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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Anxiety dream last night. Dreamed I got to my big destination and had brought the wrong phone. At least that's a new one.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Watching THE AVENGERS and yes, it's the early sixties, but I'm pretty sure I know bad jazz when I hear it.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Day two of pilling the cat. Thus far, no major injuries to any parties.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My new favorite opening line of a book: "Sometimes, when a Taoist is exhumed or digs himself out of a grave, he has no skin." From THE SHADOW BOOK OF JI YUN, an 18th century book of spooky Chinese tales.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

To avoid the appearance of a monarchy, it was long-standing tradition to only feature portraits of deceased individuals on currency and coin.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

As far as I'm concerned, September is the beginning of spooky season. I'm reading Strange Tales From a Chinese Studio to mark the occasion.

The Penguin cover of STRANGE TALES FROM A CHINESE STUDIO.
At the lower left, a man in red robes holds an open book. From the book emanates a blue smoke, and in that smoke is a dragon.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It occurs to me we can recycle a lot of old Soviet jokes in the authoritarian/AI era: What's as big as a house, burns 20 liters of fuel every hour, puts out a shitload of smoke and noise, and cuts an apple into 3 pieces? An AI machine made to cut apples into 4 pieces.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It irritates me that the current state of blu-ray production for films more than ten years old comes from boutique producers. While they're usually excellent and filled with commentary and additional content, once they're out of print, $$$$. I want SCREAM, BLACULA, SCREAM, I want MR. VAMPIRE!

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The morning yell of horror was John remembering that the same administration that eased regulations on food, resulting in a 400% jump in food recalls, has also eased regulations on nuclear power plants, which big companies are buying to privately run and power their AI centers.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My little kitten has decided a lower shelf is her new place to hide. I call it her Fortress of Smollitude.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hey! Want to help someone get their first book published? Sidney Arcane's novel THE TIME TRAVELER'S FINAL MISSION made its minimum in 24 hours! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

The blue and white swirly cover to SIdney Arcane's THE TIME TRAVELER'S FINAL MISSION.

Arrows indicate "Unreliable narrator" "Nigh Stakes" "Cosmic Horror" "Intense Buildup" "Betrayals" "Hidden Motives" "Twists & Turns" "Enigmatic Mentor" "Distant future" and "Wild World Building."

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Preparing for tonight's Call of Cthulhu game, inspired by @matociquala.bsky.social and Sarah Monette. Boojums and Steelships and Glow bugs! Oh my!

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Anybody on my feed been to #Worldfantasy? It'll by my first time this year, and I have no idea what to expect.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Yes, I downloaded the Anthony Fauci diaries that Rand Paul made available for download through his office. Rand Paul is a fucking child who had to stick his insulting and incorrect opinions on the first page of a court document.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Despite staying up past midnight playing Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, I was unable to unite all of Kush under my banner, and thus lacked the resources to sweep north and attain the throne of Pharaoh for myself and my progeny. #bronzeageproblems

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The loot drop for defeating me in combat? Anxiety Deadlines

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hrm. It seems more polite to ask @tkingfisher.com if I can ask a question her as a mention than trying to private message.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My players have finished MASKS OF NYARLATHOTEP, and BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS. Tonight, they take their first steps into ACHTUNG! CTHULHU campaigns. I think they're going to have a good time.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Deathginger DIspatches #3, part of my ongoing newsletter, is now available for free. In July, this writer's fancy turns toward Camp Necon. What the New England (horror) Writers' Convention means to me, and why I go every year. www.patreon.com/deathginger/...

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Deathginger Dispatches #3: July Belongs to Necon | John Goodrich

I’ve been going to the Necon, the New England (horror) writer’s CONvention for more than twenty years. It is my favorite convention. Unlike

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Who do I know that has experience publishing nonfiction? I've just read the most amazing pitch.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Support Black Women Who Write Weird Shit. It's a good thing to do, and it's an awesome T-shirt. www.bonfire.com/support-blac...

A black t-shirt with white writing that says "Support Black Women Who Write Weird Shit"

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Given Hasbro's anti-union stance, and since they have set up an AI studio, I can't justify buying RAVENLOFT: HORRORS WITHIN. I've been buying Ravenloft since 1983. I'll save my coppers for the release of Paizo's BASTION OF BLASPHEMIES, instead.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Devastated by the loss of Anthony Head. Giles was the compassionate adult in the room for BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. And I understand he was kind and generous in life. Here he is proving he's a real one, having a grand time singing SWEET TRANSVESTITE. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKgV...

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Sweet Transvestite - Rocky Horror Tribute Show 2006 - Anthony Head

YouTube video by Groucho226458

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Hello friendos and friendos I haven't yet met! My fantasy/noir novel DEAD WRONGS is coming out from Grand Central Publishing in July 2027. Deathginger Dispatches is my monthly newsletter, and this month, I'm defining my terms by listing all my current projects. www.patreon.com/posts/deathg...

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Deathginger Dispatches #2: The Status of Everything | John Goodrich

Deathginger Dispatches #2: The Status of Everything by John Goodrich on Patreon. Join John Goodrich's community for exclusive content and updates.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Me, a #kaiju fan, yelling at the screen because the writers of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS have the characters bring up Korean monster Pulgasari: "NEEEEEERDS!"

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

My cat had been complaining, as she often does, that I was late with her food. In the kitchen, I found this.

A picture of a bowl with a single piece of cat food almost perfectly centered in it.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I just finished Daniel DiManna's G-Cinema. Excellent book. Delves into the history of the franchise, addresses each film and sets it place not just in the series, but also what was happening to make it that way. If you're interested in Godzilla, this is worth your time.

A book cover, titled G-Cinema an Exploration and Celebration of Japan's Monster King.

In the background, a cityscape is superimposed over a silhouette of Godzilla

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

While I'm donating blood, someone was doing a crossword puzzle. Them: "Who sang 'Rainbow Connection'?" Me, a wit: "K. T. Frog."

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I've started a newsletter, cleverly titled 'Deathginger Dispatches' for people who want to know what I'm doing. First couple of dispatches won't be subscription locked. So you can see if you like it before you commit. Yes, the image is from UHF (1989). www.patreon.com/posts/deathg...

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Deathginger Dispatches #1: I'm Drinking from the Fire Hose | John Goodrich

Deathginger Dispatches #1: I'm Drinking from the Fire Hose by John Goodrich on Patreon. Join John Goodrich's community for exclusive content and updates.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The laptop can't log into Facebook at home. Works just fine at work, though. Also, COMCAST has been pressuring me to get a new modem. I keep refusing, so I expect they're choking my access to Facebook off. Joke's on them. I'm into that shit.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

The Kitten will not stop licking herself so rather than keep her in the Cone of Shame, we got her in a recovery suit. She is not pleased. No, the black and white camp was not our idea.

Charlotte von Hizzyfitz, a small tortiseshell cat, on top of a picnic basket with a black and grey recovery suit on.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

My new favorite way to start and simultaneously end a conversation is to open with "I just signed an NDA."

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I see The Donald is wrapping himself tighter in the trappings of Christianity. This is out of Saddam Hussein's playbook. Hussein went so far as to have a Quran written, allegedly in his blood. Dictators all use the same play book. Don't be deceived.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Looks like I'm headed for World Fantasy this year! Who might I see there?

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

For lunch, I mixed rice with ghost pepper hot sauce in it with my jollof rice, beans, and chicken. I am beginning to regret my choices.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Is is a real shame that GALAVANT isn't only available to rent or digitally own. And the DVDs are going for HUNDREDS of dollars on Ebay.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Me *orders another $80 book* (It's a Pathfinder rulebook) My Bookseller: You order a lot of expensive books. Me *restrains the urge to say "I like big books and I cannot lie"*

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Big Project is now 220,000 words. That's a lot of words.

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John "Deathginger" Goodrich (he/him) @deathginger.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Disassociating REALLY hard by obsessing over which Adventure Path I want to run after Call of Cthulhu is done. Like considering starting with CURSE OF STRAHD and following it up with CURTAIN CALL. SEASON OF GHOSTS has already been ordered.

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