Kill Call is a 2026-2027 Tome Society Book Award winner. WooHoo!

This is a fantasic book.

Kill Call won The Tome Society Book Award. The list of fellow winners for 2026-2027 is humbling to say the least.

I wrote a review for @mariadongwrites.bsky.social banger of a horror novel. Big thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social for the ARC.

This is not a gigantic tour but it is MINE and I’m very excited to be visiting these places in support of THE NIGHT THAT FINDS US ALL. Especially stoked to be chatting with @cshumble.bsky.social who is a great dude in addition to being one of the most talented young writers coming up in the world!

Tis true.

Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

On August 31st, one of my favorite places turns 30, and I’ve been invited to be part of the celebration. 2006 Jeff, browsing the thriller aisle, is in shock.

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now! northstareditions.com/flux/cope-fi...

This is a work of art. Last day of high school 1992. I call it: “Steak Fingers with Brown Gravy”

Happy Book Birthday!

This Saturday if you're in the Tulsa area!

“A billionaire stole my book to teach a machine to replace me” wasn’t on my publishing bingo card.

Im old enough to remember when U2 gave us all a free album. I’m also old enough to not know how to get rid of it.

I’m off work today and have been writing. How nice to do this during the usual workday. Lots of words put down and lots of bacon eaten. Air fryer bacon is **chef’s kiss** just be aware of the cleanup!

In the late 90s when I decided to start writing, I didn’t have a computer, a word processor, or a typewriter. I wrote everything out by hand. Everything. I found one of my old notebooks today. Takes me back.

DON’T STOP!

Hard to believe I've been a published author for a year. Happy Paperback Day to Kill Call! #Booksky

Have I ever mentioned my love for libraries? Yes. Yes I have. @oklibs.bsky.social @btpubservices.bsky.social www.oklibs.org/page/HighSch...

Not going to lie. This kind of made my day.

Just got word that review copies of PSYCHOPOMP are live on booksirens! booksirens.com/book/QI1F7TR

The thing I dislike most about querying is that it zaps my energy for writing. #Booksky I just want to write. That's what I love.

Ever once in a while I wonder if those two people in Escape (The Piña Colada Song) are still together.

Kind of crazy over 5k people entered for a free copy of KC. I'm aware some books get many, many more, but it's still cool. I feel like all free books should get an auto 5 star review. Just saying.

I'm officially querying. Looking back, I sent my first query in 2017. That first book received more requests than I remembered. Funny how the same agents have requested from me multiple times. Almost like reading is subjective or something.

A riveting thriller that explores morally gray areas. -Kirkus Reviews the pulse-pounding suspense of Hanna’s seemingly inevitable death paired with her and Jude’s brewing chemistry drive this taut and edgy read. -Publishers Weekly Not bad. -Jeff’s mom www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #Booksky

There are only two types of people in the entire world.

A few more days for a free book. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #Amreading #Amwriting #WritingCommunity #Booksky

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals and put books in front of readers. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. The hardcover of House of Bone and Rain is on a “limited time deal” and just $19! Read the stuff that makes bigots angry. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

This was a really great thing to wake up to see today. Read here: www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea... COPE FIELD is out April 22. Add on GR Scope an ARC on NetGalley PRE-ORDER!

Do you like free stuff? Of course you do! It’s paperback time! Enter a @goodreads giveaway for a free copy of Kill Call! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Kill Call is 33% off on Amazon right now. I'm bad at percentages, but I think they pay you to buy it. I could be wrong. Someone check my math. www.amazon.com/Kill-Call-Je...

Happy snow Day.

Don’t worry y’all, I’ve got plenty of milk and bread.

Scout was a good boy. Scout had a good Christmas.

Every time I think the new book is ready to query, I discover it is, in fact, not.

Woo-hoo!

"Swan has returned to his fantasy playground two hundred years later... combining his obsession with the weaknesses of empire and the horrors of war against the backdrop of the gunpowder and merchant navy age. Master and Commander with psychotic mermen, anyone?" You available to write copy, Ed?

My father has declared war on the squirrels eating his bird food. He has installed electric fencing. I informed my father that I am rooting for the squirrel.

Glad you’re enjoying! @aaronshedlock.bsky.social did an amazing job of narrating.

The first author evens I went to as a guest was the White River Fan Con. I felt like a freshman in college on my first day. I met John Hornor Jacobs. John was cool. His books are too.

Playing that “why did I eat that last piece of pizza game” 1/5 stars do not recommend.

Really enjoying Bluesky. Feels like the old writer’s twitter I loved so much. I joined twitter for the pitch contests. I enjoyed those interactions and seeing the cool connections others made. Good times. Anyway #Book #Bookpeople #writers come find me please.

Finished Whalefall today by Daniel Kraus, and I can honestly say I’ve never read anything like it. Not at all what I was expecting. 5/5 stars.

Cannot wait for this cover to get out into the world -- and even more excited for WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND to hit shelves April 29, 2025 (from CamCat Books). Cover reveal Monday -- then the fun begins! #booksky

Happy Nutty Aunt’s Eve to all those that celebrate.

Watched Heretic tonight. A+ acting. The story was great until halfway through. Then I had issues. It’s hard to write something people want to consume, I get that, but this movie was so close to greatness it hurt. 6.5/10 could have been 8/10 easy. Just my opinion.