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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

I cannot fathom any reality where I teach for 30 years. I’m literally counting down the remaining 19 years until I can retire. Doing this for 30 (or more) years seems completely fucking insane to me.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

Violent Night was altogether too much fun.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 19/12/2023

Rose Glass and @a24 using Bronski Beat has more than just the vibe of the movie in mind. The song itself and the accompanying music video have some tonal connective tissue, as well: youtu.be/88sARuFu-tc?...

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Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Official Video)

Taken from the album “The Age of Consent”, available on all platforms: https://BronskiBeat.lnk.to/TheAgeOfConsentSubscribe to the channel: https://londonreco...

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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy @laurenwrites.bsky.social · 19/12/2023

Ritual comes in all forms, so we've asked some of the best & brightest to tell us about their favourites. Today, @edenroyce.bsky.social espouses the virtues of the 1997 film Eve's Bayou: "It gets so much about hoodoo, southern gothic & the cultural milieu right." Pop it on your watchlist!

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

I fucking LOATHE having to get loud with my students. But holy fucking shit do these kids have a case of vacation-itis. This whole week is gonna be a nightmare.

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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy @laurenwrites.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

The occult writer in your life would like to draw your attention to the fact tix are now on sale for Writing the Occult: RITUAL. A massive line-up is ready to help you get the right ingredients and go forth into the world of writing about occult rituals. Tix at: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-th...

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 17/12/2023

My mozzarella stick hopes you have a great holiday season

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 16/12/2023

Went to the barber this morning and on their sign for what they offer there was a notable entry: “Man facial - $25” I’ve paid way more for a facial from a man so honestly this is a steal.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

I think some of my all-time favorite things I’ve learned this year include: 1) It’s supposedly physically impossible to get an erection in space. 2) Michael Jackson was a crip. 3) Rasputin insulated his house with human hair. You’re welcome.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

Just conferenced with a couple of my non-native speakers who are unfortunately failing. I say “failing” because obviously no one really fails, but these are kids I know can do better. I hate having to be bad cop. I just wanna be the weird, funny teacher all the time.

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

This is going to be great, especially as it's part of a panel with some fantastic authors!

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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy @laurenwrites.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

The Society's upper echelons have a particular taste for folk horror, so it seems fitting that we'll round-off Writing the Occult: Ritual with a panel featuring some of the best and darkest in that realm. One of those writers? It's only @robertottone.bsky.social! Meet him in the replies...

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

Hey! Can I introduce you to the Sleepy Hollow Gang? www.tiktok.com/@robert_p_ot...

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

Would love to see some more reviews on these two, whether on Amazon or Goodreads or wherever. If you’ve read them, please leave a review!

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 10/12/2023

Thank you all so much for sharing and celebrating the launch of The Sleepy Hollow Gang yesterday. We are officially orange banner material!

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 09/12/2023

My middle grade debut is now available! This one is very near and dear to my heart, I had the absolute best time writing these kids. Check it out! weirdhousepress.com/products/the... The Sleepy Hollow Gang a.co/d/cyyRPpZ

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

I think a Robin Williams double feature is in order.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

The first DARK WATERS anthology is available for preorder now! Featuring my story “Mouthfeel,” this is one not to miss! www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6K9F3...

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 07/12/2023

One of my students saw snow for the fist time today. These damn kids gettin’ to me.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 07/12/2023

This Saturday. The gang’s all here.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Cover reveal on Saturday. Tell your friends. Tell your mom. Tell everyone.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

UPDATE: With the exception of my one student who has a perfect 100% average, my students bought … NOTHING.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Taking my students to the Scholastic Book Fair today. I’m curious to see what these kids are into.

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pip @philipbecker.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

3 stories left in Wrapped. Tome is still my favorite but I LOVED Aluxes and Tiny Town. Got Cobman in the mail today. It's #34.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

Being a teacher in the modern era basically means giving students every opportunity to learn and then watching them play endless runner bullshit videogames in their chromebooks instead of answering 3 questions about A LONG WALK TO WATER.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 03/12/2023

My favorite ornament is up and we can officially commence the holidays

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 03/12/2023

Wrote a little over a thousand words after sleeping for almost 13 hours. Holy shit, I haven’t slept that long since my early 20’s.

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Linda D. Addison @nytebird45.bsky.social · 02/12/2023

Life poem: return to gratitude over & over again / in times of loss—sadness / for this too shall pass…

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 02/12/2023

I’m gonna make a concerted effort to be here more. Going updates only on Twitter in January.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 02/12/2023

I’m exhausted and drunk watching two of my favorite queens usher in the holiday season

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Happy to report that the royalty issue I’ve been having for a while has been resolved. Huzzah!

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pip @philipbecker.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

I might finally finish up Wrapped in Plastic by the time Curse of the Cobman arrives at my doorstep. It's really weird to think that @robertottone.bsky.social got me back into reading this year with Vile Thing.

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Patrick Barb @patrickbarb.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

HELICOPTER PARENTING IN THE AGE OF DRONE WARFARE is 1-year-old today. Thanks, @robertottone.bsky.social & @spookyhousepress.bsky.social, for giving this grim little dark sci-fi/horror tale a home. But what if one year later there was still more to cover? What if?😉

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

It occurs to me that I never did my own awards eligibility post on here. In accordance with the Bram Stoker Award® rules & etiquette, I am happy to offer my novel The Vile Thing We Created for award consideration in the Novel category. The book was published by Hydra Publications in April, 2023.

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Michael Cisco @michaelcisco.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

art by dan-ah kim

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Michael Cisco @michaelcisco.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

happy thanks giving what time do we eat

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from the co-creator of the Cob Man and myself.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 20/11/2023

Honored to be part of this anthology, edited by the fabulous Kirstyn Petras and NB Turner. Coming in December! 🍷

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

I don’t have many professional or educational regrets, but the sole one that I come back to with regularity is not going to Bennington after getting in back in ‘02 when I graduated high school. I was paralyzed by the idea of leaving home, it terrified me greatly. But I regret it as an adult.

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Robert P. Ottone @robertottone.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

emailing publishers asking for royalties that are due feels so much like begging when it really should just be an automatic thing. PayPal. Direct deposit. Cut a check. Whatever it is, just get the payment out, I don’t get why that’s hard.

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Katherine "Kat" Silva @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

I've been flying through @robertottone.bsky.social collection, Wrapped in Plastic and Other Sweet Nothings. It's a wonderful variety of dark nightmares to enjoy and if you don't have it on your TBR yet, you may want to grab it...

Wrapped in Plastic and Other Sweet Nothings by Robert Ottone sits on top of a purple laptop on a table. There's a pair of earrings next to the book, a turquoise wireless mouse with orange leaves on it. Above are a black coffee cup, a pair of wireless headphones and a golden shark wine opener.

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