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Patrick Barb
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Writer/Editor/Awesome (he/him); patrickbarb.com Treasurer, Horror Writers Association Rep: Pam Gruber at High Line Literary Collective
Took this cool dude to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Verdict: we dug it. Great acting, some fantastic stunts, and effects. Feel like anything with The Hand counts as both because some of those shots were gorgeous.
#bookmail Mister Magic graphic novel from Scott Peterson, Veronica & Andy Fish, adapted from the really fun/trippy novel of the same name by Kiersten White. Courtesy of my dear friends at Ten Speed Graphic.
#bookmail It finally came a week or two ago! NOT A SPECK OF LIGHT by @lairdbarron.bsky.social illustrated by @slimyswampghost.bsky.social special limited edition hardcover from @badhandbooks.bsky.social. And damn, if this thing’s not beautiful
“We need to run a centrist for electability…”
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Congratulations to @patrickbarb.bsky.social! His book JK-LOL, published by Max Axe Media, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Did the damn thing (early). Voted for @peggyflanagan.bsky.social for Senate. Obviously. Miss me with the Republican-lite candidate…
A bit last minute, I know, but looks like I’ll be going to Necronomicon Providence in a couple weeks. Probably too late to participate in anything, but I don’t know what I don’t know. So for anyone who’s gone or is going, tell me what I need to know, do, see. 😊 Also if you want to hang, lmk!
#recentlywatched The gods in The Odyssey: Well, well, look at the big brains on Mr. Smarty Pants here. Guess what, nerd…
Got some good and very fun/cool writing-related news today. More to come when I can share. 😏
Also stories from @aptshadow.bsky.social @jeanniewarner.bsky.social @jrdawson.bsky.social @patrickbarb.bsky.social @vincentvenacava.bsky.social @denniskcrosby.bsky.social @faerywhimsy.bsky.social @authorhelengj.bsky.social and @ericshanower.bsky.social, who contributed a story and made the cover!
Omniboz: Tales from the Land of Oz is available now! Learn more about the anthology honoring L. Frank Baum with new tales both light and dark, edited and with stories by @jendiagammon.bsky.social and @erniechiara.com. www.starsandsabers.com/books/omnibo... #books #fantasy #oz #omniboz
Omniboz: Tales from the Land of Oz – Stars and Sabers
Omniboz: Tales from the Land of Oz - An anthology of short stories inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz books, edited by Jendia Gammon and Ernie Chiara.
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Patrick Barb@patrickbarb.bsky.social · 2w agoTOMORROW! At 11 a.m. Eastern, join me & the fine folks at @elegantliterature.bsky.social for Class 1 of HOW TO MAKE A LIVING AS A FICTION WRITER....DOING EVERYTHING BUT WRITING FICTION. 1ST: THE SECOND, THIRD, AND/OR MORE LIVES OF YOUR STORIES, covering reprints, podcasts, and collections.
#Bookmail from Bookshop’s anti-Prime Day Sale Slasher Summer by @elainechen.com Muñeca by Cynthia Gómez The Summer Fun Massacre by @craigdilouie.bsky.social
More #bookmail The Din of Celestial Birds by @brianevenson.bsky.social. This signed hardcover edition from @weirdhousepress.bsky.social is PURRRRRTY. With a stunning cover by @frankwallsart.bsky.social
TOMORROW! At 11 a.m. Eastern, join me & the fine folks at @elegantliterature.bsky.social for Class 1 of HOW TO MAKE A LIVING AS A FICTION WRITER....DOING EVERYTHING BUT WRITING FICTION. 1ST: THE SECOND, THIRD, AND/OR MORE LIVES OF YOUR STORIES, covering reprints, podcasts, and collections.
The Second, Third, or More Lives of Your Stories.
A short fiction magazine and contest exclusive to new writers. We pay professional rates and help unpublished writers get published.
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Saturday! Come join me at @elegantliterature.bsky.social for Class #1 in my course "How to Make a Living as a Fiction Writer...Doing Everything BUT Writing Fiction." Yes, the name's different on the site, what can ya do? 1st up "The Second, Third, and More Lives of Your Stories"
Every Other Way to Make Money and Get Noticed Writing Fiction (Besides Writing Fiction)
A short fiction magazine and contest exclusive to new writers. We pay professional rates and help unpublished writers get published.
elegantliterature.com
#bookmail catchup: 2 more from the Paperbacks from Hell series over at @valancourtbooks.bsky.social. Such Nice People by Sandra Scoppettone & The Farm by Richard Haigh
187 – Horror Non-Fiction Panel Fermented Fiction & We Bleed Orange & Black bring you a panel of essayists to discuss the craft and challenges of Horror Non-Fiction writing with Patrick Barb and Mo Moshaty @momoshaty.bsky.social @patrickbarb.bsky.social @fermentedfiction.bsky.social
187 – Horror Non-Fiction Panel Fermented Fiction & We Bleed Orange & Black bring you a panel of essayists to discuss the craft and challenges of Horror Non-Fiction writing with Patrick Barb and Mo Moshaty @momoshaty.bsky.social @patrickbarb.bsky.social @fermentedfiction.bsky.social
Somehow lived in Twin Cities for 7 years and a couple weeks ago was only my first time going to Minnehaha Falls. Anyway, they look pretty cool, not gonna lie.
Always fun when a writing first occurs. This time, it's my first poetry sale! My poem "Final (Girl) Exam" will appear in the HWA Poetry Showcase XIII from the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social & @rdspress.bsky.social edited by Colleen Anderson. How cool is that?
COVER & TOC REVEAL: HWA Poetry Showcase XIII
The Horror Writers Association has revealed the cover and table of contents for the macabre and mysterious 13th volume of the its Poetry Showcase. The cover was designed by Canadian artist Jenn Bri…
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My bibliography is officially updated on my website. Check out all of my publications from 2018 (and earlier) to 2026. Still got a few more pubs to come this year, but everything that's out now is linked for your reading or buying pleasure!
Writer — PATRICK BARB
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Very happy to have not one but TWO books in the semifinals for the Small Spec Book Awards 2026 @specawards.bsky.social in Horror for the following 2025 titles: JK-LOL (Mad Axe Media) The Big One (@tonyanuci.bsky.social) Extremely proud of both books and thrilled to be included!
RIP Sam Neill. One of the all-time greats and a horror legend if there ever was one. Possession Jurassic Park In the Mouth of Madness Event Horizon The bona fides were well and truly bona fiding.