Watching Paris, TX and thinking about all the movies out there about brothers going on a journey, and it’s pretty sweet that all these screenwriter dudes just really want to write about men who love each other doing stuff.

I have a new story in the 100th issue of AGNI is on Bluesky (@agnimagazine.bsky.social). It’s called “Signs of Fatigue”, and I felt sad/happy/scared/proud while writing it. Copies are available here: agnionline.bu.edu

It’s pub day for The Best American Short Stories! It’s a Halloween miracle! 🎃 Lauren Groff and @HeidiPitlor put together an incredible collection—weird and wonderful. I’m honored “Democracy in America” made the cut (alongside so many of my literary favs)!

"Whether you are Democrat, undecided, or real Republican, avoid the nightmare by casting a vote against the so-called Republicans. The future will thank you." - Margaret Atwood #270Reasons mcsweeneys.net/articles/becau…

Some news to start the day! My first foray into non-fiction will involve spending an inordinate amount of time with a film I grew up spending an inordinate amount of time with… Thanks to Bloomsbury U.S. and Nic Rombes!

It's been so nice to see the orders come in! I'm signing books & sending gifts, & I'll be doing it all holiday season! Order any of my books from local indie The Booksmith, & I'll sign them for you & gift you a copy of THE INVENTION OF MOREL. Just ask for Morel on the order sheet!

For one more week, order any Winnette titles from my local indie shop The Booksmith's website, and I'll sign the books and even send along a gift (on me) of personal fave book (and big influence on USERS): THE INVENTION OF MOREL. booksmith.com/search/site/co…

This Thursday (1/9) at Green Apple Books on the Park, I’ll be reading from the Long Day Press re-issue of my early novel GAINESVILLE with Tyler Cain Lacy, who will read from his new book IN MEMORY OF JAMES WRIGHT, WHOSE POEM I ATE. Come through!

TONIGHT! Come say hi!

Bay Area pals! Next Thursday (2/6) at 7pm, I'm appearing at Green Apple Books (9th ave) to discuss Corinna Vallianatos' BRILLIANT new collection ORIGIN STORIES (Graywolf Press). I love these mercurial stories, and I can't wait to discuss them. Join us! tinyurl.com/mu5see7m

If you're in the Bay Area, and not too drenched, come see Corinna Valliantos in conversation with the great Colin Winnette at Green Apple Books (9th Avenue location) about her funny, tender, surprising story collection on Thursday evening! thethirdplace.is/event/CorinnaV…

Colin Winnette has a book coming that takes Dazed and Confused apart minute-by-minute and I’m ready!

Fun to see this old story dropped as part of Playboy's Classic Playboy Daily Drops: playboy.com/read/playboy-f…

Hello hello! I'll be mixing and serving drinks in support of Books Not Bans as part of Independent Bookstore Day! Come join me, Daniel Handler, and Bebe Black Carminito on 4/26 at Green Apple Books on the Park at 5pm! eventbrite.com/e/author-happy…

Thanks to everyone who made this happen. It has been one of the most unimaginable months in my entire life. I can’t wait for y’all to meet Saul!

EXHIBIT is out in paperback today!, with an updated cover 🖤 & here’s a banned-books fundraiser & lottery to mark this novel’s one-year birthday +

The best vibes!! 🌟 So great hanging out with Colin Winnette and Sierra Greer at the MDC Book Fair! Their work, “Users” and “Annie Bot”, respectively, are unique tales examining the dark side of technology and deserve a spot on your must-read list! 📚✨

Critic, author, filmmaker Nicholas Rombes has a new series out, "Timecodes," from Bloomsbury U.S., w/ the 1st entry, "Gerry," about Gus Van Sant's film, now out. He walks with the film, 1 entry per 100 minutes, and it's a productive journey. My interview: filmmakermagazine.com/131108-nichola…