miseryvulture.bsky.social for just $20. This is a deal that you don't want to miss out on. Find it now on our “specials” page.

cointelegraph asked me about crypto and AI super PACs and I kind of unloaded 😂https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:ab6436d34094b:0-crypto-and-ai-could-be-dirty-words-on-2026-midterm-campaign-trail/

Excited to say that my new chapbook, RAT AESTHETICS is up for preorder from @sandandgravelpress.bsky.social. 15 pieces tracking new love with the Communications Director of The Old Rats motorcycle gang! Can she be trusted? Like, is her heart true? www.sandandgravelpress.com/store/rat-ae...

I have no damn idea where to go to find reviewers/readers for crime fiction

Book 115: Model Home by Rivers Solomon. Print. 286 pages. Designed by Abby Kagan.

We have actually just two or three copies of the first edition still available: malarkeybooks.com/store/terres...

For the evening crowd!

Some good looking books from @eveninghouse.bsky.social.

Are you particularly knowledgeable about a horror subgenre? Want to share that knowledge and passion with others? Then fill out the form below to apply to be a guest on our Your Fright to Know Interview Series where we talk—you guessed it—horror subgenres! forms.gle/sPNTZw1pkyJZ...

I've partnered with the wonderful @greenapplebooks.bsky.social to create a SUMMER READING BUNDLE. You get three books I selected inside a nice care package. Including a sticker with a cat doodle I made! <3 Order by June 7: greenapplebooks.com/subscription/charlie-jane-anders-summer-reading-bundle

If you're a horror/spooky publisher or bookstore and have stickers on Redbubble, please @ me. I'm buying a lot.

You can read this here: lyfaulk.com/2026/05/11/l...

In which I remind you all that my friend T.K. has a book. And launch party on May 21st. And they are a great reader of lovely and challenging short fiction. www.instagram.com/p/DXyAF83FLa7/

And finally, I saw some lady buntings! 🪶

Red bellied woodpecker at the feeder. 🪶

Hey y'all, @horrificscribs.bsky.social is crowdfunding a New Weird splatter antho. Let's help them reach their $6,000 goal. Currently 9% there with 43 days to go. www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...

Anyone signed up to library services? You'll find 5 of my eBooks on Hoopla, here: www.hoopladigital.com/artist/c-m-r... Search for me on Libby, BorrowBox, and OverDrive, to find more of my titles! #BookSky #LibraryBooks #Hoopla

Book 114: On My Honor by Kim Christensen. Read by Victor Warren. Audio. 336 pages.

I loved The Remedy is the Disease by @leticiaasu.bsky.social from @undertakerbooks.bsky.social! See my full review below. hvpatterson.substack.com/p/book-revie...