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One highlight from this new MARLA review: “…this one is so genuinely frightening that it will burst the blood vessels in your eyes and dislocate your jaw…”

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Writing something in the Marla-verse this morning and absolutely reveling in the return to this world.

My newest review book is Marla by @jonathanjanz.bsky.social. Janz is a FANTASTIC WRITER. I loved his last book VEIL, which I reviewed and his Children of the Dark books are awesome too. Check out what his newest book is about: roland19.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/n... #books #horror

If you're hungry for another story about a science teacher trying to save the world, check out VEIL. (It's decidedly scarier and bloodier than PROJECT HAIL MARY, but still...)

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One major reason I appreciate anthologies is there is something for everyone. Not every story is going to win you and not every story is going to lose you. In this case, I’m happy to say the majority won me, and I recommend you make your own stand on this if you haven’t already. 1/3

"But AI uses em dashes and semi-colons and figures of speech, so you can't use them in your--" Let me stop you right there. I don't give a damn what AI does. It will never impact the way I write. Ever. Nothing is less relevant to me than generative AI "writing" tendencies.

Hoping the ARC team at @blackstonepub.bsky.social gives a "thumbs up" to my request on @netgalley.bsky.social !!

Amazing new MARLA review!

MARLA is one of the most-requested horror titles on NetGalley. I can’t wait for you all to meet her!

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I had a blast in this interview with One Final Twist. We talked about tons of things including MARLA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxsS...

An author I’m extremely excited about is R.J. Joseph. I got the opportunity to read her phenomenal story “Homegoing” in SCREAMS FROM THE BAYOU (releasing today!) and immediately fell in love with her work. Eerie, surprising, imaginative, and unrelenting, her tale is the work of a rising star.

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Now on NetGalley! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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I dug Barbenheimer. Now I’m ready for Project Hail Ready.

Heartfelt thanks to the Journal & Courier and reporter Israel Schuman for this feature about my writing journey and so much more. The article includes quotes from my writing mentor @briankeene.bsky.social. @blackstonepub.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social www.jconline.com/story/news/l...

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So honored to receive this cover blurb from the one and only Caroline Kepnes (New York Times Bestselling Author of YOU): “I loved MARLA. Jonathan Janz is so scary I have to read him during the day.”

I had the honor of writing the introduction to @kkoja.bsky.social’s new story “The Cry Room.” Kathe is one of the best horror writers alive, and her new story is dynamite. Also, THE CIPHER is a classic, so be sure to check it out too!

Few debuts blow my doors off, but @laurelhightower.bsky.social’s WHISPERS IN THE DARK did exactly that. Then she did it again with CROSSROADS. If you haven’t checked out her work, you should do that soon.

If you’ve never read her, check out the works of @marysangiovanni.bsky.social. For meticulous craft, for inducing dread, for sheer storytelling, she’s one of the best in the business.

One of my favorite writers is saying read @tananarivedue.bsky.social and you know, I've been meaning to do that for awhile now. So yes I have a million review books to read but I decided to request that my library get GHOST SUMMER for me. I should be able to fit a short story book in.

If you’re looking for your next read and have never experienced the work of @tananarivedue.bsky.social, it’s time to change that. Both THE REFORMATORY and GHOST SUMMER are among the best books I’ve read this decade.

Faye Snowden is a fantastic writer. If you're in the mood for an immersive, suspenseful series, check out A KILLING FIRE and A KILLING RAIN. The third book in the series (A KILLING BREATH) is coming in April!

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Three episodes into PENNY DREADFUL and obsessed. The third episode is the best so far. Genuinely moving and full of suspense.

Friends, I need some opinions on PENNY DREADFUL. I've been writing to the score for several months now, and it's just beautiful music. I've also heard the show is good. How high should it be on my to-be-watched list?

Awesome new review of my creepy novelette.

Just learned that Victor Wembanyama brings a book so he can read before every game, and I now have a new favorite player.

June 23rd.

The second book in James A. Moore's absolutely vicious vampire trilogy is available NOW!!! BLOOD HARVEST! (and pick up BLOOD RED, if you haven't already!)

Coming on June 23rd. Pre-order here: www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/boo...

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Pre-order is live!!!

Beyond thrilled to share this news: three new books, all three in Film/Television development. Thanks to Matthew Jackson for this killer article in Bloody Disgusting, about the new deal with Weird Tales and Lit Entertainment. It all starts with MARLA this June! bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3...

Killer new CHILDREN OF THE DARK 2 review.

Massive good news coming on Thursday.

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On this cold winter night, here are some fire-themed #horrorbooks to warm your TBR! @kevharrison.bsky.social @toddkeisling.com @jonathanjanz.bsky.social @catrionaward.bsky.social @cjtudor.bsky.social @joehill.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social

If you visit the Purdue University "Victories & Heroes" page or the Purdue for Life Foundation's site, you'll find this marvelous feature on me, courtesy of the awesome Aaron Martin. www.purdueforlife.org/author-and-a...

This killer Best of 2025 list includes VEIL!