VT! Returning to you this weekend for the wonderful annual #SciFi #Fantasy & #Horror expo! I'll sign books for you! Let's talk ghosts & Gothic lit! 🖤👻 Info: www.vtgatherings.com/vermont-sci-... Now back to RAVENFIELD HALL deadline! (Gothic Historical YA Romance, Union Square & Co '27) #amediting

Gothy window shopping: this is verrrrrry tempting. Plus it's made by my darling @leannareneehieber.bsky.social! (Go buy things from her Etsy shop!) www.etsy.com/listing/4446...

Darlings, I have excellent news! I'm delighted to be working with the wonderful folks at @smallwondersmag.com again! My poem, "When Death Comes, Look to The Tower," will appear in the May issue! I can't wait for y'all to read it!!!

The WILDWOOD issue of The Fairy Tale Magazine is out now, chock full of stories and poems about tree spirits -- including a dryad-ish sonnet from me! Download for free, or toss a donation their way: www.fairytalemagazine.com/post/wildwoo...

This weekend! #BookCon! Who is going?! Come see me at @sifsniffs.bsky.social booth # 166 and breathe in the scent of a brooding Gothic hero and learn all about him with a signed copy of my Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL saga (Jane Eyre + Ghosts + Greek Myth in 1888 London)!

Delighted to share that I have an essay on yakshas (nature spirits from Hindu/Buddhist folklore) in the latest issue of THE FAIRY TALE MAGAZINE, entitled "Wildwood." The whole magazine is beautiful, chock-full of excellent contributors, and free to read. www.fairytalemagazine.com/post/wildwoo...

#HorrorWritersChat I've missed you! Been on RAVENFIELD HALL deadline so I've kept strange hours. I write Gothic novels / Gaslamp Fantasy w/ horror elements & non-fiction on ghost-lore! Just re-read @shvetathakrar.com's lovely essay in Fairy Tale Magazine about yakshas in her work, go check it out!

Look at this *gorgeous* piece of artistry linked below! If you're not already following @shvetathakrar.com & her magic, check out this free read & fall in love! She goes in-depth with yakshas in DIVINING THE LEAVES as well, her lovely latest novel, check it out too: bookshop.org/p/books/divi...

Delighted to share that I have an essay on yakshas (nature spirits from Hindu/Buddhist folklore) in the latest issue of THE FAIRY TALE MAGAZINE, entitled "Wildwood." The whole magazine is beautiful, chock-full of excellent contributors, and free to read. www.fairytalemagazine.com/post/wildwoo...

So, this happened. Thanks to @clarkesworldmagazine.com for taking a chance on my strange tale of a weird London.

@sifsniffs.bsky.social's release of THE PROFESSOR scent won't be fully available until fall! This is a #BookCon EXCLUSIVE preview! Limited # s available, come see us early! I'll have my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL saga available for sale & signing! Gothic Gaslamp Fantasy Romance + Dark Academia! Booth 166

Book folks! Come see me at #BookCon! The amazing @sifsniffs.bsky.social created a scent called THE PROFESSOR, based on my brooding Gothic Hero Alexi Rychman of my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL saga! I'll be signing @ her booth, 166! Alexi smells of clove tea, leather-bound books & a hint of a stiff drink 🖤

So grateful to Locus! I can track so much of my authorial history thanks to their brilliant journalism on behalf of our industry! So blessed to see our lovely @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social photo with myself, @randeedawn.com, @shvetathakrar.com, @victormanibo.com & @fondalee.bsky.social on page 72!

This is jaw-dropping.

Exhausted by nonsense today. Please buy my 100% human-authored books at your local independent bookstore, here's 1 of my publishers: www.kensingtonbooks.com/search-resul... And support a freelance household by checking out my 100% human-assembled / carefully hand-restored, lovingly curated goodies:

Spring Gothic! New black cat statement piece now available (& all below goodies still available) via Torch & Arrow! One of a kind! Black Cat Beaded Bib: torchandarrow.etsy.com/listing/4479... Shop itself: torchandarrow.etsy.com Your support keeps a freelance household alive between books & shows!🖤

Hello, I wrote a fun middle grade novel about ghosts, letting go, and chocolate gateau. It's called The Unfinished Business, and it's in shops now! bookshop.org/a/975/978164... www.amazon.com/dp/1646036751/

Read lovely behind-the-scenes magic, celebrating the announcement of this exciting anthology! If you're not already signed up for Shveta's newsletter, do so! She's very careful not to inundate readers, so sign up to be sure you don't miss her upcoming releases & special insights along the way! 💖

On Hook of a Book yesterday, co-author of America’s Most Gothic series, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, is featured in my women series with an essay on Gilded Age author & poet Katrina Trask & the beautiful book she was given by her while on book tour. hookofabook.wordpress.com/2026/03/30/g...

I wrote a little more in depth about this and what it means to me in my newsletter, which you can read here: mailchi.mp/ccd6c5894a62...

It’s happening! VALENZIAGA will fall. Category is: Science-Fantasy EXTRAVAGANZA! Think Drag Race + a gay Game of Thrones + Chronicles of Amber. High drama and high CAMP! Quick! Spread the word! RT, tell your friends! KICKSTARTER ENDING SOON!! #booksky www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

DEAD RINGER is a return to form, one of my inclusive, big-cast Gaslamp Fantasy novels! An adorable disaster of a telephone operator assembles a team of amateur detectives (a hot immigration lawyer & labor activists!) to solve the murder of a ghost who pops through her console & prevent another one!

The Fairy Courts is out tomorrow www.kitchenwitchhearth.net/post/the-fai...

69 hours to go!!! Spread the word! Get your queer science-fantasy here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

If you ever have a chance to go to one of @leannareneehieber.bsky.social’s talks about ghosts and ghost lore, I highly recommend it. She’s knowledgeable, enthusiastic, entertaining, and thoughtful. Wonderful event at @eveninghouse.bsky.social Evening House Books last night!

Okay, this is what happens when you type too fast out of excitement. The book is available for preorder here: www.abramsbooks.com/product/bria.... It will be out on 6 October. Lots of AMAZING women authors in here, along with Brian's magical paintings. I'm so honored, and I hope you'll love it!

'Brian Froud's Green Women': a magical volume containing over seventy new pieces of Green Women art by Brian, with words in response to the imagery by thirty-seven women writers of fantasy and myth (from ten countries). Published by Abrams on Oct 6, 2026. Come join us in woods.... bit.ly/4cOoxUT

When I wrote the post below, I was not allowed to say much about the book project I was helping Brian & Wendy Froud put together . . . but now the secret is out! It's been a joy to work with Brian, Wendy, and many fine authors on the theme of the mythic Green Women. More info here: bit.ly/4cOoxUT

Hi, friends! Just letting you know that Barnes and Noble is currently having a 25-percent-off preorder sale, so if you had your eye on BRIAN FROUD'S GREEN WOMEN, you know what to do. 😁 The discount code is PREORDER25, and the B&N link is below. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brian-frou...

This is going to be one of those books that sits in a proud place, easy to see, easy to return to, on the shelves of every lover of the wild and mythic.

In case you missed this AMAZING news yesterday, I am SO thrilled for @shvetathakrar.com, @kriswaldherr.bsky.social, @katwithsword.bsky.social, @aijiang.bsky.social and so, so many more! Such talented folks in this lineup!

Hi, friends! Just letting you know that Barnes and Noble is currently having a 25-percent-off preorder sale, so if you had your eye on BRIAN FROUD'S GREEN WOMEN, you know what to do. 😁 The discount code is PREORDER25, and the B&N link is below. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brian-frou...

Psssst, if you wanted to snag my forthcoming poetry collection, Offerings for Ordinary Gods, from @clashbooks.bsky.social at Barnes & Noble with a discount, you CAN. **jazz hands**

LOOK AT THIS AMAZING NEWS ABOUT WHAT'S GOING TO BE A BEAUTIFUL BOOK FULL OF BEAUTIFUL WORDS!!! SO excited for @shvetathakrar.com & ALL the incredible talents in this book! 😍

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So glad to have a story or two in this amazing collection... Details here. www.abramsbooks.com/product/bria...

When @terriwindling.bsky.social asks you if you want to write flash fiction based on Brian Froud's art, you say yes. So excited to be part of this amazing book, Brian Froud's Green Women! www.abramsbooks.com/product/bria... Out in October, preorder now!

Okay, this is what happens when you type too fast out of excitement. The book is available for preorder here: www.abramsbooks.com/product/bria.... It will be out on 6 October. Lots of AMAZING women authors in here, along with Brian's magical paintings. I'm so honored, and I hope you'll love it!

I have stories in this! tanaudel.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/w...

Friends! I have AMAZING news! Guess who's a contributor to Brian and Wendy Froud's newest anthology, BRIAN FROUD'S GREEN WOMEN, edited by the fabulous @terriwindling.bsky.social? Meeeee! 🧚🏼🧚🏼🧚🏼 I wrote three pieces based on his gorgeous paintings. The book will be available for preorder on 6 October!

Brian Froud's GREEN WOMEN will be coming out on Oct 6th! Over 70 pictures by Brian Froud, and contributions from dozens of women writers (including me). www.abramsbooks.com/product/bria...

All of Brian Froud's Green Women portraits enchant & beguile. 2 beckoned me closer, I wrote their voices: "The Seventh Sister" & "The Groundling" Thank you @terriwindling.bsky.social, Brian & Wendy Froud! Thrilled to be included w/ so many amazing writers. We are from 10 countries! bit.ly/4cOoxUT

Friends! I have AMAZING news! Guess who's a contributor to Brian and Wendy Froud's newest anthology, BRIAN FROUD'S GREEN WOMEN, edited by the fabulous @terriwindling.bsky.social? Meeeee! 🧚🏼🧚🏼🧚🏼 I wrote three pieces based on his gorgeous paintings. The book will be available for preorder on 6 October!

A CHRISTMAS CARROLL, a Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy Second-Chance Romance novella, is available in eBook, paperback & audiobook (with me narrating)! Full of deep heart, I hope it can bring some seasonal sweetness your way. (I have 1 signed copy left via Etsy! torchandarrow.etsy.com/listing/4901...) 🖤

Oops I thought Etsy's sale ended but it's through *tonight* @ midnight! NOW it's last-chance for 25% off most items @ Torch & Arrow, check out the magnificent bib necklace I put together! Antique beaded applique dressed w/ teardrops & a black cat! 🖤 Ships free! torchandarrow.etsy.com/listing/4415...

I'm going to be settling in to this with a blanket, an eggnog latte, and it's going to be a wonderful (FREE!) time. I love that we're bring ghost stories back to the holidays!

This is a great time to remind everyone that Thom & I run Torch & Arrow, an Etsy shop w/ cool fandom things, 1-of-a-kind Goth stuff, pins, tie bars, cuff-links, jewelry, accessories, restored vintage goodies, my backlist books, sculpture & more! We're part of Etsy's big sale! torchandarrow.etsy.com

Yes, and also recognize that with creative fields, survivorship bias is real: You hear about full-time creatives with envious career arcs precisely because they've survived in the field where others (for whatever reason and independent of quality of work) have not. This is an important fact.

I come from working-class folk. I work a rotating set of freelance jobs, writing books among them. 75+ hour weeks, send myself on book tours on my own struggling dime, arrange all care for non-driving disabled partner & if I were to calculate my hourly wage I'd have to call a labor union on myself.