A dog. This stems from a childhood fear of dogs. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m scared of them now, but I have a healthy respect for them.

Anything with teeth and claws of a size or in numbers too large to overpower.

My name is David. I love folklore, and most of the few horror stories I’ve written would fall into the folk horror subgenre. Animals play a big part in a lot of my stories: dogs, deer, wolves, coyotes, owls, and even cockroaches.

Hearing Agatha Christie discuss her process is so interesting! #AgathaChristie #writing #authors #playrights #theatre #creativewriting youtu.be/sF8X9fVeigI?...

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Three years ago today, I met @briankeene.bsky.social and @marysangiovanni.bsky.social That was a big day for me!

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@briankeene.bsky.social You might enjoy this new biography of James Gandolfini. It’s great!

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Coffee and “Letters From the Labyrinth”: The perfect way to start a Sunday morning. Only the addition of a cigar would make it better, but it’s too cold to sit on the porch.

Tell me your favorite movie not many people know.

Name a non-LOTR character that could resist the One Ring.

Happy Wednesday, everybody!

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Please add one or two of my Christmas songs to your streaming playlist this season. At .000001 cent per stream, I’m hoping to buy a cup of cocoa in the new year! Find me @Spotify and wherever you stream tunes! #mutantfam

Working as an extra on a movie today.

Book mail is the best mail! @joerlansdale.bsky.social

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Age yourself with a movie you saw in the cinema as a kid.

Christmas shopping. Going to introduce a couple of dear friends to @joerlansdale.bsky.social with THE BOTTOMS and SAVAGE SEASON. Also adding some more Hap & Leonard to my collection. I’ve read all the ones I have.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 20/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 19/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 18/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 17/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 16/20 @joerlansdale.bsky.social

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 15/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 14/20

My return to stand-up comedy was a success. I did a 5-minute set as part of a Christmas variety show tonight. After the show a man came up and shook my hand and said, “That was funny as shit!” Best compliment I’ve gotten in a long time! 🤣

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 13/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 12/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 11/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 10/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 9/20

Here is a short horror film starring yours truly. We filmed it earlier this summer, and it premiered October 19, out of competition at the 6th Annual Carnival of Darkness Film Festival. youtu.be/RhkdUM8zuGU?... #Horror #HorrorMovies

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 8/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 7/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 6/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 5/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 4/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 3/20

The energy I am bringing to 2025.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 2/20

Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now: 1. Farmhand 2. Bag Boy 3. Newspaper Reporter 4. 911 Dispatcher 5. Purchasing Agent

Quote post w/ the first DVD you ever bought and show these newbies who they’re dealing with. #filmsky