Todd Keisling
@toddkeisling.com
Horror writer & designer. Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of DEVIL’S CREEK, SCANLINES, & more. Rep: Becky LeJeune | Bond Literary Agency. He/him. http://linktr.ee/tkeisling
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Todd Keisling
@toddkeisling.com
· Nov 19
Haven't done one of these in a long while, so... Hi, folks. I'm Todd. I write horror and weird fiction, have authored several books (DEVIL'S CREEK, SCANLINES, THE SUNDOWNER'S DANCE, et al.), and designed several books as well (Dullington Design Co). It's great to meet y'all!
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I'm in the final stages of getting the 2026 new horror list ready to launch, so a reminder: please let me know about your books if you haven't already! RTs very appreciated
do you have a horror/horror-ish book coming out in 2026? tell me about it here, please! I'm working on the 2026 horror list and while I'm very good at sniffing out new books, I still miss things - help me help you!
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2025-2026 Horror Master List Book Submissions
Because I'm out of my mind, I maintain a running list of the year's new horror releases. If you're an author/editor/marketer/publicist/agent who'd like one of your books included, please fill out the ...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm in the final stages of getting the 2026 new horror list ready to launch, so a reminder: please let me know about your books if you haven't already! RTs very appreciated
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Happy to see @toddkeisling.com's THE SUNDOWNER'S DANCE and @cshumble.bsky.social's TO CARRY A BODY TO ITS RESTING PLACE on the Stoker Award reading list.
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Happy to see @toddkeisling.com's THE SUNDOWNER'S DANCE and @cshumble.bsky.social's TO CARRY A BODY TO ITS RESTING PLACE on the Stoker Award reading list.
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
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HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
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The online component of Vortex Books & Comics, featuring signed copies from authors who have visited the physical store.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
I have been verified!
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I have been verified!
REVELATION ROAD is officially out on submission! 🥹🤞
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
REVELATION ROAD is officially out on submission! 🥹🤞
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A girl & her ARC 🖤
So thrilled that we're less than five months away from the release of my next collection!
Pre-order, cover art, and full TOC reveal at my blog today!
www.gwendolynkiste.com/Blog/cover-a...
So thrilled that we're less than five months away from the release of my next collection!
Pre-order, cover art, and full TOC reveal at my blog today!
www.gwendolynkiste.com/Blog/cover-a...
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A girl & her ARC 🖤
So thrilled that we're less than five months away from the release of my next collection!
Pre-order, cover art, and full TOC reveal at my blog today!
www.gwendolynkiste.com/Blog/cover-a...
So thrilled that we're less than five months away from the release of my next collection!
Pre-order, cover art, and full TOC reveal at my blog today!
www.gwendolynkiste.com/Blog/cover-a...
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Hi! I've just graduated, so I'm now currently looking for work!
I'm a jack of all trades illustrator, animator, modeller, designer, etc. with experience running an indie pilot.
If you need any of that done, consider shooting me an Email or DM !
I'm a jack of all trades illustrator, animator, modeller, designer, etc. with experience running an indie pilot.
If you need any of that done, consider shooting me an Email or DM !
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Hi! I've just graduated, so I'm now currently looking for work!
I'm a jack of all trades illustrator, animator, modeller, designer, etc. with experience running an indie pilot.
If you need any of that done, consider shooting me an Email or DM !
I'm a jack of all trades illustrator, animator, modeller, designer, etc. with experience running an indie pilot.
If you need any of that done, consider shooting me an Email or DM !
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A few 📸 from the ECO24 book launch at Lofty Pigeon! Word is it was a full house & all the books sold out 🙌🎉🔥✨🎉💚
Pictured: @kayv.bsky.social reading from "Pig House," & @louisevans.bsky.social reading from "A Seder in Siberia."
Featuring native-seed packets designed by Apex's very own ⭐Ori Whipple!
Pictured: @kayv.bsky.social reading from "Pig House," & @louisevans.bsky.social reading from "A Seder in Siberia."
Featuring native-seed packets designed by Apex's very own ⭐Ori Whipple!
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A few 📸 from the ECO24 book launch at Lofty Pigeon! Word is it was a full house & all the books sold out 🙌🎉🔥✨🎉💚
Pictured: @kayv.bsky.social reading from "Pig House," & @louisevans.bsky.social reading from "A Seder in Siberia."
Featuring native-seed packets designed by Apex's very own ⭐Ori Whipple!
Pictured: @kayv.bsky.social reading from "Pig House," & @louisevans.bsky.social reading from "A Seder in Siberia."
Featuring native-seed packets designed by Apex's very own ⭐Ori Whipple!
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PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
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We’ve begun shipping our copies of @danielkraus.com’s ingenious, tense masterpiece, Whalefall, and will be reordering additional copies from the publisher, SST Publications. Snag yours here: subterraneanpress.com/newswhalefal...
WHALEFALL by Daniel Kraus in Stock and Shipping. Copies Available!
We’ve begun shipping our copies of Daniel Kraus’ ingenious, tense masterpiece, Whalefall, and will be reordering additional copies from the publisher, SST Publications.
To the praise we&rs...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We’ve begun shipping our copies of @danielkraus.com’s ingenious, tense masterpiece, Whalefall, and will be reordering additional copies from the publisher, SST Publications. Snag yours here: subterraneanpress.com/newswhalefal...
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79th read of 25:
The Sundowner’s Dance by @toddkeisling.com
-Things get cosmically outta hand at a retirement community. I think I picked a great Keisling to start with & I’m looking forward to reading more of his stories
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#booksky #horrorbooks
The Sundowner’s Dance by @toddkeisling.com
-Things get cosmically outta hand at a retirement community. I think I picked a great Keisling to start with & I’m looking forward to reading more of his stories
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky #horrorbooks
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
79th read of 25:
The Sundowner’s Dance by @toddkeisling.com
-Things get cosmically outta hand at a retirement community. I think I picked a great Keisling to start with & I’m looking forward to reading more of his stories
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky #horrorbooks
The Sundowner’s Dance by @toddkeisling.com
-Things get cosmically outta hand at a retirement community. I think I picked a great Keisling to start with & I’m looking forward to reading more of his stories
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky #horrorbooks
I don't like doing this, but when a friend comes to me in distress because their publisher is using AI to promote an anthology they're in, I feel compelled to call it out. Weird House Press has used AI before and continues to do so. See below. Keep that in mind if you want to work with them.
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I don't like doing this, but when a friend comes to me in distress because their publisher is using AI to promote an anthology they're in, I feel compelled to call it out. Weird House Press has used AI before and continues to do so. See below. Keep that in mind if you want to work with them.
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Scares That Care has TWO charity events in early 2026 -- our first Women's Writing Symposium and our 6th annual AuthorCon. For more information on either event, visit the charity's website: scaresthatcare.org
Scares That Care
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November 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Scares That Care has TWO charity events in early 2026 -- our first Women's Writing Symposium and our 6th annual AuthorCon. For more information on either event, visit the charity's website: scaresthatcare.org
Tomorrow! 🤯
@jrevolver.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social @amandaheadlee.bsky.social @marysangiovanni.bsky.social
@jrevolver.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social @amandaheadlee.bsky.social @marysangiovanni.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
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Just a few of the fellow horror authors I admire for their work: @toddkeisling.com, @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social, @haileypiperfights.bsky.social, @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social, @claymcleod.bsky.social, @scribeofhades.bsky.social. 1
Q4 - CREDITS
Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.
#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.
Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.
#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.
Stay around for the outro to share your work.
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Just a few of the fellow horror authors I admire for their work: @toddkeisling.com, @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social, @haileypiperfights.bsky.social, @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social, @claymcleod.bsky.social, @scribeofhades.bsky.social. 1
Today is Ophelia's Gotcha Day! She's 9 years old now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Today is Ophelia's Gotcha Day! She's 9 years old now.
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ICYMI: I’m really proud of this story and @pseudopod.org did a beautiful job producing it (as always). I’d love it if you gave it a listen/read.
The power of knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and spontaneous human combustion under the shadow of religious expectations. Please note the CWs
The power of knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and spontaneous human combustion under the shadow of religious expectations. Please note the CWs
PseudoPod 965: The Ecstasy of the Saints
I’m six the first time it happens. I’m sitting in the backseat of the family sedan, staring at the rearview mirror so I can see when my father’s big eye peels upward and focuses on me…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
ICYMI: I’m really proud of this story and @pseudopod.org did a beautiful job producing it (as always). I’d love it if you gave it a listen/read.
The power of knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and spontaneous human combustion under the shadow of religious expectations. Please note the CWs
The power of knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and spontaneous human combustion under the shadow of religious expectations. Please note the CWs
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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I feel like we have the opportunity to turn David Lynch's quote into this moment's "Keep Calm and Carry On" and it's a far better rallying cry too.
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I feel like we have the opportunity to turn David Lynch's quote into this moment's "Keep Calm and Carry On" and it's a far better rallying cry too.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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What happens when you bring together physicists, a folklorist, and a few horror authors — including @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, @toddkeisling.com, @johnlangan.bsky.social, @jrevolver.bsky.social, and me?
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What happens when you bring together physicists, a folklorist, and a few horror authors — including @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, @toddkeisling.com, @johnlangan.bsky.social, @jrevolver.bsky.social, and me?
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
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This Saturday, Nov. 15th, Penn State Harrisburg will host COSMIC HORRORS: NOT IF, BUT WHEN, a conversation between quantum physicists and authors Amanda Headlee, John Langan, Mary SanGiovanni, and Yours Truly, moderated by @jrevolver.bsky.social. Free to the public! sites.psu.edu/apsmas25/202...
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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