Latest deal while wearing my editor hat! This book is SOOO good, and freaky as hell. Hitting bookstores for Halloween 2028 from @blackstonepub.bsky.social!!

Happy pub day to @neilkleid.bsky.social! When he first pitched FUN FACTORY to me, I immediately saw his vision for it, and the movie version is already in development. If you love WILLY WONKA and/or Stephen King's IT, this book is for you! 🎉 In stores today from @blackstonepub.bsky.social

Got my editor copies of three spooktacular horror novels I worked on! Two are currently in bookstores, and one is coming soon!! 😈😈😈 @neilkleid.bsky.social @thebrianasman.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social

All of the older, now establishment Hollywood figures who are embracing this technology are basically pulling up the ladder behind them as they head into their sunset years

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DreamWorks founder Jeffrey Katzenberg has published an essay to X urging Hollywood to embrace genAI like past tech revolutions.

Latest acquisition while wearing my editor hat! I worked with David back in my St. Martin's Press days -- and I'm SO excited to be his partner on this incredible thriller! @davidmoody.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social

SNOW DAY FOR GROOT came out six years ago today! My favorite of my and Cale's four Rocket and Groot picture books. 😍

Happy Star Trek Day! 😍

THE CHRYSALIS came out eight years ago today! A movie version is in development (again) with a legendary horror director and a big horror producer attached. Currently out to cast! 😬 "A macabre story that will thrill horror fans" -- Publishers Weekly "A fast-paced, unsettling read" -- Booklist

When @neilkleid.bsky.social pitched me the idea that eventually became RETURN TO THE MOTHERFREAKING FUN FACTORY, I thought “That is totally a movie.” 18 months later, the movie is now in development! And the novel hits bookstores next month! 😍 @blackstonepub.bsky.social deadline.com/2026/09/retu...

Return To The Motherfreaking Fun Factory Movie From Russell Hollander In Works

'Return to the Motherfreaking Fun Factory,' a film from producer Russell Hollander based on the upcoming Neil Kleid horror novel, is in the works.

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The precognitive documentary IDIOCRACY was released 20 years ago today.

Twelve years ago today. Still my finest work as a parent.

I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful

Great new dystopian thriller by my friend @brendandeneen.bsky.social (seen here out in the wild w/ me in the lobby of One Penn) provides this week's #sundaysentence: "They were discarding their salvation the entire time and didn't even know it." Funny, that brings to mind half of America right now.

I acquired Alan Dean Foster's next book last year and just saw the Booklist review! Woot! "Foster is a master of storytelling and setting, and he creates a world with fascinating characters, moral dilemmas, and exciting action - Space opera fans should take note.” Hitting bookstores this October!

“Commanding a starship is your first, best destiny.”

First draft of the new novel is done! I started writing this sucker on January 5th, and wrote every day for almost seven months, at least 250 words per day. It ended up clocking in at 72,277 words and 305 pages. After a few days away from it, now it's time to break out the red pen!

Latest deal while wearing my editor hat! Hitting bookstores in 2028. This horror novel is SO good! @blackstonepub.bsky.social

An anthology I worked on with Liesa Abrams is on sale for $3 via Apple. It's a fun and surprisingly emotional collection of personal stories by authors about how comic books influenced their lives -- including one by me (a highly embarrassing story from high school!). books.apple.com/us/book/last...

‎Last Night, A Superhero Saved My Life

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Since people are sharing NYC Marvel stories -- I interviewed to be Axel Alonso's first assistant. I also had to meet w/Jemas & Quesada. They offered me the job. I was a Story Editor for Scott Rudin, so I asked to be an Associate Editor. Alonso said yes, but Quesada said no, so I didn't take the job.

Nine years ago today, I was hanging out with the coolest cast members from Moonlighting.

As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content. www.wired.com/story/meta-n...

Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out

As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content.

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Today marks 5 years that I've been at @blackstonepub.bsky.social. In that time, I've acquired & edited over 50 books and have sold about the same number of Blackstone IP to Hollywood. I'm lucky to edit some of the most talented authors working and excited for the next 5 years w/this amazing company!

If you're a legit business using AI to write your approaches, first: DON'T. Second, be aware that this makes you sound like a scam and if you have a legitimate request, it's likely to be missed because it's got all the earmarks of a con. 2/2

The annual Robert E. Howard Awards are being announced this Friday. This is the first time any of my writing has been nominated for an award, and I'm up against eight super talented writers. Fingers crossed! And thanks to @titanbooks.bsky.social for letting me write one of my bucket list characters!

"Wow, I love books! I've always wanted to write a book. I'll just use AI. What could go wrong?"

If you love Star Trek, like I do, and you thought the first movie was too long and boring, like I did, you may love this 20 minute version, like I do. vimeo.com/217336882

Star Trek: Legacy

A 22 minute Recut of 'Star Trek-The Motion Picture' set to Daft Punk's modern original score for 'Tron: Legacy'. I always thought the two film's scores were very reminiscent of one another and I wante...

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This is the bullshit they are trying to make you believe because they are desperate to monetize their $2 billion investment. Don't fall for it. Real writers DO NOT USE AI for their work. AT ALL.