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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Check out this killer haul from my pals @tomsnig.bsky.social and @jsuretteacheson.bsky.social!! #Herculoids #YoungHellboy #LobsterJohnson and #SoulTaker! Had a great time in Boston at the Wicked Comic Con with my dude, pulp master @pmcnamee67.bsky.social!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Got to see a bonafide anime classic on the big screen last week! Vampire Hunter D (1985) with the best dudes on the planet.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

From a great event called Dark Reads back on March 1st. First time with the red.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Seems like every morning I wake up screaming. Admittedly, @claymcleod.bsky.social helps.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

My brand of vampires... My first: The Bone Eater King (2017) My latest: The Unpleasant Mister Snif (2024)

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Proud thing from a few weeks ago... I was welcomed as a guest author by a class of high school seniors. My book "Year of the Rattlesnake" was part of the curriculum! The students had read four of the stories in the book and had a slew of thoughtful questions. So impressed and thoroughly honored!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Two weekends in a row behind the table! This time, it was Dark Reads, a newish event at @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social! 📚 were sold, 🤘 were thrown and many sorely needed 🤣 were found!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Had a great time with @roughhousepub.bsky.social at the Dead of Winter Horror festival in Worcester, Massachusetts, this past weekend! Much Mayhem was peddled, many horns were thrown, and the drinks were as cold as the heart of winter.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

My geeky nostalgia podcast Retro Ridoctopus (currently in our 7th season) is proud and honored to present two incredible guests who are absolutely tearing up the indie comics! The stellar team of @tomsnig.bsky.social and Jeannine Acheson! retro-ridoctopus.pinecast.co/episode/871d...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

So many excellent ways to enjoy THE RACK! Read it...wear it...read it WHILE wearing it!! Thanks to editor @horrortom.bsky.social for this awesome shirt! Gotta love that @lynnehansenart.bsky.social artwork!!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Just typed THE END on one of the hardest stories I've ever had to write. This thing fought me kicking and screaming and shooting piss and vinegar all the way. In the end, I couldn't be prouder. Sometimes, the hard fought victories are the only ones that matter. Cheers if you got 'em.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Tomorrow, I'm going on the awesome Vox Vomitus podcast to chat about my newest book, THE UNPLEASANT MISTER SNIF! Oh dang... he's right behind me, isn't he?

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

My new novella, THE UNPLEASANT MISTER SNIF, is now available in a signed and numbered standard hardcover edition for half the price! Head on over to the @weirdhousepress website and grab yourself a copy. weirdhousepress.com/products/the... Deluxe hardcovers are still available as well!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

THE RACK: STORIES INSPIRED BY VINTAGE HORROR PAPERBACKS I couldn't be more proud to announce my involvement with this absolutely gorgeous anthology. I am gobsmacked to have my story LIPS LIKE A SCYTHE surrounded by so many bonafide legends! Releases Sept. 3rd!! www.horrordna.com/news/the-rac...

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Horror DNA @horrordna.bsky.social · 05/08/2024

We have an exciting cover reveal for you today! THE RACK: STORIES INSPIRED BY VINTAGE HORROR PAPERBACKS, edited by Tom Deady w/ cover art by @lynnehansenart.bsky.social, it has works by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social, @candacenola.bsky.social, @thatscarylarry.bsky.social, & more! buff.ly/3WBIcO7

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The Rack: Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks Cover Reveal

Edited by Tom Deady with a cover by Lynn Hanson, this one is loaded with talent from front to back.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 13/03/2024

Next week, the Brick-Fist Boys from ROUGH HOUSE PUBLISHING are heading to Cincinnati for HorrorHound Weekend 2024! It's March 22 through the 24th Stop by the Rough House table and throw some of these... 🤘🤘🤘

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

Hey, look at that... I have two award-eligible collections for 2023! I would be most happy to provide digital copies to any and all who are reading for the awards. Just message me here or send an email. Many thanks for your time and consideration!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

"This beastie makes the Juggernaut look puny by comparison." Eat it, Marko. #nightcrawler #wendigo #perfectcomicpanels #marvel

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

This is just too cool! Posted by a friend! Looks like copies of #yearoftherattlesnake are hitting homes this week! So exciting!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

I just had a blast interviewing the endlessly talented Kasey #Lansdale about her career and her ghostly mystery tale "The Disappeared" from the newly released anthology, "Deathrealm Spirits"! Listen to Retro Ridoctopus on your podcasting app of choice or click the link! pnc.st/s/retro-rido...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

For those you like their WEST with a side of WEIRD... If you're still on the fence, check out three more advanced reviews we got in for #YearoftheRattlesnake! 🐍🤠 Head on over to the Weird House Press website and snag your signed copy before they're gone forever! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

Big news!!!! The signed paperback edition of YEAR OF THE RATTLESNAKE are shipping right now!! Slither on over to the Weird House Press website and sink your teeth in! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Wow. Highest praise from a man I respect greatly as both an author & a human. To be compared to pretty much all of my heroes feels downright insane. ------------------------------------------- #yearoftherattlesnake uncoils this November from Weird House Press! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...

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Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy @mbaileywriter.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Remembering this for next year.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 29/10/2023

Vended a great little con today at one of my childhood haunts! Thanks to That's Entertainment in Worcester, MA, and to all the cool folks who walked away with something SICK from the Rough House Publishing table!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Artist for the 50th edition of the Hobbit: "Heeheehee! No one will ever know!" #erniesabella #thecatandthecanary #badhobbitsdiehard

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

Gotta say... it's pretty darn humbling when one of your favorite authors hands over a review like this in the same genre they also write in. #yearoftherattlesnake will strike this November from Weird House Press! Pre-order yours now! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Vlad who? Here's some fascinating background on the #Abhartach! The legendary monster in the great Irish vampire flick, #BoysFromCountyHell that might have actually been Stoker's real inspiration for #Dracula . www.abbeyleixheritage.com/the-abartach/

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

3 vampire movies I watched this past weekend. BOYS FROM COUNTY HELL (2020) Kinda the Irish vampire version of American WW in London. Great fun! 4/5 THE INVITATION (2022) Good start but last act goes from INTERVIEW to UNDERWORLD. 3/5 SLAYERS (2022) Loud, overstylised, abnoxious & unfunny. 1/5

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

Story acceptance yesterday! Incredible opportunity with some literally jaw-dropping names. Hopefully more on this before the end of the year...

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Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy @mbaileywriter.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Oh, the finances of traditional #publishing. Aspiring #authors should have a better understanding of how it works and how much money they're really likely to make IF their #book sells even moderately well. This piece is a few years old, but it still tracks: innsmouthlook.com/2020/01/02/s...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Check it out! My pal Killarney Traynor interviewed me for her blog! Among other writers things, I spill the bones on my upcoming Weird Western #yearoftherattlesnake! www.killarneytraynor.com/blog/five-qu...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Rough House Publishing brought the mayhem to Monstah XPO 3D and you all were there for it! Thanks to these folks and so many more who made this weekend ROCK!!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Some selected moments from the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival yesterday. So much fun was had!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

Lying here as the sun is still working on morning. This is going to be a good weekend. 2 selling events. Merrimack Valley Book Festival in Haverhill today & Monstah XPO in Taunton tomorrow. I love this stuff. Gotta get up first. Come on. Any minute now.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

Out today! Getting emotional hearing all of these amazing actors return to one of my favorite universes of all time! Written by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden, who I can already tell did these folks serious justice.

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Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 08/10/2023

Godzilla free library Spokane, WA

a statue of Godzilla with a two shelf free library set into its torso

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Another great review for #YearoftheRattlesnake! “This is an amazing collection. Howard, Lansdale, Kurtz. I can now add Steve Van Samson to that illustrious list of #WeirdWestern creators.” —J. Edwin Buja, author of “The King of the Wood” Pre-order yours! www.weirdhousepress.com/product/year...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Always love doing this show! If you're looking for some red-knuckled horror books that'll leave a sting... the Brick Sh!Th0UsE Brothers got you covered all weekend at #MonstahXpo ! Come find us at the Taunton Conference Center, Taunton MA!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Book plates for Year of the Rattlesnake! Looks like I've got some signing to doooo...

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

First time seeing one of the Universal Monsters flicks on a big screen! The Invisible Man gets far less love than some of the others, but I'm a big fan. One of the rare times I prefer the movie to the source material. Claude Rains is amazing, and for my money, the scariest of the UM.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

When in Rome... with Tim Krikorian at THE SATANIC TEMPLE OF SALEM.

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Great night in Salem, meeting an online pal who worked on my last book! Michael Broom flew in from Hollywood for this incredible installation of his paintings at THE SATANIC TEMPLE OF SALEM, and we are all lucky he did! The show runs through Dec. 3rd. Check it out if you can!

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Steve Van Samson @stevevansam.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

New stuff by Rob Smales is up for Pre-Order and you need it! #Spearfinger is a lean, mean, nonstop murder-coaster ride with a strong Native American backdrop and a flawed main character you'll love having trouble routing for. I loved it. Beware the thunder... www.amazon.com/Spearfinger-...

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