Richard Thomas
@richardthomas.bsky.social
Writer, editor, teacher, publisher. Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, Thriller Award finalist. Best Horror 11 & 17. he/him
I have room for maybe ONE more novel-in-a-year author. If you've always wanted to write a book, especially if you've already mastered the short story form, let's do this together! All genres are welcome. One of my students just found a publisher. I can help! storyvilleonline.com/novel-worksh...
July 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I have room for maybe ONE more novel-in-a-year author. If you've always wanted to write a book, especially if you've already mastered the short story form, let's do this together! All genres are welcome. One of my students just found a publisher. I can help! storyvilleonline.com/novel-worksh...
Cover reveal for THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR, which includes my story, "Sunk." Out later this year.
April 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Cover reveal for THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR, which includes my story, "Sunk." Out later this year.
I'm thrilled to announce that my story, "Sunk" will be in the Best Horror of the Year, Volume #17, out next year. Thank you to @datlow.bsky.social @marissavu.bsky.social and Dark Matter for your support. Full TOC (in great company) below. Congratulations to everyone that got in.
April 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I'm thrilled to announce that my story, "Sunk" will be in the Best Horror of the Year, Volume #17, out next year. Thank you to @datlow.bsky.social @marissavu.bsky.social and Dark Matter for your support. Full TOC (in great company) below. Congratulations to everyone that got in.
Thanks! I have a few spots left in this class, running Sept-Dec this year. It's the only time I'm teaching it in 2025. If you are beyond the basics, but are still looking to improve, this is the creative writing class for you. storyvilleonline.com/contemporary...
April 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Thanks! I have a few spots left in this class, running Sept-Dec this year. It's the only time I'm teaching it in 2025. If you are beyond the basics, but are still looking to improve, this is the creative writing class for you. storyvilleonline.com/contemporary...
I have a few spots left in my Contemporary Dark Fiction class, running Sept-Dec this year. It's the only time I'm teaching it in 2025. If you are beyond the basics, but are still looking to improve, this is the creative writing class for you. storyvilleonline.com/contemporary...
April 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I have a few spots left in my Contemporary Dark Fiction class, running Sept-Dec this year. It's the only time I'm teaching it in 2025. If you are beyond the basics, but are still looking to improve, this is the creative writing class for you. storyvilleonline.com/contemporary...
February 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Just a friendly reminded that if you enjoyed my arctic horror novel, Incarnate, which The New York Times called "a must-read for fans of strange, surreal horror" please put up kind words and generous stars on Amazon and/or Goodreads. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
January 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Just a friendly reminded that if you enjoyed my arctic horror novel, Incarnate, which The New York Times called "a must-read for fans of strange, surreal horror" please put up kind words and generous stars on Amazon and/or Goodreads. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Cover reveal for THE EARTH BLEEDS AT NIGHT. (By Lynne Hansen) from Eerie River Publishing. I have a story in here, "Supplication"—partly inspired by Adam Nevill's "Hippocampus." What a great TOC. Honored and thrilled. Pre-orders are available everywhere now. Out on 3.1.25.
December 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Cover reveal for THE EARTH BLEEDS AT NIGHT. (By Lynne Hansen) from Eerie River Publishing. I have a story in here, "Supplication"—partly inspired by Adam Nevill's "Hippocampus." What a great TOC. Honored and thrilled. Pre-orders are available everywhere now. Out on 3.1.25.
Thrilled to have four stories on Ellen Datlow's long-list for Best Horror of the Year, including one co-written with Repo Kempt. Always an honor.
November 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Thrilled to have four stories on Ellen Datlow's long-list for Best Horror of the Year, including one co-written with Repo Kempt. Always an honor.
You know what to do today. (Art by Hokusai.)
November 5, 2024 at 3:42 PM
You know what to do today. (Art by Hokusai.)
Today is the official launch day for my fourth novel, Incarnate. This arctic horror, sin eater book has been a long time coming, and I think it’s some of my best work to date. It's inspired by The Thing, The Terror, The Giver, The Only Good Indians, and The Fisherman. www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
September 10, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Today is the official launch day for my fourth novel, Incarnate. This arctic horror, sin eater book has been a long time coming, and I think it’s some of my best work to date. It's inspired by The Thing, The Terror, The Giver, The Only Good Indians, and The Fisherman. www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
My latest blurb is out! "Richard Thomas is a major name in the horror genre, and his latest book, Incarnate, once again proves why. This is a strange, profound, and powerful tale about good and evil, and it's one that will stick with you long after you've turned the final page."
May 3, 2024 at 3:44 PM
My latest blurb is out! "Richard Thomas is a major name in the horror genre, and his latest book, Incarnate, once again proves why. This is a strange, profound, and powerful tale about good and evil, and it's one that will stick with you long after you've turned the final page."
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April 23, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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The ebook pre-order of my sin eater, arctic #horror #novel Incarnate is only $5.99. I think it's some of my best work to date. PB / audiobook are also available for #pre-orders now. If you loved my last #collection, Spontaneous Human Combustion, you'll love this book. www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
April 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM
The ebook pre-order of my sin eater, arctic #horror #novel Incarnate is only $5.99. I think it's some of my best work to date. PB / audiobook are also available for #pre-orders now. If you loved my last #collection, Spontaneous Human Combustion, you'll love this book. www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
My latest blurb is in. Thank you so much, Laird! "Thomas is one of the best when it comes to the art of visceral horror. Incarnate is as cold and immaculate as winter in the deep arctic."— @lairdbarron.bsky.social author of Not a Speck of Light www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
April 4, 2024 at 9:52 PM
My latest blurb is in. Thank you so much, Laird! "Thomas is one of the best when it comes to the art of visceral horror. Incarnate is as cold and immaculate as winter in the deep arctic."— @lairdbarron.bsky.social author of Not a Speck of Light www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
I'm thrilled to announce the my blurb: “Incarnate is a stunningly creepy supernatural thriller set in the remote arctic. It captures the terror of being alone in the frozen darkness with something dreadful. Weird and thrilling!”—Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author
March 8, 2024 at 3:52 PM
I'm thrilled to announce the my blurb: “Incarnate is a stunningly creepy supernatural thriller set in the remote arctic. It captures the terror of being alone in the frozen darkness with something dreadful. Weird and thrilling!”—Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author
Latest blurb is in. “A numinous slow burn blending foul and folklore from one of horror’s best, Richard Thomas’s Incarnate is a sumptuous and sinister exploration of human sin.”—Lee Murray, five-time Bram Stoker Award®-winning author of Grotesque: Monster Stories THANKS @leemurraywriter.bsky.social
February 20, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Latest blurb is in. “A numinous slow burn blending foul and folklore from one of horror’s best, Richard Thomas’s Incarnate is a sumptuous and sinister exploration of human sin.”—Lee Murray, five-time Bram Stoker Award®-winning author of Grotesque: Monster Stories THANKS @leemurraywriter.bsky.social
I’m so excited for this COVER REVEAL for my Arctic horror, sin-eater novel, Incarnate, out in September w/ Podium Audio. Ebook / audiobook pre-orders are available now, with print to come. Illustration by Christina Mrozik Art. I think it’s some of my best work to date. www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
January 9, 2024 at 3:18 PM
I’m so excited for this COVER REVEAL for my Arctic horror, sin-eater novel, Incarnate, out in September w/ Podium Audio. Ebook / audiobook pre-orders are available now, with print to come. Illustration by Christina Mrozik Art. I think it’s some of my best work to date. www.amazon.com/Incarnate-No...
Reviews are starting to come in on THE BEST OF GAMUT. Do you have your copy yet? timothyjohnsonfiction.com/blog/the-bes... "This is not the best of horror. It’s the best of a new kind of horror. And House of Gamut is just getting started."
January 9, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Reviews are starting to come in on THE BEST OF GAMUT. Do you have your copy yet? timothyjohnsonfiction.com/blog/the-bes... "This is not the best of horror. It’s the best of a new kind of horror. And House of Gamut is just getting started."
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January 3, 2024 at 9:57 PM
How can you help Gamut succeed? (1.) Subscribe to the magazine! (2.) Buy a copy of The Best of Gamut! (3.) Take a class! (4.) Donate! We're a non-profit, and every dollar helps. (5.) Help spread the word! Whatever you can do, it's greatly appreciated. #RT houseofgamut.com
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January 1, 2024 at 5:16 AM
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