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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This AMA is going to be equal parts cozy and filthy.

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

My darlings! I am pleased as punch to Sip the Tea today with @evanjpeterson.bsky.social! Join us live at 1 pm Pacific (Seattle/ Tucson) for a delightful chit chat about books and navigating that creative life madameaskew.com/2026/10/10/s...

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Sip the Tea with special guest Evan J. Peterson

Saturday, October 10th at 1 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) I am thrilled to introduce this month’s guest for Sip the Tea! Evan J. Peterson is an author of weird fiction, humorous horror and dark…

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Jaya Saxena @jayasaxena.com · 26/08/2026

The best way to honor the two who have left us recently, imo, is to keep being as gay as possible

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I'm writing profiles for characters from POSTHUMAN. Starting with villains, naturally: www.evanjpeterson.com/news-blog/be... Also added two previously published stories set in the same world. Scroll down after link: www.evanjpeterson.com/posthuman #comics #mcu #gaymer #xmen @choiceofgames.com

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Begin with the Villains — Evan J. Peterson, Author

The BrainSkull would like to have a word with you about posthuman supremacy.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

WOO! @choiceofgames.com chose Krzysztof Bieniawski's banner art for POSTHUMAN as lead image for #Pride2026! Now live in the app store & CoG app. And not just me; @nassos.bsky.social 's #pride month interview is now up. They're @clarionwest.bsky.social family. #posthuman #superheroes #lgbtq

An image of six superheroes of varying ethnicities posed against a rainbow background. The text reads: "Special Event Pride 2026: Author Showcase New weekly interviews, and a sale on LGBTQ+ games"

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Thanks for tagging, Shantell! I haven't written essays about the form, but i've written VN and taught it outside of academia.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

2/ A native Ἕλλην (Greek), political anarchist, & reformed (or is she?) criminal, Basilica can turn to living marble & grow 10 meters tall. She's partly inspired by Brickhouse from the original #BloodSyndicate by Dwayne McDuffie, @denyscowan.bsky.social & Ivan Velez www.choiceofgames.com/posthuman

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Posthuman: Guardians Vs PSION

Choose from 20+ distinct superpowers! Lead your team of superheroes to the moon and beyond, and stop the evil PSION—unless, of course, you join them.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Meet Basilica. She's not like other v̶i̶l̶l̶a̶i̶n̶s̶ heroes. 1/ Basilica is your teammate in my new interactive novel/text RPG, POSTHUMAN: Guardians vs PSION from @choiceofgames.com You can meet (or date) Bas & choose from 20+ powers when you play POSTHUMAN. #videogames #rpg #posthuman #comics #superhero

A woman made of stone holds up a heavy chunk of debris. The text reads: "Meet Basilica. She's not like other villains heroes." The word villains is struck out.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

2 A supergenius & 2nd generation hero, Pi is partly inspired by Monet St Croix aka Penance from X-Men. Her mind can calculate data so quickly that she can essentially predict the future. Available@ www.choiceofgames.com/posthuman + Steam & Android. For Apple, download the free Choice of Games app

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Posthuman: Guardians Vs PSION

Choose from 20+ distinct superpowers! Lead your team of superheroes to the moon and beyond, and stop the evil PSION—unless, of course, you join them.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Meet Pi. She's not like other heroes. 1/ Pi is your teammate in my new interactive novel/text RPG, POSTHUMAN: Guardians vs PSION from @choiceofgames.com You can meet (or date) Pi & choose from 20+ super powers when you play POSTHUMAN. #videogames #rpg #posthuman #comics #superhero #xmen #muslimhero

An olive-skinned female comic book hero in a blue and red costume stands in front of a colorful nebula space background. She has a black scarf covering her hair, and she holds a holographic page of data. The caption reads, "Meet Pi. She's not like other heroes."

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Create original heroes/villains. Use 20+ super powers (that took a lot of writing). Adventure to Manila, Antarctica, the moon, & beyond. You can play POSTHUMAN on @choiceofgames.com or Steam & Android. For Apple, download free Choice of Games app, then purchase POSTHUMAN in-app.

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Posthuman: Guardians Vs PSION

Choose from 20+ distinct superpowers! Lead your team of superheroes to the moon and beyond, and stop the evil PSION—unless, of course, you join them.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It's here! POSTHUMAN: Guardians vs PSION is my new release from @choiceofgames.com. It took several years to write & it's twice as long as Drag Star! Would you play/read/experience this interactive work of fiction? Play here www.choiceofgames.com/posthuman Art: @rabidblackdog Editor: Mary Duffy

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Posthuman: Guardians Vs PSION

Choose from 20+ distinct superpowers! Lead your team of superheroes to the moon and beyond, and stop the evil PSION—unless, of course, you join them.

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Melody E. McIntyre @melodyemcintyre.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

My final post in my series highlighting the SSBA 2025 Finalists and winners! Today, I am ending with the winner in the Fantasy category - Evan J. Peterson. @specawards.bsky.social @evanjpeterson.bsky.social www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/03/evan...

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Evan J. Peterson - Better Living Through Alchemy - SSBA Fantasy Winner

For my final post featuring the 2025 SSBA Artists, I present Evan J. Peterson, the winner of the Fantasy category. Spoiler alert for the upc...

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We have the data. My longest columns have more readers, who read longer, and who share them the most.

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

me: you think somewhere there's a taxidermist who uses a stuffed pig as a piggy bank? wife: we don't actually have to talk about every thought you have

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

More glimpses into the new project, releasing in April. Meet Saturn. They're not like other heroes? Villains? Heroes. #superhero #interactivefiction #rpg #comics #nonbinary

A light-skinned, nonbinary comic book hero in a black and pink jacket and blue jeans hovers above a glowing pink portal. Their left hand also glows with pink energy. Their hair is also black and pink. The caption reads, "Meet Saturn. They're not like other heroes villains heroes," with the first "heroes" and "villains" struck-through as though it's uncertain which they are.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I don't think you're ready for my next big project. Watch this account for news leading up to an April release. #superhero #fiction #rpg #interactivenovel

A Black, female comic book hero in a red and gold costume stands in front of a black and purple space background. Her hands are taped up for hand-to-hand combat. The caption reads, "Meet Vogue. She's not like other heroes."

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This was such a great interview! You can watch the replay now!

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

ALMOST TIME! I'll be interviewed live at 1pm Pacific today, discussing my Small Spec Book Award-winning noir fantasy novel, BETTER LIVING THROUGH ALCHEMY. Sign up at this link to be notified when we're going live. Thanks to the SSBA voters, to my publisher Broken Eye Books, and to Indiosyncrasy!

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The SSBA winner in fantasy, @evanjpeterson.bsky.social, will be live with Saffron Asteria today at 3pm CST on BOOKED! Come join the conversation! www.youtube.com/live/ZeAtXMA... #SSBA #SSBA2025

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BOOKED with Author Evan J. Peterson

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Dirk @dirkmyers.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Loved this one! Occult noir weirdness in an almost-too-familiar Seattle. Endearing, weird, and well worth the trip. The monsters are, as advertised, incidental. @slgable.bsky.social @evanjpeterson.bsky.social

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Leo Astrum @leoastrum.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Wrote a quick blog post highlighting some of my favourite books from the @specawards.bsky.social! Feat. four very good independently published fantasy books from four very different fantasy subgenres. leoastrum.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/s...

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Small Speculative Book Awards Highlights

I read a bunch of books for the Small Speculative Book Awards this year, and I wanted to highlight a few of my absolute favourites now that the competition is over! There were a lot of books nomina…

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Now that we’ve announced the ✨winners✨ of the 2025 Small Spec Book Awards, @lnholmeswriter.bsky.social & @millieabecassis.com are starting to plan for 2026. Do you want to join us in celebrating small & indie press writers? Why not join our team at the @specawards.bsky.social? 💙 #SSBA #SSBA2026

SSBA 2026 Edition: Volunteer for the SSBA! We need readers of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and/or Horror. We need influencers such as reviewers, podcasters, and other bookish content creators. Fill out the application form(s) at our link in bio.

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Evan J Peterson, Haute Monster @evanjpeterson.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Thank you L N for all you do for us writers and publishers!

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I enjoyed this strange little book.

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Do you like to read sci-fi, fantasy, and/or horror? Do you want to volunteer to support authors published with small and indie presses? Apply to the SSBA today! We need a lot more volunteers if we are going to make the 2026 awards season work, so please share this post!

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R.A. Busby @rabusby.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

How cool! Got interviewed by L.N. Holmes about my weird mushroom book You Will Speak for the Dead (Stelliform Press). We talk about hoarding, fungus, death, and lighter-stealing ferrets, so give it a look! lnholmeswriter.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/a... @stelliformpress

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A Chat with R.A. Busby, the 2025 SSBA Winner in Horror

L. N. Holmes: Thanks for agreeing to this interview, R. A. You Will Speak for the Dead is mushroom horror meets body horror. It’s also so much more than that. After reading the acknowledgements in …

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Scott Gable @slgable.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Bookish Collaborations interviews the SSBA finalists, including @evanjpeterson.bsky.social for Better Living Through Alchemy. (Which won, in case you missed the news!) Go check 'em out! armedwithabook.com/2025-ssba-fa...

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2025 SSBA Fantasy Finalists & Winner - Armed with A Book

December 1 marked the announcement of the finalists and winners for the inaugural Small Spec Book Awards. Learn about the best in Fantasy.

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Another interview from SSBA Founder @lnholmeswriter.bsky.social, this time with SSBA 2025 Fantasy Winner @evanjpeterson.bsky.social. Read about gangster-scientists amassing occult knowledge, the smell of lies, and folklore versus fakelore. lnholmeswriter.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/a...

The image is of the Better Living Through Alchemy cover, which shows symbols from science, alchemy, and occult practices. The book is by Evan J. Peterson.

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Wendy N. Wagner 🎃 @wnwagner.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Latest editorial is up at Nightmare: "We might be out of spooky season, but December is the time when our thoughts are often in communication with legends & lore." www.nightmare-magazine.com/nonfiction/e...

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Editorial: December 2025 - Nightmare Magazine

Maybe it’s the long dark nights stirring up the imagination, or maybe it’s the strange light you get when sunshine glints off the snow: We might be out of spooky season, but December is the time when ...

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