Kill Call is a 2026-2027 Tome Society Book Award winner. WooHoo!

Good thing, just different.

This is a fantasic book.

I live in Arkansas. When I was a kid, you rarely saw an alligator in south Arkansas where I was born. Now they are everywhere. Same for bears.

Kill Call won The Tome Society Book Award. The list of fellow winners for 2026-2027 is humbling to say the least.

I wrote a review for @mariadongwrites.bsky.social banger of a horror novel. Big thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social for the ARC.

This is not a gigantic tour but it is MINE and I’m very excited to be visiting these places in support of THE NIGHT THAT FINDS US ALL. Especially stoked to be chatting with @cshumble.bsky.social who is a great dude in addition to being one of the most talented young writers coming up in the world!

Tis true.

Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

On August 31st, one of my favorite places turns 30, and I’ve been invited to be part of the celebration.

2006 Jeff, browsing the thriller aisle, is in shock.

Cope Field by T. L. Simpson “Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now!

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This is a work of art.

Last day of high school 1992.

I call it:

“Steak Fingers with Brown Gravy”

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Happy Book Birthday!

This Saturday if you're in the Tulsa area!

“A billionaire stole my book to teach a machine to replace me” wasn’t on my publishing bingo card.

Im old enough to remember when U2 gave us all a free album. I’m also old enough to not know how to get rid of it.

I’m off work today and have been writing. How nice to do this during the usual workday. Lots of words put down and lots of bacon eaten.

Air fryer bacon is **chef’s kiss** just be aware of the cleanup!

In the late 90s when I decided to start writing, I didn’t have a computer, a word processor, or a typewriter. I wrote everything out by hand. Everything. I found one of my old notebooks today. Takes me back.

Authors: [Signified by an incoming train] General state of the world: [Signified by a school bus coming onto a train track] Authors; Buy My Book: [Signified by the train hitting the school bus off the train track]

DON’T STOP!

Hard to believe I've been a published author for a year. Happy Paperback Day to Kill Call! #Booksky

2026 High School Sequoyah Masterlist - Oklahoma Library Association Students in grades 9 through 12 must read or listen to 3 or more titles to vote.

Have I ever mentioned my love for libraries? Yes. Yes I have. @oklibs.bsky.social @btpubservices.bsky.social www.oklibs.org/page/HighSch...

Not going to lie. This kind of made my day.

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Just got word that review copies of PSYCHOPOMP are live on booksirens! booksirens.com/book/QI1F7TR

The thing I dislike most about querying is that it zaps my energy for writing. #Booksky

I just want to write. That's what I love.

We have one near me. It’s fantastic.

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Ever once in a while I wonder if those two people in Escape (The Piña Colada Song) are still together.

But maybe this helped someone. A lot of y'all already know this stuff, but at one time, I sure didn’t. Writing can be lonely sometimes--especially when you get a rejection or, even worse, silence.

#WritersCommunity

If I don't get an agent, you know what I'm gong to do? Keep writing. Because that's what writers do.

At heart I'm an introvert and saying all this made me feel like I just did a lap around my block naked. I'd much rather write than query or market or post on social media.

#Writers

My book is a post-apocalyptic YA thriller. It's blend genres but it's about loving your family and doing whatever you have to do to keep them safe.

I've had 3 request so far and 12 rejections. That's the best starting ratio I've had in 4 tries. Doesn't mean I'll get signed by an agent.

#Books