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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/08/2025

Full chapter preview from my new #horror book, A More Ancient Evil. Check it out on my blog macheteandquill.com/blog/news/fu... #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/08/2025

The reviews are coming in. A More Ancient Evil is genuinely creepy. The novella by Ryan Hoyt is out today from Machete & Quill Press. #horror #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/08/2025

T O M O R R O W My 8th book comes out, nbd... A More Ancient Evil #horrorbooks #exorcism #horror Cover art by Matt Seff Barnes

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/08/2025

heyyyy thanks for sharing about A More Ancient Evil! So excited to get this possession/exorcism/cosmic horror novella out into the world.

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 11/07/2025

I don't understand successful indie and hybrid authors that punch down on others. Seen it twice this week from the same bunch and I have to remind myself I don't fit in with that crowd anyways. Unless it's about using AI. Then swing away.

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 07/07/2025

A More Ancient Evil is brand new, but I'm now half through what I outlined for the 1st draft of The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow. With a daily routine, I'm getting back on track & more hopeful about my writing projects than I've been in a long time. This novel has a lot going on in it. #horrorbooks

Cover of book The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow, ghost girl staring through a window. Words: Update July 7, 2025: 40 chapters outlined, 21 chapters written, 34,400 words written.

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/07/2025

Celebrate independence … from Am*zon. Get books direct from authors if available to you. Avoid the billionaires. #shoplocal #smallbusiness #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/07/2025

Family protest against Führer Trump, ICE Gestapo, and Kongressman Kevin Kiley in our red town #8647

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 04/07/2025

Are you waiting for A More Ancient Evil on ebook? Get it right now (one month early!) ONLY from my website! It will be delivered to you in minutes via email from BookFunnel with instructions on how to easily send it to any device you want to read it on. #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 01/07/2025

That brainwash torture scene in Addams Family Values, only it's our parents and Fox News... Precisely how we arrived at this point in America. #MAGACult

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 01/07/2025

New paperbacks are here! A More Ancient Evil by Ryan Hoyt #horror #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 29/06/2025

Little preview... 16 chapters written, 30ish to go. Am I allowed to say I love my own novel-in-progress? #horrorbooks

A list of 16 chapters and a book cover featuring a possible ghost girl staring into a window from outside in a storm, with the title "The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow: A More Ancient Evil Book Two"

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 27/06/2025

No reason but to highlight the gorgeous art of Eva Mout (Ursus Art) on the hardcover edition of We Are Not Alone in the Dark #horrorart #horrorbooks #horrorbookcovers

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 24/06/2025

Here is the A More Ancient Evil teaser trailer again in case you missed it #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 24/06/2025

My 1st order of paperbacks just shipped from the printer! I should receive them in a week, then I'll sign & mail out to fulfill all preorders. I have FIVE extra in this batch, so please order if you would like receive one 2 weeks before the on-sale date. Thanks! #horrorbooks MacheteAndQuill.com

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

UPDATED: We are posting this placard at all of our offices and asking our union contract farms to post as well. We encourage our friends to put up similar placards at their business as immigration agents do not have the right to go on private property without permission.

NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS OFFICE

PRIVATE PROPERTY - ENTRY RESTRICTED BY LAW

NOTICE TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT & IMMIGRATION AGENTS:

This is a private workplace. You are not permitted to enter non-public areas of this office (including offices, break rooms, storage areas, and staff-only areas) without a valid judicial warrant signed by a federal judge or magistrate

An ICE administrative warrant (Form I-200 or 1-205) does not authorize entry into private areas of this office.

You may not question employees or search the premises without proper legal authority.

All employees and visitors have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITHOUT A VALID JUDICIAL WARRANT, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

IF YOU PRESENT A JUDICIAL WARRANT, PLEASE NOTIFY MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL IMMEDIATELY BEFORE PROCEEDING.

IF YOU ENTER, YOU ARE TRESPASSING, AND WE WILL SEEK LEGAL RECOURSE.

This policy is in compliance with:

U.S. Constitution, Fourth Amendment

California Government Code § 7285.1

California Labor Code § 1019.2

Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450)

NO HAY ACCESO A ICE EN ESTA OFICINA

PROPIEDAD PRIVADA - ENTRADA RESTRINGIDA POR LA LEY

AVISO A TODOS LOS AGENTES DE LA LEY Y DE INMIGRACCIÓN:

Este es un lugar de trabajo privado. No se le permite ingresar a las areas publicas de esta oficina (incluyendo oficinas, salas de descanso, áreas de almacenamiento y áréas exclusivas para el personal) sin una orden judicial vàlida firmada por un juez o magistrado féderal.

Una orden administrativa de ICE (Formulario-200 o 1-205) no autoriza el ingreso a las áreas privadas de esta oficina.

No puede interrogar a los empleados ni registrar las instalaciones sin la autoridad legal adecuada.

Todos los empleados y visitantes tienen el derecho a permanecer en silencio y el derecho a un abogado.

SI USTED INTENTA INGRESAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD SIN UNA ORDEN JUDICIAL VÁLIDA, SE LE PEDIRA QUE SE RETIRE.

A SI USTED PRESENTA UNA ORDEN JUDICIAL, NOTIFIQUE INMEDIATAMENTE A LA GERENCIA Y AL ASESOR LEGAL ANTES DE PROCEDER.

SI ENTRAS, ESTÁS INVADIENDO ESTA PROPIEDAD Y BUSCAREMOS UN RECURSO LEGAL.

Esta politica cumple con:

Constitución de los EE. UU., Cuarta Enmienda

Codigo de Gobierno de California § 7285.1

Codigo Laboral de California § 1019.2

Ley de Proteccion de Trabajadores Inmigrantes (AB.450)

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 23/06/2025

In 2023, I made this limited edition cover as a tribute to a classic Rosemary's Baby paperback. I brought my remaining inventory yesterday to the convention and sold all but one. A pleasant surprise. If you want the very last one, it is available on my site! #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 22/06/2025

Sinister Creature Con day 2! My daughter Natalie is hanging out with me at the table today #sinistercreaturecon

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 20/06/2025

These are cool books. They have the full scripts from Jordan Peele’s Us and Get Out, with stills from throughout the movies, plus several pages of behind the scenes details, an essay by Tananarive Due, and more. I am holding out hope they’ll make one for Nope. #horror #jordanpeele

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 20/06/2025

This weekend, #sacramento #horror fans! Don't miss Sinister Creature Con

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 19/06/2025

Rebellions are built on hope #epicfantasy #fantasy Music by me (my track “Gemma Calvertson” by Before the World Moved On)

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 18/06/2025

A damn fine book and I can't wait for the sequel! Get on this deal, #horrorbooks fans!

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 18/06/2025

#horrorbooks folks, A More Ancient Evil is now up for preorder on Kindle if that's your jam. amzn.to/40cs4oF or the signed paperbacks are still available on my site MacheteAndQuill.com. I should have them in 3 weeks to sign and ship to you. Thanks!

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 17/06/2025

There is a realm more wretched than Hell Its gates have been opened in the basement of a sorority. A More Ancient Evil Available August 4, 2025 #horrorbooks #horror #exorcism

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 17/06/2025

I'll be back at Sinister Creature Con this weekend! Come out on Saturday and Sunday to Sacramento, CA for the coolest horror convention around. Pictured is my table setup from last year. I'm excited to return to this fun event and meet some readers and horror fans! #Sacramento #horror

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 10/06/2025

My editor called it the scariest book she's edited! I really tried to keep the pace and tension cranked to 11 on this one after reviews for my previous two horror novels said they start too slow. Hope this satisfies. Releases Aug 4, preorder available on my site. #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 09/06/2025

The Realm Beyond, the final novel of my fantasy series, the people have had enough of their fascist dictator and corrupt government, fighting back in the streets. No human is illegal, and we must all stand up for each other. #fantasybooks (art: Lucie Duclos; tyrant quote: Jim Acosta)

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 07/06/2025

A More Ancient Evil by Ryan Hoyt. Preorder from MacheteAndQuill.com, releases August 4, 2025 🧵 4/end #indiehorror

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 07/06/2025

Follow along as we unravel the mystery that has haunted New York’s Montague College for 60 years. 3/🧵 #horror

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 07/06/2025

What role did they play in the unsolved sorority death? Find out more in A More Ancient Evil . Out August 4, 2025. Preorder at MacheteAndQuill.com 2/🧵 #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 07/06/2025

John & Judith Walter became the centerpiece in the investigation of Melinda McDonald’s death. Police ultimately cleared them of suspicion, but presence of the paranormal experts & self-claimed exorcist and clairvoyant respectively didn’t sit with the community. 1/🧵 #horror

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 06/06/2025

We continue to research the troubling case of Melinda McDonald. Witnesses say a male student and two controversial parapsychology professors were seen entering and exiting the home on the day of McDonald’s passing. Learn more in A More Ancient Evil on Aug 4, 2025. MacheteAndQuill.com to preorder.

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 05/06/2025

This tragedy shook the town of North Abbey, New York to its core in autumn of 1966. What happened in the sorority has remained a mystery... Until now. A More Ancient Evil releases August 4, 2025 from Machete & Quill Press. Preorder at MacheteAndQuill.com #horrorbooks

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L.P. Hernandez @lphernandez.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

This summer's hottest (real) book is Skylights, a Stargazers Story. It's got everything. Stargazers, people, dogs, the sun, lights coming out of eyes. Pre-order your copy of this real book today.

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 18/05/2025

Desperate rebels employ witchcraft and eldritch creatures to battle maga fascists in this near-future apocalyptic horror. Until the Flame Snuffs Out coming late 2026. #horrorbooks #destroymaga

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 18/05/2025

Possession, exorcism, cosmic horror in a sorority house. Preorder now on my site because f%ck Bezos www.MacheteAndQuill.com #horrorbooks

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 13/05/2025

Possession + exorcism in a 1960s sorority: A More Ancient Evil by Ryan Hoyt. The new novella is available to pre-order ahead of the August 4 release date. Synopsis and more on the site. Thanks!

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Robert Kluver @robertkluver.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We Are Not Alone in the Dark by Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com “Sad-boy” Bryan has a lot on his plate. Dad’s in prison, mom’s barely holding it together, and he’s increasingly disturbed by strange nocturnal events wherein he loses time and sleep. As if being a teen wasn't tough enough.

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 19/04/2025

Saturday afternoon outing in Roseville CA. Down with Trump, Musk, and Rep. Kevin Kiley

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 16/04/2025

Audiobook recording outtakes. Yes I laugh at parts of my own books 😂 I write for myself first in every project. Maybe that’s why my books don’t sell 😅 #audiobook #vocalbooth #audiobooknarrator

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 13/04/2025

It just hit me the microphone brand I’m using to record this alien/UFO horror audiobook is Roswell Pro Audio. So fitting 👽 #audiobooknarrator #voiceover #horrorbooks #vocalbooth

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Jesse Duquette @jesseduquette.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Apologies to dogs everywhere, they would never grovel this hard for absolutely nothing in return

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 11/04/2025

I discovered last year that doing events is the funnest part of being an author. Here's what I have coming up #horrorbooks

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/04/2025

Rep. Steven Horsford to Greer: "So the trade representative hasn't spoken to the POTUS about a global reordering of trade, but yet he announced it on a tweet? WTF! Who is in charge? It looks like your boss just pulled the rug out from under you. There is no strategy ... is this market manipulation?"

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Ryan Hoyt @macheteandquill.com · 09/04/2025

Audiobook number two in production now. We Are Not Alone in the Dark coming mid-summer 2025 in audio

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