The horse op-ed is an instant classic. I can't tell you how much joy this piece gives me. It should be taught in every introductory writing class in no small part because the horse arguments are so compelling. "I have noticed that human children get to eat cake. But I am bigger than the children."

Bizarro Con is coming in May! This convention changed my life. If you make weird art, write things that live outside the walls of genre, love to create things that march to the beat of their own drummer, trust me: you won't regret it. Register today; see you in Portland! bizarrocon.com/registration/

Tonight, babyyyyyy!

I made a video earlier this year that was originally meant as a print zine for my patreon, but I created a digital multimedia version as well. I've wanted to share it for a minute so I decided that would be a good time. I hope you enjoy it. Existentialist romantic that I am. youtu.be/giQhDmyrITs?...

Yes, I have a story in this collection. That being said it rules. @michaelallenrose.bsky.social did amazing work here.

I have a new story up called "To Make A Pie" which won 2nd prize in "An Ordinary Contest" over at @foofarawpress.bsky.social . Enjoy the madness! foofaraw.press/to-make-a-pie/

Happy Halloween, Blessed Samhain, or TGIF. Whatever this day means to you, you deserve to laugh at life and unlife. Free Fiction Friday: Rashomonster by Michael Allen Rose magazine.trollbreath.com/rashomonster... @michaelallenrose.bsky.social

I was interviewed by the Mentally Oddcast. Learn more about how my creativity and mental illness entwine (or don't) and listen to us talk about horror and comedy, art and writing, and the remarkable resistance of the weird kid. zencastr.com/z/ge6iOhXc

We bring you news of a great new anthology from @michaelallenrose.bsky.social Stories From The Motel Sick With stories from @elizabethbroadbent.bsky.social @shanemchorror.bsky.social @dungeoncrawlercarl.bsky.social @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social and many more gnofhorror.com/check-into-t... 💙📚

I haven't updated ya'll on things in a minute, so I thought I'd take a quick second to spread some happy news. In the first 8 months of 2025, I have been paid for 8 STORIES. 8 for 8!!! The momentum is wild and I'm feeling pretty good (take THAT, imposter syndrome!)

With over 200 backers and growing, we're entering the final few days to back "Stories From The Motel Sick," the next anthology from RoShamBo Publishing! If you want to support us on the ground floor, you have until midnight on the 31st to do it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...

We have so much momentum already! Join us and get some really cool stuff from the next universe over, and to the left. Check out Stories From The Motel Sick by Michael Allen Rose on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...

One of the best at reading ! You should watch @michaelallenrose.bsky.social if you get a chance. #stokercon2025

New Flash Fiction Friday drop on Bizarro Central: How To Be Boring. tinyurl.com/yn6f2fwd

Every night my children demand I read them speeches from @michaelallenrose.bsky.social’s Inappropriate Toasts for All Occasions. I loudly declaim them while they crack up and then riot for more. It’s actually kind of amazing. Thanks to Michael and @madnessheartpress.bsky.social for this gem ♥️

Ghouls! Make sure you don't miss our mass author signing this Saturday during the Ghoulish Book Festival in San Antonio. Ak'chamel will be performing live, spooktastic music during shopping hours 8:30pm-10pm! This signing/performance is FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

@ghoulish.bsky.social It's time for the Ghoulish Book Festival. I'm ready to get spooky in San Antonio! How about y'all? #ghoulish

Michael Allen Rose will be appearing in person at @ghoulish.bsky.social Ghoulish Book Festival 2025 after a 32 HOUR TRAIN RIDE IN COACH. Come visit. Buy my books, watch me do things, come in for a hug and smell my enchanting musk.

Putting the first draft of a new short story in front of editor Christine Morgan is like putting a head in front of a loaded shotgun, knowing 100% that the resulting spatter promises to be a much better story. She's a gem.

12 years ago on a Megabus <video> ..please use only the rear stairs to access the restroom while the bus is in motion. If you need assistance while in the restroom-(Audio cuts out) <bus driver>: No assistance will be provided. Don't even ask. (Audio cuts in) <video> ..hand sanitizer is available.

Nothing brightens one's day like coffee with rising literary superstar Cynthia Pelayo. She's a real one, yo.

2 years after it dropped on Bandcamp, my album Paraben Torpor is available everywhere you can find music! ReGen Magazine called it a "striking EP that embodies Rose’s penchant for experimentation and innovation, delivering an electrifyingly chaotic aural experience." share.amuse.io/album/flood-...

75% of my readers are cats. Teach them to cook with my self help satire: "Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions," available now!

Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions is a satirical look at public speaking. But is it ART?!?

My new book Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions is out. It's a very silly satire of public speaking courses that goes weird real fast. Help me afford sandwiches and buy a copy today!

Support indie lit and small press today and all days. <3 shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?6iRZ1D...

How's the weather, book people?

It's true. @tenebrouspress.bsky.social is the bomb dot com.

Bored? Restless? Haven't gotten your hands on the Fragile Anthology yet, but want to support small press shenanigans? This week, fees are waived for us if you buy direct, which means more of your money goes directly to us so we can make more books! Order direct: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...

I'd like to take a moment to wish a happy birthday to my beautiful partner Sauda @saudanamir.bsky.social Without her support, I wouldn't be able to do the things I do. She's talented, gorgeous, intelligent, supportive, and cares deeply about boosting writers and artists. I'm so glad she's here. ❤️

READ PEOPLE'S BACKLISTS THE MOST RECENT BOOK ISN'T THE ONLY BOOK THIS HAS BEEN A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM A GIANT BUG

All this talk about echo chambers. My take is this. I look at social media spaces as an extension of my living room, if I wouldn't want you in my home I don't want you here. And my home doesn't welcome racists, homophobia, Transphobia, misogyny and all other manners of right wingers.

@dangerslater.bsky.social Hey! I'm interacting with you! On the Internet! I think that means we're cyber married?

Oh no! A hilarious new book by Michael Allen Rose! (Even the ghost of Abraham Lincoln liked it!) Inappropriate Toasts for All Occasions (Yes, even *that* one!) Buy one and become a better person today! tinyurl.com/GoodToasts

For those of you looking for creative material that's a little bit outside of our reality, please remember that a lot of what I write popped in from an adjacent universe. It's better there (and worse).

There's nothing quite like being around your people to stoke the creative fires. It's nice to remember why making things matters.

Eric Hendrixson rolled a 20. What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY! “...a collection as fulfilling and kaleidoscopic as its roster of inhabitants.” -Legends of Tabletop “This is a "premise" anthology that works perfectly.” -RA For All Check out fragileanthology.com Handle with care!

Sauda and I had to bring the demon lord Nox a new sacrifice this year. Welcome to the dark, kiddo! #frightfest #halloween

Don't be like Elvis. Eat more fiber and remember to hydrate.

Doot.

@benarz13.bsky.social rolled 19. FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt. “...a worthy showcase for sci-fi & horror fans looking for their next favorite author.” -Library Journal Check out www.fragileanthology.com #horror

Who wants hot sauce?

Michael Allen Rose: submitted for the approval of the midnight society, Michael allen rose presents the tale of jurassichrist by Michael allen rose, read by Michael allen rose, performed by Michael allen rose, with special denouement by Michael allen rose

HOLY SHIT I'M A MIDNIGHT PAL!!!

On both blogs: #31DaysOfHorror Begins Tomorrow: Here is a "Fragile" Preview With Special Giveaway. Review/ giveaway of a new antho ed by @michaelallenrose.bsky.social and featuring @briankeene.bsky.social Cina Pelayo @christopherhawkins.bsky.social and more: raforall.blogspot.com/2024/09/31-d...

Stoker-award winning author Cynthia Pelayo rolled a 9. What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt. Pre-order is available now at www.fragileanthology.com for an 10/01/2024 release!

Cover reveal! Fragile Anthology: 20 authors of horror, bizarro, noir, and speculative fiction take on the eternal question: what's in the box? Pre-order now at fragileanthology.com for extra goodies. Releases on 10/1/24! #bizarro #horror #newbook #forthelove #whatsinthebox

I had an absolute blast on this show, talking video games, zombies, and haunted portraits. Good times!