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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

What a lineup! Excited to have my story, "The Dancing Devil of La Michoacana," included alongside so many fantastic authors.

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽

Cover of the latest issue of THE SAN ANTONIO CURRENT, featuring art by John Picacio.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

On 10/21, I'll be chatting with Philip Fracassi at Nowhere Bookshop about his new novel, The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre.

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Pedro Iniguez @pedroiniguez.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Latinx Heritage month is coming up and this is a reminder that I've put together a very robust Latinx Spec Fic Author starter pack! Go follow and support these authors! go.bsky.app/6BAmgpi

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GHOULISH BOOKS WILL KILL YOUR PARENTS @ghoulish.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

NEW STOCK!!! NEW FUCKING STOCK! HOLY BALLS! COME SEE MAX AT THE SHOP AND GRAB IT WHILE IT'S STILL STEAMING HOT FROM THE OVEN! (the books) (not max) (pls don't grab max) (also u can shop at ghoulish.rip if ur not local)

a table covered in horror books for all ages

a table covered in horror books and comics

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

This is a fantastic novel! If you pre-order it from Ghoulish Books, Ryan will sign and personalize it!

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Having a great time at The San Antonio Book Festival with these horror heavyweights!

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I'll be moderating this panel of fantastic authors at the San Antonio Book Festival next month. Hope to see you there!

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Come see me, @paulscheer.com @celsohurtado.bsky.social @okosunreads.bsky.social + more great artists & authors @ POP MADNESS this Saturday, March 8th @ San Antonio’s downtown Central Library. 10a-5p. Critical times for our nation’s public libraries right now. Glad to be part of this. Fun & FREE!

Graphic from San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness Festival featuring John Picacio and ‘La Cantarita’, one of his Lotería Grande Cards.

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Come see me at San Antonio’s Pop Madness sponsored by San Antonio Public Library — Saturday, March 8th @ the downtown Central Library! FREE & open to the public. Will be good to see @celsohurtado.bsky.social & Wes Hartman again. Looking forward to meeting my fellow guests. See you there, 210!

Flyer for the upcoming Pop Madness festival, happening in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, March 8th.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I'll be a guest at this year's Pop Madness convention at the San Antonio Central Library on March 8th. There will tons of cool stuff, including authors, artists, crafts, anime, and cosplay contests.

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GHOULISH BOOKS WILL KILL YOUR PARENTS @ghoulish.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

😱 TERROR Y MONSTROS! 😱 Come down to Ghoulish Books to check out our new latine horror reads display! All titles also available in our webstore (we ship!) at ghoulish.rip.

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Sobelo Books @sobelobooks.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Sobelo Books announces a cosmic horror novella call for BIPOC authors. There’s more room in the horror sandbox than ever before, but there are some underexplored corners of it. Claim your corner. What does cosmic horror mean for a person of color? This is the story only you can tell. Details in 🔗👇🧵

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L.P. Hernandez @lphernandez.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Some great company in Paste Magazine's best horror of the year Honorable Mentions! @sobelobooks.bsky.social

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Johnny Compton @comptonwrites.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Next book incoming... DEAD FIRST is a supernatural horror novel mixed with detective noir, a combo I've been in love with since I watched Angel Heart when I was far too young. Coming to you via @putnambooks.bsky.social and Daphne Durham.

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Daniel Kraus @danielkraus.com · 01/12/2024

“Indiana Death Song,” the opening novella of this collection, blows the doors off the joint. It’s a huge statement piece: @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social is here to stay. @apocalypseparty.bsky.social

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Tananarive Due - The Reformatory @tananarivedue.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I made this Horror Community Starter pack with established horror creators - and I still have plenty of people to add. (Stephen King isn't even on mine yet - but he doesn't post.) I've seen other horror lists that also include new and aspiring horror creators, horror fans, etc. go.bsky.app/PQ5bTBw

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Pedro Iniguez @pedroiniguez.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

This Latinx Speculative Fiction Author Starter Pack has grown quite robust! So many great names and talented writers. Keep sharing and suggesting names so we can keep it growing.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Currently reading WE USED TO LIVE HERE by Marcus Kliewer. Really enjoying it so far! 💙📚

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Pedro Iniguez @pedroiniguez.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I created a Latinx Speculative Fiction Starter Pack! Feel free to share widely and recommend any names I may be forgetting! Much love! go.bsky.app/6BAmgpi

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

It's been great seeing all the positive reviews for The Devil's Promise on Goodreads and Amazon. Quite a few of them mention the ending. It was a bit of a risk, but I'm glad the surprise is resonating with readers.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 23/12/2023

The Devil's Promise was included on a list of notable 2023 books from Texas authors. Very cool to be in such great company. Link in comments.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

Some great reviews for The Devil's Promise are coming in. Glad that it's being so well received. "I can't even think of words to describe how good this book is, was really not expecting to fall in love with a new series."

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Huge thanks to @rzsantos.bsky.social and Austin Bat Cave for inviting me to participate in their Story Department event last night. The speakers were all fantastic and it was a ton of fun!

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

How cool is this? The Devil's Promise was discussed on The Morning Blend talk show, along with some other fantastic books. Link to the segment is in comments.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Had a great time celebrating the release of The Devil's Promise over the weekend. Huge thanks to @lphernandez.bsky.social for moderating the event. He did a fantastic job! Can't say enough how much I appreciate the support I've received from everyone. It means everything.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

"The end of The Devil’s Promise packs a punch, and if you can avoid spoilers for this book then I suggest doing so. At this point Hurtado has proven himself to be a master of surprise twists within twists..." Big thanks to Heather T. for this wonderful review. Link to full review is in comments.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Love this excerpt from a recent review of The Devil's Promise. Erasmo Cruz, the main character, is only 17, but this book goes to some dark places.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

The awesome Lydia Peever has a great review of The Devil's Promise up. From her description: "A young adult horror that speaks to seasoned fans of cult and occult horror like few can; Hurtado outdoes the first book in this series with a stellar sequel." Video link in comments.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 03/10/2023

THE DEVIL'S PROMISE is out now! Erasmo Cruz takes on a client who is convinced he accidentally made a deal with the Devil. "A wildly enjoyable horror adventure. Riveting...Hurtado has written a book that demands to be devoured."—Gerardo Sámano Córdova, author of Monstrilio

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

For folks in the Austin area, I'll be one of the vendors selling books at The Highball tomorrow, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. I'll have copies of The Ghost Tracks and The Devil's Promise available. Lots of fantastic authors will be there. Come out if you can!

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

The Devil's Promise is almost here! @prestonfassel.bsky.social, author of Beasts of 42nd Street, had some wonderful things to say about it.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

1. Celso Hurtado 2. Horror/Paranormal Mystery 3. Author of The Ghost Tracks and soon to be released The Devil's Promise. 4. Milky Ways for sure.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

Big thanks to Johnny Compton, author of The Spite House, who had some nice things to say about The Devil's Promise.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 11/09/2023

Very cool that The Devil's Promise was included in Paste Magazine's 25 Horror Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Fall.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

The immensely talented Gerardo Sámano Córdova had some wonderful things to say about The Devil's Promise. (If you haven't read Monstrilio yet, you definitely should!)

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

Sometimes I think that because @ghoulish.bsky.social wears so many hats in the horror community, his writing doesn't get as much attention as it should. Abnormal Statistics is uncomfortable and thought-provoking, as good art should be. One of the best collections of the year.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

The Devil's Promise releases in just a little over a month. Over the next few weeks, I'll share some of the great blurbs it's received so far. The first is from none other than the handsomest dude in horror, @lphernandez.bsky.social.

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Celso Hurtado @celsohurtado.bsky.social · 15/08/2023

Love this picture of The Devil's Promise. It was taken by Debra Gillis, who posts amazing book photos over on IG. If you don't already follow her, you definitely should!

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