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Book reviewer and writer. Work in The Horror Tree, FUMPTRUCK, Truborn Press. Co-founder of the Ink Heist podcast with Shane D. Keene. (he/him)
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Blending weirdness with an unmatched melodicism, the Dismemberment Plan's Emergency & I is one of indie rocks most wildly original records. A front to back classic. youtu.be/UCYjv1W-KyM?...

None of this is negotiable and if you don't offer the same love and respect, you can show yourself off my timeline.

happy pride, you should read Bonding by Maggie Siebert. caution advised.

Pay your fucking authors or pack up your business because you're not fit to run a publishing company. It really *IS* that simple.

Hell yeah, got my ticket to see Lucero play "Nobody's Darlings" in its entirety for its 20th anniversary and other songs in Rochester at Anthology! Jessica Lea Mayfield is opening. This track isn't from that album, but shows how good they are and why I'm so damn excited. youtu.be/VoJyHltSpJI?...

Sending out queries to publications looking for First Readers and volunteers and not hearing back is *almost* as painful as the regular submission process 😬

This song had an absolute stranglehold on every college house party I ever went to.

20 years on and there still aren't many bands that can match the sheer uniqueness and melodic instincts of this band youtu.be/7G1eLTV89dM?...

Spooky hollow head inks closeup #horrorsky #horrorart #horrorartist #handdrawn #darkart #darkartist

If you're not already listening to Talking Scared or subscribed to the Patreon, check it out! One of the absolute best podcasts about horror fiction.

This right here is what music looks like music.youtube.com/watch?v=77Z9...

Goddamn, this whole album is phenomenal! threemilepilot.bandcamp.com/album/the-ch...

I loved this story! Honestly, all of the stories I've read in the "Dead Letter Office" section of The Offing have been stellar. Really love that style of storytelling.

It's my daughter's last dance competition of the year and I couldn't be more proud! She always gives it her all and shows more bravery on stage in front of a crowd of people than I could ever muster. I'm glad she loves it and has her own creative outlet!

Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:

Noisy, post-punk goodness. youtu.be/nCVZT6HD0LQ?...

This sounds amazing!

I have an unapologetic love for Interpol (the band) music.youtube.com/watch?v=W6k2...

It's been awhile since I shared new additions to the library! So excited for all of these. As someone who loves book design, I love the dripping blood edges of BLOOD ON HER TONGUE and the stark, metal attitude of BETA VULGARIS!

I just realized that I wish I could use social media to reach out to other fellow indie music weirdos. I love trading rec's, what is everyone listening to?

I always thought it was crazy that Deftones got lumped in with nu-metal. They were operating on another level and I will always be a fan! music.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvkn...

This performance of "Plantlife" by Autolux is everything! youtu.be/qLzjZwuRMyY?...

Through the years, certain genres of music within the large punk/hardcore/indie umbrella dominated my listening habits. Currently, its pissed off, heavy music within that umbrella that's dominating my listening. Here's one of my absolute favorites: kowloonwalledcity.bandcamp.com/album/contai...

Thanks, Gabino! It’s THE EL for #FridayReads. Available for preorder and at NetGalley theodorevanalst.com

A fantastic essay that I think everyone should take a few minutes and read! Also, shoutout to The Offing. They publish incredible work and have quickly become a daily read for me.

Xibalba's discography is today's soundtrack. Absolutely crushing, sludgy hardcore that's best enjoyed at maximum volume. xibalbasl.bandcamp.com/album/madre-...

The latest episode of Ink Heist with @jfoster.bsky.social is now live! @mothfrenzy.bsky.social and I had a great time talking about THE HARD SIX, ALL THE TEETH IN THE WORLD, the difference in writing crime vs horror novels, and so much more. youtu.be/AkaBrHAmlgQ?...

Congratulations to all of my fellow contributors! having my essay "Mind Cemetery" chosen for inclusion is one of the proudest achievements of my writing career so far.

Started reading the new issue of @coldsignal.bsky.social today and the first story by @robertarjoyan.bsky.social... WOAH. The story crackles with energy, resonating emotional depth and has plenty of surprises. Give this story a read! cold-signal.com/in-an-alley-...

Can't wait to dive into this issue this weekend! @coldsignal.bsky.social is one of my favorite lit mags operating right now.

Speaking of my love of art and creativity, I just want to send this plea out into the universe again. If you run a lit mag and you need any help reading submissions, I'd love to help! I'm genuinely passionate about all things books and I'm just looking for an opportunity to learn and get involved.

Let's face it, a bulk of the internet and social media is a hellscape of despair. But what I *love* about it is the way it's allowed me to explore and discover art - zines, artists, musicians, writers. I'm exposed to so many wild, unique expressions of creativity and *that* is worth celebrating.

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