Do hashtags still work? Let's find out. Shiva is a grief horror novella about two siblings, each of whom is navigating a world where the other died. It's is available now wherever books are sold. 🖤 #womeninhorrormonth #horrorcommunity #WiHM #novella #writing

This month at Black Futures Book Club we're reading When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen and Sistah Scifi Siblings. A plantation. A wedding. Ghosts that refuse to be ignored. Come read it with us. March 23 at Langston Seattle, 6:00 to 7:30 PM sistahscifi.com/pages/events

One more pic of me with the new edition of SLEEP ALONE 🖤 Thanks to @laneheymont.bsky.social & @shortwavebooks.bsky.social for keeping the band touring. Thanks to everyone who made this release day special & supported & encouraged me. Thanks for sharing your time with this hungry queer succubi story

The band is back in your town! 🎸😈

Fresh author copies in the house! I received SPLIT SCREAM VOL. 8: CURSED PLACES today from @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, featuring “Passing Glance” by yours truly and “Lash Egg” by @matthewtpritt.bsky.social. I just love the gorgeous interior art by Echo Echo. Out April 21 — get those preorders in!

I have 5 copies of Shiva & 5 copies of Midnight on Beacon Street ready to be personalized! DM me for details to order a signed copy. SHIVA-$15 MIDNIGHT ON BEACON STREET-$18 BOTH-$32 Prices include US shipping. I can ship outside of the United States, but it will cost a little extra (sorry!) 🖤

Anthony just sent me this photo from Saturday and I love it. The way he gets all excited telling everyone about my books makes me emotional. He's so supportive. It means the world to me. 🥰

Happy Pub Day @jawmccarthy.bsky.social! This book is incredible and I'm so glad it's out in the world again! Love the cover 🖤

My boyfriend has started reading Shiva and I am LOVING his reactions so far. 🥰

TOMORROW. Everywhere books are sold 🎸 @shortwavebooks.bsky.social

I have not been on any podcasts to talk about my new novella yet. Every time I think I should reach out about it my anxiety goes "yeah...but are you SURE you want to be perceived?" All this to say, invite me onto your podcast to talk about books and movies! I'm very nice and sometimes interesting.

Sharing my little green desk for #womeninhorrormonth! It is chaotic and moody, like my brain. A ton of papers, trinkets absolutely everywhere. There is art on the wall to inspire. Phoebe, the copy editor dog, watches as I write every word. 🖤 #WiHM

Absolutely thrilled to see these five win tonight. Usually my favorites don't win. Ryan Coogler, Original Screenplay - Sinners Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Cinematography - Sinners Amy Madigan, Supporting Actress - Weapons Michael B. Jordan, Lead Actor - Sinners Ludwig Goransson, Original Score - Sinners

TEARS!! MICHAEL B JORDAN BEST ACTOR !!!

On 3/16, for Women in Horror Month, we'll be sharing images of our work spaces & desks! That's the place where the horror magic happens! If you'd like to participate, we'd love to have you! Feel free to share & please use hashtags like #womeninhorrormonth and #WiHM2026 so we can find each other! 🖤🦇

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A few things I picked up at The Twisted Spine 🖤

Did I mention i got to sign the wall?

Some extra pics from today 😊

I kept pointing at books at @twistedspinebooks today and geeking out because I saw friends and writers I always enjoy seeing.

I had the best time signing books at The Twisted Spine today! Thank you so much for having me! And look, I'm on the women in horror table! 🖤

I showed my novella around Brooklyn 😁

I'm still at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn until 5pm! Come say hi and get Shiva signed! 🖤

So excited to be signing books at the Twisted Spine today! It's been a minute since I've been to Brooklyn. Anything we should check out before the bookstore today? Bonus points for witchy, odd, or historical recommendations.

tell your cat i say pspspspsps and tell your dog i say hellooooooo

@emilyrverona.bsky.social I could not put "Shiva" down. It was fantastic. Well-written -- excellent work! I just recommended it to my friends and family!

Happy Friday the 13th horror people! 🖤

IT’S FRIDAY THE 13th ! Buy a horror book

Tomorrow at The Twisted Spine!

I got a very fun email in my inbox this afternoon. More soon! 👀

Kinda hooked on Scarpetta. In this moment, it is the sort of mystery I need.

Next issue of my newsletter is about to go out! I talk about new stories (now available to read for free), yell about SLEEP ALONE again, and recommend a bunch of recent favorites. Subscribe to my infrequent updates, please? jaw-unhinged-jaw-mccarthy.beehiiv.com

The hardest part when I'm writing a novel is the last third right before the end. I've established my characters. I know where I'm going. But for whatever reason, I have trouble bridging the gap between the middle and the end.

Feminine rage written by women will always be one of my favourite genres. #WomenInHorrorMonth

They want to convert a warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey into an ICE detention center. ICE shouldn't even exist. This is so wrong.

The president is a sex offender. The American government is committing crimes against humanity. And the urge to scream never goes away anymore.

It's Women in Horror Month! Here are some of my favorite horror and horror adjacent books by women that I think you should read. 🖤

Phoebe wants to remind you that you are worthy of love and that she wants the best for you. ❤️

The novel I'm currently writing is about grief and the things we do when we think we are protecting ourselves. I've always been drawn to exploring character in this way.

I have two books events coming up and at least one or two more to be announced! If you're in Brooklyn or New Jersey, come say hi! I'm excited to sign copies of Shiva and talk about horror with you. 🖤

feeling chaotic so i baked cookies

In honor of women in horror month, I’m featuring new books from awesome women! Check out @emilyrverona.bsky.social Her book, Shiva, is available now! Verona also recommends you read Grace R. Reynolds!

I got this email twice and it is just...baffling.

I am spending the evening watching the 1997 cinematic masterpiece Anastasia with my boyfriend and it is exquisite. This was one of my favorite movies growing up and it is still so beautiful. 🖤

When you eviscerate your boyfriend at chess and he still surprises you with an antique art deco bookmark. 🥰

Walked around today. Got some witchy stuff. Drank chai. Looked at antiques. 🖤

My favorite mug fell out of the cabinet and the handle broke. I loved my tea and absinthe mug. 🖤

Is there a bread a cheese festival? I want a bread and cheese festival.