Horror "writers" inventing fun new ways to be quislings.

Tiffany Morris@tiffmorris.bsky.social · yesterday

So apparently that HWA pro-AI newsletter also uses Indigenous water rights issues as a prop, trivializing the activism by Indigenous peoples to protect our water including specific anti-data centre actions. I guess they figured why not alienate Indigenous horror writers while they’re at it?

I am opposed to "AI" writing, and I am opposed to the HWA. But I repeat myself.

Carnage for Christmas is gorgeous. Good in a lot of ways, but oh boy did I love looking at it.

At this point, the absence of a physical release for either of Amy Seimetz's movies is just a personal attack on me, right?

I'd wager five American dollars that this shit's gonna sear my eyebrows right off.

Matthew Mitchell@matthewmitchell.bsky.social · last yr.

Hidy, I'm a weird fiction author and this is my first collection of short stories! RELEASE THE HORSE: Yarns of Rural Oddity is my contribution to the tradition of Ozarks folk tales and rural horror. Now available for pre-order from Filthy Loot Press 🤠 www.filthyloot.com/product/horse/

IT'S ALIVE! I'm excited for people to get their hands on my slimy (both senses) lil book.

Weirdpunk Books@weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social · last yr.

Hey so today is the release day for Mark Jaskowski's Beneath the Swimming Pools, the Teeth! This novella packs a punch. Poor decisions, a brutal blackout, a body changing in bizarre ways, the downsides of friendship, and more. Www.weirdpunkbooks.com

True to form, this is an excellent must-watch. Only thing I'd add is that the "tragedy" framing's popularity makes it much harder to talk to anyone about the *enclosure* of the commons, an actual tragedy that actually occurred, carried out by the state and not the self-interest of individuals.

Got a new one next month! For the first time ever, the back cover copy doesn't mention Florida, but don't worry. It's set in Florida.

Weirdpunk Books@weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social · last yr.

Beneath the Swimming Pools, the Teeth! is a new novella from Mark Jaskowski, author of Mutant Circuit and The Heartbeat Harvest. It's a low-key crime meets weird horror novella that's equal parts body-horror and eco-horror. Shit is so good. Out 6/15. weirdpunkbooks.square.site/product/bene...

The science fiction establishment lining up behind the tech establishment that lined up behind the administration, a few months before getting together to give awards to Tales of Cozy Resistance at a banquet sponsored by an arms manufacturer.

I guess it simplifies the torment nexus process if both steps are done in-house.

Seattle Worldcon 2025@seattlein2025.org · last yr.

Statement From Worldcon Chair: We have received questions regarding Seattle’s use of AI tools in our vetting process for program participants. In the interest of transparency, we will explain the process of how we are using a Large… seattlein2025.org?p=3859

"Worldbuild...film at scale" is absolute loser shit. Lyonne joining the war on AI on the side of AI.

Dorian Dawes@doriandawes.bsky.social · last yr.

"a synergistic dream come true" is going to haunt me

I have a lot of thoughts about Recent Developments, but you know what I think is the key phrase here? "Other people's money." Royalties to authors aren't a favor the press is doing for authors, or a like a bonus from a nice boss. They're the author's money.

Sam Richard@sammytotep.bsky.social · last yr.

Small presses paying their authors royalties challenge: apparently fucking impossible for some of these fucks Pay your authors. Pay them on time. Don't fuck with other people's money.

Bet something real silly provoked this, but I shan't be finding out what. Just gonna enjoy.

Charlie's Juice@clementinedanger.bsky.social · last yr.

If BookTok illiterates with Hogwarts house in bio get to make up their own definition of "death of the author" then I get to propose my own literary movement. It's called "death of the reader" and you're not going to believe this

I saw the best art observations of my generation destroyed by bot replies, starving, hysterical, algorithmed

I'm no mathematician, but by my count I'm pretty sure "an eye for an eye" leaves, at most, two people half blind.

This movie asks a lot of questions I'm really interested in, such as: what if a Movie was Good?

Vera Drew@veradrew22.bsky.social · 2y ago

Physical media just got way more TWISTED!! That's right, you clowns! Soon you can bring Joker the Harlequin into your home via (purple!!!!!) VHS and Blu-ray/DVD (with tons of special feats and a zine that tells the whole story of how we made it)!! Links below!!!

Oh yeah, if you're into Good Stuff, you should get yourself on the Weirdpunk mailing list. You don't even have to open any envelopes! It's all in that electronic mail. And/or cruise the store, pick a couple freaky lil books.

Weirdpunk Books@weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social · 2y ago

If you're into what we do, please consider signing up for our newsletter. It comes out about twice a month. Updates, book announcements, pre-orders, spotlights on other folks rad projects, info on limited stuff, and more. It's probably the best way to keep up with us. www.weirdpunkbooks.com/contact

I can't believe tech companies are pouring billions into Gen AI (that nobody asked for) while the people still yearn for an It Follows clam phone

Vermin-pilled. Stoker-maxxing. Uh...she harrow on my penal colony until the condemned man becomes aware of the charges?

A cold universe deserves a cold beer.

Pabst Blue Ribbon@pabstblueribbon.bsky.social · 3y ago

We here at PBR wish you all a wonderful Thirsty Thursday. Crack a beer (or an N/A option!) and sink into a good book, like this one perhaps.