On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city. We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.

Going through old photos on my phone, and found this… to quote Lou Costello, “I’m a baaasaad boy..”

Name a film with a forest. I mean…

I’m currently dealing with a really difficult coworker. I might have to involve HR so I’ve started documenting all the “issues” throughout the day. It’s cathartic to write all this down. A feeling of “Oh, now that I see it all laid out, no the problem isn’t me, it’s really just that she’s terrible.”

Happy Life Day! youtu.be/YRrm59Z_0w4?...

I’m sure this will end well… www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...

@haileypiperfights.bsky.social A pal is reading "All The Hearts You Eat," and wonders: "a bit shy of the two-thirds mark, where Honey puts on the stereo and plays something orchestral. Was it Britten’s Sea Interludes? The description is a good fit and it would be fine for the pathetic fallacy."

I've been fortunate to have known a lot of Marines. All of them exceptional people, whose companionship enriched my life in ways they'll probably never realize. The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.

If you’re in a Frankenstein mood, these are some great suggestions. I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).

Ooooh we’re halfway there! Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded! Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!

So apropos of nothing, last night I started watching the Muppet Show on D+. And while it’s not a cure for <gestures around>, boy it sure is a balm.

California voters be like...

My wife brought home a “door count clicker” from work, and took a tally of how many trick or treaters we had tonight. Over 500! Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.

“It was fifty years ago today; Greg Stafford taught the world to play…”

Happy Halloween! youtu.be/5lRMyTaNua4?...

Friends is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994-2004, following 6 young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, & Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, & personal growth over 10 seasons.

This was a tremendous event. Thanks to @silversprocket.net for hosting us. That’s me in the back of the group photo. As usual being relegated to the rear, as the tallest guy in most groups…

If you see this post, a vampire that isn’t Dracula.

"None of the madness that you have witnessed today was intended as part of our Fall Fun Time Hayride. Not the strands of animal entrails, not the sinister laughter echoing around us, and most crucially, not the berserk individuals who have been raiding our hayride wagon."

If it’s anything like the last time we read at LitCrawl, it’s going to be standing room only. Get there early!

For anyone curious, I'll be reading an excerpt from my story "Charnel Moon." It appears in the anthology "Monster Bones" edited by the always excellent @stephellis.bsky.social, and published by the legendary @cemeterydance.bsky.social.

Tonight! I'll be reading with members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social at SF Litcrawl! Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl

My new story “Where the Water Whispers” is in this book “Waterborne.” Along with a bunch of others that promise to be great. Edited by @henryherz.bsky.social Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...

Which movie did you love as a kid and still love now?

Nice recap

We came to Angel Island to watch the SF Fleet Week air show. It's kind of hilarious watching little kids get excited any time a random airplane flies overhead. Show doesn't actually start for another half hour or so…

“What a puny plan.” — the Lord Humungus

Started rewatching Stranger Things in preparation for the final season coming next month. Had an interesting thought…

remember when reading the news just made you vomit instead of disassociate

My writing career (such that it is) summed up in one image:

It’s gonna be a blast!

SF Bay Area Horror fans! I’m going to be reading with other members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social on October 25! www.litquake.org/litcrawl for more details!

A couple of chapters in, and so far no Nazis have been punched. Though one was chased across a train yard, but sadly he got away before Indy could punch him. Hopefully soon!

Two down! It takes an idiot to raise a village… wait…

This morning I was at the lab waiting to get some bloodwork done. Guy just walked by wearing a MAGA hat... but then I looked again and saw it said "Chinga tu MAGA." Love it.

“It’s scale model tactical wargaming scenery. No it’s not a ‘teeny dollhouse’.”

Listening to the Beatles and building c. 1980s Warhammer scenery. If I’m having a midlife crisis, it’s a weird one… or maybe for me, an utterly predictable one…

Chris makes good games. And they recently made this great game about punching Nazis. You like punching Nazis, don’t you? Then you need to check out “Adventures In the Unknown.” Uses a simple d6 dice pool mechanic for all your Nazi-punching adventures.

🚨 Last day! to comment to the FTC on gender affirming care. The Episcopal Church supports 🏳️‍⚧️ care. Per resolution 2022-D066, we “advocate for access to gender affirming care in all forms as part of our Baptismal call to respect the dignity of every human being.” ⚓️ transequality.org/ftc-hands-of...

TIL that Frank Oz got his start as an apprentice puppeteer at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

What's your favorite Horror movie?

Nobody wants to be buried in a pet sematary anymore, and that's sad Wait, I think I did it wrong…

Always wanted to try TTRPGs but don’t have a group? Roll20Con (Sept 26–28) is your chance to jump in! Join a welcoming table on StartPlaying Games to enjoy D&D, Daggerheart, ALIEN, Cyberpunk RED & more. Every dollar spent supports The Trevor Project! 👉 Sign up: startplaying.games/event/roll20...

TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS today! 13 coming-of-rage stories including the return to print of "Benny Rose the Cannibal King" about the monstrousness of adolescence and those who will do whatever it takes to get away, or get even. Out now from Titan Books! 😈 tinyurl.com/prhdemons

Build a trilogy out of 3 unrelated Films. The Seven Samurai A Bug’s Life The Three Amigos

Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub YA or adult SFF/H book coming out Sept 2025 - March 2026? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged. bookjockeyalex.com/contact/