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Robert Essig

@robertessig.bsky.social

Author of 20 books and over 100 short stories. Horror freak.

Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

New anthology coming out on Dec. 1st with a phenomenal line-up, including me! I can't wait! This is gonna be a good one.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

A few from my collection. Survivor is an amazing read. I'm thinking I want to read Halloween III soon. I always forget how much I like that movie till I watch it again.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Reach out if you'd like a signed copy of my extreme horror collection SICK! SICK! SICK! I have a few left. Yes, it's vulgar. Yes, it's nasty. Yes, readers seem to like it.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

Check out the cover for my new collection of hardcore horror stories! There's nothing quiet about this book. Cover designed by Tommy Clark. a.co/d/15CclSz

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

My brand of extreme horror isn't senseless gore and violence, or at least I don't think so. I'm not knocking that. Nothing wrong with that flavor. My thing is atmosphere. I LOVE rich atmosphere. My goal is always to immerse the reader in the setting.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Open those ear holes and get ready for the book with such an absurd premise that actually WORKS! I've heard a few chapters and the narration is amazing. I can't wait for this.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

One of the books I'm reading right now. I'd kind of classify it as popcorn horror or a beach read or whatever, but these authors never disappoint. I wonder what happened to them. Victims of the 90s horror crash, perhaps?

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

Started decorating for Halloween and put that pulpit I recently bought at a church rummage sale to good use.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

The 'Zon has discounted BROTH HOUSE for one week only! Remember, kiddos: fear makes food better. Grab this tasty deal now! a.co/d/j2Ga9fX

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Just watched Hell of the Living Dead. I liked it a lot, warts and all. Some great effects (and some not so great). Lots of blood n guts. Clearly they were influenced by Dawn of the Dead right down to using the same Goblin soundtrack. No real plot, just a fairly mindless horror flick.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

My next book, a collection of short stories, is called Sick! Sick! Sick! I collect a few of my nastiest stories and add a few vile new ones. Sure to make you puke. Or turn you on, depending on what kinda sicko you are.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 11/09/2023

I'm a huge fan of vintage horror paperbacks. I collect them both to read and for the gorgeous (sometimes cheesy) cover art. I have several thousand. I'm no completest, but there seems to be no end. And that's ok. They're fun to hunt for. And I've been on the hunt for quite a few years.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 11/09/2023

Smoky Mountain Terror was a lot of fun. I tabled with my buddy Chuck Buda. We sold some books, met some cool people, had some laughs. Michael Berryman stopped at the table and said he thought Infected Voices was a good title. Nice guy. Great time all around. Good turnout for a first-year convention.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 04/09/2023

This book has roaches in it. I HATE roaches. I used to paint rental properties. I've seen some serious infestations. Nasty stuff. It was bound to make it into a story some day.

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Robert Essig @robertessig.bsky.social · 02/09/2023

Spent much of the day in the Smokies. Hiked a trail I haven't done before. Drove through the woods on an unpaved road and came out in North Carolina (or very close to NC). I love living 45 minutes from the Smokey Mountains. I'd love to live a lot closer.

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