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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I held a poll over on my Patreon asking what I should write for the Halloween season. I will be writing a random, spooky seasonal short story. If, like me, you’re looking for some spooky vibes, this just might be for you. Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I was honored to participate in the Light A Match - Start A Revolution project from @aanpress.bsky.social, and now I was able to post my micro fiction piece on Patreon. Read If You’re Reading This on Patreon: bit.ly/IfYoureReadi...

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Love graphic novels? Enjoy witchy fantasy? Believe me, Hollow Magic is for you. I haven’t felt so satisfied with a read in a long time. Give it, and my review, a look! Read review on Goodreads: Goodreads_HollowMagic Read review on StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_HollowMagic

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I am late, late LATE, but still here and reeling out updates. If you’d like to see what I’ve been up to, check out my latest newsletter. Read September’s issue, you can find it here: bit.ly/SeptemberGoblinNewsletter Subscribe here: bit.ly/TheGoblinSpeaks

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I posted chapters of my novella, Still, on my Patreon, where it will be staying for some time. I’m also thrilled to announce I will be publishing Still in print and ebook editions in the new year. Still on Patreon: bit.ly/StillOnPatreon Patreon: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Cyberpunk? Horror? Androids? And did I mention Midwestern Chrome is a Tenebrous Press title? Because it is. Come take a look at my review. Read review on Goodreads: bit.ly/Goodreads_MidwesternChrome Read review on StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_MidwesternChrome

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My book, Inflicted, was unpublished, due to the publisher shuttering. After some deep thinking on exactly what I wanted to do, I have decided to re-publish Inflicted in a self-published edition coming in the new year. I hope you’ll join me in the excitement as I go through this process.

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Last month, I posted all five chapters of my novella, Still, about a grumpy immortal living in a post-apocalyptic world on Patreon. While I have some future plans for Still, you can currently read the whole thing on my page. Still on my Patreon: bit.ly/StillOnPatreon Patreon: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A while ago I had the opportunity to do an interview for Reader’s House. Somehow, I even ended up in their print issue number 59. The process was fun and rejuvenated my enthusiasm for writing. Read the interview here: bit.ly/ReadersHouseInterview Purchase Issue 59 here: bit.ly/PurchaseIssue59

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It’s that time again where I invite you to read my latest newsletter and see what’s up with this Goblin. Come join me! Read August’s issue, you can find it here: bit.ly/AugustGoblin... Subscribe and receive my ramblings in your inbox here: bit.ly/TheGoblinSpe...

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Further Changes and Future Resolutions

Well, I’m several days later than I hoped to be with this newsletter, but it has been… a month. And it’s only just begun. But continuing changes aside, we’re all still here and I’m not stopping, even…

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Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian @riversidewings.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I am still short on regular monthly income thanks to Patreon cancellations, and to keep up with living costs, I'm aiming to get to a total of $1500/month-- about $380 away. If you enjoy my work in #japanesehistory and #cyberpunk, subscribe! komaneko.gay

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We’ve reached the last day of the month and the last chapter of Still. It’s been great sharing this novella with you all. I hoped you enjoyed it as much as I have. Read Still Chapter Five here: bit.ly/StillChapterFive Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I love supporting my small presses, and I’m thrilled to say @mementoviverepress.bsky.social is opening submissions on August first! If you have a novel or short fiction collection in the works, give their guidelines a look. Memento Vivere’s guidelines: bit.ly/MementoViverePressSubmissions

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

One chapter away from the finale of Still. Don’t miss the fire, this chapter burns hot. Read Still Chapter Four here: bit.ly/StillChapterFour Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Kikiloa Chronicles is an incredibly emotion-packed book that will leave you breathless. Purchase here: amzn.to/4vGBTbm Blog: bit.ly/Blog_TheKikiloaChronicles Goodreads: bit.ly/Goodreads_TheKikiloaChronicles StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_TheKikiloaChronicles

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Enjoying Still on my Patreon? Chapter three is up! Read Still Chapter Three here: bit.ly/StillChapterThree Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

If you don’t know it by now, I recommend anything Isabelle Montague writes, and while I’m sad to say some things have changed around the publication of Isabelle’s Reckless Safety, I’m happy to report you can still read the book online. Read Reckless Safety here: bit.ly/ReadRecklessSafety

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Life’s been busy and some plans have changed, but I’m posting some serial fiction on Patreon. Join me for chapter two of Still. Read Still Chapter Two here: bit.ly/StillChapterTwo Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Life has sent me curveballs, putting me behind on my deadlines. Including when I planned posting chapters of Make the Grade on Patreon. To make up for that, I will be posting chapters of Still once a week here in July. Still Chapter One: bit.ly/StillChapterOne

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Happy July!!! It’s that time again where I remind you all that I write a monthly newsletter and you can get it if you want it. Read July’s issue here: bit.ly/JulyGoblinNewsletter Subscribe here: bit.ly/TheGoblinSpeaks

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Life Changes, New Routines, and Updates (Oh, My??)

Greetings a few days later into July than I expected! Life continues to be hectic and full, and if you haven’t guessed from that title of mine, there’s been more than usual going on this last month.…

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Loving the Tales Unearthed episodes of @aanpress.bsky.social's Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity authors reading their stories? Come and join @jessicapixie.bsky.social and I for the reading of my story, “Black Hole Song.” Tales Unearthed: bit.ly/TalesUnearthed Jessica Pixie: bit.ly/JessicaPixie

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If you love Andrew Joseph White’s work and have been waiting to read his upcoming book coming out in October, then you’re in for a treat. Check out my review. Blog: bit.ly/Blog_YoureNoBetter Goodreads: bit.ly/Goodreads_YoureNoBetter StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_YoureNoBetter

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Pirates? Polyamory?? Yessss. Check out my review of Rears & Vices. Read review on Goodreads: bit.ly/Goodreads_RearsAndVices Read review on StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_RearsAndVices

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity is out, and @jessicapixie.bsky.social has begun releasing story readings on her podcast, Tales Unearthed. Head over and give it a listen! Check out Tales Unearthed here: bit.ly/TalesUnearthed Check out Jessica Pixie here: bit.ly/JessicaPixie

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Love bity little books that will make you cry? Enjoy horror, steampunk, space opera, fantasy, and sci fi? Inflicted might just be for you. Grab a paperback copy of Inflicted here: bit.ly/InflictedPaperback Or grab an ebook copy of Inflicted here: amzn.to/3S9WrWx

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Love writing horror fiction? Have a short story you’re looking to submit? Today is the last day to submit to Slugger Fiction. Don’t miss out! Have a look at Slugger’s submissions here: bit.ly/SluggerSubmissions

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I’ve been on Patreon a few months now, and I’m loving it. In fact, the votes are in and over the next few months I will be setting up to write and post chapters of Make the Grade, a novel expansion of my short story “Any Other Day” from Inflicted. Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Just a friendly Goblin reminder that Slugger Fiction submissions are open! If you’re a writer of horror, take a glance at the submissions guidelines. Have a look at Slugger’s submissions here: bit.ly/SluggerSubmissions

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Happy June!! Hard to believe we’re not only six months into the year, but that I’ve been back to writing newsletters for the same number of months. Read June’s issue here: bit.ly/JuneGoblinNewsletter Subscribe here: bit.ly/TheGoblinSpeaks

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Pride and Six Months of Writing

Happy Pride Month, my people!! Today marks the beginning of Pride during a time when Pride is desperately needed. Everyday, let’s live and shine. Simply living, and living well, is the strongest act…

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Backer, author, and pre-order copies have already begun shipping, but Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity officially releases today! If you love caffeinated beverages and sci fi, this book is for you. Order Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity here: bit.ly/TeaOrCoffeeStarsAndGravityOrders

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Slugger Fiction brings you horror fiction that packs a punch, and I’m thrilled to say Slugger is opening submissions tomorrow, June 1-15. If you love writing horror, toss us a submission! We can’t wait to see what you send our way. Have a look at Slugger’s submissions here: bit.ly/SluggerSubmissions

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity comes out June 1, but that’s not the end of the excitement. @jessicapixie.bsky.social, hosts the Tales Unearthed podcast and will be posting episodes of anthology authors reading our stories. Tales Unearthed: bit.ly/TalesUnearthed Jessica Pixie: bit.ly/JessicaPixie

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I am always here to recommend Isabelle Montague’s work. If you love MM paranormal romance, small town vibes, and hurt/comfort, Reckless Safety is for you, and you’re in luck ARC sign ups are open now through July 12. Links can be found in the bios of @isamontague and @forbiddenpagespr.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

SLUGGER a dark fiction magazine that publishes two volumes per year. Each volume includes 7-10 short stories, full page/original/B&W interior art for each story, and a Sound Trails section that features non-fiction pieces related to punk/horror music. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

An image of a neon green slug with a yellow bat in its mouth that is dripping blood from it. The text reads SLUGGER: Stories that hit you in the mouth.

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Excited for Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity and just can’t wait until June to read it? Enjoy leaving reviews on Goodreads or StoryGraph? I have ARC's of Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity to share in exchange for an honest review. Leave me a comment, or drop me a line!

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Curious what I’m doing over on Patreon? I have a collection of early work-in-progress updates, behind-the-scenes first looks at future projects, short teasers from my current works-in-progress, and of course, plenty of random rambles on my free tier. Latest post: bit.ly/PatreonRambles

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I’ve talked a lot about Isabelle Montague’s Emberfall, and now I’m happy to share this talented writer’s, next book, Reckless Safety, is coming July 31. The cover reveal is coming your way May 24, and more info, and ARC applications, will follow. Come join me in cheering Isabelle on!

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you haven’t already heard, pre-orders for Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity are open. Head over to @aanpress.bsky.social and get your copy, while they last. Air and Nothingness creates stunning limited editions that are not to be missed. Pre-order: bit.ly/TeaOrCoffeeStarsAndGravityPre-Orders

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A new month has come, May promises spring, and I have arrived with more of my newsletter ramblings. If you’d like to read May’s issue, you can find it here: bit.ly/MayGoblinNewsletter If you’d like to subscribe, my subscription form can be found here: bit.ly/TheGoblinSpeaks

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The Goblin Survived (And Thrived!!)

Happy Maaaay!! The Goblin has indeed survived and thrived this last month, in ways I couldn’t even imagine the last time I hit send on this newsletter. So my people, strap in because this is going to…

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Review of Split Scream Volume Eight by @sonorataylor.bsky.social and @matthewtpritt.bsky.social anyone? @tenebrouspress.bsky.social always delivers. Blog: bit.ly/Blog_SplitScreamVolumeEight Goodreads: bit.ly/Goodreads_SplitScreamVolumeEight StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_SplitScreamVolumeEight

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

If you haven’t guessed it already with all the book reviews I’ve been posting this month, I have a book blog! Check it out. Have a look at the Goblin’s book blog here: bit.ly/GoblinBookBlog

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

@tenebrouspress.bsky.social always provides the weird. If you want a dose of it, have a look at my review of Olyoke. Read review on my blog: bit.ly/Blog_Olyoke Read review on Goodreads: bit.ly/Goodreads_Olyoke Read review on StoryGraph: bit.ly/StoryGraph_Olyoke

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The Goblin has a Patreon! And we are having fun and plotting for the future. Come and find me. Find me on Patreon here: bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Again I’m late, but I am beyond honored to say I am one of the authors featured in @aanpress.bsky.social’ Light a Match - Start a Revolution project. These matchboxes, containing micro stories and amazing pieces of work. Check out Air and Nothingness is about here: bit.ly/AirandNothingnessPress

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I’m a bit late to the announcement party, but I’m thrilled to officially say my short story, “Black Hole Song,” will be a part of @aanpress.bsky.social’ Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity anthology. Check out Air and Nothingness Press here, bit.ly/AirandNothingnessPress.

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Multiple genres?? Will make you cry?? Inflicted has it all. (You know, if you like bitty little books that will nip your fingers as you’re turning pages…) Grab a paperback copy of Inflicted here: bit.ly/InflictedPaperback Or grab an ebook copy of Inflicted here: amzn.to/3S9WrWx

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you need to stock up on some awesome indie reads, there are three presses (and one magazine) I am wild about. @tenebrouspress.bsky.social: bit.ly/TenebrousPress @aanpress.bsky.social: bit.ly/AirandNothingnessPress @duckprintspress.com: bit.ly/DuckPrintsPress Slugger Fiction: bit.ly/SluggerFiction

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Sci fi, fantasy, horror, I write all of them, but if you’re curious what my actual writing vibe is, it can be summed up in three words: Delightfully Soul Shattering. What does that mean? I will crush your soul with the prettiest words imaginable, and leave you coming back for more.

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy April, my people! This is your word Goblin with an automated reminder that the next issue of my newsletter is up. If you’d like to read April’s issue, you can find it here: bit.ly/AprilGoblinNewsletter My subscription form can be found here: bit.ly/TheGoblinSpeaks

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This Is An Automated Message…

This truly is an automated message, I was typing this on Saturday and scheduled it for release today when I was done. Generally, this isn’t how I send these newsletters, so why is today different,…

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