Happy to share that I’ll have a story in the next volume of the Horror Library anthology series! Coming in February, available for preorder now.

Delighted to be part of this wonderful collection.

I had to keep this one under wraps since April, but I'm overjoyed to announce my inclusion in @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social Horror Library Vol 9. I'll have more to say once the full author list is out, but I am incredibly honored to be included among an absolute banger list of horror icons.

If you venture into the world's scariest library, you'll find me there

DAY 6 OF 6 OF ANNOUNCING! Table of Contents for: +HORROR LIBRARY+ Volume 9 (from @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social ) More here: ericjguignard.substack.com/p/day-6-of-6... #HorrorLibrary, #anthology, #DarkMoonBooks, #NewRelease

DAY 5 OF 6 OF ANNOUNCING! Table of Contents for: +HORROR LIBRARY+ Volume 9 (from @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social ) More here: ericjguignard.substack.com/p/day-5-of-6... #HorrorLibrary, #anthology, #DarkMoonBooks, #NewRelease

DAY 4 OF 6 OF ANNOUNCING! Table of Contents for: +HORROR LIBRARY+ Volume 9 (from @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social ) More here: ericjguignard.substack.com/p/day-4-of-6... #HorrorLibrary, #anthology, #DarkMoonBooks, #NewRelease

DAY 3 OF 6 OF ANNOUNCING! Table of Contents for: +HORROR LIBRARY+ Volume 9 (from @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social) More here: ericjguignard.substack.com/p/day-3-of-6... #HorrorLibrary, #anthology, #DarkMoonBooks, #NewRelease

DAY 2 OF 6 OF ANNOUNCING! Table of Contents for: +HORROR LIBRARY+ Volume 9 More here: ericjguignard.substack.com/p/day-2-of-6... #HorrorLibrary, #anthology, #DarkMoonBooks, #NewRelease

DAY 1 OF 6 OF ANNOUNCING! Table of Contents for: +HORROR LIBRARY+ Volume 9 More here: ericjguignard.substack.com/p/day-1-of-6... #HorrorLibrary, #anthology, #DarkMoonBooks, #NewRelease

I’m going to start announcing contributors tomorrow! More at: www.darkmoonbooks.com/Horror_Libra...

Get yourself some Michael Farris Smith! Absolutely loving his books. Tragic crime thrillers, beautifully wrought.

My latest newsletter post is live! Now via Substack. “Strange and Dreaming Days with Eric J. Guignard” Dec., 2025 edition. Books! News! Pics! ericjguignard.substack.com/p/strange-an...

I worked at my daughter’s elementary school this week with the Scholastic Book Fair! Besides the joy of reliving my childhood with the book fair, now I get to talk to children about books and suggest recommendations of author friends… such as RIDE OR DIE by Delilah S. Dawson!

Ran a 5K today at the Chino Valley YMCA Reindeer Romp! I P.R.’d and came overall #117 out of 569. My varsity-Cross Country son Julian took second place overall with 16:37. Once upon a time I could outrun him. Now he smokes me every time.

What a pleasure to have met author @tkingfisher.com (Ursula Vernon) at #Loscon 51 in Los Angeles this weekend after having just read her Hugo-award-winning novel NETTLE & BONE! Absolutely cannot wait to read WOLF WORM when releases in early 2026. #tkingfisher #ursulavernon

Still getting lovely reviews for my latest fiction collection, A GRAVESIDE GALLERY! “This author is a pro at creating a world in a short period of time that grips you completely.” Thank you to HORRORADDICTS.COM! horroraddicts.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/b...

DECEMBER, 2025 Dark Fiction Short Story Markets (as reported to @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social HWA, Los Angeles chapter) — “A selection of New or Reopening Market Listings this month paying minimum pro rates of 5 cents+ per word” ericjguignard.blogspot.com/2025/12/dece...

Okay, I'm giving Substack a try. Follow/Subscribe to me there! ericjguignard.substack.com

Happy heavenly birthday to my younger brother, Jeff G. He should have turned 47 today. He is still missed immensely, more than anything. #fuckcancer

I’ll be speaking again at @loscon.bsky.social #loscon this year as a panelist! Held annually since 1975: It’s in a new location this year (Hilton L.A. Airport) but same dates, being the weekend after Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 28–Sunday, Nov. 30. I’m on 5 panels loscon.lineupr.com/loscon-51/co...

NOVEMBER, 2025 Dark Fiction Short Story Markets (as reported to @HorrorWriters HWA, Los Angeles chapter) — “A selection of New or Reopening Market Listings this month paying minimum pro rates of 5 cents+ per word” ericjguignard.blogspot.com/2025/11/nove...

Today in Scouts, I built a working catapult!

My daughter signing her first autograph as a published author (for the anthology: DARKNESS 102: ADVANCED LESSONS WERE LEARNED)!!!

Badass song of the week: I’ve had this song on repeat, and I cannot stop listening to it. Smooth grooves of modern funk-soul and the silkiest vibe of the day for cruising the open road (or getting some writing done). Monophonics & Kendra Morris – “Untitled Visions” www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Gt...

My daughter said I’m “cringe”, but I don’t care—it was super fun doing Immersive Gaming for both SQUID GAMES and FLOOR IS LAVA with her! (and I.G. is def. better than V.R. or A.R.)

Did a small backpacking trek over the weekend, up to Cedar Glen (Mt. Baldy) in the San Gabriel Mountains. Carried in my gear and pitched a hammock between pine trees for the cold night. Beautiful scenery and clear views (especially of all of L.A. lights laid out in the far distance like molten lava)

Had a fantastic time speaking on the SCARING AND DARING panel with Lisa Morton and Joe R. Lansdale last Sunday! Thanks so much to the Los Angeles Public Library for hosting this event, and thanks to everyone who came out to support this book! (and thanks to Jonathan Levit for these great pics!)

Fun day yesterday at the 1st Annual Riverside Book Festival! I sold more books than expected (a rare, pleasant surprise!). Thanks to Cati Porter, Inlandia Institute, and Riverside Public Library for putting this together. Looking forward to next year!

Tomorrow is the 1st annual Riverside Book Festival!! This is huge, and I have my own booth! I’ll be selling books and signing anything else there. Booth (space) #43 SATURDAY, Oct. 11 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. outside Riverside Main Library 3900 Mission Inn Ave. riversidebookfestival.org

L.A.'s LIFTED UNITED is showcasing my event for the literary community! Speaking with Lisa Morton and Joe R. Lansdale! Sunday, October 12 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Doors open 1:45 p.m. L.A. Central Library - Taper Auditorium 630 W 5th St Los Angeles, CA 90071 www.liftedunited.com/upcoming-eve...

New Review - a timely collection of unnerving tales from diners, roller skate rinks the civil war and more await in A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts And Dark Matters by @ericjguignard.bsky.social out now and highly recommended! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/10...

Wonderful interview of me conducted by the Los Angeles Public Library! Much thanks to Daryl A. Maxwell. And come see me speak, along with @lisamorton.bsky.social and @joerlansdale.bsky.social, next week at the Library’s Taper Auditorium on Sunday, Oct 12 from 2:00–3:30! www.lapl.org/collections-...

Never read a Gemma Files story. Read six Gemma Files stories. Will read more @gemmafiles.bsky.social stories. Courtesy of Dark Moon Books' EXPLORING DARK SHORT FICTION #7: A PRIMER TO GEMMA FILES (2025) from editor and MANOR Resident @ericjguignard.bsky.social, 2 stories I highly recommend within:

OCTOBER, 2025 Dark Fiction Short Story Markets (as reported to @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social HWA, Los Angeles chapter) — “A selection of New or Reopening Market Listings this month paying minimum pro rates of 5 cents+ per word” ericjguignard.blogspot.com/2025/10/octo...

Local friends and Horror fans, I’ll be selling books and signing works this Saturday! At: “HWA takes over Underdog Bookstore” Saturday, Oct. 4, 2:00 – 4:00 312 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA Come on down! www.underdogbookstore.org

Went tramping around the San Gabriel Mountains yesterday. Hiked to S.G. peak, then down and up Mt. Disappointment (true name!) Lots of history up there. Drizzly & thick fog going up the mountains, but at about 5,500+ elevation, broke through the clouds to brilliant, blue skies.

Received another spam call from a publicity/agenting house, in a barely legible voice and in the most disinterested intonation possible, to “discuss turning my books into blockbuster sellers and lucrative movies.” Bruh, if you’re gonna call, at least pronounce my name right. I’m not a “Gig-a-nerd”.

Over the weekend, I camped with my daughter's Girls Troop 220 of BSA on an island in San Diego Harbor. I set up on my own private cove, right on the beach, outside the camp overlooking the distant lights of Sea World... not a bad way to spend Friday through Sunday!

Good morning, folks! Take care of yourself today. & share a book or two with someone. @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social & @ericjguignard.bsky.social & @paultremblay.bsky.social

This is some great imagery. From “Sown from Salt” by Gemma Files. This story is part of a primer collection from @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social. Cc: @ericjguignard.bsky.social

Build your #horror TBR with these #newreleases! @ericjguignard.bsky.social @rebeccacuthbert.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social @larafraterauthor.bsky.social @audreywilsonauthor.bsky.social @darialavelleauthor.bsky.social @nytebird45.bsky.social @jgfaherty.bsky.social @kaylafrederick.bsky.social

Dang. This is a werewolf story like no other I’ve ever read. Gemma Files dethrones the patriarchy with her take on a classic story. Order this book through @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social (@ericjguignard.bsky.social). If this collection opens with this banger, then I’m in for a treat.

Waiting for my boy to finish his shift. I brought a friend. @ericjguignard.bsky.social @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social

Coming soon to a galaxy near you!

New review out for my latest fiction collection, A GRAVESIDE GALLERY! “…For those who love short stories of the darker kind, Eric J. Guignard should be a household name.” Thank you to David Simms at Monster Librarian for reviewing! www.monsterlibrarian.com/TheCirculati...

Super fun to be on the latest podcast of David Agranoff’s POSTCARDS FROM A DYING WORLD Ep: “The Authors of the new Space Horror Antho edited by E.S. Magill” And mind that explicit warning! PODCAST: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... And the YouTube video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-6e...

Super fun to be on the latest podcast of David Agranoff’s POSTCARDS FROM A DYING WORLD Ep: “The Authors of the new Space Horror Antho edited by E.S. Magill” And mind that explicit warning! PODCAST: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... And the YouTube video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-6e...

SEPTEMBER, 2025 Dark Fiction Short Story Markets (as reported to @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social HWA, Los Angeles chapter) — “A selection of New or Reopening Market Listings this month paying minimum pro rates of 5 cents+ per word” ericjguignard.blogspot.com/2025/09/sept...