Today is the first birthday of my novel, THE MEMORY WARD. For those of you who did take a chance on this novel, I can't thank you enough. And for those of you who neglected it, I will never, ever forgive you. An awful fate awaits you.
Jon Bassoff
@jonbassoff.bsky.social
Gothic-noir writer of The Memory Ward and Beneath Cruel Waters. It's never dark enough. #booksky #horror #scifi #crimefiction #mystery
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A student saw an old photo of me and said, “Wow, you look so young!” The photo was taken one year ago.
Instead of focusing on the things that tear us apart, let’s focus on the things that unite us like immigration and abortion.
My therapist recommended that I pick up some positive habits to improve my mental health. I'm leaning toward starting cigarette smoking. Any downsides to this? I can't think of any of the top of my head but wanted to make sure.
I've been taking a lot of abuse online and in the newspapers for the recent revelation (unsubstantiated) that my mother still cuts the crusts off my sandwiches every day. As if I can help it that my mommy loves me! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
My agent and publisher have been pleading with me to become more focused on a particular literary genre. What they don't know is that I've always written in a specific genre: POST-INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC HORROR WITH DYSTOPIAN, SCI-FI, AND SURREALISTIC ELEMENTS SET TO LIONEL RICHIE'S VOCALS.
I'm teaching a four-week course on unsavory protagonists (my one area of expertise) at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver. It starts on Wednesday, September 17th. I'd love for you to join! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w...
I was flattered when a "fan" told me that she had read every single one of my novels. But then I was distressed when she told me that the only reason she kept reading them was to see if I'd finally write a good one.
Explore @Gabino_Iglesias’s review of THE MEMORY WARD by @jonbassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social): “If you like them strange and enjoy stories that hold the most important answers until the very end, you should definitely spend some time in Bethlam.”
The Memory Ward by Jon Bassoff: Review by Gabino Iglesias
The Memory Ward, Jon Bassoff (Blackstone 979-8-21291-210-5, $28.99, 256pp, hc) March 2025. Jon Bassoff’s The Memory Ward pulls readers into a somewhat familiar world reminiscent of the creepy, pl…
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My agent submitting my latest to publishers is a very similar experience to my high school prom when I asked over two hundred fifty girls before one of them said yes.
THE MEMORY WARD is on the TOP of the best summer reads by Colorado authors (because they listed the books alphabetically by author's name). I'm proud to join my friends @erikatwurth.bsky.social and @christopherransom.bsky.social on this list. www.westword.com/arts/10-best...
Seemingly ignored with all of this Jeffrey Epstein stuff and the death of Hulk Hogan etc. is that my birthday is coming up in March. Not one person has mentioned that on social media.
A new This Is Horror newsletter has dropped. Includes one sentence story planning (inspired by @rossjefferyauthor.bsky.social), Jon Bassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social) on The Memory Ward, and Josh Curran (@jaycey589.bsky.social) on narrating Daddy's Boy. podcast-horror.kit.com/posts/one-se...
One Sentence Story Planning | Jon Bassoff Talks about The Memory Ward | Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy's Boy
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New episode alert! I was fortunate to read The Memory Ward by @jonbassoff.bsky.social and interview him at an in-store event. About 18 minutes of that audio survived, so we recreated the magic a few weeks later. Have a listen to the latest Dog-eared Nightmares: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/les...
Jon Bassoff - The Memory Ward by Dog-eared Nightmares: A Horror Fiction Podcast
Jon Bassoff joined me to discuss his excellent new novel, The Memory Ward. This was my first attempt at live recording at an event and, well, I got part of it. Jon was kind enough to come back onto th...
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Now that the first leg of The Memory Ward book tour is finished, I'm beginning the second. Yes, I've fallen on hard times, but I will survive. I'm relatively sure of it.
Today's treat on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, submit questions for Jon Bassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social), author of Corrosion, The Memory Ward, Beneath Cruel Waters, and many other great books. www.patreon.com/posts/127639...
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Wait, am I the only person who swipes other people's take-out orders from restaurants to save a buck here and there? And is this unethical?
Got to hang out with @jonbassoff.bsky.social last night. We chatted about his outstanding novel, The Memory Ward, at a packed Lark and Owl. Thanks to @ryanb4890.bsky.social and @gabino.bsky.social for supporting!
Never, ever give up. Unless things get difficult. --Jon Bassoff
Random question of the day. What song have you listened to the most in your life? For me, it's Springsteen's "Thunder Road" by a lot.
Help!!! I'm looking for a summer job to supplement my teaching and writing income. I'm thinking of becoming a commercial pilot. I don't have any experience, but I've taken many flights and am a fast learner. Please DM me if you have any leads. Thanks in advance!!!
I feel wonderful when somebody gives my novel a great review, but I also take perverse pleasure when somebody hates the story because writing novels is tortuous, and I like people to share in my misery.
On Wednesday night, I'll be at Romero's in Lafayette, CO reading with @mariakelson.bsky.social and @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social. Come on by, grab a beer, and listen to some tales of madness and mayhem! 6:30-7:30.
#WritingCommunity How about following these creatives? @matthewstott.bsky.social @angelwriter.bsky.social @barebonesbooks.bsky.social @dwarven-king-sh.bsky.social @frazerlee.bsky.social @themollymelancholy.bsky.social @author-dirkbannion.bsky.social @brandedgreg.bsky.social @jonbassoff.bsky.social
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Big event tomorrow night @boulderbookstore.bsky.social! Come on down! Live on the radio @kgnu.bsky.social (which is a shame because my natural beauty will be wasted on the listeners).
If you love strange, haunting settings, the books on this list are for you (@jonbassoff.bsky.social) buff.ly/AJjylkL
8 Novels Set in Strange Unsettling Towns That Will Haunt You - Electric Literature
The quietest places often hide the darkest secrets
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Blurring the line between reality and madness. The story of my life.
Longmont author blurs line between reality, madness in new novel
The latest novel from Jon Bassoff, The Memory Ward, wrestles with the slippery nature of identity by looking beneath the shiny surface of suburban life.
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Cool article in Westword. Usually all the press I receive is for my various crimes of passion, so this is a nice change.
Jon Bassoff's New Novel is More of What He Does Best: Unsettle
"With everything going on right now, it feels like time we return to Orwell's kind of writing."
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