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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very excited to be part of Don’t Go For the Vault! Pre-order now before the anthology goes on sale in November!

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Cat Eye Press @cateyepress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The time has come to crack open the vault and reveal an updated cover and author list for our latest horror anthology, Don't Go for the Vault! For those of you who don't know, Don't Go for the Vault is a bank robbery horror anthology that we successfully Kickstarted earlier this year. A thread...

It's time for a new cover reveal and anthology author announcement!

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Making my watchlist for October full of horror movies from this year and last year and reminiscing over when I used to go to the movie theater every week. This post is brought to you by dad who is probably not going to see Resident Evil in theaters but really wants to.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the one ring. This guy would pull a Bombadil and straight up forgot he had it.

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Bugs Bunny's Western Stroll

ALT: Bugs Bunny's Western Stroll

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A few nights ago, I finished reading The Return of the King to my daughter. Three years after reading her The Hobbit for first time, she has absolutely fallen in love with Middle-earth. I’ve seen her sitting in bed reading these books past her bedtime. But, as any Tolkien fan will tell you (cont)

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I rarely buy games at launch anymore but Star Wars: Zero Company may prove to be an exception.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@jjbker.bsky.social is now more powerful than you can possibly imagin.

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MK Hardy @mkhardywrites.com · 16/07/2026

It's here! The haunted swimming pool book is ALIVE, and available wherever books are sold! Check it out if you like: spooks, mysterious things beneath the surface, plucky true crime girlies, and hardcore 2006 nostalgia*. *sorry not sorry for the earworms

penguin.co.uk

Splasher

Come on in, the water’s fine! Autumn 2006. Low-rise jeans are in, grunge is out, and all Spencer Ward should be worrying about is his new job as Assistant Swim Coach at Richardson University. It’s be...

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Everyone: Wow Emma D’Arcy’s performance in HOTD S3E2 was incredible that‘s their best performance so far. Emma D’Arcy in S3E3: Hold my dragon.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

“The existence of slavery in this country brands your republicanism a sham, your humanity a base pretense, and your Christianity a lie. It destroys your moral power abroad; it corrupts your politicians at home.“ shorturl.at/keg2J

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What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (1852)

National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (1852)

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Chris Fredda 🩷💜💙 @seeyouinnj.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In response to PlayStation going full-digital, Nintendo’s next console should go back to using big, gray cartridges that are mostly empty space and feel really satisfying to push into a slot.

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Vickie Lan @vickielan.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Buckle up, buttercups, we’re going for a ride! I am so so so grateful to Ali Herring for believing in this story, and to Ardyce Alspach at US&Co at @hachetteus.bsky.social for taking me under her editing wing. Out fall 2027!

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

That House of the Dragon premiere is one of the best episodes of the whole show period. On par with some of the best moments from Game of Thrones.

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Michael Nabert @sustainablesong.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Research confirms that the more skilled professionals like doctors and software engineers rely on AI, the more their skills degrade. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

nature.com

Is AI ruining our skills? Early results are in — and they’re not good

Reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers, studies show.

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MK Hardy @mkhardywrites.com · 12/06/2026

Folks, how would you like to ghost hunt at the most haunted building in England? Each preorder for The Haunting of Avis Lovelock placed at @dryadbookshop.bsky.social gives you the chance to win 2 vouchers for an overnight ghost hunt at the Ancient Ram Inn! www.dryad-books.co.uk/product-page...

dryad-books.co.uk

The Haunting of Avis Lovelock by MK Hardy – PREORDER CAMPAIGN | Dryad Books

Calling all the would-be paranormal investigators: we've got some delightfully chilling news for you... To celebrate the upcoming release of MK Hardy's latest historical, paranormal mystery, we're tea...

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Lorraine Wilson @rainewilson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This article is *impressively* determined to ignore, say, declining royalty percentages & advance sizes? Widening disparity in publisher support? Declining literacy? To instead blame...libraries. I mean, yous over there do need a PLR system, but also. My dudes. No.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I hope who ever wrote this loses each of their fingers to flesh eating bacteria.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

DEVIL’S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine is 51% funded on Kickstarter! If you haven’t backed already or know someone who’d like to, click or share the link! If you’re a fan of weird west/horror western at all there’s really great stuff in here. #weirdwest #western #horrorwestern shorturl.at/Kblid

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DEVIL'S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine

An illustrated anthology where 70+ creators reimagine the American frontier through the lens of horror, folklore, and the macabre.

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The Velvet Compote 🐴 @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The sun is setting on the countdown. Three days remain. Here we have an excerpt from the talented @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social 🏜️🪱 The frontier is waiting. Worms may or may not be included. Are you ready? 🌵

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The Velvet Compote 🐴 @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The DEVIL’S CLAIM zine campaign is NOW LIVE! Click the link in bio to be a backer (and snag an early bird discount 🕊️) We seriously hope to see this project succeed, and hope y'all like it just as much as we do! 🏜️ COVER ART by @noahdeaart.bsky.social

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Y’all ready for some more tales from Eckus VI aka Cowboys and Raptor? “The Destro Worm” will appear in DEVIL’S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine, alongside many other talented writers and artists. Kickstarters launches June 1st! Link: shorturl.at/whuEx

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

If I had a nickel for every time a Star Wars movie related to a tv show featured a plot where Jabba the Hutt’s son needed to be rescued due to the plotting of his extended family, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice. Nah but for real it was a lot of fun.

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Mike Chen @mikechenwriter.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Look I made a meme

The arm wrestle meme with Palpatine on one side, AI tech bros on the, and "It is inevitable" in the middle

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Erik Hane @erikhane.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

When Minneapolis felt under heavy siege, people from everywhere helped and reached out and it was really heartening and made a difference. Memphis deserves that too, all the more so because there appears to be a concerted effort to keep their occupation out of the news

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The Velvet Compote 🐴 @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

And at long last.... Happy to announce that DEVIL'S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine launches in 2 WEEKS! Be the first to know when the zine is available by going to the link in our bio and clicking "Notify me on launch"! Today's preview is by @skullingway.bsky.social 🏜️🌵🕊️ #westernhorror

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

“Ban LGBTQ content.” Alternatively you could just gouge your eyes out instead. You won’t have to see it and everyone else will have a good laugh.

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Quinn Yeargain @yeargain.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

this is the closest I've ever come to actually suggesting a "one neat trick" suggestion for anything, but I'm so serious here. the Virginia Constitution gives the legislature the power to set retirement ages for judges "REGARDLESS OF THE TERM TO WHICH ELECTED OR APPOINTED." make it 54 right now.

the-downballot.com

How Virginia Democrats can overturn the redistricting ruling: Retire the Supreme Court

The state Constitution gives lawmakers complete latitude to set the judicial retirement age. They should use it.

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MK Hardy @mkhardywrites.com · 06/05/2026

What's this? We've got a nostalgic sports horror book with @3ambooks.bsky.social out this summer?? Get ready to dive in, the water's... fine 😈 www.thebookseller.com/rights/trans...

thebookseller.com

Transworld snaps up swimming pool horror for new imprint 3AM Books

Transworld has snapped up a swimming pool horror for its new imprint 3AM Books.

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Mahmud El Sayed @mahmudelsayed.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

It's Pub Day for my debut novel, THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY. It's an Arabfuturist story of a revolution set on a generation ship with lots of linguistic shenanigans. Chapeau to tu!

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MK Hardy @mkhardywrites.com · 26/04/2026

Ahhhhhhhhh it's real ahhhhhhhhh! Beyond excited to get to interview Stephen Graham Jones at @cymerafestival.co.uk!!

A social media graphic announcing an in person panel at Cymera Festival in Edinburgh. Text reads 'Stephen Graham Jones in conversation with MK Hardy'.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 25/04/2026

OR JUST WRITE THE THING YOURSELF FOR FUCK'S SAKE IT WILL TAKE LESS TIME THAN WHATEVER THE FUCK THIS IS mashable.com/article/sinc...

mashable.com

Sinceerly is an AI tool to 'un-AI' your writing

A new ouroboros in the tech world has emerged.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Apparently the most powerful weapon in Hollow Knight: Silksong is Hornet’s fucking backhand I mean seriously I wish I could just slap the shit out of everything.

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 10/04/2026

YES, A FAILED IMPEACHMENT MEANS REPUBLICANS APPROVE OF TRUMP'S CONDUCT. THAT'S THE WHOLE REASON TO DO IT

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 09/04/2026

The AI Overview actively gets things wrong about me and my career, how can I trust it with things I don't already know about

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The Velvet Compote 🐴 @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

CHARITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Devil’s Claim, our OC-based western horror artbook is proud to support the mission of the Native American Rights Fund. 🌵🌎 Stay tuned for more info about our Kickstarter and zine preorders! #zine #oc

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Adam Mallinger @bitterscriptreader.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I am here for messaging that the THREAT alone - regardless of if it's carried out or walked back - should end his presidency. The die is already cast. You cannot wield the power that man has and say that kind of shit.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If only a dozen Republicans in Congress found the will, they could impeach and remove him today.

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I’ve discovered Hoopla and in an effort to curb mindless scrolling I’m starting the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series and oh man why did this take me so long.

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The Midnight Society @midnightpals.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

instead of watching the new harry potter trailer, why not pick up some horror books by trans and nb writers for the trans rights readathon?? there are so many good options. For example, check out some of these writers:

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Will Burrows 🖖🥖🥀 @reforest-kelley.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Every picture of ICE agents in airports is just this again

Two ceramic pigs labeled "pigs with no specific duties"

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Matthew C. Brown @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Very excited to be part of @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social’s upcoming western horror zine! Lots of other great writers and artists are involved as well.

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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I guess they rejected OPERATION BLOW UP CHILDREN TO DISTRACT FROM THE FACT THAT WE RAPE CHILDREN

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Gailey 🍉 @sarahgailey.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thanks so much to @authorsabb.bsky.social for creating free informational resources like these slides, which are included in the full write-up above, and which you can and should circulate widely.

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Benedict Anning @benedictanning.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

TK-15_ACTIVE // COUNTDOWN_BEGINS pre-order here: linktr.ee/benedictanning

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Nicholas Binge @bingewriting.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Atomic Coffin by @benedictanning.bsky.social www.thebookseller.com/rights/trans... If Philip K Dick and Stephen King had a lovechild at the height of Cold War tensions, it would look something like this book. GET THIS ONE ON YOUR TBRs Trust me

thebookseller.com

Transworld acquires debut Cold War horror novel by Benedict Anning

Transworld, a division of Penguin Random House UK, has acquired Atomic Coffin, the debut novel by Benedict Anning.

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Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 24/01/2026

Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...

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