Matthew C. Brown
@mattbrownwrites.bsky.social
Science Fiction/Fantasy Author. Rep’d by John Baker https://linktr.ee/mattbrownwrites
It's here! The haunted swimming pool book is ALIVE, and available wherever books are sold! Check it out if you like: spooks, mysterious things beneath the surface, plucky true crime girlies, and hardcore 2006 nostalgia*. *sorry not sorry for the earworms
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Come on in, the water’s fine! Autumn 2006. Low-rise jeans are in, grunge is out, and all Spencer Ward should be worrying about is his new job as Assistant Swim Coach at Richardson University. It’s be...
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Everyone: Wow Emma D’Arcy’s performance in HOTD S3E2 was incredible that‘s their best performance so far. Emma D’Arcy in S3E3: Hold my dragon.
“The existence of slavery in this country brands your republicanism a sham, your humanity a base pretense, and your Christianity a lie. It destroys your moral power abroad; it corrupts your politicians at home.“ shorturl.at/keg2J
What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (1852)
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (1852)
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In response to PlayStation going full-digital, Nintendo’s next console should go back to using big, gray cartridges that are mostly empty space and feel really satisfying to push into a slot.
Buckle up, buttercups, we’re going for a ride! I am so so so grateful to Ali Herring for believing in this story, and to Ardyce Alspach at US&Co at @hachetteus.bsky.social for taking me under her editing wing. Out fall 2027!
That House of the Dragon premiere is one of the best episodes of the whole show period. On par with some of the best moments from Game of Thrones.
Research confirms that the more skilled professionals like doctors and software engineers rely on AI, the more their skills degrade. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Is AI ruining our skills? Early results are in — and they’re not good
Reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers, studies show.
nature.com
Folks, how would you like to ghost hunt at the most haunted building in England? Each preorder for The Haunting of Avis Lovelock placed at @dryadbookshop.bsky.social gives you the chance to win 2 vouchers for an overnight ghost hunt at the Ancient Ram Inn! www.dryad-books.co.uk/product-page...
The Haunting of Avis Lovelock by MK Hardy – PREORDER CAMPAIGN | Dryad Books
Calling all the would-be paranormal investigators: we've got some delightfully chilling news for you... To celebrate the upcoming release of MK Hardy's latest historical, paranormal mystery, we're tea...
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This article is *impressively* determined to ignore, say, declining royalty percentages & advance sizes? Widening disparity in publisher support? Declining literacy? To instead blame...libraries. I mean, yous over there do need a PLR system, but also. My dudes. No.
Aidan Moher@aidanmoher.com · 2mo agoIt's not libraries, you fucking twats.
I hope who ever wrote this loses each of their fingers to flesh eating bacteria.
W.E.D.em Boyz@leftistwonk.bsky.social · 2mo agoA real page on the White House website
DEVIL’S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine is 51% funded on Kickstarter! If you haven’t backed already or know someone who’d like to, click or share the link! If you’re a fan of weird west/horror western at all there’s really great stuff in here. #weirdwest #western #horrorwestern shorturl.at/Kblid
DEVIL'S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine
An illustrated anthology where 70+ creators reimagine the American frontier through the lens of horror, folklore, and the macabre.
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The sun is setting on the countdown. Three days remain. Here we have an excerpt from the talented @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social 🏜️🪱 The frontier is waiting. Worms may or may not be included. Are you ready? 🌵
The DEVIL’S CLAIM zine campaign is NOW LIVE! Click the link in bio to be a backer (and snag an early bird discount 🕊️) We seriously hope to see this project succeed, and hope y'all like it just as much as we do! 🏜️ COVER ART by @noahdeaart.bsky.social
Y’all ready for some more tales from Eckus VI aka Cowboys and Raptor? “The Destro Worm” will appear in DEVIL’S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine, alongside many other talented writers and artists. Kickstarters launches June 1st! Link: shorturl.at/whuEx
The Velvet Compote 🐴@thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe sun is setting on the countdown. Three days remain. Here we have an excerpt from the talented @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social 🏜️🪱 The frontier is waiting. Worms may or may not be included. Are you ready? 🌵
If I had a nickel for every time a Star Wars movie related to a tv show featured a plot where Jabba the Hutt’s son needed to be rescued due to the plotting of his extended family, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice. Nah but for real it was a lot of fun.
When Minneapolis felt under heavy siege, people from everywhere helped and reached out and it was really heartening and made a difference. Memphis deserves that too, all the more so because there appears to be a concerted effort to keep their occupation out of the news
Mother Jones@motherjones.com · 3mo agoMemphis is “under full-blown occupation” by ICE. Here’s why you may not know that.
And at long last.... Happy to announce that DEVIL'S CLAIM: A Western Horror Zine launches in 2 WEEKS! Be the first to know when the zine is available by going to the link in our bio and clicking "Notify me on launch"! Today's preview is by @skullingway.bsky.social 🏜️🌵🕊️ #westernhorror
“Ban LGBTQ content.” Alternatively you could just gouge your eyes out instead. You won’t have to see it and everyone else will have a good laugh.
this is the closest I've ever come to actually suggesting a "one neat trick" suggestion for anything, but I'm so serious here. the Virginia Constitution gives the legislature the power to set retirement ages for judges "REGARDLESS OF THE TERM TO WHICH ELECTED OR APPOINTED." make it 54 right now.
How Virginia Democrats can overturn the redistricting ruling: Retire the Supreme Court
The state Constitution gives lawmakers complete latitude to set the judicial retirement age. They should use it.
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What's this? We've got a nostalgic sports horror book with @3ambooks.bsky.social out this summer?? Get ready to dive in, the water's... fine 😈 www.thebookseller.com/rights/trans...
Transworld snaps up swimming pool horror for new imprint 3AM Books
Transworld has snapped up a swimming pool horror for its new imprint 3AM Books.
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It's Pub Day for my debut novel, THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY. It's an Arabfuturist story of a revolution set on a generation ship with lots of linguistic shenanigans. Chapeau to tu!
Ahhhhhhhhh it's real ahhhhhhhhh! Beyond excited to get to interview Stephen Graham Jones at @cymerafestival.co.uk!!
OR JUST WRITE THE THING YOURSELF FOR FUCK'S SAKE IT WILL TAKE LESS TIME THAN WHATEVER THE FUCK THIS IS mashable.com/article/sinc...
Sinceerly is an AI tool to 'un-AI' your writing
A new ouroboros in the tech world has emerged.
mashable.com
Drop your crime-fighting Catholics
Elizabeth Bear@matociquala.bsky.social · 4mo agoDrop your crime-fighting Catholics
Apparently the most powerful weapon in Hollow Knight: Silksong is Hornet’s fucking backhand I mean seriously I wish I could just slap the shit out of everything.
YES, A FAILED IMPEACHMENT MEANS REPUBLICANS APPROVE OF TRUMP'S CONDUCT. THAT'S THE WHOLE REASON TO DO IT
Aman Batheja@amanbatheja.bsky.social · 4mo agoRep. John Larson introduced articles of impeachment against Trump this week. He says a member of Democratic leadership told him a failed impeachment push risks being framed as tacit approval of Trump’s conduct. An immediate vote, he says, is “probably not going to happen” time.com/article/2026...
