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TomMLittle

@tommlittle.bsky.social

Writer based in Alabama. Mostly fact, sometimes fiction.

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Jen Johans@filmintuition.bsky.social · 6d ago

It's Banned Books Week, so I'm sharing the most beautiful thing ever written in one of the most banned books of all time in the United States. THE GREAT GATSBY is my favorite novel.

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Dustin Pinney@markguyer.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat This is a very late, and very sick, Dustin Pinney saying hello! I write horror about pop culture and identity. My favorite music to listen to while writing is John Carpenter. My favorite music in life depends on the mood of the day.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
Bert Piedmont author and editor@bertpiedmont.bsky.social · 2w ago

Submissions for Queering Cthulhu are OPEN a few hours early. Please spread the word to your #LGBTQ+ writing brethren. obsidianbutterfly.com/qrcthsub.html #horrorwriterschat #cthulhu #subcall

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James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Encore: "We hope you have enjoyed the show..." That was fun. Tell us in the Comments on THIS post what you're promoting on the road right now, putting the answers into this post with the hashtag: #HorrorWritersChat

Two tone red image of theater in the background Text: "We hope you have enjoyed the show..." That was a great set you did tonight. Come on out for an encore and tell us what work this tour's being done for. COMMENT on this post with your self-promotion and use the hashtasg #HorrorWritersChat To help increase visibility, like, repost, quote post, and comment on the promos. Let's make it into a monster if we all pull together as a team...
James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat All of my writings (horror and non) include Easter eggs to the Beatles, an early influence of mine. Someone who read my current WIP told me that after the scene I included, they can't look at the cover of ABBEY ROAD the same way again...

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Two “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. We don’t need that kind of feedback through the speakers… Like, share, comment, and make this song an anthem.
J.D. Buffington@jdbuffington.com · 2w ago

Check out #HorrorWritersChat every Wednesday for your next favorite books and authors! The titular story of my most recent collection includes karaoke leading to both death and forgiveness. Plus more tales of the strange and ephemeral. (Cool cover by the rad @stinasdemons.com!)

Nothing But The Willows & Other Things That Are Not There

Perception is reality. But how much can you trust with only two eyes? Cracks in the fabric of the universe reveal facets of a prism. Worlds where gods and monsters are real, houses are haunted, and ti...

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James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Encore: "We hope you have enjoyed the show..." That was fun. Tell us in the Comments on THIS post what you're promoting on the road right now, putting the answers into this post with the hashtag: #HorrorWritersChat

Two tone red image of theater in the background Text: "We hope you have enjoyed the show..." That was a great set you did tonight. Come on out for an encore and tell us what work this tour's being done for. COMMENT on this post with your self-promotion and use the hashtasg #HorrorWritersChat To help increase visibility, like, repost, quote post, and comment on the promos. Let's make it into a monster if we all pull together as a team...
Thea O'Ryan Files@theaoryanfiles.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat I worked on a peach farm as a kid. Peach fuzz is irritating, so I had nightmares of being covered in it and scratching my skin off down to the muscle, only for more to fall. Sometimes, giant peaches attacked, but that was less scary. Millions of peaches, peaches for me...

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James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Four: “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Four “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t harsh the mellow, man… Like, share, comment, and make this go viral.
TomMLittle@tommlittle.bsky.social · 2w ago

Going with misheard lyrics, but: The first time I heard Ozzy's "Mr Crowley," my child self thought the line was "What have they done with your head?" Imagine a Satanic-Panic '80s flick where metal heads summon the disembodied head of Aleister Crowley. #HorrorWritersChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Four: “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Four “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t harsh the mellow, man… Like, share, comment, and make this go viral.
Trish Wilson@trishcwilson.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat I have already done this with DREADFUL DISSONANCE. Blasphemous musical instruments pitch so high most people can't hear the music but they feel it in their solar plexus. The instruments feel warm to the touch and you have to put that flute in your mouth! Ew!

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Four: “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Four “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t harsh the mellow, man… Like, share, comment, and make this go viral.
DR LUKANSTEIN'S MONSTER ⚧️@beastcutter.bsky.social · 2w ago

Shakey Graves tells a story about how he wrote some of his first album on a haunted 1930s acoustic guitar, and that really writes itself. Are you possessed by the spirit of the music? Has your song been sung before? Is your inspiration divine... Or something darker? #HorrorWritersChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Three “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. No one wants to hear that track these days… Like, share, comment, and make this an earworm.
Mitch Miller ☆ 📼@astramachina.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tom Delonge finally uncovers indisputable evidence that aliens have been visiting our planet for centuries. Unfortunately for him, in order to stop the bloody invasion he accidentally kickstarted, he has to beat the newcomers in a Battle of the Bands. #HorrorWritersChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Three “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. No one wants to hear that track these days… Like, share, comment, and make this an earworm.
Stephanie Ellis@stephellis.bsky.social · 2w ago

It absolutely does. Mostly it's to get me in the mood of the scene I'm writing, e.g. I had Behemoth's version of A Forest on a loop for The Woodcutter, Wardruna's Kvervandi for a sacrifice scene in Reborn, etc. It totally makes you feel the emotion of the moment. #HorrorWritersChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Two “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. We don’t need that kind of feedback through the speakers… Like, share, comment, and make this song an anthem.
Nora "Snk Snk" Shear@norashear.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat A3: Ooh this one is fun!! If I go w/complementary music & story tone, I'd put Amira Elfeky in @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social 's Chasing the Dragon (I'm thinking the song "Forever Overdose" here). If I go w/quirky? I'd put Ariana Grande in The Haunting of Hill House.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Three “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. No one wants to hear that track these days… Like, share, comment, and make this an earworm.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Finnish musician Ville Valo is secretly a vampire. He’s working on set creating the music for a vampire tv series while trying to hide his vampiric nature from the cast and crew.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Three “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. No one wants to hear that track these days… Like, share, comment, and make this an earworm.
The Last Something@thelastsomething.bsky.social · 2w ago

I did a series called "We Took the Long Way Home" about a spooky road that never ends. I listened to what the characters would be listening to on their drive, the very best of the 80s. Several songs made it into the story. Most notably, Billy Joel's "You May Be Right" #HorrorWritersChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Two “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. We don’t need that kind of feedback through the speakers… Like, share, comment, and make this song an anthem.
Nate Crowder@natecrowder.bsky.social · 2w ago

My punk rock x folk horror novel starred an old punk musician, but his playlist was indie folk-girls and that built my writing playlist because it helped solidify the mood of the book. But I constantly reference songs and artists, and even wrote a song for that novel. #HorrorWriteresChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question Two “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. We don’t need that kind of feedback through the speakers… Like, share, comment, and make this song an anthem.
A. McAnarney-Castro@deusexmaquinarney.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat: Greetings wildcats! A.M. Castro, writer of spec fiction and cosmic horror here. I loved "Longface" in AMCs The Vampire Lestat. Amazing proto glam rock vibes by way of T Rex, which I can see the brat prince including on his Playlist. I could also see Dax Riggs or Lera Lynn.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
Vincent Lore 🏳️‍⚧️@vincentlore.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Hello once again! I'm Vincent, trans man author of mostly trans man led gothic and Lovecraftian horror. Music? Hmmm. I like mostly electronic stuff, I'd say. Currently very into lofi mixes and a newer indie genre called Utopian Scholastic. But I also love rock!

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
J. Neira - cozy horror author & slush reader@jneiraauthor.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hoi! I'm J. Neira, a cozy horror author & slushie for a couple spec magazines. 😊 I listen to a wide variety of music, but recently I've been listening to a lot of ska & ska-punk. Rude girl style! #HorrorWritersChat Q1

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
Shelly Blake-Plock@shellyblakeplock.com · 2w ago

Shelly, from Maryland. Currently finishing up a serial killer novel set in Baltimore in 1891. I tend to use music functionally when writing. So, for example, I’ll listen to the same music my characters would listen to. Gets me into their headspace. #HorrorWritersChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
Mitch Miller ☆ 📼@astramachina.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hello hello, #HorrorWritersChat! The name's Mitch; horror writer of the queer, sci-fi, and weird kind. As someone who is plugged into music during my every waking moment, my taste is far too wide for me to choose just one genre. But if I HAVE to choose: anything with a synth in it.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
Nate Crowder@natecrowder.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hi. Nate. Working-class cosmic horror. My musical interests are VERY wide, and I tend to create playlists for each major piece I'm working on. But for editing, I almost exclusively listen to instrumental jazz from mid '50s to early '70s. #HorrorWriteresChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
TomMLittle@tommlittle.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm Tom and my horror is supernatural. Taste changes with the seasons, but I feel at home with rock and all the traditions that led to it. Blues, folk from here and abroad, all that jazz. #HorrorWriteresChat

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.
Stephanie Ellis@stephellis.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hi, I'm Stephanie Ellis writer of folk horror, gothic, historical, and postapocalyptic horror subgenres Music favourites vary, though frequently metal. Top of the list atm is Metallica's S&M. Industrial, e.g. NIN, Ministry, Gary Numan. Also neo-pagan/folk with Heilung & Wardruna #HorrorWritersChat

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James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

Two tone red image of close up on an electric guitar Text: Question One “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to. Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO self-promotion until the end. Don’t open with a bad song, man… Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.