We're opening Prompted Stories subs a little earlier - for the fast flashers chomping at the bin bit!
You can now lob your work in from NOON on the 19th until 8pm on the 23rd April (BST).
The link will be at the bottom of this page:
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See you then 🦝
Today on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social we welcome our friend @jonezyboy.bsky.social who has a brand new review of the re-release of Dan Coxon's collection COME SING FOR THE HARROWING. If you are a fan of Folk Horror, you'll want to see what Tony has to say!
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A cool new ARC arrived at Genre Buzzword over the weekend, this supernatural novel in verse from Rebecca Yarrow! Look at the packaging, how cool is that?!
Today over on Genre Buzzword, Kristen has a review up for DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL by Matt Dinniman! This series has been taking off lately, so if you've been on the fence about starting, check out Kristen's review!
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I wanted to re-share this because I'm really proud of it and want to turn it into a recurring feature. The goal is to talk to authors or others in the lit world about the topics highlighted within the article. If you're interested, please reach out!
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Can't wait, I'm all in on this!
Today I have a brand new review up for @danielbraum.bsky.social's excellent new collection, PHANTOM CONSTELLATIONS, up on @genrebuzzword.bsky.social!
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We have a brand new "Kristen's Take" review up for Sable Sorensen's DIRE BOUND! Come see what Kristen thought of the first entry in this new romantasy series, but tread carefully as there are spoilers 😉
www.genrebuzzword.com/reviews-and-...
Excited to announce the launch of Genre Buzzword today! It's a new project and collaboration between myself and Kristen Kramer and it's a project that strives to be equal parts webzine and thriving literary community.
Please check us out and help spread the word!
Steph's brilliant nee book drops tomorrow! Trust me, if you love post-apocalyptic fiction and are looking for something unique in that genre, you need this in your life.
Continuing the Pile love, I saw them perform this in Rochester after giving a speech denouncing ICE and the Trump administration. Absolute incredible.
Fuck Donald Trump, Fuck ICE, and if you support the things that are going on in this country right now, fuck you too.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my friends and family! Enjoy your time with friends and family, good food, and be safe. I'm a lucky guy to have such wonderful, special people in my life and I love you all! Now as per tradition, a punk rock Christmas Carol 😂
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And for the FINAL selection for Sludgemas 2025, we have this record from @mothfrenzy.bsky.social! He says, "These guys play the kind of groovy, sludge-punk I ADORE. SoCo metal at it's best." Thanks for following us, see you next year 😉
16 - "DROP OUT"
Day 40 of Sludgemas and we're bringing you one last set of recs until 2026! I'm ending with a legendary Philadelphia hardcore record that appeals to fans of both hardcore and metal in equal measure. A timeless classic.
TURMOIL - "THE PROCESS OF"
For Day 39, @mothfrenzy.bsky.social recommends an album that he thinks is one of the best metal albums ever recorded...and he definitely makes a strong case!
RIVERS OF NIHIL - "THE WORK"
Day 39 of Sludgemas - the second to last day - and I want to highlight this absolutely brilliant Philadelphia hardcore band. Smashing genre barriers and coming with something to say, this band should be on everyone's radar.
SOUL GLO - "DIASPORA PROBLEMS"
@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings a cinematic and heavy record to the table for Sludgemas Day 38!
CULT OF LUNA & JULIE CHRISTMAS - "MARINER"
For Day 38 of Sludgemas I present another Philly area band that were local legends and deserved to be so much bigger. Devestatingly heavy and their live shows were jaw dropping.
THE MINOR TIMES - "MAKING ENEMIES"
Day 37 of Sludgemas and as we wind down for the year, I figured I'd take a cue from @mothfrenzy.bsky.social and highlight bands from my home city of Philadelphia!
ALL ELSE FAILED - "THIS NEVER HAPPENED"
@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings a crushing record from a band that calls his gometown Portland, Oregon home for Day 36 of Sludgemas!
LORD DYING - "POISONED ALTARS"
Day 37 of Sludgemas is here and we only have four days left in the inaugural run!
CULT LEADER - "NOTHING FOR US HERE"
@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings a fun entry to Day 36 of Sludgemas with the band responsible for the Deathgasm!
LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR - "EVIL POWER"
Day 36 of Sludgemas features another legendary band eith an absolutely stacked discography.
PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS - "PREY"
@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings another heavy hitter to Sludgemas Day 35 with the inclusion of this legendary band!
ISIS - "PANOPTICON"
For Day 34 of Sludgemas, @mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings a rec to the table that is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of the season.
TELEKINETIC YETI - "ABOMINABLE"
For Day 34 of Sludgemas, I present a blisteringly fast grind record. 13 songs in 18 minutes, this one will pummel you.
CLOSET WITCH - "CHIAROSCURO"
@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings blistering metal to Day 33 of Sludgemas with this soundtrack of doom.
INTER ARMA - "SULPHUR ENGLISH"
Thanks Paul! Yeah we tried to highlight both well established acts, "newer" acts, and no repeats. It's been so much fun, but next year we plan to get our shit together and be more organized about it 😂
Kicking off Day 33 of Sludgemas with another influential band and record!
CAVE IN - "UNTIL YOUR HEART STOPS"
@mothfrenzy.bsky.social brings another classic record to the table for Day 32 of Sludgemas. A great concept record not to be missed!
THE OCEAN - "PELAGIAL"