Nathan Ballingrud There is more medical horror here than I expected but that made it all the more surprising and terrifying. There are lunar landscapes and spiders; lost mafioso and secret cabals; candlelit underground crypts and decaying gods.

Early reactions to CRYPT OF THE MOON SPIDER have been gratifyingly enthusiastic.

hardest thing for a writer is to admit that its just them and the page. yes there is 'industry' and etc but in the end its you and the page. its you and the silence of the page. its the hardest thing and is why so many of us spend so much time bitching about other shit.

Of all my stories, 'Skullpocket' gets the most polarized reaction from readers, at least as far as I'm aware. But it's one of my personal favorites.
And Evenson's story is absurdly good.

All cities are beautiful in the rain.

Today is the release day for Corey Farrenkopf's debut novel, LIVING IN CEMETERIES, a book seemingly written specifically to my tastes. Spooky, moving, whimsical, and smart. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Closer … and closer …

Two bucks

Barron is one of the best writers of the new century. You should support him.

Based on 'The Star,' by Arthur C. Clarke

A beautiful thread about Mary Oliver, art, age, wisdom, and simplicity.

If you see this rt with four books you don't see often recommended on here.

(I never do these rt things but I couldn't resist this one.)

Thank you, C.F. This is wonderful, and I’m thrilled at the Bloodborne comparison.

Calm down Shannon, it’s not *that* exciting