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 (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:iqsyanulmvdw5etvfrcoactl" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@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.”

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...

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...

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...

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

I'm on it!

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).

One week from today! Hope to see you there! @mariakelson.bsky.social @jonbassoff.bsky.social