Robert Kluver
@robertkluver.bsky.social
Horror novelist & proofreader. Avid fiction reader.
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Endling by Maria Reva
Fantastic read set in contemporary Ukraine. Longlisted for the Booker.
Fantastic read set in contemporary Ukraine. Longlisted for the Booker.
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Endling by Maria Reva
Fantastic read set in contemporary Ukraine. Longlisted for the Booker.
Fantastic read set in contemporary Ukraine. Longlisted for the Booker.
You Weren’t Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White
Holy shit. Definitely recommend reading this absorbing, profoundly dark novel of body horror and identity. Read 2/3 of it in a day.
Holy shit. Definitely recommend reading this absorbing, profoundly dark novel of body horror and identity. Read 2/3 of it in a day.
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
You Weren’t Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White
Holy shit. Definitely recommend reading this absorbing, profoundly dark novel of body horror and identity. Read 2/3 of it in a day.
Holy shit. Definitely recommend reading this absorbing, profoundly dark novel of body horror and identity. Read 2/3 of it in a day.
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
In the spirit of doing everything backwards, I finally read the foremost novel of possession horror.
In the spirit of doing everything backwards, I finally read the foremost novel of possession horror.
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
In the spirit of doing everything backwards, I finally read the foremost novel of possession horror.
In the spirit of doing everything backwards, I finally read the foremost novel of possession horror.
SACRAMENTO AREA FOLKS
In two days, brave the elements and visit the Valley Hi - North Laguna branch of the Sacramento Public Library for readings from members of the Sacramento chapter of the HWA, followed by Q&A.
Scary story time begins at 11:00 am on 10/25/25.
See you there!
In two days, brave the elements and visit the Valley Hi - North Laguna branch of the Sacramento Public Library for readings from members of the Sacramento chapter of the HWA, followed by Q&A.
Scary story time begins at 11:00 am on 10/25/25.
See you there!
October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
SACRAMENTO AREA FOLKS
In two days, brave the elements and visit the Valley Hi - North Laguna branch of the Sacramento Public Library for readings from members of the Sacramento chapter of the HWA, followed by Q&A.
Scary story time begins at 11:00 am on 10/25/25.
See you there!
In two days, brave the elements and visit the Valley Hi - North Laguna branch of the Sacramento Public Library for readings from members of the Sacramento chapter of the HWA, followed by Q&A.
Scary story time begins at 11:00 am on 10/25/25.
See you there!
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
No one does it like Pynch. The imagination, wordplay, plotting—everything’s off the charts. I’ll be reading more from him over the next year.
No one does it like Pynch. The imagination, wordplay, plotting—everything’s off the charts. I’ll be reading more from him over the next year.
October 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
No one does it like Pynch. The imagination, wordplay, plotting—everything’s off the charts. I’ll be reading more from him over the next year.
No one does it like Pynch. The imagination, wordplay, plotting—everything’s off the charts. I’ll be reading more from him over the next year.
Enjoying a quiet, rainy morning with the literary hijinks of Pynchon.
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Enjoying a quiet, rainy morning with the literary hijinks of Pynchon.
Departure 37 by Scott Carson
Good pacing propels this sci-fi thriller, an enjoyable read that I never would've picked up had the library (and goodreads) not mislabeled it 'horror.'
Good pacing propels this sci-fi thriller, an enjoyable read that I never would've picked up had the library (and goodreads) not mislabeled it 'horror.'
October 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Departure 37 by Scott Carson
Good pacing propels this sci-fi thriller, an enjoyable read that I never would've picked up had the library (and goodreads) not mislabeled it 'horror.'
Good pacing propels this sci-fi thriller, an enjoyable read that I never would've picked up had the library (and goodreads) not mislabeled it 'horror.'
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Exquisitely written and thought-provoking; a captivating, quick read. I wondered how the seemingly disparate halves of this short novel would come together, and then in the final pages they do, and brilliantly.
Exquisitely written and thought-provoking; a captivating, quick read. I wondered how the seemingly disparate halves of this short novel would come together, and then in the final pages they do, and brilliantly.
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Exquisitely written and thought-provoking; a captivating, quick read. I wondered how the seemingly disparate halves of this short novel would come together, and then in the final pages they do, and brilliantly.
Exquisitely written and thought-provoking; a captivating, quick read. I wondered how the seemingly disparate halves of this short novel would come together, and then in the final pages they do, and brilliantly.
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
A slight, poetic novel of reflections on humanity and the planet we call home.
A slight, poetic novel of reflections on humanity and the planet we call home.
October 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
A slight, poetic novel of reflections on humanity and the planet we call home.
A slight, poetic novel of reflections on humanity and the planet we call home.
On 10/25/25, Meet the Not-So-Spooky Authors of HWA Sacramento as we give readings and answer questions, in partnership with the Sacramento Public Library. It's going to be a frighteningly good time, with readings from
@marksteensland.bsky.social
@highway62.bsky.social
@michaeljriser.com
& many more!
@marksteensland.bsky.social
@highway62.bsky.social
@michaeljriser.com
& many more!
October 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
On 10/25/25, Meet the Not-So-Spooky Authors of HWA Sacramento as we give readings and answer questions, in partnership with the Sacramento Public Library. It's going to be a frighteningly good time, with readings from
@marksteensland.bsky.social
@highway62.bsky.social
@michaeljriser.com
& many more!
@marksteensland.bsky.social
@highway62.bsky.social
@michaeljriser.com
& many more!
The Woodcutter by Stephanie Ellis
Fine tale of English folk horror.
Fine tale of English folk horror.
October 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Woodcutter by Stephanie Ellis
Fine tale of English folk horror.
Fine tale of English folk horror.
Never Flinch by Stephen King
Gotta read 'em all!
Gotta read 'em all!
September 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Never Flinch by Stephen King
Gotta read 'em all!
Gotta read 'em all!
Thoroughly enjoyed Moonflow by Bitter Karella. This psychedelic riot of California horror is definitely a trip you want to take.
September 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed Moonflow by Bitter Karella. This psychedelic riot of California horror is definitely a trip you want to take.
“The end of the world is always a local event.”
Prophet Song, by Paul Lynch, is a powerful, devastating novel about a family and country assailed by fascism. It’s terrifying and brilliant and poetic and incredibly real and of-the-moment.
This is essential reading for 2025.
Prophet Song, by Paul Lynch, is a powerful, devastating novel about a family and country assailed by fascism. It’s terrifying and brilliant and poetic and incredibly real and of-the-moment.
This is essential reading for 2025.
September 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The end of the world is always a local event.”
Prophet Song, by Paul Lynch, is a powerful, devastating novel about a family and country assailed by fascism. It’s terrifying and brilliant and poetic and incredibly real and of-the-moment.
This is essential reading for 2025.
Prophet Song, by Paul Lynch, is a powerful, devastating novel about a family and country assailed by fascism. It’s terrifying and brilliant and poetic and incredibly real and of-the-moment.
This is essential reading for 2025.
Just one chapter in and this already feels like a very important book.
Couldn’t be more timely—about society collapsing as an authoritarian regime and its gestapo trample rights, beat down peaceful protesters, and destroy lives.
Couldn’t be more timely—about society collapsing as an authoritarian regime and its gestapo trample rights, beat down peaceful protesters, and destroy lives.
September 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just one chapter in and this already feels like a very important book.
Couldn’t be more timely—about society collapsing as an authoritarian regime and its gestapo trample rights, beat down peaceful protesters, and destroy lives.
Couldn’t be more timely—about society collapsing as an authoritarian regime and its gestapo trample rights, beat down peaceful protesters, and destroy lives.
Hearst Ranch: Family, Land, and Legacy by Victoria Kastner
September 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hearst Ranch: Family, Land, and Legacy by Victoria Kastner
Phiction by Don Coscarelli
A handful of side- and backstories for fans of the Phantasm universe.
A handful of side- and backstories for fans of the Phantasm universe.
September 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Phiction by Don Coscarelli
A handful of side- and backstories for fans of the Phantasm universe.
A handful of side- and backstories for fans of the Phantasm universe.
The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig
I love several of the author's previous books. This one, unfortunately, falls short of those. The characteristic, affable writing style is there and is what kept me reading but the core concept held no real mystery or excitement.
I love several of the author's previous books. This one, unfortunately, falls short of those. The characteristic, affable writing style is there and is what kept me reading but the core concept held no real mystery or excitement.
September 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig
I love several of the author's previous books. This one, unfortunately, falls short of those. The characteristic, affable writing style is there and is what kept me reading but the core concept held no real mystery or excitement.
I love several of the author's previous books. This one, unfortunately, falls short of those. The characteristic, affable writing style is there and is what kept me reading but the core concept held no real mystery or excitement.
Baskin is great. Highly recommend checking it out on Shudder. #LastFourWatched
September 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Baskin is great. Highly recommend checking it out on Shudder. #LastFourWatched
Brand New Dark by Beau Johnson
Had a very good time as Bishop Rider exacted vengeance on humanity’s worst. There’s a flow and rhythm to the 25 interconnected stories, propelled by satisfying and brutal violence.
Had a very good time as Bishop Rider exacted vengeance on humanity’s worst. There’s a flow and rhythm to the 25 interconnected stories, propelled by satisfying and brutal violence.
September 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Brand New Dark by Beau Johnson
Had a very good time as Bishop Rider exacted vengeance on humanity’s worst. There’s a flow and rhythm to the 25 interconnected stories, propelled by satisfying and brutal violence.
Had a very good time as Bishop Rider exacted vengeance on humanity’s worst. There’s a flow and rhythm to the 25 interconnected stories, propelled by satisfying and brutal violence.
Can you believe this happy crappy?
100 pages in, and I’m just not feeling it.
M-O-O-N, that spells DNF.
100 pages in, and I’m just not feeling it.
M-O-O-N, that spells DNF.
August 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Can you believe this happy crappy?
100 pages in, and I’m just not feeling it.
M-O-O-N, that spells DNF.
100 pages in, and I’m just not feeling it.
M-O-O-N, that spells DNF.
It's official! HWA Sacramento has partnered with the Sacramento Public Library for a spooky reading and panel this October.
August 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
It's official! HWA Sacramento has partnered with the Sacramento Public Library for a spooky reading and panel this October.
Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton
I very much enjoyed this dark meditation on motherhood. It's funny, poignant, twisted, and oh so easy to devour.
I very much enjoyed this dark meditation on motherhood. It's funny, poignant, twisted, and oh so easy to devour.
August 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton
I very much enjoyed this dark meditation on motherhood. It's funny, poignant, twisted, and oh so easy to devour.
I very much enjoyed this dark meditation on motherhood. It's funny, poignant, twisted, and oh so easy to devour.