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Sleep deprivation is good for creativity, right? Another night with this baby, and I won't be able to tell if I'm dreaming or writing.

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One of my all time favorite writers. Just brilliant. It always makes me sad he died so young.

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It's release day! GabaGhoul: A Mafia Horror Anthology is out now—featuring a killer lineup of authors... and yours truly. @briankeene.bsky.social, @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social , @joannapary.bsky.social, @jeffstrand.bsky.social, @jgfaherty.bsky.social, and more! a.co/d/dVIKmvn

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I have a story in this anthology as well. I'm super excited for its release tomorrow. I've already read the anthology cover to cover and it's full of awesome work!

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This is a great debut novel by my friend and critique partner @jrblanes.bsky.social. Check it out! You won't be disappointed. Available for pre-order now!

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I reprogrammed my keyboard to have an em dash key—I use it often enough I was annoyed it didn't have one. —————

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Just finished a draft of what I think may be my best story yet. Tomorrow's going to suck with the lack of sleep, but worth it. Goodnight all.

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@jawmccarthy.bsky.social Great article!

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Being a writer is like 90% waiting for a response.

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Life is still worth loving, even when the world is on fire. Fuck the bullshit. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to write about monsters.

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GabaGhoul, the newest anthology by October Nights Press coming out May 31st. Not only does it have a story by me, it has stories by @briankeene.bsky.social and @jeffstrand.bsky.social. Makes me feel like I'm big time :) Pre-Order now at a.co/d/a0SoAq5. Repost with your work!

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My upcoming novel, Ballad of the Bone Road is now officially available for preorder! If you're so inclined, there are several options at the link below. linktr.ee/acwise

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I like that my watch tells me "Nice! Good job staying active!" when I get up from the couch to get a snack.

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"It's all bullshit." ---My grandfather's last words. In these trying times, I find myself often reflecting upon that wisdom.

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Happy Mother's Day!

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I'm excited to get started with @richardthomas.bsky.social's Advance Creative Writing Workshop on Tuesday. If you're looking for great classes you can't beat the ones offered through storyvilleonline.com

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Today is my birthday. At last, I'm the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.

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Horror calls these days: "Please keep in mind we are not a market for blood, gore, violence, death, body horror, paranoia, obsession, disturbing imagery, or questionable moral choices." Cool. I guess I'll send you my happy unicorn horror. 🙄

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Be a good dog.

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I stopped by Word Horde Emporium (@wordhorde.bsky.social) in Petaluma, CA for indie bookstore day and picked up @natcassidy.bsky.social's "When the Wolf Comes Home" and @lairdbarron.bsky.social's "Not a Speck of Light." If you're in the area, you should stop by too! Great selection!

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Just started reading @richardkadrey.bsky.social's Sandman Slim novels, and I can't believe I've waited this long. Brilliant and very much my cup o' tea. Can't put them down.

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Already hit #1 in horror anthologies on Amazon for the pre-order. Pretty awesome to be part of this great lineup. a.co/d/gQsqymP

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Excited for my story, The Canary, to be out in the world! Coming May 31st. Fuggedaboutit.

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For a couple of reasons, I am in the shit financially. Yes, I know. Who isn't? But this is a bad one. A 1 more thing going wrong & I'm eating cat food kind of bad one. So if anyone can REALLY help me out and buy my books or spread the word, it would go a long way. www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Luke-...

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Aw yes, Scotch Eggs, or what I like to call them, heartattack balls.

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Welp, we've found 11/12 hard-boiled eggs. The stakes of this hunt have just gone up. 😬

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I just finished my first flash fiction story, coming in at 980 unhinged words. I think it took me longer to write than my usual 4-6k stories!

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Sometimes when my posts don't get enough likes, I like them myself, because fuck you. I'm brilliant 😁

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I have about 35 short stories in my 'ready to submit' folder and have nowhere to send them. There are just so few markets these days for dark, weird horror. Maybe I should think about putting a collection together 🤔

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How I feel about the state of things.

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I dreamed the complete plot of a YA novel last night. The bad news is I don't write YA. My imagination skews WAY more toward Battle Royale than Hunger Games.

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I've been getting up at 5 am to write before getting my kid ready to go to school at 7... It's good to know I'm a special kind of freak and not just, you know, the normal kind.

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My two-year-old found a piece of string and put it in my can of bubbly water. I set the can aside, then promptly forgot there was a string in my can of bubbly water... There is no longer a string in my bubbly water.

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I couldn't be more excited about an upcoming novel. @jrblanes.bsky.social and I started a writers' group 3–4 years ago with a couple of others, and since then, we've ruthlessly critiqued each other's work. He's grown alongside me into a phenomenal writer, and his debut novel is stunning. Read it!

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Just submitted one of my favorite short stories to The Deadlands. Fingers and toes crossed. I really want this one to find a good home. Wish me luck!

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A reminder that @thedeadlands.com opens at midnight EST to fiction submissions for @vajra.me's guest edited issue (coming this fall). Read the guidelines, follow the guidelines, walk willingly into the Deadlands. 🖤💀🖤

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I constantly oscillate between thinking the novel I'm writing is genius and rubbish... It's currently rubbish. I hope it's genius again tomorrow.

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