Today I have a new review up on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social for Rebecca Barrow's DOE! Told in verse poetry, this is perfect for fans looking for a unique take on Folk Horror. Out now through Nancy Paulsen Books! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Rich’s Take: Doe by Rebecca Barrow — genre buzzword

A review of Rebecca Barrow’s Doe, a story of that finds West Eaton High School cheer captain Maris Larsen turning to an ancient creature for help in securing her victory against her rival Genevieve ...

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I'm starting to gather information for hiring an artist for help with some Genre Buzzword related things in the future. Please help me out and drop your favorite artists in the replies! Looking for some an illustrative style and I know it's obvious, but no AI please!

A while back I announced a new feature I wanted to start for @genrebuzzword.bsky.social called "One Voice Could Be So Loud: Stories of Protest, Purpose, and Passion". Today I'm proud to announce our first guest, HONEY author Imani Thompson!

One Voice Could Be So Loud: Imani Thompson and Utilizing Genre Tropes to Deliver Thought-Provoking Messages — genre buzzword

We’re excited to welcome Honey author Imani Thompson as our first guest in the “One Voice Could Be So Loud” series! She talks about using genre tropes and frameworks to explore traditionally margina...

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New Chat Pile song "Deep Blue" dropped and I've been listening to it on a continuous loop. Crushingly heavy, grimy, but with a surprising melodocism lurking within the chaos. Paired with a disquieting, VHS-inspired video, and you have the "feel bad" song of the summer. youtu.be/4jMsE6KcuAg?...

Chat Pile - Deep Blue (Official Music Video) **Strobe Warning**

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Today on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social, I have a new review of Eliza Jabore’s BACKSTABBERS, a pulse-pounding story of survival that finds three friends lost in the hunting grounds of the notorious Bones Hollow Hunter. Out now through Bantam! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Rich’s Take: Backstabbers by Eliza Jabore — genre buzzword

A review of Eliza Jabore’s Backstabbers, a pulse-pounding story of survival that finds three friends lost in the hunting grounds of the notorious Bones Hollow Hunter. Out now through Bantam.

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I have a new review up on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social today for Avery Curran's SPOILED MILK, a chilling Gothic Horror about an evil plaguing the Briarley School of Girls and killing as they struggle with impending adulthood and queer desire. Out now through @doubledaybooks.bsky.social!

Rich’s Take: Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran — genre buzzword

A review of Avery Curran’s Spoiled Milk, a chilling Gothic Horror about an evil plaguing the Briarley School of Girls and killing off Emily Locke’s classmates as they struggle with impending adultho...

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Today we have a new review from Kristen for Jessi St John's debut novel, THE WEAVER'S LOOM! Definitely check this book out if you’re low key obsessed with Victorian London gaslamp murder mysteries.

Kristen’s Take: The Weaver’s Loom by Jessi St. John — genre buzzword

A fun and quick read that transports us to 1893 London, a time during which witches guardedly coexist with humans, having given up their immortality in exchange for acceptance into society. Our FMC f...

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This is disheartening. Generative AI has absolutely ZERO place in the arts, period. Save the "it's inevitable so we might as well learn to use it" arguments for someone who gives a shit. Art should be born of the human soul and anything else is trash. lithub.com/nobel-laurea...

Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk apparently used AI to write her latest novel.

In a recent interview (conducted and published in Polish), Nobel Prize-winner Olga Tokarczuk admitted to using AI in her creative process. The writer Maks Sipowicz, who drew attention to the interv…

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Today we have a new review from Kristen for IN DEEP WATER by Michael J. Tougias, a true story of when three men find themselves adrift in the Gulf of Mexico fighting for survival. Out June 23rd from @stmartinspress.bsky.social! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Kristen’s Take: In Deep Water by Michael J. Tougias — genre buzzword

Three men find themselves adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, using nothing but two coolers as a floatation device, after their boat sinks on a casual fishing day trip. For 28+ hours, these men find themsel...

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Today on Genre Buzzword, we have a review of Imani Thompson’s HONEY, a thrilling serial killer origin story about a PhD student who sets her sights on punishing bad men. Out now through @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Trying to re-prioritize my writing and bookish life! Obviously the writing is the priority, but hoping to engage on here more than I have been. Though I know at first it will feel a bit like screaming into the void 😂

America is built on racism and all you have to do is study its past - and its present - to see that. We can't let it become the future too.

Live updates: Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting since 1965. The case concerns a district in Louisiana.

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We're opening Prompted Stories subs a little earlier - for the fast flashers chomping at the bin bit! You can now lob your work in from NOON on the 19th until 8pm on the 23rd April (BST). The link will be at the bottom of this page: trashcatlit.com/prompted-pop... See you then 🦝

Today on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social we welcome our friend @jonezyboy.bsky.social who has a brand new review of the re-release of Dan Coxon's collection COME SING FOR THE HARROWING. If you are a fan of Folk Horror, you'll want to see what Tony has to say! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Tony’s Take: Come Sing for the Harrowing (2026 Version) by Dan Coxon — genre buzzword

Good friend of Genre Buzzword Tony Jones stops by with a review of Dan Coxon’s Come Sing for the Harrowing, a collection of new and previously published tales that get a re-release courtesy of CLASH...

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A cool new ARC arrived at Genre Buzzword over the weekend, this supernatural novel in verse from Rebecca Yarrow! Look at the packaging, how cool is that?!

Today over on Genre Buzzword, Kristen has a review up for DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL by Matt Dinniman! This series has been taking off lately, so if you've been on the fence about starting, check out Kristen's review! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Kristen’s Take: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — genre buzzword

We dive into the absolutely unhinged, sci-fi, apocalypse-meets-game-show, Hunger Games style adventure centered on a man stuck trying to survive his ex-girlfriend’s talking show cat.

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I wanted to re-share this because I'm really proud of it and want to turn it into a recurring feature. The goal is to talk to authors or others in the lit world about the topics highlighted within the article. If you're interested, please reach out! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

One Voice Could Be So Loud: Stories of Protest, Purpose, and Passion — genre buzzword

Genre Buzzword’s introduction to the ongoing feature - One Voice Could Be So Loud: Stories of Protest, Purpose, and Passion - an interview series where creators discuss the ways in which they us...

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Can't wait, I'm all in on this!

Trash Cat Lit@trashcatlit.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our next submission call is for the popular Prompted Stories. Get a set of prompts, chosen blind - write up to 500 words - all done within one month. The Prompt Generator is fired up on 1st April. Stay toooned 🦝 trashcatlit.com/prompted-pop... #submissioncalls

Today I have a brand new review up for @danielbraum.bsky.social's excellent new collection, PHANTOM CONSTELLATIONS, up on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social! www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Rich’s Take: Phantom Constellations by Daniel Braum — genre buzzword

A review of Daniel Braum’s Phantom Constellations, a collection of new and previously tales that explore liminality in terms of place, emotions and relationships.

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We have a brand new "Kristen's Take" review up for Sable Sorensen's DIRE BOUND! Come see what Kristen thought of the first entry in this new romantasy series, but tread carefully as there are spoilers 😉 www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...

Kristen’s Take: Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen — genre buzzword

A fun romantasy with serious Fourth Wing vibes, a irritatingly lovable FMC, interesting twisty turns in the romance department, and badass wolves.

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Excited to announce the launch of Genre Buzzword today! It's a new project and collaboration between myself and Kristen Kramer and it's a project that strives to be equal parts webzine and thriving literary community. Please check us out and help spread the word!

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We launch today with Kristen's review of Elisa Kova's "Arcana Academy" and the first installment of what we hope is a long running series, "One Voice Could Be So Loud: Stories of Protest, Purpose, and Passion". Please check us out and help spread the word! www.genrebuzzword.com

Steph's brilliant nee book drops tomorrow! Trust me, if you love post-apocalyptic fiction and are looking for something unique in that genre, you need this in your life.

Stephanie Ellis@stephellis.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Wonderful words for Rat-She from @horrorbookshelf.bsky.social. Rat-She 'takes post-apocalyptic fiction in a bold, horrifying direction'. Out February 21st mybook.to/Rat-She #booksky #horrorwriting #post-apocalyptic #horror

Continuing the Pile love, I saw them perform this in Rochester after giving a speech denouncing ICE and the Trump administration. Absolute incredible. Fuck Donald Trump, Fuck ICE, and if you support the things that are going on in this country right now, fuck you too. youtu.be/QY0kekxlO50?...

PILE - "The Soft Hands of Stephen Miller" - 2025/9/27 - The Ballroom, TX

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my friends and family! Enjoy your time with friends and family, good food, and be safe. I'm a lucky guy to have such wonderful, special people in my life and I love you all! Now as per tradition, a punk rock Christmas Carol 😂 m.youtube.com/watch?v=HQsB...

Henry Rollins & Stephen Colbert "Carol of the Bells" - A Very Rollins Christmas ⚠️Flash Warning⚠️

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And for the FINAL selection for Sludgemas 2025, we have this record from @mothfrenzy.bsky.social! He says, "These guys play the kind of groovy, sludge-punk I ADORE. SoCo metal at it's best." Thanks for following us, see you next year 😉 16 - "DROP OUT"

Day 40 of Sludgemas and we're bringing you one last set of recs until 2026! I'm ending with a legendary Philadelphia hardcore record that appeals to fans of both hardcore and metal in equal measure. A timeless classic. TURMOIL - "THE PROCESS OF"

For Day 39, @mothfrenzy.bsky.social recommends an album that he thinks is one of the best metal albums ever recorded...and he definitely makes a strong case! RIVERS OF NIHIL - "THE WORK"

Day 39 of Sludgemas - the second to last day - and I want to highlight this absolutely brilliant Philadelphia hardcore band. Smashing genre barriers and coming with something to say, this band should be on everyone's radar. SOUL GLO - "DIASPORA PROBLEMS"

@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings a cinematic and heavy record to the table for Sludgemas Day 38! CULT OF LUNA & JULIE CHRISTMAS - "MARINER"

For Day 38 of Sludgemas I present another Philly area band that were local legends and deserved to be so much bigger. Devestatingly heavy and their live shows were jaw dropping. THE MINOR TIMES - "MAKING ENEMIES"