I find it moving that David Lynch loved IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE so much he couldn't talk about it without crying. His sincere belief in the redemptive possibilities contained in that film and what it said about people seems to me like a key element of understanding his own work.

I’ve been collecting mass markets for years. They’re the superior format, in my opinion, and I’ll miss them dearly. #booksky

I love the fact that we may never collectively agree on what the greatest Christmas movie is, but we all seem to know and celebrate one of the greatest performances in a Christmas movie ever every December, and that's just really wonderful.

So thrilled to be part of this project! Already counting down the days until I can read everyone’s work.

Setting aside the cheeky spelling of “corner,” I love that this sign’s lack of punctuation suggest the existence of multiple Kringles. #editing

Matt is most frightened of his artistic talents and what they might inspire in others . . . #HorrorWritersChat

I love being a writer. I just spent 10 minutes researching constipation in 1980s bodybuilders. Followed by researching into the most popular fad diets of the late '80s and early '90s and which ones were most likely to lead to constipation. #writing

It's such a universal experience, it's staggering. Makes me want to rewatch "The Witch," which is an incredibly good metaphor for this sadly common phenomena.

Just spent all my writing time tonight fleshing out my outline for the next chapter. Sometimes pre-writing like this (and this is on top of a 15-page outline) feels like a waste, but I've found if I don't do it, I'm far more likely to steer myself into an iceberg even when I know the scene beats.

What an incredible angle for this piece. Nicole, I hope you read this and heed this advice fr.

Hey fellow writers, how often do you all take a break from your main work in progress? And if you do, what do you do in the meantime? I'm 10 chapters into this book and was considering taking a week or so break to do a quick short story. In your opinion, good idea or bad idea? #writing

Excited to see what comes of this. Season 1 constructed a really giant pair of shoes for Season 2 to fill.

It would honestly be more frightening than an animated skeleton.

The other sexiest thing a movie can do is be 90 minutes long. 🥵

Here is the perfect example of why serial commas are superior. Even when working in AP style, I try to encourage folks to make an exception to include it. #writing

Reading Clive Barker’s “Coldheart Canyon” for the first time right now and it’s hitting all the right beats for me. The way Barker eases readers into the supernatural is so masterful. One minute the world is as it should be, but just twenty pages later, you’re ready to accept the extraordinary.

I swear, I should get a thesarus tattoo with the amount of time I use the damn thing. #amwriting

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So what are people looking forward to reading this fall? My TBR remains overwhelming and the solution may the to abandon it and run toward your recommendations lol. #booksky #amreading #bookrecs

My day just got better, and I bet yours did too!

Congrats to @joshuathehull.bsky.social on the book release! Pick up a copy asap and read my review here: phantastiqa.com/8114-book-re...

Just hit send on a short story submission; finished reading "Victorian Psycho" by Virginia Feito; and now I'm back to sorting out the plot on the next novel-length work I've been working on. Not a bad Tuesday, all things considered. #amwriting

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We're excited to announce the founding of Shiraki Press! We are an independent publisher focusing on short form genre fiction for adults with a hopepunk vibe. Our submissions are open! Learn more at shirakipress.com #booksky #publishing #smallpress #hopepunk #books

I’ll forever be chasing the high of reading ‘The Starving Saints’ by @caitlinstarling.com for the first time. What a fantastic horror tale! Go ahead and pre-order this one now. My review: phantastiqa.com/the-starving...

At last night’s LAFCA Awards, ANORA director Sean Baker read the letter he sent to FANGORIA in 1988, praising Chuck Russell’s THE BLOB. What happened next inspired him to pursue filmmaking. Great things happen when you write to The Postal Zone!

A 2025, book cover trend. "Fine Art" Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng Blood as Bright as the Moon HUNGERSTONE Vampires at Sea The Lamb by Lucy Rose This Vicious Hunger Victorian Psycho House of Beth The Library of Hellebore Predatory Natures Shy Girl by Mia Ballard Blood on Her Tongue

NESS 2025 non-fiction contributor @christopherrowe.bsky.social is working on a timeline of how the term "Sword & Sorcery" came to be. He just posted this new piece of the puzzle: swordandsorceryreviews.blogspot.com/2025/03/swor...

Two official posters for FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN pay tribute to classic R.L. Stine book covers.

Spring is coming and I have an urge to tell the world about my weird historical eco-horror LUMBERJACK. A true springtime horror. Explore the horrors of Arbor Day and American “civilization” and support a rad indie publisher @tenebrouspress.bsky.social store.tenebrouspress.com/products/lum...

Your outie preorders their favorite titles from their local comic shop, especially creator-owned.

Cooollll!

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Plotted a whole story, got a fresh cut, and read a brilliant Cat Rambo short story all before noon. I should take Fridays off more often. #booksky

It's HORROR BOOK FRIDAY! (Happy Valentine's Day) ♥️ Drop a book you are reading or wrote in the comments with the book cover (+alt text) I will share it and add it to my new shopping list: bookshop.org/lists/book-f... Let's grow Horror Books 🩸📚 #BookSky 💙📚

Did you know you can pledge for a developmental edit of your short story by NESS editor & publisher @obrackenbury.bsky.social? One of only three spots has already been claimed! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

Anchor.fm/ifwtpod New ep! We're joined by friend of the podcast, Cesare Augusto, host of the Rad Revival House podcast to discuss a favourite film of his, and, amazingly our first foray into the world of sword and sorcery, EXCALIBUR!

Getting into the holiday spirit with a little themed reading this afternoon. I have no idea where I picked this up. Pinned in 1988 from Avon, I believe it was part of a short-lived series of holiday themed horror anthologies. #booksky

Aaaand some more fodder for your next cyberpunk short story.

What an utterly wonderful article. The real ones know horror (and all art) is political, but even if you know, this piece is worth a thorough read. #horror

More fuel for your next cyberpunk short story.

it is very cool that we all walk around with tiny little computer boxes designed to make us mad every time we open any app and also it's constantly ringing and if you answer it, someone will immediately try to steal every cent from your bank account

THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2025 IS LIVE Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story... The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues! Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

Wow this cover is gorgeous! I would hang this on my wall fr.

Finally going to see HEART EYES this weekend. So many people on my feed talking about how much fun they had with this one. Also very excited to see how they portray Seattle. Guessing it'll be two shots of the Space Needle from Kerry Park and then the rest will be Vancouver. #moviesky

Not sure we give Kanopy enough credit for having such a great, expansive catalog filled with new releases and deep cuts alike, for free via library card - yes, this is another reminder to support your library.

Tom and Nicole having complimentary motivational entertainment commercials is everything I’ve ever wanted. Who knew the Super Bowl would give that to me? #superbowl #superbowllix #filmsky

Is anyone else seeing what I’m seeing? #Superbowl #superbowlLIX #football #fimsky

Speaking of beautiful movies, LEGEND is another all-time favorite when it comes to visuals. Nearly every frame could be blown up and hung on the wall as a piece of art, in my opinion.