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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Today is the first birthday of my novel, THE MEMORY WARD. For those of you who did take a chance on this novel, I can't thank you enough. And for those of you who neglected it, I will never, ever forgive you. An awful fate awaits you.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

In my mind, the all-time coolest creatives. Who is your trinity of bad-ass artists?

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A student saw an old photo of me and said, “Wow, you look so young!” The photo was taken one year ago.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Instead of focusing on the things that tear us apart, let’s focus on the things that unite us like immigration and abortion.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

My therapist recommended that I pick up some positive habits to improve my mental health. I'm leaning toward starting cigarette smoking. Any downsides to this? I can't think of any of the top of my head but wanted to make sure.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I've been taking a lot of abuse online and in the newspapers for the recent revelation (unsubstantiated) that my mother still cuts the crusts off my sandwiches every day. As if I can help it that my mommy loves me! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

My agent and publisher have been pleading with me to become more focused on a particular literary genre. What they don't know is that I've always written in a specific genre: POST-INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC HORROR WITH DYSTOPIAN, SCI-FI, AND SURREALISTIC ELEMENTS SET TO LIONEL RICHIE'S VOCALS.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I'm teaching a four-week course on unsavory protagonists (my one area of expertise) at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver. It starts on Wednesday, September 17th. I'd love for you to join! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w...

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I was flattered when a "fan" told me that she had read every single one of my novels. But then I was distressed when she told me that the only reason she kept reading them was to see if I'd finally write a good one.

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Explore @Gabino_Iglesias’s review of THE MEMORY WARD by @jonbassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social): “If you like them strange and enjoy stories that hold the most important answers until the very end, you should definitely spend some time in Bethlam.”

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The Memory Ward by Jon Bassoff: Review by Gabino Iglesias

The Memory Ward, Jon Bassoff (Blackstone 979-8-21291-210-5, $28.99, 256pp, hc) March 2025. Jon Bassoff’s The Memory Ward pulls readers into a somewhat familiar world reminiscent of the creepy, pl…

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

My agent submitting my latest to publishers is a very similar experience to my high school prom when I asked over two hundred fifty girls before one of them said yes.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

THE MEMORY WARD is on the TOP of the best summer reads by Colorado authors (because they listed the books alphabetically by author's name). I'm proud to join my friends @erikatwurth.bsky.social and @christopherransom.bsky.social on this list. www.westword.com/arts/10-best...

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Seemingly ignored with all of this Jeffrey Epstein stuff and the death of Hulk Hogan etc. is that my birthday is coming up in March. Not one person has mentioned that on social media.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

A new This Is Horror newsletter has dropped. Includes one sentence story planning (inspired by @rossjefferyauthor.bsky.social), Jon Bassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social) on The Memory Ward, and Josh Curran (@jaycey589.bsky.social) on narrating Daddy's Boy. podcast-horror.kit.com/posts/one-se...

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One Sentence Story Planning | Jon Bassoff Talks about The Memory Ward | Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy's Boy

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L.P. Hernandez @lphernandez.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

New episode alert! I was fortunate to read The Memory Ward by @jonbassoff.bsky.social and interview him at an in-store event. About 18 minutes of that audio survived, so we recreated the magic a few weeks later. Have a listen to the latest Dog-eared Nightmares: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/les...

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Jon Bassoff - The Memory Ward by Dog-eared Nightmares: A Horror Fiction Podcast

Jon Bassoff joined me to discuss his excellent new novel, The Memory Ward. This was my first attempt at live recording at an event and, well, I got part of it. Jon was kind enough to come back onto th...

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Now that the first leg of The Memory Ward book tour is finished, I'm beginning the second. Yes, I've fallen on hard times, but I will survive. I'm relatively sure of it.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today's treat on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, submit questions for Jon Bassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social), author of Corrosion, The Memory Ward, Beneath Cruel Waters, and many other great books. www.patreon.com/posts/127639...

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Wait, am I the only person who swipes other people's take-out orders from restaurants to save a buck here and there? And is this unethical?

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L.P. Hernandez @lphernandez.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Got to hang out with @jonbassoff.bsky.social last night. We chatted about his outstanding novel, The Memory Ward, at a packed Lark and Owl. Thanks to @ryanb4890.bsky.social and @gabino.bsky.social for supporting!

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Never, ever give up. Unless things get difficult. --Jon Bassoff

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Random question of the day. What song have you listened to the most in your life? For me, it's Springsteen's "Thunder Road" by a lot.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Help!!! I'm looking for a summer job to supplement my teaching and writing income. I'm thinking of becoming a commercial pilot. I don't have any experience, but I've taken many flights and am a fast learner. Please DM me if you have any leads. Thanks in advance!!!

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I feel wonderful when somebody gives my novel a great review, but I also take perverse pleasure when somebody hates the story because writing novels is tortuous, and I like people to share in my misery.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

On Wednesday night, I'll be at Romero's in Lafayette, CO reading with @mariakelson.bsky.social and @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social. Come on by, grab a beer, and listen to some tales of madness and mayhem! 6:30-7:30.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Big event tomorrow night @boulderbookstore.bsky.social! Come on down! Live on the radio @kgnu.bsky.social (which is a shame because my natural beauty will be wasted on the listeners).

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Whenever young authors approach me filled with self-doubt and looking for advice, I always sit them down and immediately advise them to GIVE UP and STOP WRITING because then there's less competition for me.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today is release day for my 10th novel, THE MEMORY WARD, and I gotta tell you, I think this is my best one yet. It's been described as a cross between SHUTTER ISLAND and THE STEPFORD WIVES. I hope you take a chance on this one. And please spread the word!

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Erika T Wurth @erikatwurth.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Getting the android knee in shape just in time to be in conversation with @jonbassoff.bsky.social at #TheTatteredCover

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Boulder Bookstore @boulderbookstore.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We love hosting local author @jonbassoff.bsky.social for events, & for his newest book, we're excited that our own Arsen Kashkashian and his co-host Maeve will be interviewing Jon for the @kgnu.bsky.social & BBS Radio Bookclub as part of Jon's event with us next week! Tix: BassoffBBS.eventbrite.com

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I got interviewed by Marie Sutro discussing The Memory Ward and other madnesses. Check it out... t.co/v4aiZ2iqSq

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https://youtu.be/nKjWf84yRxA

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

When people see my posts, they are usually struck by how beautiful I am. However, if I'm being honest, often times my images are enhanced. Today, I want to come clean. Here is the real me. No filters. No makeup.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

This might be the coolest thing ever. A student of mine, Miya Orton, did this artwork inspired by my upcoming novel. She's amazing.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

People usually respond to my novels and live events with an attitude of indifference, insubordination, or downright hostility. Come see for yourself! Boulder Bookstore. March 7th. The interview will be broadcast live, so all of your heckles (Mom!) will be transmitted for the world to hear.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Two weeks from today! Pre-order! Escape from this sinister world with a sinister book. And here's a heartening review from Booklist. @blackstonepub.bsky.social

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

One of my BIGGEST STRENGTHS is my memory. I never unknowingly repeat myself. Another strength is my hair, which is thick and luscious. Finally, one of my BIGGEST STRENGTHS is my memory. I never unknowingly repeat myself.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

They cancelled my residency at the Vegas Sphere, but I've still got a fun little tour coming up. Thank you to Bush's Best, Diet Rite, Metamucil, Capital One, and the rest of my corporate sponsors. And they say I'm a sellout.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

A man who was hanged for his part in the Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot had his skin removed, and it was used to bind a book that listed his offenses. That’s the way I want to go.

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

One month from tomorrow is the release for THE MEMORY WARD. Here's a little promo that the great Tom Parkin created. Incredible acting all around, and no humans were hurt in the filming. Enjoy!

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

TITLE REVEAL for the German translation of BENEATH CRUEL WATERS... TODESTAUFE (Baptism of Death) Ain't that pretty?

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Jon Bassoff @jonbassoff.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Mama always said I had a face for radio, so this should be perfect!

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