I seriously thought no one liked The Fall of Achilles (probably my fav short), and then along comes @mandagowin.bsky.social with her latest blog post to prove that the things we love are always things loved by others.

fucking finally. You can like it *and* hate some of the decisions made. It’s a beautiful mess.

First time being behind this one on the road:

Alyce Kills on this rainy fall Tuesday

Halloween watches so far: The Shining, Monster: Ed Gein, 28 Years Later, The Ring

Demonstrating my own inability to take time for reflection and posting right after watching. I liked it, no surprise.

New post up on Ultimate Gothic Summer: falling, fall

we spent the day packaging books. if you think it's a quick process, consider we hand-stamp envelopes, write thank-you notes on receipts, & include stickers/bookmarks. it's these personal touches that make us stand out from soul-less corporations like amazon. thank you for supporting indie horror.

Okay I work at a library now. Teenage me would be scandalized. I still have the first book I ever checked out, at age 7…

Applied to another job at another library, cross your fingers again and maybe more, this library is beef-free

Please recommend your favorite monster erotica for us to stock in the shop!

Human Tenderloin is a collection of horror stories with heart. Some will goose the skin. Others will leave you bloated with terror. But each one will stay with you. I need readers. Available on paperback, hardback and Kindle. Free on Kindle Unlimited.

It’s September, the perfect month to jump into a new short story collection featuring some horror stories and some stories that will keep you warm now it’s getting a little colder. THE SKIN WE FEEL MOST CONFORTABLE IN.

New blog post. A little dark, a little everywhere. Themes emerge later…

Cross your fingers, just applied to a library job but I’ve got beef with one of the librarians from way back because I’m an outlaw so we’ll see

They’re making kids lock up their phones at school now but when I texted my kid it was always about something important like dinner or Gucci Mane

I should probably mention that I co-host a podcast, Directional (directional.tv), with @newjorg.bsky.social and not only is there always a woman talking about games every episode (hi it's me) but we have a bunch of interesting interviews with cool smart women who have fascinating ideas 🔥

Thanks!!!! THE SMALL HOURS. Vampires in Southeast Texas, splatterpunk style. Sexy, funny, and oh so bloody. pre-order: ghoulish.rip/product/the-... Dig that cover art by the amazing @bettyrocksteady.bsky.social 9.30.25 from Bob Pastorella and @ghoulish.bsky.social.

New blog post, finally, burning down summer, community theatre, Glenn Campbell, existential dread, back to school, & lots of tv and book recs… mandagowin.substack.com/p/tempestology

I always wondered how fashion reached the rare convergence of elements to produce Tawny Kitaen’s wardrobe in Witchboard, but looking around now, I see it.

Will you move so I can take a picture of the dog - me to my husband just now

Biggest congratulations, @craigwallwork.bsky.social! So exciting - you rock!! 🖤

That was a really good one- me after every Xmas in July hallmark movie

Ever get your feelings hurt so bad you spend the whole next day listening to Drake

Do you guys ever listen to the theme song from the tv show Dark just to feel really intense and fun

he's killer in Killer. thanks, @simonaudio.bsky.social

"... rule 34 boils down to no such thing as unthinkable... rule 35 says the writers spin reality... rule 35 says the machines have no idea who they're fucking with..." Indeed. Machines don't have any ideas. At all. But writers do. 'Rule 35' is my new rallying cry. @will7christopher.bsky.social

Stop saying ‘allegedly’ possessed about Annabelle the jury is IN

Welcome the weekend by cracking open @nmamatas.bsky.social's 120 Murders & cranking up The Smiths: see what happens. (Entertainment. Entertainment will happen.) Enjoy this quote from Cara Hoffman's story "How Soon Is Now"—and grab a copy of the paperback: links.ruadanbooks.com/120M #BookSky #TBR

Neil Marshall's DOG SOILDERS RIPS (and tears!) Here are some behind-the-scenes shots for #TheLastDriveIn crew! Cheers @therealjoebob123.bsky.social & @darcythemailgirl.bsky.social 🍻

Happy Friday, everyone. If you’re into horror and literary stories with magical realism elements, why not add Craig Wallwork’s THE SKIN WE FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE IN to your To Read List. U.K. amzn.eu/d/ibfaJoh US: a.co/d/00cmHAt

It's summer & I'm selling signed copies of my coming-of-age family drama cult crime novel Summer Girls, with or w/out a lil summer painting! 25 for w/a painting, 20 w/out, shipping included in the price. Message me if you are interested!

Craig is a top notch writer, don’t sleep on this story collection!

Ultimate Gothic Summer is new this week with @craigwallwork.bsky.social , the Kenny to my Dolly. His new book The Skin We Feel Most Comfortable In is out tomorrow!!

My book is out today! Again, thank you to the following for their words and support. @kealanpatrickburke.bsky.social @rossjefferyauthor.bsky.social @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social @andrewcull.bsky.social @beverleylee.bsky.social @mandagowin.bsky.social @sadiehartmann.bsky.social @stinasdemons.com

Is there a way to get the NOT deluxe editions of Smashing Pumpkins albums on Apple, I’m looking for 100 pumpkins songs not 2k come on billy gimme a break

“This collection is sweet & sad, dark & light, it’s the book an Edward Gorey vampire would pass you in the library, or sneak into the Little Free Library. It reads like the babadook was down there the whole time, writing and listening to The Cure and working on his shit.“ - Amanda Gowin.

Ultimate Gothic Summer is new this week with @craigwallwork.bsky.social , the Kenny to my Dolly. His new book The Skin We Feel Most Comfortable In is out tomorrow!!

So looks like Brad Pitt has emerged on the other side of his middle-aged awkwardness a swan

I like to watch reruns of The Price is Right with Bob Barker & try to guess the exact year based on suburban fashion & grocery prices. I’m very good.

Countdown to book release: Day 2. My daughter’s been watching Martin Scorsese & his daughter making videos on TikTok. She thought it would be fun to do something with me. So she interviewed me about The Skin We Feel Most Comfortable In. I’ll treasure this moment together.

Hot take: Hot & Cold by Katy Perry should’ve been a duet with an animated partner like Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul

Yep:

Countdown to release: day 1. Friday sees the release of my fourth short story collection: THE SKIN WE FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE IN. To gain traction on its release, you can reorder now and help boost its position in the charts. It’d mean a lot. £1.99/$2.99 U.K. amzn.eu/d/ibfaJoh US: a.co/d/00cmHAt

I bet Lana’s husband’s life is a lot like Priscilla Presley’s.

Not that I’m psychic but when I saw Barry K. on the grave in Saltburn I DID yell, “Wuthering Heights!”