In this episode, among other things, I go deep on the incredible story of Kerry Thornley, who some have called “the second Oswald” and who is a character as strange and evocative as any in fiction.

As the upcoming series on Gerald Murnane's THE PLAINS coalesces out of the scant layer of haze where land and sky merge, I'm going to be taking a look at a few other great novels out of Australia.

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...

Thanks everyone!

I mowed my mom's lawn. First time I've ever used my dad's beast of a riding lawnmower. I was trying to get as close to the fence as possible and wound up driving shirtless through a bunch of stinging nettles that were hanging over the fence. It's super hot today, so no shirt. 😖

Here's a thing I wrote a while back. It's free. You have no excuse. open.substack.com/pub/sarcastana…

Who is your favorite short story author?📚

Good morning! WarlockThanosPodcast and I have some wild Werewolf by Night coverage for you today! 3 separate appearances by our shaggy friend, but all of them are unique in their own right. #horror #comicbooks #podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mag…

Chapter 3 from my current wip. open.substack.com/pub/sarcastana…

Dang, I need a beer now.

#amwriting

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When I find a typo after I've hit “publish”.

Recording on Gerald Murnane's peculiar masterpiece THE PLAINS momentarily

Strange Stories for Weird People Scott West (King Dinösaur) Quill & Ivy Publishing 2024 A recommend book of weird fiction stories! A lot of the stories have a creepy theme and come with a side of melancholic nostalgia! Here's hoping we get to see more of Mr West's short stories!

Thank you for reading! I really appreciate the review. 🤗

Thank you for reading and for the positive review! Much appreciated! #books #weirdfiction #shortstories

Happy birthday to English weird fiction writer Robert Aickman, born on June 27, 1914. As a conservationist, he co-founded the Inland Waterways Association, which has worked to preserve and restore England's canal system. Which of Aickman’s “Strange Stories” is your favorite?

August 11,1932

If you missed the interview on Dusty Trails and Tall Tales, give a listen/watch. It's pretty good. The amazing this is I have a severe stomach flu, climbed out of bed, did the show, and went back to bed! youtube.com/watch?v=_msOgK…