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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 8h

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 2d

This was a really fun slasher surprise. Josh Ruben is a super funny guy and he brings a joyful sensibility to directing these gory as hell horror movies. Very eager to see what batshit thing he does next.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 2d

Bunnicula was one of my early childhood favorites. I loved the hell out of this series.

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KWOnley, Writer Person @kwonleyiswriting.bsky.social · 3d

When it comes to the short story, I can’t think of a sharper, more innovative writer than @kswalkerwrites.bsky.social. Take this class. Elevate your craft.

KS Walker @kswalkerwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Are we still writing up our fall curriculum?
Put me on your syllabus!
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Author K.S. Walker teaches Playing in the Sandbox: Experiments with Fo

In this class we will explore ways to experiment with form in short stories and novels. We will look at examples from short stories, poetry and novels and discuss what makes these forms compelling and...

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C. L. Polk @clpolk.blacksky.app · 5d

Beatrice Clayborn has

4 riding habits
20 day dresses, dinner and ballgowns
24 hats
16 pairs of gloves
7 parasols
32 pairs of shoes

and a last ditch plan to escape a marriage that will take her magic away...until she falls in love.

THE MIDNIGHT BARGAIN is available wherever fine books are sold.

The Midnight Bargain – clpolk.com

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 5d

Finished reading SPREAD ME by @sarahgailey.bsky.social yesterday and 1) fucking cool as hell 10/10 on the horny monster scale 2) I want to give Gailey a high five for how effectively they pushed all those buttons. An unrelenting skin crawling reading experience. 😍

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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 5d

Cover reveal for Phantom View! It drops next week. I'm so excited to share this one with y'all.

Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 5d

A disabled son care-taking for a disabled father tries to understand the mysterious blur haunting them.

Next week. "Phantom View," a new short story by @wiswell.bsky.social!
Art by Hokyoung Kim
Edited by @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social

A painting of a closed window; a bloody smear drips down the bottom left pane

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 5d

Writer vibes

a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag

Alt: Charlie Brown cartoon. Lucy holds a football for Charlie Brown to kick but moves it at the last minute causing Charlie to fall on his back. Then Lucy catches a piece of paper Charlie has dropped.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 5d

I woke this morning with a strange compulsion to listen to Radiohead. Radiohead is fine but not really my cup of tea normally. I have never gone out of my way to listen to them. But this morning I needed to listen to Fake Plastic Trees. Is this… am I sick? Do I have the Bends?

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 6d

If you’re going to be at Orycon this weekend I will also be there doing panels and a reading, I think, and other stuff. Apparently. Anyway. If you see me and use the secret code “Hi Erik” I will respond.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 6d

It’s fantastic. The iconic imagery, color design, and title treatment sells the vibes perfectly. Made it easy to spot in Powells too. May we all be so lucky with our book releases. 🤘

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 6d

Adding another round of accolades to @keithrosson.bsky.social ‘s newest, COFFIN MOON. It’s a great read about dirt bag vampires and revenge in mid 70s Portland. I strongly recommend it. I also recommend whatever dark occult bargain Keith made to get another fucking awesome cover.

Me holding my copy of Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson. The cover has a vampire’s skull with a road going through the mouth. Excellent vintage horror vibes.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 6d

Finished reading this yesterday and I can confirm that it is bloody and mean just like candy. … wait

Great book. I have native Portlander anachronism grumbles but the writing is excellent and it has my favorite kind of vampires - dirty bar room bastards that feel like Tom Waits kissing Near Dark.

Keith Rosson @keithrosson.bsky.social · 6d

JUST A REMINDER THAT VAMPIRE NOVELS ARE AS GOOD AS CANDY WHEN IT COMES TO TRICK OR TREATERS THEY LOVE THAT STUFF!

COFFIN MOON available now, everywhere. Thanks!

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 7d

I will be a panelist at Orycon this weekend! Apparently? …Allegedly? I might also be doing a reading if “Eric Grove” hasn’t stolen my slot.

Unrelated: having been on a programming team for a couple cons - 2 tips 1) check the spelling of names/pronouns 2) TELL GUESTS THEIR SCHEDULES SO THEY SHOW UP

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 8d

Give us your out-of-this-world programming ideas now by submitting your Program Item Suggestion Form: lacon.org/programming/programitem

We're looking for the most unique panels, workshops, and talks for LAcon V in 2026!

Astronaut on top of rocket image asking you to give us your programming ideas.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 7d

I understand this is very niche 90s weirdo content and return you now to whatever miserable shit is happening that isn’t one of my favorite rock bands making new music. With apologies for my simplistic enthusiasm. It is early still in Portland, the most war torn of autumnal wonderlands.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 7d

Bob Mould is a living rock n roll legend. Husker Dü is obviously seminal and his solo work is incredible but there was something special in Sugar. Copper Blue is one of my favorite albums and an underrated 90s classic. So a Sugar reunion? HELL YES. The new single is solid. They have my attention.

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 8d

What’s your most controversial opinion about BROOKS?

I’ll go first. I don’t like how they burble. Just a bunch of wannabe creeks with stream envy.

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wargen @funeralpig.bsky.social · 8d

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. One for practice and the other one is the "main" grave.

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Craig Church @whatcraigwrote.com · 8d

No one ever came close to capturing a blockbuster's aura of magic and adventure the way Struzan did. An icon unto himself. RIP.

Blast Points @blastpoints.bsky.social · 8d

Drew Struzan forever.

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 8d

This event is today, Tuesday Oct 14. Tomorrow I’ll be in Vancouver, Canada, with @nalohop.bsky.social and Thursday I’ll be in Portland with . @jennreese.bsky.social

Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 17d

Oct 14 Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, WA 5/11

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C. L. Polk @clpolk.blacksky.app · 8d

This is it, right here

Fly @flockofwords.bsky.social · 8d

On the one hand you’ve got Bridgerton vibes, complete with a wealthy & handsome Labrador-esque Good Boi PoC hero for whom the protagonist is unwillingly falling; otoh she’s facing the magical equivalent of cliterodectomy or footbinding the moment she marries, & she’s urgently trying to forge a

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 9d

There's a page for the anthology I edited up at Barnes & Noble and the B&N URL has MY name in it. It's wild. I worked so hard on it and it's taken months to get it through the printing process but there it is now. It's real. 🥹 (I'll be posting a preorder link after I coordinate with the publisher!)

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 11d

Also they have these awesome little seating nooks where I can imagine writing for hours. Fuck yeah LIBRARIES!

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Erik Grove @erikgrove.com · 11d

My new library branch is wonderful. There are so many good books in there. 😍

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