In Praise of Folly

Here's Yuri Lowenthal reading my story In Praise of Folly.

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Roisin Dubh (Black Rose) : A Rock Legend YouTube video by Thin Lizzy - Topic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUwK...

The Banshee

Here's my story The Banshee narrated by Chet Williamson.

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Today is old pal Peter Straub's birthday. Sipping something very good from Kentucky to and for him. And here he is with jazzman Ben Sidran, reciting a few lines from Albert Camus.

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Evelyn Grace

Here's Chris L McKenna narrating my story Evelyn Grace. open.spotify.com/episode/37bz...

On Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other sites, here's Paul Giamatti reading my story "Blanca." Something about fear and terror loose in the land again....
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On Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other sites, here's Paul Giamatti reading my story "Blanca." Something about fear and terror loose in the land again....
open.spotify.com/episode/6UcQ...

Terrific film, based on Paul Theroux's fine novel.

Happy Birthday, Stina! Celebrate with some great food & drink!

I've heard Brendan Behan cited as the person who said "The only bad publicity is an obituary." It wouldn't be beyond Behan to "improve" on Joyce.

This is ok tho

Cheers, Ellen!

Thanks!

Just saw this. Thank you, StinaMarie! Keep on writing your thoughts and creating your art. Enjoy a wonderful holiday season and have a great 2026!

Love 'em all, but Dylan -- best songwriting by far, astonishing body of work.

Stina, you're not old. I am:
Bob Dylan
The Rolling Stones
The Kinks
The Who
The Beach Boys
and:
Thin Lizzy
Horslips
The Stranglers
The Jam
Patti Smith

Wonderful to see Sonny Mehta (1942-2019) included in the credits for Ken Burns' The American Revolution. He was a tremendous editor, publisher and friend.

11 reissued horror novels still draw blood Get ready for a spooky Halloween with these reissued classic horror novels that continue to terrify readers.

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Cover for Rapture by Thomas Tessier

Today's $2.99 spooky Kindle deal is Thomas Tessier's RAPTURE, a classic of psychological suspense, and a recent entry in our Paperbacks from Hell series. Grab it here while this deal lasts: www.amazon.com/Rapture-Pape...

31 Days of Horror. One horror book per day until Halloween.

Day 15: Rapture by Thomas Tessier.

Thank you!

Halloween Special: Celebrating Peter Straub w/ Nat Cassidy, Dan Chaon, Kelly Link, & Emma Straub | Books Are Magic Your Favorite Indie Bookstore!

People of New York! I will be coming to your town for a special Halloween Celebration of Peter Straub at Books Are Magic! Other panelists include Nat Cassidy, Kelly Link and Emma Straub!

This is a ticketed event, space limited.

www.booksaremagic.net/events/35684...

Happy Birthday, Linda!

‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writers

More fun and wise thoughts from Steve @stephenking.bsky.social

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‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writers

More fun and wise thoughts from Steve @stephenking.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...

Wow -- fantastic. Love it!

Hey -- Happy Birthday, John!

A wee triffid with baby teeth.

Secret Strangers Amazon.com: Secret Strangers: 9781637892633: Tessier, Thomas: Books

Pub day! Very happy to report my novel SECRET STRANGERS is back in print today in a handsome new trade pb edition from Macabre Ink/Crossroad Press!
www.amazon.com/dp/163789263...

Congratulations, Cindy!