When I see stuff Marissa has done I get excited, and I’m not known for being excited. You should read this, whoever you are

Not for any reason but my favourite short story of the last several years has been 'The Difference between Love and Time' in the antho 'Someone in Time'. Masterpiece of heart and love. Thank you @catvalente.bsky.social

New story day! Wonderful art by Jacey

“But then something happened that the ring did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creature imaginable: a shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith, Director of sales, American Light & Fixture.” ✨🎨

I love this story and everyone should read it

Pre-order links now up! This 20 story collection includes originals plus tales that have garnered 13 awards, shortlistings or competition places books2read.com/drowninginth...

An early shipment of Matt Tighe's upcoming collection of horror fiction, Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories, has just hit Australia. Leanbh Pearson was the lucky person to receive this shipment and has kindly unboxed it for Matt. m.youtube.com/shorts/qrsWB...

This week!!! (In the USA) This month!!! (In Australia)

This story just keeps giving and giving! Super thrilled to see my novella, Shattered, on the 2025 Ditmar Awards ballot. What an honour!!!! Congratulations to all the finalists in various categories. The full ballot is here: conflux.org.au/2025… If eligible, vote here: form.jotform.com/25235���

Time's ticking, but you can still be a part of it! The August 28th newsletter has a LOT of info as well as books you can grab—and a sneak teaser peek at the upcoming cover for OF BEASTS & BONES. I'm excited to share all of this with you! tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...

We’ve just launched our YouTube Channel with a welcome post! Between our website and this channel, all our news, interviews, special events etc will be broadcast, and then disseminated through our social media network. Please consider subscribing. youtu.be/aCa0xeCVWTY

🎉New spoiler-free review of Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories by Matt Tighe. Published by @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social, this exquisite horror collection will release on October 6, 2025!!! You'll want to check this one out!!! robinknabel.squarespace.com/review-blog/...

By me!

A small milestone for my novella, Ghost of the Neon God. 300 ratings on Goodreads and still going strong. Thank you to all who've read, enjoyed, and rated.

While out for a run I found a mobile phone. I thought I'd run it down to the police station. On the way the phone rang. It was the owner. 'Hi," I said. 'If this is your phone, I found it.' 'Do you still have it?' he asked.

This excerpt from @tanaudel.bsky.social novella is lyrical and foreboding and just delicious anticipation

I have a new story out in @castofwonders.org with wonderful narration by @danooli.com and hosting by @scribblejotter.bsky.social. This one is about how we deal (or not) with emotions in a family. And how we pass that damn behaviour on.

This is incredible

Changes afoot for the #AurealisAwards: aurealisawards.org/2025/08/01/a...

Release date 6th October!!

I have a scary novella coming out in time for Halloween and it can be pre-ordered. @titanbooks would like it if you pre-ordered. Pre-order the novella and the author doesn't get hurt... titanbooks.com/72446-the-co...

I have loved everything I’ve read of Fran’s. This is going to be great!

@wnwagner.bsky.social look what I’ve got! Can’t wait!!

I LOVE this story! You know how you sometimes come across a story and it's just... so much, so good, so elevating? This is how it is done, this is how you do something that means something!

Sprinkle him with water- let’s go Gremlins 3, night of the living gremlins!

The Strange Horizons fund-drive has been a little stuck between the 14K and 15K mark for the last week; and with 11 days to go, we could use some help — whether it is through donations or amplification. And a lot of excellent rewards still available! To donate: www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...

This month, SheReads is doing a celebration of I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, and they're running interviews with thriller & horror writers all month! I'm up today: shereads.com/exclusive-in...

I write speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror & points in-between), and I also write reviews & essays. My short fiction is available in two short story collections: 🛤️ SIX DREAMS ABOUT THE TRAIN: mariahaskins.com/six-dreams-a... 🐺 WOLVES & GIRLS: mariahaskins.com/wolves-and-g...

OH GET MY BOOK CHEAP ON KOBO! Hi Canadians, Countess is now $3.99 CAD. That is the cheapest price I've seen. Also US friends I'm seeing that it's $3.99 USD in the US store right now too. Nebula, Aurora and Locus nommed! www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/... www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

Congratulations to Eugenia Triantafyllou! Eugenia's “Loneliness Universe” is a finalist for the Best Short Story 2025 British Fantasy Award! You can read it here! buff.ly/8utXT6m

It is none of my business what my mind is doing during a first draft

On the weekend I had a go at the Coffs Harbour Back Yard Ultra. For those who aren't familiar you do one 6.7 km loop every hour until you decide to stop. I managed 15 loops (think my watch was a bit out). It was kind of fun and also painful - like writing. Will do again.

@alanbaxter.bsky.social always delivers! If you are not familiar with his stuff this is a great way to start

Read this folks @effies.bsky.social has such a cool tone to this. As always!

My Aurealis Award for best fantasy short story arrived today! @aurealisawards.bsky.social

This is the perfect short story premise.

It's MerMay! All the Murmuring Bones has mer & selkie lore woven into the story of a girl fleeing one gothic house for another. Witchcraft. Kelpies. Fairy tales. Bad romance. 3 children in every generation: 1 to inherit, 1 for the church, 1 for the sea. But what happens when the pact is broken?

New story day! "Laser Eyes Ain't Everything" is free to read on @diabolicalplots.com ! My wheelchair-using superhero does battle with the non-ADA-compliant superhero union. Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the disability access rage & catharsis! www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...

Beyond grateful to see I'm closing in on 10,000 followers. Amazing! Thank you all. How about a giveaway to help me get there? If you dig what I do, please repost this to help me spread the word about my work. I'll pick one random share for a signed copy of their book of choice once I pass 10k. 🖤

I won the Aurealis for best fantasy short story! I was very honoured to be in the mix with the other finalists, and a big thank you to the @aurealisawards.bsky.social judges and organisers, and @garthnix.bsky.social for his MCing.

Oh @tansyrr.bsky.social ‘flashed gordon’!! Brilliant

Wait it was world book day today? I gots books, Skin Thief and Countess, that I wrote! I am also ridiculous! You can buy them where ever fine ridiculous goth books are sold and I will keep being ridiculous!

Like horror stories with heart? @midnightmuser1.bsky.social collection is out. She is an award winning writer and I can't believe how good her collection is. Give it a look! Extremely excellent value too! amzn.asia/d/56VI1eV

Ireally like @alanbaxter.bsky.social's writing. From military horror to small town cosmic, he spooks the crap out of me. Very worth a read. alanbaxter.com.au

I am a 2x Aurealis finalist! Great shortlist, well done @kaaronwarren.bsky.social @midnightmuser1.bsky.social @emmikhor.bsky.social @jsbreukelaar.bsky.social @tanaudel.bsky.social @birmo.bsky.social @nikkythewriter.com @tansyrr.bsky.social and everyone! aurealisawards.org

This is the last day for the Locus Poll! Anyone can vote, and you are also able to write in or vote for other works you loved. Countess is a little scrappy novella from an Indie Canadian Press. If you enjoyed it, I'd appreciate your consideration. Either way, you've all been wonderful. 🖤🙏

29 days since I discovered this BS summary of Clarkesworld being served by Google. Multiple complaints have been filed, yet it is still there, mispresenting us. It's like they refuse to acknowledge the articles that now surround it. (My blog, The Guardian, NPR)

This had me from the title alone!

This is high art

Contract signed so I can announce my short 'As Brittle As Granite' will be with @castofwonders.org in the future. It is about grief in a family that does not do well with showing emotion.