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The reviews are coming in. A More Ancient Evil is genuinely creepy. The novella by Ryan Hoyt is out today from Machete & Quill Press. #horror #horrorbooks

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Cover art by Matt Seff Barnes

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heyyyy thanks for sharing about A More Ancient Evil! So excited to get this possession/exorcism/cosmic horror novella out into the world.

I don't understand successful indie and hybrid authors that punch down on others. Seen it twice this week from the same bunch and I have to remind myself I don't fit in with that crowd anyways.

Unless it's about using AI. Then swing away.

Cover of book The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow, ghost girl staring through a window. Words: Update July 7, 2025: 40 chapters outlined, 21 chapters written, 34,400 words written.

A More Ancient Evil is brand new, but I'm now half through what I outlined for the 1st draft of The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow. With a daily routine, I'm getting back on track & more hopeful about my writing projects than I've been in a long time. This novel has a lot going on in it. #horrorbooks

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Family protest against Führer Trump, ICE Gestapo, and Kongressman Kevin Kiley in our red town #8647

A More Ancient Evil - eBook This is the eBook for A More Ancient Evil, a novella by Ryan Hoyt. A download link for the eBook will be emailed after checkout. The email is sent from help@BookFunnel.com. Synopsis:There is a realm m...

macheteandquill.com/b/1Czp3 is the direct link. Paperbacks are also shipping right away from my site!

Are you waiting for A More Ancient Evil on ebook? Get it right now (one month early!) ONLY from my website! It will be delivered to you in minutes via email from BookFunnel with instructions on how to easily send it to any device you want to read it on. #horrorbooks

That brainwash torture scene in Addams Family Values, only it's our parents and Fox News... Precisely how we arrived at this point in America. #MAGACult

New paperbacks are here! A More Ancient Evil by Ryan Hoyt #horror #horrorbooks

A list of 16 chapters and a book cover featuring a possible ghost girl staring into a window from outside in a storm, with the title "The Exorcism of Raventree Hollow: A More Ancient Evil Book Two"

Little preview... 16 chapters written, 30ish to go. Am I allowed to say I love my own novel-in-progress? #horrorbooks

No reason but to highlight the gorgeous art of Eva Mout (Ursus Art) on the hardcover edition of We Are Not Alone in the Dark
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Here is the A More Ancient Evil teaser trailer again in case you missed it #horrorbooks

My 1st order of paperbacks just shipped from the printer! I should receive them in a week, then I'll sign & mail out to fulfill all preorders. I have FIVE extra in this batch, so please order if you would like receive one 2 weeks before the on-sale date. Thanks! #horrorbooks MacheteAndQuill.com

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UPDATED: We are posting this placard at all of our offices and asking our union contract farms to post as well.

We encourage our friends to put up similar placards at their business as immigration agents do not have the right to go on private property without permission.

In 2023, I made this limited edition cover as a tribute to a classic Rosemary's Baby paperback. I brought my remaining inventory yesterday to the convention and sold all but one. A pleasant surprise. If you want the very last one, it is available on my site! #horrorbooks

Sinister Creature Con day 2! My daughter Natalie is hanging out with me at the table today
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These are cool books. They have the full scripts from Jordan Peele’s Us and Get Out, with stills from throughout the movies, plus several pages of behind the scenes details, an essay by Tananarive Due, and more. I am holding out hope they’ll make one for Nope.
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This weekend, #sacramento #horror fans! Don't miss Sinister Creature Con

Rebellions are built on hope

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Music by me (my track “Gemma Calvertson” by Before the World Moved On)

A damn fine book and I can't wait for the sequel! Get on this deal, #horrorbooks fans!

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#horrorbooks folks, A More Ancient Evil is now up for preorder on Kindle if that's your jam. amzn.to/40cs4oF or the signed paperbacks are still available on my site MacheteAndQuill.com. I should have them in 3 weeks to sign and ship to you. Thanks!

Machete & Quill Press - A More Ancient Evil Machete & Quill Press is a Sacramento, California-based independent publisher of horror and fantasy fiction, currently showcasing the works of author Ryan Hoyt. Ryan has a number of upcoming appearanc...

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There is a realm more wretched than Hell
Its gates have been opened
in the basement
of a sorority.
A More Ancient Evil
Available August 4, 2025
#horrorbooks #horror #exorcism

I'll be back at Sinister Creature Con this weekend! Come out on Saturday and Sunday to Sacramento, CA for the coolest horror convention around. Pictured is my table setup from last year. I'm excited to return to this fun event and meet some readers and horror fans! #Sacramento #horror

My editor called it the scariest book she's edited! I really tried to keep the pace and tension cranked to 11 on this one after reviews for my previous two horror novels said they start too slow. Hope this satisfies. Releases Aug 4, preorder available on my site.
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The Realm Beyond, the final novel of my fantasy series, the people have had enough of their fascist dictator and corrupt government, fighting back in the streets.

No human is illegal, and we must all stand up for each other.

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(art: Lucie Duclos; tyrant quote: Jim Acosta)