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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 24/09/2026

Harass me once, I’m happy to blur your contact details. Make a hobby out of it, and all bets are off. And my guess is you follow me on at least one social platform. Stalkers do creepy things like that. Stop being creepy, “Anthony.”

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 22/09/2026

And just like that, on my 60th day of writing, this novel is finished. (Also, I nailed that target like Ted Lasso throwing darts.)

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 22/09/2026

That’s very kind. You’re always welcome around the campfire, with whatever app you prefer. Enjoy.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 16/09/2026

I’ve written 77k words in 53 days, and I’m nearing the end of this book. I don’t think I’m ready for it to be over. I might need to spin this MC off into a series. But only if the world wants more historical mysteries featuring research trips, found documents, and the drama of connecting the dots.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 01/09/2026

Thanks! Sadly, casting things like that are never guaranteed.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 26/08/2026

I continue to find writing fiction more fulfilling and productive than doomscrolling. Just 33 days into this new novel, and I’ve put 47k words on the page.

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Kate Tuttle @katekilla.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I really liked talking with @aaronmahnke.com of the podcast LORE about his new book, EXHUMED, a fascinating look at some very strange folk ideas about health and death and vampires. He's at the Wilbur Theatre next week, in the @bostonglobe.com in print on Sunday. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/30/a...

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If you’ve never heard of the New England Vampire Panic, strap in! - The Boston Globe

Mercy Brown, of Essex, R.I., died at 19 from tuberculosis. After her death her father and other local men exhumed her body, removed and burned her heart and liver, feeding the ashes to her brother Edw...

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 11/07/2026

I’m back in Hyde Park, but no Owen Wilson this time. So disappointed.

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Carrie Harris @carrharr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This weekend, I read an advance copy of EXHUMED by @aaronmahnke.com. I know a lot about vampires--it's literally my job. So I was delighted by all the new-to-me info crammed in here. Highly recommended for fang fans and folks who love weird corners of little-known history. Releases August 4th!

A book cover of Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire by Aaron Mahnke, creator of the award-winning podcast Lore.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 16/06/2026

If you haven’t preordered it yet, my next book (Exhumed) is a trip through history that you won’t forget: cannibalism, vampires, magic blood, and the search for the soul. Link in bio!

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 22/05/2026

That’s a common problem with Spotify. I’ve only ever heard of episodes cut short on their platform.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 06/05/2026

BOSTON! I’ll be live at The Wilbur on 8/4 with my good friend Alaina Urquhart from Morbid to discuss my brand new history book, EXHUMED. Tickets are on sale right now (code: EXHUMED) and include a hardcover copy of the book. thewilbur.com/event/aaron-...

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 27/04/2026

Having grown up in the Peoria area, it was my pleasure.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 23/04/2026

Hi! Amy’s show is coming back soon. And Strange Arrivals is in development as a feature film starring Demi Moore and Colman Domingo as Betty and Barney Hill. Fingers crossed it goes all the way!

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 07/04/2026

Gangs of wild turkey roaming the neighborhood, a President threatening to end a civilization, and April snow…I should probably just go back to bed.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 07/04/2026

I like it. But I wouldn’t say no to a giant eagle.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 18/03/2026

Hard to believe it’s been 11 years! Big thanks to each and every listener—as well as the wildly talented Lore team—for keeping the dream alive. Here’s to many more!

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 28/02/2026

God I miss those golden days.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 28/02/2026

Interesting. What a weird dichotomy. Good thing my next proposal is fiction, then!

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 28/02/2026

Ridiculous or not, there was a time when it was encouraged by some agents and publishers. That’s why I’m asking if it’s still a thing.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 28/02/2026

I was told by an agent a decade ago that it was normal, but maybe just normal in that tiny window of time when publishers actually thought it mattered? 🤷🏻

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 28/02/2026

Alright author friends, are we still putting social follower counts in book proposals in 2026? Feels like it’s become a pretty poor metric these days, yeah?

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

It's almost like the FIFA Peace prize means nothing to him.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 28/02/2026

A whole lot of “this war is illegal” and “he can’t do that” posts today, completely ignoring the fact that laws that aren’t enforced aren’t actually laws at all. Congressional inaction is Congressional permission.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

There's quite a lot going on, so it feels weird to be like HEY HEY LOOK AT ME, but maybe you like books, and like books by me, and want to see the cover to my next one, coming in August:

Cover to THE CALAMITIES by Chuck Wendig (designed by The Boland Design Co).

Dark cover -- blacks, reds, golds.

A man in a fancy suit with a blurred red face sits on a leather couch, casually, legs crossed, arms spread in recline. Above him is a gold-framed painting of a man spread in hellish torment.

At the top, the text: NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 09/01/2026

For the curious: EXHUMED is an exploration of the folklore that fueled the exhumation of Mercy Brown in 1892. The book will take you on a fascinating journey through history, touching on mummification, executioners, corpse medicine, European vampire folklore, and so much more.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 09/01/2026

It’s time to dig a little deeper… My newest history book, EXHUMED, is available for pre-order starting today, and I’m pleased to show off its gorgeous cover art. On sale August 4th in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. More info at aaronmahnke.com/exhumed

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 07/01/2026

Is there a “citizens arrest” version of impeachment? Because hot damn there should be.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 07/01/2026

Exciting news dropping on Friday. Best way to not miss it is to make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter, The Campfire. Link in bio.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 06/01/2026

Name one 3rd party presidential candidate who has won a single state in the last 50 years. I’ll wait.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 06/01/2026

We could have had a real President. We could have maintained our relationship with allies, extended the progress of the past few decades, and continued to improve on the American experiment. But instead, we got a fascist kleptocracy governed by bigoted warmongering criminals. And I hate it.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 05/01/2026

This is a pointless issue. Like it or not, she was on the ballet in November of 2024. That’s it. Harris or Trump, that was the choice. And staying home because she wasn’t perfect helped elect the other major candidate. It’s simple math. These folks decided they’d rather have Trump than Harris.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 05/01/2026

Who said I “blame people for not trusting this electoral system”? I said they equated both candidates as equally bad, and decided to stay home rather than vote. I’m not sure I could have been more clear than that. That said, third party candidates in America, right now, are a waste of a vote.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 05/01/2026

Still thinking about the “friends” who told me they couldn’t support Harris because both candidates were “equally bad.” So they refused to vote at all, allowing Trump to win. Perfection will always be the enemy of progress. And purity test politics will be the death sentence for our democracy.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 08/12/2025

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 07/12/2025

Just logging on for a bit. I’m liking’ it.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 07/12/2025

Nothing like seeing all the *amazing* writers releasing books or receiving awards for them on here to make me question why I’m even *attempting* to write fiction. Feels like trying to find a seat on an over-packed bus. I’ve been told to “stick to podcasting” for years. Maybe they were right?

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 29/11/2025

Some of my favorite photos from a chilly but beautiful walk in the woods today.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 23/11/2025

No badge yet, and not a single reply to this question. It’s no wonder more people spend their time on other platforms.

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 21/11/2025

Ok, I’ve verified with my personal domain name. How long does the blue badge take to appear?

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Aaron Mahnke @aaronmahnke.com · 21/11/2025

Hey all! The ebook version of CABINET OF CURIOSITIES is on sale for a limited time right now. Grab a digital copy for just $2.99 across all ebook retailers! Valid now until 12/1. Thanks for supporting the things I do!

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