These are all so lovely and inspiring! Thanks for including *Jackson Bright in the Spotlight*, Jen!

Without having ever seen the movie, I know what this is from because it is referenced in one of my favorite books from my childhood: “The Ghost of Graylock Hall” by @danpoblocki.bsky.social

Thank you, Nica!

Today’s the day! MY BROTHER’S BUTT IS HAUNTED is now available in your favorite bookshops and libraries. Illustrated by James Rey Sanchez and published by the wonderful team at Penguin Workshop. Buy a copy: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737674...

Next week! *My Brother's Butt is Haunted* blasts off...! My picture book debut... published by Penguin Workshop... For your kids, or your siblings, or for whoever needs a laugh... Which may be all of us... Even you! 👻 Order link: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737674...

One month away! Hold onto your butts, babes.

Yo hey hey yo! MY BROTHER’S BUTT IS HAUNTED is almost here! Want a signed copy? Preorder from the kick-buns bookseller Rough Draft in Kingston, NY. Link 👉🏻 roughdraftny.square.site/product/-pre...

My October novel that I co-wrote with Eureka O’Hara got a starred review in Kirkus. My first starred review! So psyched to share Jackson’s story… preorder your copy now…

1. This frightening MG book is called “Shadow House: The Gathering.” It is by Dan Poblocki. @danpoblocki.bsky.social Not tagging to annoy, tagging as a fangirl. Five Kids One House More Kids Ghost Kids

Love this collection of properly spooky short stories. “More Tales to Keep You Up At Night” by @danpoblocki.bsky.social weird, creepy and quirky. I know some children in Year 5 and 6 who will love this. The tales feel classic but often have a modern twist. Fab! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

A recent observation that makes me unbelievably happy: I’ve seen youths boldly wearing full glam club-kid drag makeup just out and about. Like just chilling in parking lots and going shopping for antiques. A+, no notes.

Noticed some accidental poetry in the fine print of a Wendy’s ad: “Unlimited-time does not mean forever.” Nice.

Giving this a boost... Please download and give a listen, if not for me, then for Dorothy! 🌈

New podcast episode is out. I’m chatting w author Mar Romasco-Moore @marromasco.bsky.social about RETURN TO OZ. Thanks all, and watch out for the Wheelers! Subscribe & listen on Apple, Spotify, or here ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

Looking forward to next century when all these book review journals decide to name the next round of best books ever and include my upcoming picture book for kids: MY BROTHER’S BUTT IS HAUNTED. Available July 29th! Preorder now! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737674...

Feeling grateful for a blue sky. Would be even better if it were like TEN degrees warmer. Come on, springtime, hurry!

I received notes from my editor on next year's ghost story novel, and it's so strange to read through words I don't even remember writing last year. Also, it's pretty good, if I do say so myself! Haha...

today I'm thankful for the new Lucy Dacus album, which will be on repeat for the next few months I'm totally sure... what new music are you listening to?

And last week, it was horror icon, Larry Fessenden. I tried hard to not stare. lol.

I made a new podcast episode! With @gradyhendrix.bsky.social We chat about growing up terrified of nuclear war in the 1980s. But it’s, like, fun? Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. His new book, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, is available now.

I made a new podcast episode! With @gradyhendrix.bsky.social We chat about growing up terrified of nuclear war in the 1980s. But it’s, like, fun? Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. His new book, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, is available now.

Just sitting next to Alan Cumming in this out of the way mountain cafe... As one does.

okay when we came to see the house we ended up buying, this incredibly cursed painting was hanging in the stairwell and I joked that even if the seller took her with him, she was gonna show up again in the night. WELL GUESS WHAT

If you're in or around NY's Hudson Valley on Saturday, come see me at the Poughkeepsie Children's Book Festival. Kids receive a $15 book voucher, which is so cool, right? I'll be signing books too. Swing by and say hi!

Meta pirated 25 of my titles, including foreign editions… geez.

New ep is live! @lorienlawrence.bsky.social chats w me about Ed & Lorraine Warren of THE CONJURING fame. Lorien’s new book, THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY, is out today! Get yourself a copy, and get into ghost hunting with both of us. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

New ep is live! @lorienlawrence.bsky.social chats w me about Ed & Lorraine Warren of THE CONJURING fame. Lorien’s new book, THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY, is out today! Get yourself a copy, and get into ghost hunting with both of us. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

I made a new podcast episode! This is a bonus in which I read my story “Imogen’s Skeleton” from my book MORE TALES TO KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT, which is available now in a lovely paperback edition from Penguin Workshop. Buy a book/ give a listen. ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

Check out Dan's podcast! He's got some great interviews with horror authors (including me!) about their childhood brushes with the genre, and lately he's been reading short stories from his fantastic collections.

I made a new podcast episode! This is a bonus in which I read my story “Imogen’s Skeleton” from my book MORE TALES TO KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT, which is available now in a lovely paperback edition from Penguin Workshop. Buy a book/ give a listen. ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

I was psyched to record this chat with @jerameykraatz.bsky.social about our fav URBAN LEGENDS, including SEXY MOTHMAN. You can preorder Jeramey's new graphic novel *I Witnessed: The Lizzie Borden Story*, out on March 18th. Listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or: ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

Have you heard the news? Today, People Magazine announced my collaboration with drag legend Eureka O’Hara… A new novel from Abrams Books called JACKSON BRIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT…. Illustrated by Ricardo Bessa. This absolute fabulosity hits shelves this October and is available NOW for preorder.

Have you heard the news? Today, People Magazine announced my collaboration with drag legend Eureka O’Hara… A new novel from Abrams Books called JACKSON BRIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT…. Illustrated by Ricardo Bessa. This absolute fabulosity hits shelves this October and is available NOW for preorder.

I’ve got some STICKERS! I’ll be sharing them at book festivals in the coming months. So glossy. So green. So HAUNTED! *My Brother’s Butt is Haunted* From Penguin Workshop on July 29th, 2025! Hoping to bring a little joy and laughs to your hearts and butts. Preorder today please!

I wanna read this.

I love this book. I love this cover. MY BROTHER'S BUTT IS HAUNTED! Available July 29, 2025.Words by me. A preorder would really help. Contact your local indie bookshop. Or look here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737674...

Bonus episode alert! I read aloud a creepy story called "The Psychopath's Tarot" from my book, TALES TO KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT. A trio of teens. A weekend trip to an icy & isolated cabin. A deck of cards foretelling a frightening fate. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or here: ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

Boosting this. New podcast episode. Also, check out Sam’s VERY SCARY new book…

I made a new episode of Our First Fears! Talking Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride with author Sam Rebelein, @rebelsam94.bsky.social, whose new book THE POORLY MADE AND OTHER THINGS is out this week. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or here: ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

I made a new podcast episode! OUR FIRST FEARS: Talking Stephen King's "The Raft," from the 1987 film CREEPSHOW 2, with Edgar Award winning author, Adrianna Cuevas. @adriannacuevas.bsky.social Should be available on all podcast platforms momentarily. Or here now: ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

I rave about this book all the time. If you haven't picked it up yet, do yourself a favor and READ.

I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I've really been struggling lately to read and watch anything scary anymore. Has this happened to any other life-long horror fans?

Struggling a bit this winter. Would be amazing if y'all share this post, or take a gander yourself. I wrote these! If you like Goosebumps, Beetlejuice, Gremlins, and snarky female leads, check 'em out! #kidlit #mg durona.gumroad.com

Stoker prelim ballot is out! Excited for these projects . . . Congrats to all!

This was surprisingly great. Like, really moving.

Oh, my shriveled-little-heart, this new picture book by Timmy Woitas and Addy Rivera Sonda is so sweet and made me tear up. Would make a great valentines card for your crush or BFF. Out now from Penguin Workshop.

Anyone else heard the new Ethel Cain album? The first track makes me think of THAT SCENE in @paultremblay.bsky.social ’s Horror Movie… Waiting for that jump scare. It is WILD and weird and I’ve never heard anything like this. Especially after “American Teenager”. Modern Horror Pop?

Been catching up on Best of Horror lists from late last year. Ya'll forgot to put this one in your tippity tops. House of Bone and Rain by @gabino.bsky.social... A storm of violence & horror that plays with the legacy of a legendary tale by a famously racist writer. Can't stop thinking about it.

Another publisher declined my galley request on NetGalley, claiming I don't write enough reviews on the site. I don't write reviews. I have a podcast, where I chat with authors/ artists about upcoming projects. Is that not a good reason to send an e-ARC?

Thank you so much... And thanks again to Clay for joining me. Kikiki mamama, 4EVA!